Craft beer industry news.
Cash, credit or Bitcoin? Philadelphia Brewing Co., announced last week that it would become the first brewery in the country to accept the controversial cryptocurrency known as Bitcoin for retail and wholesale purchases. Nancy Barton, the co-owner of Philadelphia Brewing, described the decision to hop on the digital bandwagon as a “no-brainer.”
New York City, NY — Available today, BrewHorn offers Android and iOS users the opportunity to explore craft beer armed with their personal taste profile. BrewHorn features “Your Taste Profile” which assists a user with defining a baseline of taste preferences across a range of parameters.
HOUSTON, TX — Saint Arnold Brewing Company, the oldest craft brewery in Texas, today reported record shipments of more than 58,000 barrels of beer in 2013. It was the third consecutive year that the brewery’s production has increased by approximately 9,000 barrels from the previous year, representing a 19 percent boost in overall production.
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.
Bend Ore.-based Deschutes Brewery is aiming to broaden its reach in 2014 with plans to expand into new markets and introduce additional brands to its year-round lineup. The brewery will begin with launches in Ohio and Kentucky on January 24, per a wholesale agreement with Heidelberg Distributing Company’s Rampant Brands Division.
Paul Chibe, who has served as the VP of marketing for Anheuser-Busch InBev since 2011, will resign in February, the company announced. A-B InBev employees and distributors learned of the news yesterday via email. “Paul has led the U.S. marketing business since June 2011, bringing new talent to the organization and strategies for marketing to… Read more »
The first certified Trappist brewery on U.S. soil has officially launched and will begin distributing its beer across Massachusetts next week. Saint Joseph’s Abbey, located in Spencer, Mass., has signed a distribution agreement with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance (MBA) and hopes to produce 4,000 barrels in 2014, according to the Boston Globe.
New Mexico’s Santa Fe Brewing is about to embark on a phased expansion project that could take three years and cost upwards of $14 million. Brian Lock, the company’s owner and president said his business has grown between 20 and 30 percent over each of the last four years, sees nothing but opportunity not only… Read more »
Salt Lake City, UT — Epic Brewing is happy to announce its expansion into the Wisconsin market with a line of 36 beers. Distribution will be handled by River City Distributing, based in Watertown, WI and will encompass the entire state.
Longmont, CO & Brevard, NC — What IS a CrowlerÔäó? A) A super big CAN B) A super big deuce C) A new type of growler D) All of the above If you picked D, you’re damn right. A CrowlerÔäó (CAN + growler) is a 32-ounce CAN filled with fresh craft beer from the source.
GREEN BAY, WI – After opening in early December, Badger State Brewing Company has released their Green Chop Session IPA as part of their year-round beer lineup beginning Friday, Jan. 10.
Fort Collins, CO — On January 11th and 12th, Odell Brewing will celebrate the third release of its Montage Variety Pack series. Each Montage Variety Pack includes two year round offerings, the current seasonal release, as well as a special Roots Release beer inspired by the brewery’s five barrel pilot system. The Winter-Spring Montage features… Read more »
San Diego, CA – The Brewing Network, an internet radio company dedicated to delivering the best in beer entertainment and information, recently announced “The Harlot” from Societe Brewing Company as the Beer of the Year 2013.
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Santa Fe Brewing Company is happy to announce its acquisition of property adjacent to the existing brewery off Highway 14. After years of research and planning, Santa Fe Brewing has made the decision to expand its brewery operation.
