Craft beer industry news.
Larkspur, CA — Marin Brewing Company announced today that their 3 Flowers IPA is now available in bottles. The fan-favorite IPA will be sold at Marin Brewing Company and in selected local retailers. This will mark the first time the IPA is available by the bottle and sold outside of Marin Brewing Company walls. Marin… Read more »
Gorham, Maine – On Friday, November 1st, Sebago Brewing Company will release Slick Nick Long Winter Ale, a dark amber offering brewed every year since Sebago first opened their original brewpub nearly 16 years ago. This highly anticipated Sebago Seasonal has been warming Maine winters since 1998. Best enjoyed when nature is at its worst,… Read more »
In our latest video , Epic co-founder David Cole discusses that the idea of operating numerous production facilities throughout the country. Cole hopes the approach of growing through multiple, regionally located, mid-sized breweries will prove itself in Denver and allow the company to consider additional expansion opportunities in the future.
CBA announced Tuesday the hiring of Ken Kunze, who has been named the company’s new chief marketing officer, according to a release. Kunze, who has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the consumer packaged goods, beer and beverage industries, will start Monday and will report to Andy Thomas, CBA’s president of commercial operations.
STEVENS POINT, Wis.—America’s best-tasting hard ciders are produced by Ciderboys Cider Co., according to Chicago’s Beverage Testing Institute (BTI). The BTI’s expert judges taste-tested hard ciders from North America and Europe during October and bestowed four gold medals — the most for any cider maker — on Ciderboys’ Peach County, Raspberry Smash, Magic Apple and… Read more »
Norton, MA – Horizon Beverage Group is pleased to announce Gregg Quadrini has been promoted to President, Beer CBU effective November 1st, 2013. In this role, Gregg will be responsible for over 6 million cases of beer in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Gregg will serve on the Sales Operating Group and participate in all… Read more »
DENVER, CO – The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) produces a full calendar of special events intended to feature and promote the world-class beers of its members. This fall the CBG will introduce the latest of its Rendezvous events, the Thanksgiving Rendezvous. The gathering will take place on Nov. 17 from 1 – 5 p.m. at… Read more »
With Oskar Blues Brewery’s second brewing facility in Brevard, N.C. running full steam ahead, the company said it plans to expand into a “handful of new states” next year. Oskar Blues will jumpstart the process by entering Indiana in November with three wholesalers: World Class Beer-Monarch Beverage in central and south Indiana, and Indiana Beverage… Read more »
Dover, DE — Dominion Brewing is releasing the only 2013 addition to their Pinup series, Candi Belgian Tripel, this week. Don’t be fooled by Candi’s golden appearance. This Belgian Tripel may taste of sugar and spice, but her beguiling introduction is far from nice, flirting with a covert 9.5% ABV. Saaz and Halltertau hops provide… Read more »
San Diego, CA — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is proud to announce the return of its cult-classic, Peanut Butter Cup Porter. The company first brewed Peanut Butter Cup Porter for San Diego Beer Week last year and fans went wild for it, with all 80 kegs running out in less than 5 days. This year,… Read more »
Chicago beer drinkers should get ready for a taste of ‘Vacationland.’ Popular boutique brewer Maine Beer Co. recently signed a new wholesale agreement with Windy City Distribution — part of the Reyes Beverage Group of beer distributors — and made its first shipment of beer to the Midwest just last week.
Carl Nolen, the co-founder and CEO of soon-to-launch Wisconsin Brewing is blunt when discussing his company’s finances. “If you are undercapitalized out of the gate, you are probably going to be screwed,” he said.
Bloomington, IL — In a new agreement announced today, DESTIHL┬« Brewery and World Class Beer of Indiana, a division of the Monarch Beverage Company, will join forces to distribute the brewer’s acclaimed craft beer brands throughout 70 counties in the southern two-thirds of Indiana. DESTIHL, based in Bloomington, Illinois, is not new to the Indiana… Read more »
The popular Banker’s Hill restaurant CUCINA urbana is partnering with well-known San Diego brewery Green Flash for a celebratory brunch immediately following the annual San Diego Race for the Cure. As part of San Diego Beer Week and the end of Green Flash’s Treasure Chest program, the restaurant and brewery have joined forces to encourage… Read more »
