Craft beer industry news.
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.
Since 1998, Stone Brewing Co. has released Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine, a much-anticipated robust, malty ale on an annual basis
In 2014, Dry Dock Brewing Company achieved “Regional Brewery” status by producing more than 15,000 barrels of beer out of its two facilities in Aurora, Colorado.
There’s a growing sense of optimism amongst Florida brewers who believe 2015 could be the year 64 oz. growlers are finally legalized. Brewers are hopeful that a recently tabled bill will survive opposition from wholesalers who are okay with growlers, but have hangups pertaining to language in the proposed bill regarding brewery retail rights.
Mims Distributing Company, a North Carolina wholesale beverage distributor, is partnering with the SPCA of Wake County as the exclusive beer and wine donor for SPCA’s 10th annual “Bark & Wine with Your Valentine” event.
The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) is partnering with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to present the inaugural Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival, which celebrates the bold, malt-forward beers common in the cooler months. Together they’ve invited more than 50 breweries from across the country to gather at Sierra Nevada’s brewery in Mills River, NC.
