Craft beer industry news.
Middleton, WI—On Friday October 24, at the 2014 Capital Brewery annual wholesaler meeting, Brian Destree, Director of Operations, announced that Capital Assistant Brewer, Ashley Kinart, is being promoted to the position of Brew Master. Brian commented “I am very pleased that Ashley has accepted the increased responsibility that comes with her new role and I… Read more »
COMSTOCK, Mich. — The winners of the 5th Annual Bell’s Homebrew Competition were announced yesterday during the 6th Annual All Stouts Day at Bell’s Eccentric Café, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., in downtown Kalamazoo.
Fort Collins, CO — On October 31, 2014, Odell Brewing celebrated the return of Friek, the brewery’s beloved Lambic-style ale. Part Framboise, part Kriek, Friek is brewed with Colorado grown cherries and aged in oak barrels for several months. It is then blended with fresh raspberries just prior to packaging.
Seattle, Washington — Churchkey Can Company is pleased to announce the return of Churchkey Pilsner based on an original recipe by home brewers Lucas Jones & Sean Burke, who have been crafting home brewed beer in their garage for many years.
Bloomington, IN — Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Dubbel Up Belgian Dubbel will be released on draught November 22 at Upland retail locations.
Coronado, CA—Stupid Stout, a seasonal American Imperial Stout, is again making its way to craft beer drinkers across the country beginning early November 2014 through January 2015 as part of the Southern California brewer’s Crown Series. This American Imperial Stout was originally brewed by Coronado Brewing Co. in 2008 as an English Stout, then returned… Read more »
In an off-beat quest to upend Prohibition-era regulations that many brewers in the state decry as overly burdensome, the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild (GCBG) has launched a crowdfunding campaign in hopes of hiring a lobbyist to work on behalf of the state’s craft beer industry. The Guild has already tapped the services of Atlanta’s Thrash-Haliburton, a government affairs firm, but now plans to use the funds raised on Indiegogo to bring them on full-time.
As if you needed another reason to get together with friends this holiday season, Budweiser has upped the ante on Friendsgiving by introducing a limited-edition, handmade wooden crate with 18 Budweisers and two pilsner glasses inside, all featuring authentic classic labels from 1918, 1933 and 1976.
Spokane, WA No-Li announces the launch of their newest year-round beer, Mosh Pit Tart Cherry Ale, set to release in 4-packs in early December. The beer is made utilizing cranberry and cherry purees from local Pacific Northwest company, Oregon Fruit Products.
Reyes Beverage Group today announced it would acquire South Florida’s Gold Coast Beverage Distributors in a blockbuster deal that brings another 27 million cases to a Reyes Group that, through its 12 wholesale outfits across the country, already sells more than 100 million cases annually. Once complete, the deal would make Reyes comparable in size to the largest distributor in the U.S., Anheuser-Busch InBev, with around 140 million cases.
Corvallis, Ore. — 2 Towns is excited to announce the recent release of Fly’n South, an apple and Gooseberry cider. This cider is the fourth installment of the 2 Towns Ciderhouse Limited Release line. Fly’n South follows the Limited Release model of unconventional ingredients paired together to create unexpected and tantalizing tastes.
Portland, OR — As a salut to “Mayor of Rip City” Bill Schonely, Pyramid Breweries and the Trail Blazers are releases Schonz’ Red Session Ale with an exclusive launch party. Guests will have the opportunity to try this special beer offering alongside its namesake. The limited-edition Schonz’ Red Session Ale will be available on draft… Read more »
Pacific City, OR — Along the Oregon Coast ominous clouds can blow in at a moment’s notice. These storm systems bring heavy precipitation and high winds across the entire Pacific Northwest seaboard. Often the strongest squalls will be over in a matter of minutes while others can last for days. Knowing exactly when a storm… Read more »
Glendale, WI — For the past two years Sprecher Brewing Company’s bourbon barrel-aged Czar Brew and Commando have been doing just that, aging in white oak bourbon barrels. These deliciously complex brews have melded and mellowed to a degree never achieved before, at least not one available for public consumption.
