Craft beer industry news.
BOSTON, MA — The brewers at Samuel Adams today announced the 2013 batch of Samuel Adams Utopias, the brewery’s most renowned barrel-aged, extreme beer and one of the year’s most anticipated beer releases. This year marks the first time Samuel Adams brewers have blended Utopias with Samuel Adams Kosmic Mother Funk (KMF), a Belgian-style ale… Read more »
Since its launch in 1989, Odell Brewing has prided itself on a core belief that slow, steady growth is the healthiest way to build a beer brand. Over the last 24 years, Odell has been careful not to grow its distribution footprint beyond ten Rocky Mountain and Western Plain states.
San Jose, CA – Strike Brewing Co. and Bay Area Distributing (Richmond, CA) recently signed an agreement for the distribution of Strike’s craft beers in three East Bay counties (Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa). Bay Area Distributing will carry both draught and bottled versions of Strike’s current four year round styles, including the IPA, Blonde, Brown,… Read more »
Portland, OR — Hopworks Urban Brewery and Columbia Distributing expanded their relationship today by adding a majority of Washington markets to their distribution footprint. Hopworks and Columbia first joined forces in Oregon on July 1, 2012. “We love what Columbia has done to promote and grow our organic beer distribution in Oregon,” said Christian Ettinger,… Read more »
Boulder, CO — The Avery Brewing Company wants you to keep it crafty this holiday season. On Sunday Dec. 1st the brewery will host “CrAft and CrAfts: Handmade Beers and Handmade Gifts” where attendees can peruse local, handmade gifts while drinking local, handmade craft brews. This is the third year that Jess Steinitz, Avery’s Marketing… Read more »
While some craft breweries might go many years without refreshing their image, Southern California-based Hangar 24 decided that after just five years in business, it was time to give its aviation-inspired labels a small makeover.
Gorham, Maine – November 8, 2013– On Friday, November 8th, Sebago Brewing Company will release M Quadruple Ale, their 1,000th beer in 16 years of brewing. This milestone beer is appropriately big in celebration of the occasion, owing its dried fruit and rum flavors to a generous addition of Muscovado sugar. Notes of licorice, dates,… Read more »
OTTAWA – One out of every 100 Canadian jobs is supported by the sale of beer, according to a report unveiled today by the Conference Board of Canada. In its report From Farm to Glass: The Value of Beer in Canada, the Conference Board of Canada examines the economic impact of the beer category on… Read more »
Baltimore, MD – Full Tilt Brewing (FTB), Baltimore’s newest craft beer producer, is excited to announce their initial release of their first winter seasonal, “Berger Cookie Chocolate Stout.” Their newest addition to the ever growing craft beer market will take place on Friday, November 15th at The Admiral’s Cup in Fells Point, 1647 Thames St,… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA — It takes a certain kind of person to drink a beer infused with the world’s boldest, fiery chilies — they are called masochists. Only those at the center of a Venn diagram combining pain-seeking individuals, the most audacious beer enthusiasts, and avid chile lovers have the palate stamina and discerning taste to… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA (Nov. 4, 2013) — It’s a special time of year when a Bastard comes out to play. It’s even more special when two Bastards come out from hiding and treat fans to a taste of what it is to be Worthy. Today, Double Bastard Ale and a barrel-aged version of the beer, Southern… Read more »
San Francisco, CA – ‘Tis the season that evokes memories of good friends, delicious meals and a warm fire – the very elements that inspire the brewers at 21st Amendment Brewery as they develop their seasonal spiced ale, Fireside Chat, a holiday favorite each year. A true artisanal craft brew, Fireside Chat is in stores… Read more »
DENVER, CO — More than 35 breweries will offer their finest seasonal beers for tasting at the fourth annual “Parade of Darks,” hosted by Wynkoop Brewing Co. with proceeds going to Metro CareRing. The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7, ending shortly before Denver’s annual “Parade of Lights.” Last year’s… Read more »
After nearly two years of searching, Ballast Point has finally found a home for its new 150-barrel brewhouse. The San Diego-based craft brewery today announced that it has begun construction on a $12 million brewing facility in the Miramar district of San Diego.
