Craft beer industry news.
Bend, Oregon — A wee bit early to announce a winter beer? Deschutes Brewery couldn’t wait to share the inner and outer beauty of its 2014 Jubelale. Inside the bottle, fans will find the flavor they’ve come to know that hearkens in the cooler months of fall: layered flavors of warm spiciness, dried fruit and… Read more »
LYONS, COLORADO — The first annual VIVA LYONS will take place on Saturday, September 13 starting at 5PM in Bohn Park.
Ft. Collins, Colo. —New Belgium Brewing’s new fall seasonal celebrates Tour de Fat, the brewery’s traveling festival of bikes, beer and bemusement.
LONGMONT, CO — The autumn season is upon us and Left Hand Brewing Company is ready for the change. Bring on the cooler days, fall tradition, and the return of our favorite German gem — Oktoberfest! The Colorado based brewery is once again releasing its treasured Oktoberfest M├ñrzen Lager just in time for the late… Read more »
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), as brewers well know, is responsible for approving all the beer labels that decorate retailers’ shelves across the country. The sexually charged double entendres, the gargoyles, they all need to be reviewed by the TTB before hitting the market. Or, more specifically, they need to be reviewed by Ken “Battle” Martin.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of Herkulean Woods, a lager brewed with maple syrup and spruce tips and the 16th beer in the limited release Unchained Series. It will be available on draught and in 6-pack bottles the week of August 18.
LATROBE, Pa. and DUBLIN, — A beer with a dark past is coming to a store near you in September. Guinness┬« BlondeÔäó American Lager, from the makers of iconic Guinness Stout, is made in the famed American brewing city of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Guinness┬« BlondeÔäó American Lager uses American hops and Guinness’ world famous 125-year-old Guinness… Read more »
Sales of craft and craft-style beer will likely eclipse $20 billion in 2014, according to a new report from market research firm Mintel. Of the $20.4 billion in craft sales that Mintel has predicted for this year, the firm believes more than 84 percent ($17.2 billion) will come from Brewers Association-defined craft brewers
Five months after SweetWater Brewing began canning its beer, the Atlanta-based craft brewery is once again augmenting its packaging lineup. Beginning this week, Sweetwater will ship newly designed glass bottles, now embossed with the company’s logo and tagline, to its wholesalers.
BOSTON, MA—Harpoon Brewery & Ball and Buck are joining forces for Boston’s first Brewdown Pop-Up. The Brewdown Pop-Up is an event series created by leading marketing innovation company GYK Antler to celebrate the local craft beer community and the collaborative spirit that spawns great ideas and partnerships. Each Brewdown Pop-Up pairs a New England brand… Read more »
Fort Bragg, CA — First brewed to celebrate our 25th anniversary, the beer now known as PUCK, a petite saison of just over 4% ABV, won a place in our hearts and in our year-round portfolio of beers.
Corvallis, Ore. — 2 Towns Ciderhouse announced today its partnership with Mussetter Distributing, the Sacramento area’s premier distribution company. Mussetter will begin its distribution of 2 Towns Ciderhouse ciders starting August 11th to Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Nevada, and El Dorado counties.
Seattle, WA — Fish Brewing, Ocean Brands, LLC and BevLink, LLC are pleased to announce the Hobbit Series of Beers, a collaboration of bold imperial style beers selectively tailored to emulate the Hobbit characters — Gollum (Smeagol), the Dragon Smaug, and the vicious Orc chieftain Bolg.
Flagstaff, AZ — MOTHER ROAD BREWING COMPANY is excited to brew the inaugural batch of beer on their brand new Pilot Brewing System with representatives from Ground Control Craft Beer & Coffee Bar (Goodyear, AZ) on August 18, 2014. Ground Control will be providing house-roasted coffee beans to contribute to this collaboration beer.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿
