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.
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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.
Iron Hill Medals at GABF
WILMINGTON, DE — Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is proud to announce that Media, PA Head Brewer Bob Barrar brought home his 17th and 18th medals from this year’s prestigious Great American Beer Festival (GABF) this past weekend in Denver, CO.
21st Amendment Releases Blah Blah Blah IPA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 21st Amendment co-founders Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan love their IPAs. But with more than 3,000 breweries in America today, and IPA as the number one craft beer style, it’s downright comical the sheer volume of IPAs out there.
Kona to Host Pre-Hallowen Show
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Kona Brewing has announced that on October 25, 2014, multicultural 7 piece band Ozomatli will return to rock the Brewhouse Oasis for a pre-Halloween bash.
Widmer Brothers Medal at GABF
PORTLAND, Ore. — The big year for Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen continues today as the brewery celebrates a Silver Medal in the American-Style Wheat Beer with Yeast category at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), held over the weekend.
Adirondack to Host 9th Annual Oktoberfest
Lake George, NY — The Adirondack Pub & Brewery is pleased to announce their 9th Annual Oktoberfest Brewfest for Charity. The festival will be held on Saturday, October 18th from 1-5pm at the Adirondack Pub & Brewery in Lake George.
Diamond Knot to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
MUKILTEO, WA — Plans for celebrating Diamond Knot Craft Brewing’s 20th anniversary are brewed. From parties to special release beers, the brew crew has decided to make it a year long celebration. And why not? Twenty years happen but once.
Rogue Appoints New VP of Sales
Rogue Ales & Spirits has hired Jim Schembre, the former Monarch Beverage and World Class Beer general manager, as its new vice president of sales. Schembre, who has served on Rogue’s Board of Directors for the last eight years, will immediately replace outgoing Rogue VP Steve Irwin.
Wicked Weed to Open Funkatorium on October 10
ASHEVILLE, NC — Wicked Weed Brewing Funkatorium Opens Doors to the Public on Friday, October 10th at 4pm.
Capital Brewery Medals at GABF
MIDDLETON, WI – It did not take long for Capital Brewery to break through the 200 medal barrier. Capital Brewery broke the mark with a gold medal for Capital Oktoberfest at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) held annually in Denver, CO.
Boulevard Taps Seven Wholesalers in South Carolina
Having finalized agreements with seven wholesalers in the state, Boulevard Brewing will expand its distribution throughout South Carolina by the end of the month, the company announced today. The brewery, which was acquired by Belgium-based Duvel Moortgat in 2013, has inked deals with Lee Distributing, Comer Distributing, Greenco Beverage Co., Beverage South, H&S Wholesalers, Better Brands, and Crown Beverages, per company statement.
NBWA Announces Board of Directors
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is proud to announce its Board of Directors officers for the 2014-2015 term. Eric Best, general manager/partner of Bob Hall LLC in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, takes the helm as chairman of the Board.
Telegraph Medals at GABF
Santa Barbara, CA — This past weekend, Telegraph Brewing Company won a gold medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival (GABF), marking the fourth year in a row in which the brewery has won awards at the world’s largest beer competition.