Craft beer industry news.
Betting on continued growth of the rapidly developing U.S. cider market, Anheuser-Busch InBev today announced plans to nationally distribute its Stella Artois Cidre brand. The dry European-style cider, which was first introduced in 26 states last May, will be available across the U.S. in 4-packs, 24 oz. bottles and on draft.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hopworks Urban Brewery’s (HUB) is releasing its award-winning Organic Rise Up Red ale beginning in February. The Pacific Northwest Red is available in four-packs of 16 oz. cans, 22 oz. bottles and on draught at Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia bars, pubs and stores.
Bellaire, Mich. — Northern Michigan’s largest craft brewery, Short’s Brewing Company has announced this morning that the annual Short’s to Short’s Paddle will not be held in 2014, but will likely return in 2015. The Short’s to Short’s Paddle has been run by Short’s Brewing Company for five consecutive years (2009-2013).
Vista, CA – Aztec Brewing Company has selected Statewide Beverage Company, Inc. to be the exclusive distributor for the Aztec portfolio in San Diego County. Aztec currently self-distributes its line of beers in this area. This partnership will increase Aztec’s brand placement.
Atlanta’s SweetWater Brewing today announced that it sold 144,000 barrels last year, up 32 percent versus 2012. Growth was driven primarily by its flagship offerings — 420 Extra Pale Ale and SweetWater IPA — as well as the company’s variety 12-pack, Tackle Box, which grew 215 percent. “420 Extra Pale Ale led in overall volume,… Read more »
The Brewers Association (BA) today announced that, by the end of 2013, the number of U.S. breweries reached its highest level since the early 1870s. The BA counted 2,722 brewing facilities in the U.S. last year, and increase of more than 400 versus 2012.
ST. PAUL, MN — Summit Brewing Company is proud to announce its expansion into the Arkansas beer market, contributing to the burgeoning growth of craft beer in that state. The brewery’s flagship beer, Extra Pale Ale, along with S├íga IPA, Oatmeal Stout, and Horizon Red IPA will be available on draught for Arkansas beer lovers… Read more »
Considering Anheuser-Busch InBev’s close relationship with the NFL, it’s no surprise that the world’s largest brewery has once again secured the most coveted commercial slots during Super Bowl XLVIII, which kicks off on Feb. 2. The beer giant, which is the exclusive beer sponsor of the NFL, will debut five new ads, with emphasis on… Read more »
Shipyard Brewing Company today announced it has broken ground on a new, 20-barrel brewery at its Sea Dog Brew Pub in Clearwater, Fla. Citing capacity constraints at the brewery’s headquarters in Portland, Maine, Shipyard founder Fred Forsley told Brewbound last October that extra demand in Florida and southern states necessitated the expansion.
BOSTON & CLOVERDALE, Calif.–Cambrian Innovation, a water and bioenergy technology provider, and Bear Republic Brewing Company, Inc., known for its high revving IPAs and environmental stewardship, today announced the unveiling of an EcoVolt water treatment system at Bear Republic’s brewery in Cloverdale.
Chandler, AZ/Denver, CO — The hit web show “Adventures in Brew” has been a crowd favorite ever since it hit the air in early 2013. James Swann is the host and beer expert behind “Adventures in Brew” and his decades of beer knowledge and beer brewing experience encompass a love of beer that began back… Read more »
POTOMAC, Md.— Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, will host North Texas’s first Total Beer Experience at its locations in Plano, Dallas and Fort Worth locations from January 15 th through January 25 th.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Drinks Americas (OTC: DKAM) a leading U.S. broker for authentic Mexican craft beer proves to be right on trend with Day of the Dead Craft Beer. Since their roll out in Florida with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the brand is now available in over 700 accounts, including Cost Plus, Fresh… Read more »
East County San Diego, CA – January is finally here and so is the long anticipated release of Where There’s Smoke. This smoked rye ale brewed with chile peppers is a favorite among craft beer enthusiasts.
