Heavy Seas Medals at GABF
DENVER, CO — Heavy Seas’ Gold took home the bronze medal in the Golden or Blonde Ale category at the Great American Beer Festival this past weekend, October 2nd– 4th.
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Brewers Association Analyzes GABF Medal Winners
Exactly how hard is it to medal at the Great American Beer Festival? According to Brewers Association economist Bart Watson, you’ve got a better shot at getting into any university in the country. While that statistical comparison certainly highlights the competitive nature of the craft landscape, it’s not the crux of the Watson’s latest analysis.
Point Brewery Creates 10 New Jobs this Year
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Stevens Point Brewery has created 10 new jobs this year as sales of its handcrafted beers, hard ciders and gourmet sodas continue to grow with help from an improving economy and positive business climate in its core Wisconsin markets.
Bell’s to Hire More than 100 People at Inaugural Career Fair
With a multiple expansion initiatives already underway, Bell’s Brewery said it plans to hire more than 100 people in an effort to fill both full- and part-time positions at its brewery and retail locations.
Two Roads Releases Unorthodox
Stratford, CT –Two Roads newest year-round beer is its biggest yet! Two Roads own brewing czar, Phil Markowski, has taken a traditional Russian Imperial Stout and added a touch of “Amerika” to create a version that’s sure to please.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿
Pennsylvania Brewers Total 14 Medals at GABF
HARRISBURG PA – Pennsylvania breweries were awarded 14 medals, including 7 gold medals, at the 33rd Annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Competition, held this past weekend in Denver, Colorado.
Allagash Commemorates 10 Years of Curieux
Portland, ME — The “curious” beer “Curieux” is turning 10 years old.
Queen City Brewers Festival Scheduled for January
Charlotte, NC — The fourth annual Queen City Brewers Festival (QCBF) will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at the legendary Bojangles’ Coliseum. QCBF is a tasting event that showcases Charlotte’s breweries, brewpubs, bottle shops and craft beer-focused restaurants. Funds raised by the event benefit ACEing Autism. QCBF will be the first beer festival held… Read more »
Devils Backbone Named Mid-Sized Brewing Company of the Year at GABF
Lexington, VA – Devils Backbone Brewing Company took home the titles for Mid-Size Brewing Company and Mid-Size Brewing Team of the year at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival, the largest brewing competition in the world. Devils Backbone has earned four national titles within five years. Steve Crandall, founder of Devils Backbone Brewing Company stated,… Read more »
Video: Brewers Discuss M&A Activity at 2014 GABF
There’s now a steady stream of private equity money flowing into craft — but will the floodgates open fully? How will the influx of investment capital impact the competitive landscape? We traveled to the 2014 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo. to ask attendees for their thoughts.
River North to Release Big City Quad
Denver, CO — When River North’s brewers got their hands on barrels that used to hold a Manhattan cocktail blend, they wanted to push their limits, filling them with a lavish and luxurious brew, a celebration of everything delicious and decadent about barrel-aged beer.
Resurgence Brewing Collaborates with Cider Creek
BUFFALO — The tap lines are always flowing at the Resurgence Brewing Company, mostly with Resurgence’s own locally made craft beer. Starting on October 3rd though, you’ll find new libation on tap, collaborative cider ale that tastes like a fresh apple fritter called, “All the Kings Men.”
Cider Creek Hard Cider Releases Saison Reserve
BOSTON — Delivery trucks will head to hills of in Canisteo, NY this week to pick up Cider Creek Hard Cider’s newest liquid, its Saison Reserve.
Brewers Association: Craft Beer Drinkers are More Diverse Than Ever
A new report from Bart Watson, the BA’s staff economist, found that an influx of female drinkers, greater engagement in the Hispanic market, and geographic diversity of brewery locations have played pivotal roles in shaping a more well-rounded craft consumer base.