Mims Distributing Names New Eastern Area Sales Manager
Mims Distributing Company, a wholesale beverage distributor in North Carolina, has announced the addition of Christopher Jackson as its eastern area sales manager
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Funky Buddha Expands Distribution to Tampa
Get Funky, Tampa! Funky Buddha is proud to announce that its creative and award-winning beers will make their way to the west coast of Florida beginning on March 25.
Cape May to Release Bringing Sexy Bock
On March 5, as the third in a six-new-beers-in-six-week series, Cape May Brewery is releasing Bringing Sexy Bock, a kickass Vienna-style brew.
Harpoon to Boost Distribution Beyond Own Brands
Next week Harpoon will officially expand its wholesale operations when it begins distributing San Francisco’s Speakeasy Ales and Lagers. The company would like to add more brands to its portfolio throughout 2015 as well. Harpoon President Charlie Storey told Brewound that it had the room in its warehouse and the space on the company’s delivery trucks to enable the company to explore a more fully-developed distribution division.
Hopworks Urban Brewery Increases Capacity, Distribution
Responding to increased consumer demand, Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) today announced the recent signing of new distribution agreements to send its world-class, sustainably brewed beer to Alaska and Hawaii.
Press Clips: Stone Deal in Richmond Hits Snag Over Restaurant
The city of Richmond is struggling to figure out how to best protect itself in the deal it struck to land Stone Brewing’s east coast facility, as the restaurant phase of the multi-million dollar project has turned into a bit of a snag. Earlier this week, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported the city council delayed action on a land transfer for the brewery’s restaurant in order to add new language that would revert the property back to city ownership, should the deal default. Though that’s unlikely, the Times-Dispatch reported on Monday it would be at least another week before the deal gets its final sign off.
Red Brick Brewing Adopts Novelis Evercan
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, and Red Brick Brewing Company, Georgia’s oldest operating craft brewery, today announced that Red Brick will now offer its beer in aluminum cans made from Novelis’ evercanTM – the world’s first certified high-recycled content aluminum can sheet.
Peak Organic Releases Peak Nitro Stout
Moving the country-wide explosion of sessionable beers forward, the Peak Organic Brewing Company has released the NEW Peak Nitro Stout – a soft 4.7% Nitro Stout with a toasty black malt flavor and an airy mouthfeel.
Mispillion River Brewing Releases Holy Crap Red Ale
Mispillion River Brewing is releasing their imperial red ale, Holy Crap!, in cans in March 2015.
Upslope Releases 12-Packs of Craft Lager
Upslope Brewing Company announces the release of Craft Lager 12-packs for the first time, hitting shelves next week. This year-round style has become a staple for Colorado craft beer fans and river enthusiasts alike and has been benefitting coldwater fisheries and watersheds through their 1% for Rivers campaign since 2011.
New Belgium Expands Distribution to Kentucky
Fans of New Belgium Brewing no longer have to cross the border into Indiana, Ohio or Tennessee. Starting March 2, New Belgium Brewing will begin distributing in Kentucky, expanding the brewery’s distribution to 38 states. New Belgium will offer the brewery’s flagship beer Fat Tire, along with year-round releases Ranger IPA, Slow Ride Session IPA and Snapshot Wheat on draft and in 12-ounce bottles. Seasonal releases, along with Rampant Imperial IPA, Trippel Belgian-Style Ale and New Belgium’s variety packs will also be available in 12-ounce packages.
Oskar Blues Releases GUBNA Imperial IPA
Oskar Blues’ spring seasonal, GUBNA Imperial IPA, rolls out in March with a new hop bill featuring some of the most exciting and aromatic hops, all of which were sniffed out by Oskar Blues staff at concurrent hop selection panels at both breweries.
The BA Inaugurates its 2015 Board of Directors
Among the more notable changes is the departure of Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione, who previously served on the executive committee. Brooklyn Brewery co-founder Steve Hindy, who last year served as an at-large board member, took Calagione’s spot as past chair. Hindy isn’t the only new addition to the executive board, however. Larry Chase has been elevated to secretary and treasurer in the absence of Mark Edelson of Iron Hill Brewery, who held the position last year.
Beer Institute Promotes New Vice President of Operations
The Beer Institute today appointed Susan Haney as its new vice president of operations. Haney, who most recently served as the senior director of industry affairs, will oversee organization operations, industry and government affairs, The Beer Institute said in a press statement.