Bootlegger’s Brewery Releases Mint Chocolate Porter
As the warm Southern California weather cools down a bit, and as we start feeling more festive, Bootlegger’s Brewery brings back Orange County’s favorite winter seasonal, Mint Chocolate Porter.
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Press Clips: Michigan Awards $250,000 Grant to Founders
Founders Brewing has received an additional boost from the state of Michigan to help expand its production facility, this time in the form of a $250,000 performance-based grant. According to MiBiz.com, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation approved the grant last week to assist the brewery in its effort to build out a $40.4 million expansion.
Live Oak to Break Ground on New Facility
To celebrate the future home of the Live Oak Brewing Company, owner Dr. Chip McElroy, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on December 3, 2014 at the new site in coordination with Commerce National Bank, Capital CDC, Structura General Contractors, Big Red Dog, OPA Design and American Realty.
Craft Brew Alliance to Form ‘Strategic Partnership’ with Appalachian Mountain Brewery
Craft Brew Alliance today announced it has signed a letter of intent to form a strategic partnership with Appalachian Mountain Brewery, a publicly traded craft brewery based in Boone, North Carolina. Although specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, CBA told Brewbound the two companies will explore ways to “drive business growth and shareholder value through sharing resources in key strategic areas.”
New Belgium Clips Beer & Film Tour Raises Nearly $140,000 for Local Organizations
The 2014 Clips Beer & Film Tour, New Belgium Brewing’s beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefitting show, raised $139,524 this year after traveling to 21 cities (see local breakdowns below) across the nation.
Beachwood Launches Beachwood Blendery
What is it that makes Belgium’s sour beers so unique? How do breweries like Cantillon, Boon and 3 Fonteinen craft such a delicious product with so much nuance and flavor? Can a traditional Belgian gueuze be made in the United States or is there really some magic in the air that only exists in the Zenne River Valley?
Stone and Maui Brewing’s Distribution Arm Now Selling 21 Craft Brands Throughout Maui
Maui | Stone Craft Beverages, the Hawaiian distribution arm jointly owned by Stone Brewing and Maui Brewing, has built out its portfolio and is now selling 21 craft brands throughout the island of Maui, the company announced today. The company, which launched in February, sells a curated lineup of beers and ciders from California, Hawaii, Colorado and Oregon, refrigerated “through every link of the distribution chain.”
Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Launch Third ‘Hop Concept’ Brand
Acclaimed San Diego brewer Tomme Arthur is launching yet another brand of unique craft beers. Already lauded for his popular Port Brewing and Lost Abbey offerings, Arthur and his team plan to launch a third distinct line products in 2015 under the ‘Hop Concept Brewing’ moniker.
Back Forty Releases Beer Vinegar
Back Forty Beer Co., known for their commitment to local products, artisans and culinary-craft beer pairings, is taking this partnership a step further with the release of their latest specialty product, small batch Beer Vinegar.
Widmer Brothers Announces New 30 Beers for 30 Years Installment
Widmer Brothers Brewing today announced the next six beers in the 30 Beers for 30 Years Series, which is a series of 30 beers each brewed to commemorate a specific year and beer in the brewery’s 30-year history. These beers are some of the most memorable, innovative or otherwise important beers in the brewery’s history.
Brewers Supply Group Launches New Hop Processing Facility
Brewers Supply Group (BSG) has made a significant investment in a new hop processing facility in the Yakima valley area of Washington. This new facility means that BSG has complete control of the entire supply chain from bale receipt and storage to shipping of finished goods in one location.
The Three P’s of J.J. Taylor’s Success in Florida
What sets J.J. Taylor Distributing apart from other wholesalers is what president and general manager Jay Martin calls “the three P’s.” “It’s our people, it’s our portfolio, and it’s our planning process,” he says, while conceding “I guess you could say some of that sounds cliché-ish.” Perhaps, but it’s helping the Florida distributor move beer in a growing, albeit underdeveloped market.
Jack’s Abby to Release Six New Beers
Beer enthusiasts rejoice. This winter, Jack’s Abby Brewing is releasing six lagers that will be sure to keep drinkers warm during the cold months ahead.
Mims Distributing Promotes Director of Chain Activities
Mims Distributing Company, a wholesale beverage distributor in North Carolina, has announced that on-premise area sales manager Craig Thomas has been promoted to director of off-premise chain activities