Anchor Brewing to Open Beer Garden in Mission Rock
Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the opening of a beer garden at The Yard at Mission Rock, an 18,000-square-foot pop-up food and retail village.
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Firestone Walker Releases 2015 Feral One
Cover your eyes and hide the children, as Firestone Walker Brewing Company is set to release the 2015 vintage of the Feral One—a rowdy sour ale blend that commemorates the second anniversary of the brewery’s Barrelworks wild yeast facility.
Starr Hill Expands Distribution to Tennessee
Starr Hill Brewery is expanding its distribution into Knoxville, TN in early February 2015. “Based on Starr Hill’s success in Central and Eastern Tennessee, we’re focused on satisfying the customers’ growing demand for quality craft beer in Knoxville,” said Brian McNelis, Starr Hill’s President and CEO. “We’re also encouraged to see the Volunteer State move on legislation that creates a more favorable climate in which craft breweries can prosper.”
Press Clips: Richmond Struggles with Financial Oversight of Stone Deal
The Richmond City Council was left split on Monday night as members tried to determine how to add more financial oversight to a deal with Stone Brewing, the Richmond Times Dispatch reports. The council is struggling to finalize certain aspects of the deal, specifically, a proposed amendment that would give the council more control over excess revenue the Richmond Economic Development Authority takes in from the project.
Boston Beer Rolls Out New Rebel Line Extensions
The Samuel Adams brewers are proud to finally release two new brews to the Rebel IPA family: Rebel Rouser Double IPA and Rebel Rider Session IPA.
Modern Times Expands Distribution to San Francisco
After months of the traditional flirting & mating rituals that precede the selection of a beer distributor, we have consummated our relationship with the legendary Matagrano Distributing. Matagrano is a world class distributor that has done a kickass job for other craft breweries, and we’re stoked to be working with them. But for you SF/San Mateo County folks: you don’t want to wait until May to drink our beer, do you? Of course not. Which is why we’re going to give you a taste of what we can do by participating in some rad San Francisco Beer Week events.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Signs with Craft Beer Guild of Los Angeles
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. has self-distributed its beer since they opened in November 2010. It wasn’t until October 2014 that they decided to entirely outsource their distribution.
Coronado Expands Distribution to Illinois
Coronado’s Award Winning ales are coming to Illinois, arriving on draught and in bottles beginning Monday, March 2nd. Coronado’s Core Series will be offered including Islander IPA, Orange Avenue Wit, Mermaid’s Red, as well as releases of seasonal Crown Series favorites such as Skull Wrapper, Senor Saison and Anniversary Ale.
BA Hires Federal Affairs Manager
The Brewers Association (BA) has appointed a new federal affairs manager to oversee and execute the organization’s craft-minded legislative, regulatory and political strategies in Washington D.C. Katie Marisic, who for the last five years has worked for the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU), has been hired to fill the role, the organization announced today. She will report to BA CEO Bob Pease, who currently leads the group’s government initiatives.
Original Sin Hard Cider Releases Northern Spy Dry Cider
Original Sin Premium Hard Cider announces the limited-edition release of a single varietal cider made with freshly pressed Northern Spy apples. Original Sin Northern Spy Dry Cider is the third installment in its highly coveted heirloom series, which also includes the critically acclaimed Heirloom Series Newtown Pippin and Heirloom Series Cherry Tree hard ciders. Original Sin Northern Spy Dry Cider nationally launches on February 1, 2015 in connection with CiderCON (Chicago, Feb. 3 – 6, 2015), and is available in kegs in select markets.
River North Brewery Takes Top Honors in Oregon Competition
River North Brewery has been named Brewery of the Year for 2015 in the Best of Craft Beer Awards, earning medals in five categories. The Best of Craft Beer Awards is an annual BJCP-certified competition in Bend, Oregon.
Diamond Knot Brewing Releases Slane’s Irish Style Red
Diamond Knot Craft Brewing released its popular Slane’s Irish Style Red to its thirsty followers this weekend. And this brew is red hot. Every year production is increased and every year the beer sells out, confirming what the Diamond Knot crew already knows: this is one hell of a great red.
Brewers Still Bitter About Bud Ad
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s “Brewed the Hard Way” Super Bowl ad is still being given a hard time. Yesterday, Brewbound highlighted a few of the mixed reactions the ad received from brewers across the country. Since that article was published, however, a number of companies — including the country’s second largest beer maker, MillerCoors — have chimed with their own responses.
Old Chicago and Left Hand Brewing Collaborate on De’Nile Coffee Ale
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a traditional casual dining restaurant known for its expansive selection of craft beers, is continuing its Explorer Series on February 4 and has collaborated with Left Hand Brewing Company and Allegro Coffee Company to bring a variety of flavors to its guests. This third series installment will feature a collaboration coffee pale ale, for which Old Chicago employees and World Beer Tour members had a hand in creating, from the selection and roasting of coffee beans down to the actual brewing of the beer.