Craft beer industry news.
Lyons, Colorado & Brevard, North Carolina — Oskar Blues Brewery is excited to announce that not one, but TWO, Burning Can Beer Festivals will bring fresh craft beer, live music, outdoor adventure challenges, and more–to the brewery’s homes in BOTH ColoRADo and North Carolina in 2014.
Half Moon Bay, Calif. — February 13, 2014 — Cheese aficionados will find a slice of heaven alongside their pint of house-brewed beer this March at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, with a special Cheese and Beer pairing menu offered throughout the month.
Who is the King of Craft? That question would inspire myriad answers from different people and surely a case could be made for any number of craft brewers. But someone must occupy the throne. At least , that’s what Forbes magazine thinks, bestowing the crown upon Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada, declaring that his… Read more »
MUNICH — There may be just one thing that would make Paulaner beers more popular among discerning imported beer lovers in America: More of it. In more styles.
San Diego, CA – AleSmith is thrilled to have been named the #1 Brewery in California and the #1 Brewery in the World by RateBeer.
ATLANTA, GA— SweetWater Brewery is gearing up to celebrate its Golden Birthday — turning 17 on Feb. 17.
After reviewing the use of the term “gluten-free” in the labeling of alcoholic beverages, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced Tuesday that it would continue to consider the claim “misleading” if used to describe products made from gluten containing grains.
Paso Robles, CA—Firestone Walker Brewing Company christened its “Keg Shed” this week, firing up a dual state-of-the-art keg line that nearly triples the brewery’s per-hour keg output.
Albany, NY – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the number of New York’s farm-based beverage licenses for distilleries, wineries, breweries and cideries has risen 72% since 2011. Since Governor Cuomo took office, legislation has been enacted to help these businesses open new markets across the state, and additional agricultural businesses have been created… Read more »
Fort Bragg, CA — It’s been an active, hit-the-ground-running January and February for North Coast Brewing Company.
Clifton Park, NY — Shmaltz Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the partnership with a new distributor, Beer House Distributors of Kentucky, as they enter the Kentucky market for the first time.
Ithaca, NY – Customers requested, Ithaca Beer listened and now it delivers. Ithaca Beer plans to add to its year-round selection of beers an everyday drinkable companion to its intensely hoppy, incredibly popular, Flower Power India Pale Ale.
Spokane, WA – Keeping up with market demand and at the forefront of innovation in the Pacific Northwest, No-Li Brewhouse is laying down the rails for Empire No. 8 Session IPA, launching in February.
Here’s a beer pairing for you: What do you get when you combine two executives from a famous burger chain, a used car salesman, and a craft brewery owner? How about Brew Detroit LLC, a new and a state-of-the-art 100-barrel contract brewery started with $8 million in private investment.
