Craft beer industry news.
Philadelphia, PA — Saxco International, LLC the market leader in the distribution of rigid packaging for the liquor, wine and beer industries announced today that it has acquired Square Peg Packaging and Printing, LLC. Saxco’s partnerships with North American glass, plastic and closure manufacturers, and their unparalleled sourcing capability allow them to deliver a wide… Read more »
Denver, CO — River North Brewery has announced it will expand distribution into the Kansas City Metro area in September. By partnering with Central States Beverage Company, beer lovers on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border will have the opportunity to enjoy River North’s acclaimed brews.
It’s been nearly 18 months in the making, but Brew Hub is finally ready to open the doors to its Lakeland, Fla. brewery. The company has installed a 100-barrel brewhouse and is now taking its brewing and fermentation equipment for a test drive, Schoen told Brewbound.
ESCONDIDO, CA — Eighteen years ago, beer geek entrepreneurs Greg Koch and Steve Wagner launched Stone Brewing Co., selling the first keg of Stone Pale Ale to San Diego County brewpub Pizza Port.
A Florida company claiming to have acquired the majority interest in a World of Beer franchise in Key West has sued the chain’s parent company, alleging it reneged on its initial approval of the deal months after the fact. According to the suit, filed in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, Alfa Professional HR Services, Inc. bought 60 percent of Craft Culture Key West, LLC, the franchisee of World of Beer’s Key West outpost in January.
Spokane, WA — With less than two weeks from No-Li Brewhouse’s second small batch festival “12,” on August 23, 2014 (noli12.eventbrite.com), the brewery announces their final beer list, and prepares for their first-ever packaged barrel-aged beer release, Blackfill.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Newcastle is resurrecting its popular Werewolf Blood-Red Ale, which was the top-selling imported limited edition in 2013.
SAINT LOUIS—Perennial Artisan Ales is thrilled to announce Dealer’s Choice, a new series of cocktail-inspired craft beers. Drawing inspiration from classic cocktails and new innovations, Dealer’s Choice is a celebration of mixed drinks and our talented friends behind bars across the country.
LITTLETON, Colo. — Hacker-Pschorr, Munich’s beer since 1417, is asking U.S. beer lovers “Has Your Oktoberfest Been to Oktoberfest?” and giving them a chance to attend the world’s most famous celebration in person.
LA VISTA, NE — Lucky Bucket Brewing Company will celebrate its fans and the Omaha and Papillion/La Vista community this Friday with their fourth annual Bluegrass Beer-BQ. The event will be held at the Lucky Bucket Brewing Company and boasts 4 food vendors, 10 of their own beers on tap including the re-release of Children… Read more »
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Denver Beer Co. (DBC) is releasing two of its most popular brews in 12-ounce cans from Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL). DBC utilized Ball’s new DynamarkÔäó variable printing technology to mark each can of Incredible Pedal and Graham Cracker Porter with one of 24 distinct GPS coordinates. These coordinates… Read more »
Portland, ME — Allagash beer is returning to Western and Central New York State. After an absence of 5 years, Allagash Brewing Company is partnering with distributors in the network of its current partner, Sheehan Family Companies to expand its territory across New York State.
Spokane, WA — The Inland Northwest Ale Trail launched its second season with an updated map on August 1st. This year’s map has 27 Inland Northwest breweries featured, up from just sixteen in it’s first year, and includes breweries in Northern Idaho, the greater Spokane area, and Southern Washington.
Having made inroads in New England earlier this year with launches in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, D.G. Yuengling Brewery is taking another step toward filling out its footprint in the region by expanding distribution to Connecticut. According to The Courant, the Pottsville, Pa.-based brewery’s beers will be available at bars and restaurants in the Constitution State on September 22 with packaged offerings to follow shortly thereafter on October 6.
