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Bell’s Brewery to Debut Growlers
COMSTOCK, MI — Growlers will debut soon at the Bell’s General Store in downtown Kalamazoo. A mix of year-round, specialty and seasonal selections will be available to go in two-liter bottles that will feature the Bell’s logo and a swing top lid. Bell’s commitment to quality begins with the right ingredients and continues all the… Read more »
Drawing a Blank: No Line in Branding of Craft Beer
Sex sells. There’s no secret in that. The titans of the beer industry know this, often pairing their mass-produced brews with beautiful women on your television screen. As those mammoth companies try to creep into craft territory, smaller breweries — which fit the accepted definition of being craft — try and barricade the door.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Oskar Blues
BREVARD, NC—To celebrate a fuh-CAN RAD year of production at their one-year-old North Carolina brewery, Oskar Blues will throw a second wild and wonderful New Year’s Eve Hootenanny. Americana country rock band The Hackensaw Boys, known for their rowdy, highly energetic live shows, will headline the night. Opener, bluegrassy Packway Handle Band, will serve up… Read more »
Odell Brewing to Distribute Statewide in Texas
Exemplifying its “slow and steady” motto when it comes to growth, the distribution footprint of Odell Brewing Co. has come to encompass only 10 markets, including its home base in Colorado, over the past 24 years. Now two years removed from its last distribution expansion, Odell is ready to enter Texas, per an agreement with… Read more »
Samuel Adams to Host Small Business Speed Coaching & “Pitch Room” Competition
NEW YORK — Samuel Adams today announced that it will host its small business speed coaching and national “Pitch Room” competition in New York City. Designed to provide high-impact advice and personalized mentoring, the events are part of Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a micro-lending and mentoring program for small business owners working in… Read more »
Southbound Brewing Co. to Expand Distribution to South Carolina
Savannah, GA — South Carolina beer enthusiasts have something to look forward to this winter! Southbound Brewing Co., South Georgia’s only production microbrewery located in Savannah Georgia will be expanding to its neighboring state South Carolina. The brewery will expand distribution to a limited portion of the state including Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Charleston…. Read more »
Alamo Drafthouse Announces ‘The Last of the Mohicans’ Dinner Event with Left Hand
Littleton, CO – Alamo Drafthouse Littleton is pleased to announce our next signature Food and Film event! On Tuesday, November 19th at 7pm we’re partnering with the Left Hand Brewing Company to pair their local beers with a great menu, created by our Head Chef Seth Rexroad, themed around the classic 90s drama THE LAST… Read more »
Craft Brew Alliance Depletions Up 14 Percent in Third Quarter
On Wednesday, Craft Brew Alliance — makers of Widmer Brothers, Redhook, Kona, Omission and Square Mile Cider — reported record third quarter depletion growth of 14 percent compared to last year. During an earnings call on Thursday, CBA attributed the positive growth trends to its national portfolio strategy of offering retailers and customers a variety… Read more »
Celebrate Chanukah and Thanksgiving with Shmaltz Brewing Company
Clifton Park, NY – Break out the latkes, turducken and HE’BREW Beer┬«, it’s time to celebrate Chanukah (begins Wed., Nov. 27) and Thanksgiving (Thurs., Nov. 28) with Shmaltz Brewing Company! Overlapping for only the second time since President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a federal holiday — the last time it occurred was in 1888 and it… Read more »
Distribution Roundup: Boston Beer Re-Enters Australia, Smaller Crafts Expand at Home
Last week, breweries both large and small were able to secure new distribution all over the map. This week was no different, as one of the nation’s biggest craft breweries is making its way to Australia, while other smaller breweries strive to embed further in local markets.