Craft beer industry news.
Hood River, OR – In the 1990s, a master distiller visiting from Scotland, and a Brewmaster from a small brewery in Hood River, serendipitously crossed paths. Over a pint or two, they shared their labors of love and pondered a rather intriguing question: what would happen if beer and distilled spirits met somewhere along the… Read more »
Manhattan Beer Distributors, one of the country’s largest beer wholesalers, is taking a harder look at the cider category. The Bronx, NY-based wholesaler confirmed today that it has acquired the distribution rights to Woodchuck Hard Cider, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the C&C Group which also produces and markets the Magners, Hornsby’s and Blackthorn cider brands… Read more »
Green Flash Brewing Co. today announced its plans to expand distribution in Michigan in an effort to meet statewide demand. The San Diego-based brewery, which entered southern parts of the state in October, has inked deals with each of the 11 distributors that make up a statewide beer distribution network known as the M1 Group.
Portland, Ore. — Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), an independent craft brewing company, today announced preliminary 2013 financial results and plans for continued growth in 2014 and beyond by building on the company’s successful portfolio strategy and opportunity to capture gross margin expansion.
FORT COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing recently named co-worker and employee-owner Andrew Lemley as its Government Affairs Representative. The newly created position will help navigate legislative initiatives focused on alcohol in Colorado, North Carolina and nationally.
In a powerful speech, Andy Thomas, the newly-minted CEO of Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), used this year’s annual Beer Summit as a platform to fire specific and cutting remarks at the Brewers Association, the chief representative of the craft brewing movement and one that has tried to classify his products and others as something less… Read more »
Boulder, CO — In advance of the upcoming Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks, West Flanders Brewing is entering into a “we’re going to win!” wager with its brewpub peers at Seattle, Washington’s revered Elysian Brewing Company.
DURANGO, Colo. — A new twist on a chili beer, “Flaming Willie,” will be tapped Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at Steamworks Brewing Co.’s monthly showcase of unique hand-crafted beers, Firkin Friday. The firkin will be tapped at 3 p.m.
If Survey Analytics’ study on “the secret life of the American beer buyer” is to be believed, the average beer drinker spends almost 3 percent of their yearly income on suds. The survey, which polled “more than 300 respondents in 42 states,” found that consumers spend about $1,270 a year on beer. According to the… Read more »
LOS ANGELES, CA — Drinks Americas (OTC: DKAM), the exclusive United States broker for leading premium authentic Mexican beers currently present in over 32 states, today is pleased to announce that its premium authentic Mexican Day of the Dead Craft Beer is available in all nine Whole Foods Markets in Arizona.
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Breweries have been selected and notified for the 19th annual Kona Brewers Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island. The event, to happen Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm boasts a top-notch roster of some of the biggest names in brewing.
New York, NY — HEINEKEN┬« USA, the nation’s leading upscale beer importer, is once again taking the lead by introducing the first 8.5 oz. slim can format in the premium price segment.
SEATTLE — In an auspicious twist of fate, and months before the Seattle Seahawks hit the NFL playoffs, Seattle’s Hilliard’s Beer crafted a one-of-a-kind, seasonal pale ale in tribute to Seattle’s famous “12th Man” fan base.
San Diego, California — The new 32-ounce “cannons” from Mission Brewery are now appearing at beer stores and bars in Ohio. The first quart can to be used by a US microbrewer, Mission’s quarts hold the ambitious microbrewery’s popular Shipwrecked Double IPA and its hoppy new session beer, El Conquistador Extra Pale Ale. The quart… Read more »
