Craft beer industry news.
The Brewers Association has revealed that it has been reviewing keg safety for much of the past year and that it will soon release recommendations for keg performance and safety guidelines. The review comes after numerous reports of explosive failures involving kegs manufactured by Plastic Kegs America (PKA).
ATLANTA, GA – Vicinity ManufacturingÔäó is pleased to announce that Allagash Brewing Company recently selected VicinityBrew Software to support their distinct brewery production needs. VicinityBrew software from Vicinity Manufacturing, offers comprehensive brewery management solutions for Microsoft Dynamics┬« by integrating and automating critical data along production, finance, quality, scheduling and compliance. Allagash has secured themselves in… Read more »
A San Diego man with ties to three area craft breweries was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing funds from a nonprofit art organization he volunteered with. James Comstock, 53, was relieved of his duties as CFO for Port Brewing & the Lost Abbey following his arrest by Carlsbad Police on charges of grand theft and… Read more »
Denver, CO — Ft. Collins, Colorado mainstays Odell Brewing Company and Head for the Hills have collaborated on a special re-release of “Head for the Hills — Colorado Amber Ale.” The special draft release beer will be available at Head for the Hills’ New Year’s Eve performance on December 31st at the Aggie Theatre in… Read more »
Portland, OR – Portland, OR based Breakside Breweryfresh off two GABF medal wins in 2013 announces their 100th new beer brewed this year, 3 new barrel-aged beers in bottles and a new Cellar Reserve series.With bronze medal wins at the GABF for both Passionfruit Sour and ESB and the opening of a new 30bbl production… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — A landmark research study found alcohol use by teens has dropped dramatically over the last two decades — particularly among the youngest teens. America’s brewers and beer importers lauded the findings of the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future study as the result of greater awareness, partnership and outreach by industry, educators… Read more »
Centralia, WA — December 18, 2013- Dick’s Brewing has launched the 12 Man Pale Ale — “FOR THE FAN” in Draught and 6 pack, 12 oz cans. This new beer from Dick’s Brewing will be distributed throughout the Great Artisan Beverage Distribution network along with all other Dick’s Brewing products. The State of Washington market… Read more »
Joe McClain has stepped down as the president of the Beer Institute, Brewbound has learned. McClain — who took the position in August 2010 after Jeff Becker, the former president of the BI, passed away following a long battle with cancer — told members of the Washington D.C.-based lobbying group that the move was “right… Read more »
SAVANNAH, GA — Tamp & Tap — a celebration of local collaborations will be held Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 1-4 PM. The event will be at PERC’s new facility located at 1802 East Broad Street. The event will feature collaborations from many local companies including the premier of Southbound Brewing Co.’s newest beer, Moonlight… Read more »
New Belgium will distribute throughout Alabama beginning in January after signing agreements with four wholesalers in the state. The addition of Alabama will expand the brewery’s footprint to 36 states. The northern, southwestern, south central and east central territories of the state will be handled by Supreme Beverage, Gulf Distributing, Allstate Beverage and Premium Beverage,… Read more »
LOS ANGELES, CA — Drinks Americas (OTC: DKAM) is a leading U.S. broker for authentic Mexican Beer. Their leading brand Day of the Dead Craft Beer showcases the original art work of well known Southwest artist. The eye catching creative label design has contributed to the extremely fast response from the marketplace. Day of the… Read more »
Graham Mackay, the creator and chairman of SABMiller Plc, passed away this morning at the age of 64, according to Bloomberg. Native to South Africa, Mackay stepped down from his post as chief executive officer after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor in April. Last year, Mackay spoke about the rise of craft and… Read more »
Dogfish Head has inked an agreement with Indiana Beverage for distribution throughout the state’s 24 counties. It’s the first new contract in the state for the brewery, but additional agreements with wholesalers will be finalized early in the New Year, according to a brief announcement posted on Dogfish’s blog. It adds that Dogfish beers could… Read more »
LA VISTA, NE — Lucky Bucket Brewing Company is happy to announce the release of two new brews as a part of its Single Batch Series; Beyond the Pail, a Belgian Pale Ale, and the anticipated return of El Mastodon, an American Barleywine. This is the first year Lucky Bucket has produced the Beyond the… Read more »
