Craft beer industry news.
TAMPA, Fla. — World of Beer (WOB), a rapidly-expanding network of beer-centric taverns known for 500+ craft brews, craft spirits and Tavern Fare, opened its 50th location in Brandon, FL. The tavern — at 2878 Providence Lakes Blvd. — is the first in Brandon and seventh in Tampa Bay. “World of Beer is proud to… Read more »
SweetWater Brewery has inked a deal with River City Distributing for expansion into Louisville, Ky. Louisville is the third Kentucky market that SweetWater has entered this year, following new distribution in Lexington and Northern Kentucky. Prior to its arrival in Kentucky, the Georgia-based brewery had not expanded into a new state since 2008.
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Santa Fe Brewing Company is excited to announce that the Four Seasons Taste Truck will be making Santa Fe Brewing a culinary destination on November 9th at 2:00pm. After weeks of touring the United States, the famous Four Seasons Taste Truck will be spending its final week in Santa Fe,… Read more »
DURHAM, N.C. — The Board of Directors of the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild today announced the appointment of Margo Knight Metzger as its full-time executive director. She will assume the duties of the position on January 2, 2014. Metzger brings ten years of experience to the role, including government affairs, tourism promotion and alcohol… Read more »
Seal Beach, CA — This Fall, Beachwood BBQ is excited to participate in the first ever Seal Beach Restaurant Week—DEVOUR—running from November 12th to 16th. Along with several other flagship Seal Beach businesses such as 320 Main, Crema Café, and Hennessey’s Tavern, Beachwood BBQ hopes to shine a spotlight on the high-quality fare found in… Read more »
Fred Forsley, the founder of the country’s 15th largest craft brewery, is so excited about the growth of the craft category that he struggled to find another adjective to describe it. “Our industry is going through a variety of exciting times,” he told Brewbound. “The last few years have been fun and I get excited… Read more »
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM +0.91% reported third quarter 2013 net revenue of $216.4 million, an increase of $50.0 million or 30% over the same period last year, mainly due to core shipment growth of 29%. Net income for the third quarter was $25.7 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, an… Read more »
LA VISTA, NE — Lucky Bucket Brewing Company is happy to announce the return of their winter seasonal beer appropriately named Snowsuit Spiced Belgian Abbey Ale. Starting next week, the beer is being released as their winter seasonal beer for the second year in a row and will be available in grocery stores, restaurants, pubs,… Read more »
Frederick, MD — Flying Dog, an independently owned and operated craft brewery, announced a partnership today with Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the independent music distribution arm of Warner Music Group. The two companies worked with Anti Records and (the conveniently- and coincidentally-named) indie rock band Dr. Dog to create a limited-edition 7” flexi vinyl single… Read more »
Half Moon Bay, Calif. – The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company announces two very special installments of Brews and Views this month, inviting members of the community to join organizers for a cold brew and a fresh view on American politics. On November 7, the founder of Not For Sale, David Batstone, will be joined… Read more »
Ft. Collins, Colo. — Attention, Lips Lovers! New Belgium Brewing’s two newest quarterly Lips of Faith offerings, Cigar City + New Belgium Collaboration Ale and Wild2 Dubbel are now out for all to enjoy. Collaborations have become a favorite in the Lips of Faith line and this meeting of the minds with Tampa’s Cigar City… Read more »
DOWNINGTOWN, PA – Victory┬« Brewing Company (Victory) is pleased to announce a new seasonal offering, Hop Ranch┬« Imperial India Pale Ale. The third new release for the brewery this year, Hop Ranch Imperial India Pale Ale will be available in four-packs and on draft from December 2013 to February 2014. Fully juicy in its citrus… Read more »
As state representatives in Utah work to raise taxes on beer, there’s another legislative issue brewing in Georgia over whether brewpub customers should be able to leave the premises with a bottle of their favorite libation.
CONCORD, N.C. — Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today the company will partner with the Twisted Tea Brewing Company on its No. 9 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford team beginning in 2014. The hard iced tea brewer will be an associate sponsor of the car driven by two-time Cup Series winner Marcos Ambrose during the… Read more »
