Craft beer industry news.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just released its fourth major study on alcohol advertising and the industry’s efforts to curb marketing to underage audiences. The latest report found that while the vast majority of campaigns across a variety of media met the placement standard, Internet access should be tightened so as to avoid targeting minors.
Vista, Calif. — March 20, 2014 — Mother Earth Brew Co. announces the inauguration of new “Four Seasons of Mother Earth” specialty program in bottles and draft.
PORTLAND, Maine — Today, Peak Organic Brewing Co. announced that it has become the first brewer to receive Non-GMO Project verification for its beer.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Prepare your taste buds for a bold, rich barrel-aged brew that steps outside the box (or six-pack). Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Barley Wine is hitting shelves locally as the second barrel-aged seasonal brew from Alltech Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company, following the success of the craft brewery’s Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale last fall.
ST. LOUIS — Johnny Appleseed, a new, refreshingly sweet and intense hard apple cider with a crisp apple bite, will arrive on store shelves nationwide April 7.
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Santa Fe Brewing Company is happy to announce its expansion of distribution into the New Orleans, Louisiana area.
COOPERSTOWN, New York — With a firm and passionate belief that great beer deserves great food, Brewery Ommegang is tapping into local food scenes by expanding its HopChef Competition nationally as it starts its third year. Today the Cooperstown, NY-based, Belgian-style brewery announced the schedule for the 2014 competition, which will bring it to the… Read more »
Buellton, California— Saturday, March 8, 2014 marked the opening of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company’s third location.
AleSmith Brewing Company has announced plans for a $10 million expansion project that will increase its brewing capacity to 150,000 barrels per year. The project, which will be financed by loans from California Bank and Trust and money from the sale of its existing facility, is expected to be complete by January of 2015.
Portland, ME — Allagash Brewing Company, known for its dedication to brewing the best Belgian inspired beers in the world, is releasing their first year-round beer in 7 years, Allagash Saison.
BOSTON, MA — The Harpoon Brewery is pleased to introduce UFO Big Squeeze shandy, an unfiltered wheat beer blended with all natural grapefruit juice.
What characteristics must a state possess to properly foster a thriving craft beer environment? John Carlson, executive director with the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG), said the Centennial State’s “artful blend of manufacturing prowess, pure soul, agricultural ties, and innovative technology” have all helped Colorado evolve into the industry leader it is today.
Denver, CO – Great Divide Brewing Company today revealed the early April release of its highly anticipated 2014 second quarter seasonals.
Raleigh, N.C. — Big Boss Brewing begins Alpha Team series with The Centaur, Dry Hopped Saison.
