Craft beer industry news.
Hopunion and Yakima Chief, two of the country’s largest hop suppliers, have announced a merger that will combine both worldwide operations under a single parent company. According to an Aug. 1 press statement, the new entity, Yakima Chief-Hopunion LLC (YCH), has acquired the equity and assets of both companies and related entities.
Hamilton, New York — Every year since GNB opened in 2012, they’ve released a special single batch Barrel Aged Ale. Starting last year, they switched over to aging only sour ales in their barrels. The 2014 release, dubbed Raz-Bretty Porter, comes out this week on August 9th.
Williams, AZ—With plans for continued growth, expansion and improved quality control, the Grand Canyon Brewing Company has hired Josh Ward as new brewer and promoted Jeff Fowler to head brewer.
Baltimore, MD — RavensWalk just got craftier. Before every Baltimore Ravens home game, Flying Dog Brewery will host live music and serve craft beer at the new Flying Dog Underpass on RavensWalk, one of the NFL’s best tailgate areas.
Austin, TX – Independence Brewing Co. announced today the second in its line of can releases: an updated version of its award-winning Pale Ale, Power & Light. Inspired by Austin’s iconic Seaholm Power Plant, the new design represents the brewery’s deep ties with and adoration for the city.
Having just celebrated its first anniversary in May, Saint Archer Brewing Co. is proving there’s still room to grow in a crowded San Diego craft beer market. The company today announced it’s in the midst of an expansion that will increase production by 45 percent monthly.
CHICAGO — Redd’s is introducing Redd’s Wicked Apple, the first refreshingly hard ale of its kind. At eight percent alcohol by volume, Redd’s Wicked Apple is a hard ale that amplifies Redd’s crisp apple flavor for an experience that starts strong and finishes smooth.
Portland, OR — Oregon’s original farmhouse-style brewery, Portland’s Upright Brewing is preparing for their 2nd highly anticipated release of Special Herbs.
COSTA MESA, CA — Barley Forge Brewing Co. has announced their opening lineup of beers to be available at their soon-to-open tasting room, a mix of five unique ales and one lager.
ESCONDIDO, CA (Aug. 4, 2014) — Stone Brewing Co. is showcasing (yet again) the outstanding skills of its Brew Crew by releasing a special beer that stems from a homebrew recipe developed by Brewery Trainer Brian Gallagher. Dubbed Stone Coffee Milk Stout, the 4.2 percent alcohol-by-volume stout is brewed with lactose and whole coffee beans… Read more »
Research and consulting firm Technomic today released a new study detailing a few on-premise insights for craft brewers and cider makers. The research project tracked growth for craft beer in restaurants and bars and aimed to clarify several misconceptions about consumers’ purchasing behavior.
Last Friday, the craft brewer invited several members of the media on a hard tour of its new “Funkatorium,” a 9,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to sour beer production. The new location, which is scheduled to open to the public in September, will allow the company to quadruple the size of its sour beer program.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Ynot Pizza & Italian Cuisine welcomes Green Flash Brewing Co. to the Hampton Roads community and is proud to be the namesake and exclusive retailer for the specialty craft brewery’s first local beer release — Green Flash Ynot Session IPA. Green Flash has confirmed plans for a fall 2014 groundbreaking for… Read more »
Covington, LA — We are happy to announce that Abita Beer will be creating our first ever collaboration brew with Birrificio del Ducato. Two Boots, appropriately named for the shape of Louisiana and Italy, is a Saison brewed with peppercorn, lemon balm and honey.
