Craft beer industry news.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The November 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 13,450,000 barrels. November 2012 removals were 13,500,000 (revised) for a decrease of 0.4 percent. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2012 and 2013: Month 2012… Read more »
Arizona – Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. has acquired distribution rights from Upslope Brewing Company for the state of Arizona. Upslope uses the finest ingredients to craft award-winning beers at its two Boulder, Colorado breweries. This will be Upslope’s first entrance into the Arizona market and expands their distribution footprint to three states. After meeting at… Read more »
Staying local — that’s the theme for this week’s Distribution Roundup. The Statesman Journal of Salem, Ore. published a story this week about how small, undercapitalized Willamette Valley-based craft beer and cider companies are putting an added emphasis on local distribution.
EUGENE, OREGON – Rogue Ales & Spirits has released “One Brew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Ken Kesey could have gone anywhere with his fame and his typewriter, but he chose to stay on the family farm in Pleasant Hill, Oregon. Rogue has likewise kept its roots and its farms in Oregon. Rogue has brewed a… Read more »
Iron Horse Beverage LLC announces limited release, New York State only, of Bellerose Winter Ale 750 cork bottles. Bellerose imported from France by Iron Horse Beverage LLC has won numerous international awards for quality and taste. Cliff Morello, CEO notes that this limited release is here today and gone tomorrow to return next November in… Read more »
DOWNINGTOWN, PA – Victory Brewing Company┬« (Victory) is pleased to announce the release of its newest seasonal offering, Hop RanchTM Imperial India Pale Ale. Making its way to store shelves and dining establishments beginning today, Hop Ranch is the third recent new release for the brewery and is available in four-packs and on draft through… Read more »
Bedford, UK – A delectable new dessert beer, Sticky Toffee Pudding Ale from British Brewer Wells & Young’s is hitting shelves and bars this month across North America. Created by the Master Brewers behind Banana Bread Beer and Double Chocolate Stout, Wells & Young’s new beer is based on the quintessentially British dessert Sticky Toffee… Read more »
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Registration is now open for the 19th annual Kona Brewers Festival for both breweries and restaurants wishing to participate. The event will indulge craft beer aficionados and foodies alike on Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm and will be held rain or shine… Read more »
Beaverton, OR – Orchestra Software hosted its 2nd annual brewery management software user conference at its headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. Orchestra Software is a business technology firm that specializes in vertical industry solutions such as OrchestratedBEER, designed specifically for the craft beer industry. The three-day conference featured twelve training tracks, Q&A sessions and brewery industry… Read more »
Las Vegas — Wirtz Beverage Nevada (WBN) announced the expansion and growth of several premier artisanal beer brands including Original Sin Hard Cider, Green Flash Brewing and Vanberg & DeWulf as well as a new beer partner, Uinta Brewing. Among the top performing in the distributor’s renowned craft beer portfolio, Original Sin, Green Flash and… Read more »
