Firestone Walker Releases Opal Dry-Hopped Saison
Paso Robles, CA — Firestone Walker Brewing Company is going back to the farm with the release of Opal, a rootsy, rustic dry-hopped saison that merges Belgian tradition with West Coast style.
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Stone Expands Distribution in Washington
Seattle, Washington — The Great Artisan Beverage Company/Washington (The Odom Corporation, Craig Stein Distributing, Marine View Beverage, Crown Distributing and Sound Beverage) have been appointed to distribute Stone Brewing Co.’s craft beers throughout the State of Washington.
Stone to Donate $100,000 to Non-Profits
ESCONDIDO, CA — In 2013, Stone Brewing Co. suffered the loss of a close friend, team member and exceptional brewer, Matt Courtright.
Cisco Brewers Releases Variety pack
Nantucket, Mass. — Feb. 24, 2014 — Cisco Brewers (www.ciscobrewers.com) has introduced a variety pack of bottled beer, now available for sale in Massachusetts and rolling out to more states this week.
Mitten Brewing Co. Set to Open Production Facility
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Since the Mitten Brewing Co.’s soft opening in October 2012, the taproom has consistently run low on beer on a weekly basis.
Tickets to SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience on Sale March 25
What: Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience is the premier beer and food pairing event in the U.S. Following its New York City debut in 2013, the seventh annual SAVOR returns to Washington, D.C.
Widmer Brothers & KEEN Footwear Launch a Limited Edition Brew
Portland, OR — This week, KEEN Footwear teamed up with Portland-based Widmer Brothers Brewing to launch a limited-edition, small-batch beer to raise awareness and membership for the Portland Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
Senate Study Committee Looks to Examine Alcohol Laws in Georgia
Craft brewers in Georgia are hoping a Senate resolution (S.R. 1099) introduced Wednesday by Republican Senator Jack Murphy will inspire lawmakers to loosen restrictions on brewery operations. The Study Committee seeks to examine “issues surrounding the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages as they relate to licensing and tied house laws.”
CBA Executives Disappointed With 2013 Gross Margins Despite Record Depletion Growth
Despite posting record depletion growth of 11 percent and net sale growth of 6 percent last year, Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) said it was unhappy with its gross margin performance, which declined 150 basis points in 2013. During the company’s earnings call, held earlier today, Thomas explained how CBA plans to expand its gross margin rate by upwards of 700 basis points over the next five years.
Drinks Americas Grows Day of the Dead Brand
LOS ANGELES, CA — Drinks Americas (OTC: DKAM; “Drinks Americas” or the “Company”), the exclusive United States broker for leading premium authentic Mexican beers currently present in over 32 states, today commented on growing popularity of its premium authentic Mexican Day of the Dead craft beer as seen in awards and accolades received from magazines… Read more »
Distribution Roundup: Sonoma Cider Expands; Brooklyn Grows Abroad
Cider, like craft beer, has enjoyed rapid growth in recent years. In 2013, the category grew total on-premise volumes 49 percent, according to GuestMetrics. Embodying that quick rise, Sonoma Cider announced yesterday that it signed eight new distribution agreements, launching new territories while also expanding in its home market of California.
Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival to Showcase Area Food & Beer
Chandler, Arizona—Smoked tri-tip, skirt steak, brisket, BBQ chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, brats, wings, grilled corn, BBQ nachos, BBQ burritos, and all the fixings — the Great American Barbeque & Beer Festival is nothing if not a day for feasting on Arizona’s best finger licking good BBQ.
Drake’s Brewing and Mikkeller Collaborate on Drakkeller Double IPA
SAN LEANDRO, CA — Drake’s Brewing Co. and Mikkeller have teamed up again for another collaboration, the Drakkeller Double IPA.
Widmer Brothers and Timbers Army Collaborate on Green & Gold K├Âlsch
PORTLAND, Ore. — Green & Gold K├Âlsch is back for the 2014 Portland Timbers soccer season. Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Timbers Army first collaborated to brew Green & Gold K├Âlsch last year, and have partnered again this year in response to the overwhelmingly positive reaction from Portland’s beer and soccer fans.