An assertive push for tap handles by the country’s largest craft brewery, Boston Beer Co., became a global crisis in the twittersphere as Lagunitas founder, Tony Magee posted a series of inflammatory messages to the social networking site on Dec. 17. Perhaps alarmed that amidst increasing competition for tap handles his larger competitor might be throwing its weight around, Magee alleged that Boston Beer is “specifically targeting” the Lagunitas IPA business.
The dog days are over for 4 Paws Brewing Co., which announced on Sunday that it had sold its brewing assets and transferred its lease to another Chicago area brewery startup, Strange Pelican Brewing Co. In a statement posted to the 4 Paws Facebook page, owners Matt and Meghan Gebhardt wrote that they “took an incredible offer” that will allow Mr. Gebhardt to “pursue his next adventure.”
Long Beach, CA — Just when you thought the holidays were over and there wasn’t reason to celebrate, it’s Russian River Pliny The Younger time! In lieu of customers battling long lines for the mere chance of scoring a pint of this hoppy, boozy delight, the Beachwood family will once again turn the “I want… Read more »
MUKILTEO, WA — This red is red hot. It’s not as sly as your neighborhood ginger, but it might just trick you into believing its season won’t end. Every year production is increased and every year the beer sells out, confirming what the Diamond Knot crew already knows: this is one hell of a great… Read more »
Longmont, CO & Brevard, NC — Oskar Blues Brewery will increase distribution throughout Southern Alabama, partnering with Gulf Distributing Company of Mobile, starting this week. The sales team has set up a number of events at on and off premise accounts in the region to celebrate the kick-off (see schedule below). Oskar Blues first launched… Read more »
Honeoye Falls, NY–As local demand for craft beer continues to grow, CB Craft Brewers has recently expanded to meet demand. Two new 60 barrel fermentation vessels were recently installed at the brewery in Honeoye Falls, NY. The tanks enable the brewery to increase craft beer production for both its CB brand and contract brewed beers…. Read more »
Canton, MA — Blue Hills Brewery is proud to announce the release of Quarter Mile Double IPA in 12oz cans, beginning in mid January 2014. After a successful test batch of eagerly anticipated cans was distributed to limited local accounts in December 2013, we are preparing to begin selling our cans statewide this month. Blue… Read more »
Everett, MA – Craft Brewers Guild of Boston, a Sheehan Family Company, is pleased to announce that they have acquired the distribution rights in Worcester, Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Berkshire Counties for the Mayflower Brewing Company. Mayflower’s product line includes a set of year-round beers that honor traditional English ales, seasonal beers that celebrate our… Read more »
ATLANTA, GA – Vicinity Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Beltway Brewing Company has selected VicinityBrew craft brewery software to address the specific brewery management software needs of their company. Beltway Brewing Company is headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. Beltway Brewing follows a slightly different business plan than the majority of startup breweries. Beltway Brewing Company… Read more »
Craft Brew Alliance today announced it will expand distribution of the Kona Brewing brand to three new states: Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin. The company — which also produces the Widmer Brothers, Redhook, Omission Beer and Square Mile Cider brands — will initially sell its Longboard Lager and Big Wave Golden Ale in the new markets.
Light bulb moments, the kind that make you say, “A-ha!” can be had anywhere, anytime. It’s no surprise, then, that when Smuttynose Brewing Co. spokesman J.T. Thompson and Scott Schaier, the executive director of the Beer Distributors of New Hampshire, came up with the idea of building craft beer awareness in the state, it was… Read more »
BROOMFIELD, Colo.– Pizza Port Brewing Co., winner of 83 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) medals since 2000, is debuting three of its popular beers in convenient, sustainable aluminum cans from Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL).
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii – Kona Brewing Company has announced it will add three new states – Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin – to its distribution lineup this month. Kona Brewing’s flagship Longboard Island Lager, and Big Wave Golden Ale will be available year round in 6-pack bottles and on draught throughout the new states…. Read more »
Santa Barbara, CA — Telegraph Brewing Company announced today that their award winning beers are now available in Washington State through Seattle-based Orcas Distributing Ltd. “The Pacific Northwest is one of the most vibrant craft beer markets in the country,” said founder and CEO Brian Thompson, “this move marks a major milestone for our company.”… Read more »
