Craft beer industry news.
Last week, we traveled to the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo. to ask attendees how market segmentation was impacting the retail landscape. Many noted that growing interest in small local brands is making it tougher to compete while others were more optimistic about the potential growth of shelf space. Hear those responses in our latest video segment.
The suspense is over. After months of speculation, Stone Brewing Co. has formally announced its intent to build a new brewery in Richmond, Va. Pending local approvals, the country’s tenth largest craft brewer said it will build an east coast brewing facility in Richmond’s Greater Fulton Community. The San Diego brewery has signed a formal letter of intent with the city and plans to invest $74 million to construct a production brewery, packaging hall, restaurant and retail store.
Bloomington, IN — Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Sweet Myrtle Specialty Ale will be released on draught on November 1st in select establishments.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Victory Brewing Company (Victory) was recently awarded a top honor for its beloved Golden Monkey at the 28th Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the largest commercial beer competition in the world. Golden Monkey bested 58 entries in the Belgian-Style Tripel category from across the United States.
DENVER, CO — Returning for its third year, the Denver Bacon and Beer Festival will be held November 16. This is not just any food festival, and not just any beer festival, instead the Denver Bacon and Beer Festival features 18 breweries and 25+ restaurants. The Denver Bacon and Beer Festival is presented by EatBoston… Read more »
San Marcos, CA, — The Port Brewing Company returned to San Marcos, CA from this year’s Great American Beer Festival┬« in Denver having won two medals in this year’s competition.
Fullerton, CA – Bootlegger’s Brewery, known for their unique line of ales and lagers are proud to bring home two medals from the largest beer competition in the US, the Great American Beer Festival.
Larkspur, CA. — Marin Brewing Company announced today that they will be holding their annual blood drive on Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM.
Coronado, CA — Coronado Brewing has announced it will join the legacy of great brewers when it enters the state of Colorado this week. The Southern California brewer’s hoppy ales will be available on draught and in bottles starting Monday October 6th, kicking off in Denver with a launch by Beverage Distributors.
Aurora, Colorado — Dude’s Brews, the packaged-beer arm of Dad & Dude’s Breweria, (6730 S Cornerstar Way in Cornerstar Shopping Center) has released two new 16-oz canned beers to its accounts along Colorado’s Front Range.
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that legalizes the sale of packaged beer at certified farmers’ markets, a right previously afforded only to winemakers in the state. The bill, AB 2004, enables craft brewers not only to exhibit and sell products at farmers markets, but also gives brewers the ability to sell beer and wine during private events on their own premises. The new law takes effect on January 1.
Holland, Michigan — In a series of recent announcements and restructuring, New Holland Brewing is proud to announce a new Vice President of Sales — Adam Lambert. Lambert, previously the VP of Sales for Delaware’s Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, will join the team in mid November.
Dogfish Head today announced significant changes to its executive leadership team, including the departure of longtime vice president of sales, Adam Lambert, who will leave the company to pursue a new opportunity within craft beer. The Delaware-based craft brewery also announced it would promote current chief operating officer, Nick Benz, to the role of CEO.
Denver, CO — Saint Archer Brewing Company is proud to announce their White Ale won the Gold Medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF).
