Craft beer industry news.
While some craft breweries might go many years without refreshing their image, Southern California-based Hangar 24 decided that after just five years in business, it was time to give its aviation-inspired labels a small makeover.
Gorham, Maine – November 8, 2013– On Friday, November 8th, Sebago Brewing Company will release M Quadruple Ale, their 1,000th beer in 16 years of brewing. This milestone beer is appropriately big in celebration of the occasion, owing its dried fruit and rum flavors to a generous addition of Muscovado sugar. Notes of licorice, dates,… Read more »
OTTAWA – One out of every 100 Canadian jobs is supported by the sale of beer, according to a report unveiled today by the Conference Board of Canada. In its report From Farm to Glass: The Value of Beer in Canada, the Conference Board of Canada examines the economic impact of the beer category on… Read more »
Baltimore, MD – Full Tilt Brewing (FTB), Baltimore’s newest craft beer producer, is excited to announce their initial release of their first winter seasonal, “Berger Cookie Chocolate Stout.” Their newest addition to the ever growing craft beer market will take place on Friday, November 15th at The Admiral’s Cup in Fells Point, 1647 Thames St,… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA — It takes a certain kind of person to drink a beer infused with the world’s boldest, fiery chilies — they are called masochists. Only those at the center of a Venn diagram combining pain-seeking individuals, the most audacious beer enthusiasts, and avid chile lovers have the palate stamina and discerning taste to… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA (Nov. 4, 2013) — It’s a special time of year when a Bastard comes out to play. It’s even more special when two Bastards come out from hiding and treat fans to a taste of what it is to be Worthy. Today, Double Bastard Ale and a barrel-aged version of the beer, Southern… Read more »
San Francisco, CA – ‘Tis the season that evokes memories of good friends, delicious meals and a warm fire – the very elements that inspire the brewers at 21st Amendment Brewery as they develop their seasonal spiced ale, Fireside Chat, a holiday favorite each year. A true artisanal craft brew, Fireside Chat is in stores… Read more »
DENVER, CO — More than 35 breweries will offer their finest seasonal beers for tasting at the fourth annual “Parade of Darks,” hosted by Wynkoop Brewing Co. with proceeds going to Metro CareRing. The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7, ending shortly before Denver’s annual “Parade of Lights.” Last year’s… Read more »
After nearly two years of searching, Ballast Point has finally found a home for its new 150-barrel brewhouse. The San Diego-based craft brewery today announced that it has begun construction on a $12 million brewing facility in the Miramar district of San Diego.
Coronado, CA — Stupid Stout, a seasonal American Imperial Stout, is again making its way to craft beer drinkers across the country beginning mid October through January 2014 as part of the Southern California brewer’s Crown Series. This American Imperial Stout was originally brewed by Coronado Brewing Co. in 2008 as an English Stout, then… Read more »
Boulder, CO — Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, will release their most rare bottled beer — The Dude’s Bane — on Saturday, November 16th. Aged for one year in first-use bourbon barrels, The Dude’s Bane is Boulder Beer’s first ever barrel-aged beer released in a bottle and their most rare packaged offering with… Read more »
BOULDER, Co. — Upslope Brewing Company Christmas Ale is back and coming down the chimney just in time for the holidays. The Limited Release spiced Belgian-style Dubbel will decorate Colorado shelves starting Nov. 4 in four-packs of 16 oz. cans. “Born out of one of my homebrew recipes, our Christmas Ale has grown into the… Read more »
HOUSTON, TX — When World Beer Cup judges awarded Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 4 a gold medal in the Strong Scotch Ale category in 2008, the craft beer community wondered if they would ever be able to try the beer again. The Divine Reserve series features single batch beers that are typically brewed just… Read more »
There was a land grab in beer distribution last week that saw several craft breweries expand into new markets. SweetWater Brewing Co. signed with River City Distributing in an agreement to bring the Atlanta, Ga.-based brewery’s beer to Louisville, Ky. Oskar Blues announced its plans to expand into Indiana in November via a partnership with… Read more »
