Craft beer industry news.
Boulder, CO—Recognizing the need for improved and more standardized craft beer storage and handling practices in the U.S. and in markets around the world, the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association that represents the majority of U.S. breweries—launched its newest publication, Best Practices Guide to Quality Craft Beer — Delivering Optimal Flavor to the Consumer.
Healdsburg, CA – Sonoma Cider announces the launch of its three craft organic hard ciders — the Hatchet, the Pitchfork, and the Anvil. Made from fresh apples and certified organic, Sonoma Ciders are available in 12 oz. four-packs ($10.99 SRP) and 22 oz. single bottles ($7.99 SRP) in select markets nationwide.
Craft beer drinkers are a devoted bunch. They’ll travel far and wide for a case of Heady Topper, The Alchemist’s double IPA that is only distributed a short distance from the Waterbury, Vt. brewery where it’s produced. They’ll wait in long lines for Goose Island’s Bourbon County barrel-aged beers that only come around once a… Read more »
Vista, Calif. — Mother Earth Brew Co. announces a very special collaboration with Brasserie du Pays Flamand. “The legendary friendship between Washington and Lafayette, American and Frenchman, helped forge our country’s independence in the 18th century.
Gilbert, AZ — Arizona craft beer lovers, get ready to quench your thirst with the largest tap takeover Arizona has ever seen! World of Beer (WOB) Tempe, Gilbert and Tucson locations will be hosting events throughout Arizona Craft Beer Week,February 15-22, 2014. Admission is free at all events and open to the public, ages 21… Read more »
DEARBORN, Mich. — Carhartt, America’s legendary work wear brand since 1889, and New Holland Brewing Co., brewers of craft beer and spirits, announced a collaboration brew crafted to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the iconic clothing manufacturer and pay tribute to the hard-working people who wear the brand.
ATLANTA, GA — SweetWater 420 Festival, Atlanta’s most dynamic and celebrated Earth Day event, will return this April to a new home in the heart of the city at Centennial Olympic Park.
ST PAUL, MN — The Northern Lights Rare Beer Fest will bring some of America’s most sought-after craft beers to downtown St. Paul – but Minnesotan beer drinkers will need a ticket to sip these suds.
Uinta Brewing Co. has given its Detour Double IPA a facelift. The Salt Lake City-based brewery said it will begin selling 4-packs of the 9.5 percent ABV brew in 12 oz. bottles later this month. Previously packaged in 750 mL champagne-style bottles, the rebranded beer will feature new label artwork and an extra hop addition.
EUGENE, OR — Oakshire Brewing will release Hellshire IV, the brewery’s fourth barrel-aged beer under the Hellshire label, on Saturday, February 15th. To celebrate this release and the craft of barrel-aging, Oakshire will host Hellshire Day & Barrel-Aged Beer Fest at its Public House, on Madison Street in Eugene.
Longmont CO — MobileCanningSystemsTM LLC, the market leader in bringing a canning line to the brewery when the beer is ready, today announced results for its first full year of operations.
The country’s third largest craft brewery, New Belgium Brewing, is once again expanding its distribution footprint. On its quest to be distributed in all 50 states before 2018, New Belgium today announced it has signed wholesale agreements with six distributors in the Magnolia State:
Charlotte, NC— Earthspun┬« Apparel and textile leader, Patrick Yarn Mills (Kings Mountain, NC) are introducing their eco-friendly line of t-shirts, which are individually made from 6.5 (20-ounce) recycled beer bottles at the Queen City Brewers Festival this weekend. Earthspun┬« Apparel is proud to partner with the annual beer festival and support the local brewers who… Read more »
To grow or not to grow? That is the question. For many craft brewers, the decision to take on new distributors is a constant question mark. Maturing craft companies toy with the various strategies. Grow too slow and you might miss a selling opportunity. Grow too quickly and consumers might not grab the brand off… Read more »
