Craft beer industry news.
At this point, Rich Doyle — the co-founder of Boston’s Harpoon Brewery — could probably spend an entire day sharing business lessons from the past 27 years in the beer industry. But at yesterday’s Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS conference in New York City, Doyle needed less than 30-minutes to provide the 200 or so beer executives… Read more »
Boulder, CO — The American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the not-for-profit trade association serving as a resource and community for homebrewers—released results of a first-ever nationwide homebrewer survey today, a break-down of demographics, brewing habits and shopping behaviors of American homebrewers. According to the survey, there are an estimated 1.2 million homebrewers in the United States, two-thirds… Read more »
SEATTLE — Redhook Brewery (www.Redhook.com) today announced it has renewed its endorsement agreement with sports broadcasting icon Dan Patrick through March 2015. The deal comes nearly one year after the successful launch of Audible Ale, a beer brewed in collaboration with Patrick and unveiled at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans.
Ft. Collins, Colorado and Ventura, California — Patagonia Inc., the outdoor apparel company, and New Belgium Brewing are excited to announce California Route, a limited-release organic lager. For 40 years, Patagonia has led the way in developing innovative outdoor gear and in environmental responsibility.
Nearly one year after it acquired Chesapeake, Virginia-based Chesbay Distributing Company and Chicago-based Windy City Distribution, Reyes Beverage Group has announced it will make yet another purchase, this time in Southern California. The company plans to purchase Allied Beverages Inc., a wholesaler located in Sylmar, Calif. selling about 12.6 million cases annually.
Los Angeles, CA — Drinks Americas (OTN: DKAM) a leading U.S. broker for the authentic Mexican craft beer Day of the DeadÔäó rolls out nationally in Cost Plus World Market’s. There are over 259 Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide providing high-quality, original items at a great value. Choose from eye-catching, trend-setting home accents, an… Read more »
Coronado, CA. — It’s been 17 years since Coronado Brewing brewed its first hoppy West Coast style ale, and this month the Southern California beers will head north to taps and shelves in Portland, Oregon. Coronado’s hoppy IPA’s, stouts and Imperial ales are well known throughout California, Arizona and Florida as they quickly blazing a… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR. — November 12, 2013 — Widmer Brothers Brewing has announced the fourth annual release of Barrel-Aged Brrrbon as part of the brewery’s Brothers’ Reserve series. This year, in addition to Barrel-Aged Brrrbon, Widmer Brothers is releasing two variations of the smooth winter warmer: Vanilla Barrel-Aged Brrrbon ‘13 and Ginger Barrel-Aged Brrrbon ‘13.
BOSTON — Samuel Adams is proud to announce our “Salute the Troops with Samuel Adams” holiday program to support our country’s service men and women. In the spirit of patriotism, Samuel Adams will support the United Service Organization’s (USO) mission of making the season brighter for our men and women in uniform and their families.
Fort Bragg, CA — Old Stock Ale 2011 Cellar Reserve is a small batch, limited release that has been aged in brandy barrels. The aging process gives this world-class beer added layers of complexity and flavor. This is the third in a series of the Old Stock Ale Cellar Reserves. Previous offerings were vintage 2005… Read more »
STEVENS POINT, WIS. – Point 2012 Black Ale has another award for its trophy case, this time an international gold medal from the 2013 Brussels Beer Challenge in Belgium. The award-winning dark ale brewed by Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Brewery won the gold in the Dark/Dunkel Lager (including Schwarzbier) category at the competition, held November 1-3… Read more »
Carbondale, Co — November 11th 2013 — Long-time Colorado brewer, Chase Engel, set to open a new seasonally inspired craft brewery in Carbondale, CO. The Roaring Fork Beer Company is proud to announce the opening of its production brewery and tasting room, located less than one mile southeast of downtown Carbondale at 1831 Dolores Way,… Read more »
NEWPORT, OR – Rogue was awarded “World’s Best” twice at the World Beer Awards with Rogue Farms Single Malt Ale named World’s Best Golden Pale Ale and Rogue Shakespeare Stout named World’s Best Oatmeal Stout. Also awarded as “America’s Best” in their respective categories were Captain Sig’s Northwestern Ale, St. Rogue Dry Hopped Red, Morimoto… Read more »
Redlands, CA — Hangar 24 Craft Brewery will be holding Pugachev’s Barrel-Aged Beer Festival No. 2 on December 7th, from 11am-4pm at the Brewery. The 2nd Annual event will commemorate this year’s release of the most popular beer in its Barrel Roll series, Pugachev’s Cobra, and will offer guests a chance to sample many beers… Read more »
