Craft beer industry news.
Dogfish Head finally eclipsed the 200,000 barrel mark in 2013, a milestone that only 11 other regional brewing companies had achieved the year prior. Led by its “family of IPA offerings” — 60-minute, 75-Minute, 90-minute, 120-minute, Sixty-One, Indian Brown Ale, Aprihop, Burton Baton and Rhizing Bines — Dogfish Head production numbers soared to 202,000 barrels,… Read more »
LOS ANGELES, CA — Drinks Americas (OTC: DKAM) is a leading U.S. broker for authentic Mexican craft beer. The Company’s mission is to identify and invest the majority of their brand-building resources on those with the greatest growth potential such as Day of the Dead Craft Beer, which proves to be right on trend.
Nearly half of the country’s 2,722 breweries make less than 15,000 barrels of beer annually, but despite the limited capacity, a number of craft beer companies are rapidly expanding their production capabilities and distribution footprints. Lexington, Ky.-based Blue Stallion Brewing will make its first foray into retail when it begins regional distribution in February, the… Read more »
San Diego, CA — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is proud to support the next generation of local brewers by joining forces with UC San Diego Extension. Karl Strauss is celebrating 25 years of crafting the San Diego beer scene by offering two scholarships to UC San Diego Extension’s Brewing certificate program in 2014.
CINCINNATI, OH — Bockfest Cincinnati, a celebration of Cincinnati’s brewing heritage and the coming of spring, is ready for its 22nd annual celebration with a weekend filled with parades, parties, food, and beer from March 7-9 throughout downtown Cincinnati and the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood.
Willimantic, CT — The Windham Textile & History Museum is asking the community to help raise funds to paint their building located at 411 Main Street, Willimantic. In response, Willimantic Brewing Company will host a Party with the Presidents on Monday, February 17th at 6 pm.
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — All beer lovers have a photo of themselves drinking a big frosty pint at their favorite brewery. Now, that photo could earn a free round trip ticket to Kona Brewers Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm.
EUGENE, Ore.—Jan. 16, 2014—Established in 2012, Ninkasi Brewing Company’s Beer is Love program, has enabled the brewery to offer donations and support to non-profits and community organizations throughout all the states it distributes. In its first year, the program worked with more than 600 organizations throughout these six states.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — Demonstrating its commitment to and investment in the craft beer business, Missouri Beverage (MoBev) announced today the appointment of three craft beer specialists to its new Craft Beer Team. In teamwork, the trio will manage the company’s long-term growth goals for its craft beer portfolio.
Yuengling’s planned mid-March rollout in Massachusetts is the most anticipated brewery launch in the last decade — or at least that’s what the Pottsville, Penn.-based company thinks. “Not since Coors or Corona has a brand come along that will have as much impact as Yuengling will in Massachusetts,” Yuengling COO Dave Casinelli told Brewbound.
Chandler, AZ — For the first time ever, Arizona’s leading craft breweries, SanTan Brewing Company and Four Peaks Brewing are joining forces to celebrate Arizona Craft Beer Week. In collaboration with Vintage 95, this amazing, Brazilian themed rare five-course beer dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 6 p.m.
Spokane, WA — The internationally award-winning Spokane-based brewery, No-Li Brewhouse, carries the top 22 oz-bottle craft beer portfolio in Eastern Washington, according to fourth quarter 2013 IRI scan data. The microbrewery’s success with sales comes from focusing on three main goals: beers, brewery, and people.
DENVER – Jan. 16, 2014 – Who will be the first Master of the Brewniverse? The inaugural Masters of the Brewniverse Beer Festival and Brewery Pageant, presented by Wynkoop Brewing Company, will take place on Feb. 13 from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at The Oriental Theater (4335 W 44th Ave, Denver CO 80212).
Ft. Collins, CO — January 16, 2014 —New Belgium Brewing is now accepting film submissions for its 2014 Clips Beer & Film Tour. Selected films will be viewed in 21 cities across the U.S., starting in May. Clips Beer & Film Tour is a unique film festival where guests sit under the stars, enjoy New… Read more »
