Craft beer industry news.
Paso Robles, CA—A wormhole of geekery opened up in the craft beer universe at the stroke of midnight last Friday when tickets to the 2014 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest on May 31 sold out in 22 minutes.
Vermont Hard Cider Company today announced that Bret Williams, the company’s president and CEO, will resign on March 1. The news of Williams’ exit comes about 16 months after Vermont Hard Cider — maker of Woodchuck Hard Cider — was acquired by the C&C Group for $305 million.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Swing Session Saison, the jazzy spring seasonal by Victory Brewing Company┬« (Victory) is back on shelves this February and ready to tempt taste buds into the spring.
Novato, CA. — Moylan’s Brewery announced today the release of their newest beer, Lonely Tarts Club. This cherry sour is made with both sweet and sour cherries, fermented with three Belgian yeast strains, and soured with Lactobacillus.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Founders Brewing Co. is happy to announce that they’re doing something a bit different for their release of Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) this year.
ATLANTA– On March 22, 2014 Georgia’s craft brewers will convene under the banner of the “Georgia Craft Beer Fest” to celebrate the state’s flourishing craft beer community.
Bend, OR – Seeing the increasing demand for production, GoodLife Brewing has started 2014 by beginning a multi-phase expansion at the brewery in Bend.
Craft Brewers Guild of Boston spared no expense and literally rolled out the red carpet at Tuesday night’s Yuengling industry-only launch event for the state of Massachusetts. L. Knife & Son’s craft-focused wholesaler that services all of Massachusetts invited upwards of 4,000 restaurant owners, bar managers, off-premise retailers and media members to a lavish rollout party complete with 1920’s-style flappers, casino games, live music and ice sculptures.
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 issued an industry and company update, commenting on market and sector growth, business progress made in 2013, and growth plans for 2014.
Crafting A Nation Official Extended Trailer from Crafting A Nation on Vimeo. LOS ALAMOS, NM—A new documentary titled, “Crafting a Nation” examines how American craft brewers are rebuilding the economy by creating jobs, tax revenue and instilling a renewed sense of entrepreneurship in America.
Lyons, Colorado & Brevard, North Carolina — Oskar Blues Brewery is excited to announce that not one, but TWO, Burning Can Beer Festivals will bring fresh craft beer, live music, outdoor adventure challenges, and more–to the brewery’s homes in BOTH ColoRADo and North Carolina in 2014.
Half Moon Bay, Calif. — February 13, 2014 — Cheese aficionados will find a slice of heaven alongside their pint of house-brewed beer this March at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, with a special Cheese and Beer pairing menu offered throughout the month.
Who is the King of Craft? That question would inspire myriad answers from different people and surely a case could be made for any number of craft brewers. But someone must occupy the throne. At least , that’s what Forbes magazine thinks, bestowing the crown upon Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada, declaring that his… Read more »
MUNICH — There may be just one thing that would make Paulaner beers more popular among discerning imported beer lovers in America: More of it. In more styles.
