Craft beer industry news.
DAVIS, CA — After years of development, Sudwerk Brewing Company launched a new flagship beer this fall, creating an aromatic, refreshing lager that will capture the attention of IPA and lager fans. The Davis brewery, which specializes in German craft lagers, has a new generation of owners. They saw a niche in the market for… Read more »
Bellaire, MI — Northern Michigan’s largest craft brewery, Short’s Brewing Company has announced plans for a significant expansion of their Bellaire brewpub. Short’s is working on acquiring purchase agreements for a total of three lots and four buildings in the downtown area adjacent to their current location. The Village of Bellaire, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance… Read more »
BrewDog is back at it, taking another stab a precisely defining “craft beer” as it applies to European countries. In October, brewery co-founders James Watt and Martin Dickie wrote on their blog that having a clear definition has helped craft beer become so popular in the United States.
San Marcos, CA, — Already in the Holiday Spirit, The Lost Abbey will be releasing its latest addition to its seasonal lineup, Merry Taj IPA. With a release date preceding Thanksgiving each year, Merry Taj IPA will be an extra-hoppy Holiday IPA, a first on The Lost Abbey roster. With an already established Holiday beer… Read more »
Pittsburgh, PA – Illustration Ale- The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s museum of to the cartoon arts, is proud to announce the 2013 edition of Illustration Ale, a robust Belgian style beer brewed exclusively for the ToonSeum by Pittsburgh’s own East End Brewing Company. Illustration Ale is a 1,600-bottle limited-edition Belgian specialty ale created as a fundraiser for… Read more »
Brewbound recently had a chance to catch up with Joe Kaczynski, Boston Beer Company’s National Channel Manager for Convenience, and Joshua Grab, the company’s Trade Marketing Manager, for an informal discussion about how the company approaches the convenience channel in terms of sales growth and education of convenience store operators and consumers.
ATLANTA, GA — Buckle up and hold on tight ‘cause SweetWater Brewery is whippin’ it real good this winter with a sleigh load of tasty treats for all the naughty (and nice) folks across the Southeast. The Atlanta-based brewery released fan favorite Festive Ale again this October and unveiled their latest addition to the Catch… Read more »
San Diego, CA — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is excited to expand its reach into the Inland Empire, with a new brewery restaurant opening in the gateway city of Temecula. This marks Karl Strauss’ first brewery restaurant in Riverside County, where the company’s beer sales have been achieving double-digit sales growth year over year. Karl… Read more »
LONGMONT, Colo. — MobileCanningSystemsÔäó LLC, the market leader in bringing a canning line to the brewery when the beer is ready, today announced that three additional affiliates have completed training, taken delivery of their system and launched operations. This brings the number of operational MobileCanningSystems Affiliates offering mobile canning services across the United States to… Read more »
Longmont, CO.— Oskar Blues Brewery announced plans early this week to team up with nationally-touring bluegrass/high country band, The Infamous Stringdusters (http://thestringdusters.com/site/), to raise money for individuals, families, and small business affected by the flooding that washed through Colorado in September. The Grammy-nominated band known for adding a philanthropic touch to their tours chose to… Read more »
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Santa Fe Brewing Company is happy to announce its acquisition of land in northern New Mexico with plans to grow their own hops. After 2 years of hunting for the perfect location, Santa Fe Brewing purchased a plot of land in Rinconada, NM that will be the future location for… Read more »
Half Moon Bay, CA — November 12, 2013 — Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, a beloved destination known for award-winning, handcrafted beer, sustainable coastal cuisine, scenic outdoor patio firepits and live music, heralds the arrival of its 14th winter season with classic Thanksgiving menu offerings, a Funky Sweater Release Party for the brand new Frosty… Read more »
Bend, OR – As cold weather approaches, Worthy Brewing Company is releasing their winter ale, Powder Keg for the first time on Thursday, November 14. This redhued festive IPA is loaded with hop flavor and aroma. Pine and citrus hop characters are balanced by a generous dose of crystal malts. This “winter warmer” will be… Read more »
Boulder, CO – Just like the holidays, our Christmas Ale comes around just once a year, and it’s finally back! And unlike good ‘ol Saint Nick, we’re not worried if you’ve been naughty or nice, we just want you to join us this Thursday, November 14, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at our Lee Hill… Read more »
