Craft beer industry news.
Fermenta, a trade group initiated by Michigan women, committed to diversity, camaraderie, networking and education within the craft beverage industry, announces it obtained 501(c)(3) non-profit status. As a result, the group looks to grow their continuing education opportunities for members.
Oskar Blues Brewery, creator of the first American craft beer in a CAN, is excited to team up with World Cup downhiller and racing phemon Neko Mulally, 21, who will wear the first ever Dale’s Pale Ale-branded Bell helmet this season.
Beginning Thursday, February 12, Western Washington area craft beer lovers can begin stocking up on Airways Brewing Company’s® #AvGeek Hoppy Pale Ale. This beer is being brewed in conjunction with AirlineReporter.com to be available in time for the annual Aviation Geek Fest.
Having reached the 50,000-barrel threshold in just its fourth year of operation, Chicago’s Revolution Brewing is preparing to dig deeper in its home market by expanding its production facility and tripling capacity. Backed by bank and small business loans, the brewery has announced plans to install a 120-barrel brewhouse and several 800-barrel fermenters this summer — boosting capacity to 300,000 barrels — as the company expands into a neighboring space in its current building.
In January of 2013, when Brian Hink first entered Cape May Brewing Company’s tasting room, his first thought was: “Holy shit, how do you guys have 12 beers on tap?” In Jersey, a double-digit offering at a craft brewery is considered “insane.” You’re more likely to see three or so regulars on a tasting room menu, with a seasonal selection rotated in for good measure.
There are two types of malt beverages in Iowa: there’s “beer,” which is defined by the Alcoholic Beverages Division as a product that does not exceed 6.25 percent alcohol by volume (ABV). And then there’s “high alcoholic content beer,” which the state currently defines as malt beverages ranging between 6.25 percent ABV and 15 percent ABV.
Atwater Brewery has some major expansion plans on tap, as the company is building out its staff at its Detroit headquarters while ramping up to build two new facilities in other parts of the country. According to ModeledMedia.com, Atwater is still planning to build a brewery in Austin, Texas, a $15 million project that was first announced last February.
Now you can have your beer and eat it, too. Carl’s Jr.® and Hardee’s® today announced a partnership with Seattle craft brewery Redhook® to bring the gastropub flavors of beer-battered cod to their menus. Featuring the distinctive flavor of Redhook’s ESB (Extra Special Bitter) ale, the Redhook Beer-Battered Cod Fish Sandwich is now available at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants.
Rochester Mills Production Brewery is pleased to announce it has expanded its presence in Northeastern Ohio by partnering with the RL Lipton Distributing Company who will represent the company’s brands in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Jack’s Abby Brewing today announces its partnership with Shangy’s to expand the brewery’s distribution to Eastern Pennsylvania. Currently distributed in its home state of Massachusetts, as well as Connecticut, upstate New York and parts of Vermont, the Shangy’s relationship furthers the brewery’s goal of becoming a top Northeastern regional brewery.
Millercoors today announced that its 56-year-old CEO, Tom Long, plans to retire this summer. His last day with the country’s second-largest beer company will be June 30.
A proposed bill aimed at easing regulations on Arizona breweries earned an early victory on Monday when it passed out of a Senate committee. Senate Bill (SB) 1030, dubbed the “Arizona Beer Bill”, passed in the Senate Commerce Committee Monday with a 6-2 vote. The proposal? Allow Arizona brewers to maintain their additional brewing, restaurant and retail locations once production volumes exceed 40,000 barrels.
Happy Ending Productions secures Cold War Kids, Stokeswood, and Louis the Child to perform at the 11th annual 3-day SweetWater 420 Festival April 17-19, 2015, presented by SweetWater Brewing Company. Atlanta-based DJ Applejuice, DJ Babey Drew, Doubl Nil, Eddie Gold, Luis Valencia, Ployd, Shine Live, Skymatic, Sorted, Tocayo and Triz Trotta added to the ‘Not-So-Silent Disco’ stage.
Squatters Craft Beers adds to their seasonal lineup with two new beers: Takeout Rye IPA, and Wellied Irish Stout, available during the icy months of winter.
