Craft beer industry news.
Chicago, IL — Moody Tongue Brewmaster Jared Rouben will debut ‘culinary brewing,’ an original approach to brewing that utilizes cooking methods alongside exceptional seasonal ingredients to produce sexy, clean, balanced beers in popular styles. Moody Tongue Brewery, located in Chicago’s burgeoning Pilsen neighborhood, will be on tap in leading restaurants and bars around the start… Read more »
Young’s Market Company is pleased to announce that effective Sept. 24, it has become the exclusive statewide wholesaler in California of Iron Fist Brewing Company. Iron Fist Brewing Co. is located in Vista, California in the heart of San Diego’s Hwy 78 brewery corridor. Established in 2010 Iron Fist is recognized as one of San… Read more »
Asheville, NC — Riverbend Malt House broke ground today on an expansion project that will dramatically increase production capacity. Steady demand from breweries and distilleries searching for locally produced raw materials has enabled the Asheville-based malting company to solidify its position as one of the largest craft maltsters in the country.
ESCONDIDO, CA — San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. has nabbed another prestigious distinction. Wait, another one? The 10th largest craft brewing company in the U.S. was recently named one of Inc. Magazine’s “5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.” That alone is great news, but even more impressive is that Stone is one of a very select group… Read more »
Denver, CO — After years of consumer requests, the beers of Utah’s original craft brewers, Wasatch and Squatters, are now available in Colorado. Colorado beer lovers can now purchase award-winning beers from Squatters (including IPA, Full Suspension, Chasing Tail and Hop Rising) and Wasatch (including Polygamy Porter, Devastator, Ghostrider and Apricot Hefeweizen).
Boulder, CO — Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, will release a new year round offering in October called Shake Chocolate Porter. A twist on the traditional robust American Porter, Shake Chocolate Porter is black in color with rich, dark chocolate aromatics and flavors and subtle coffee-like notes. This unique brew blends five different… Read more »
LAS VEGAS, NV — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is proud to announce the Board of Directors officers for the 2013-2014 term. Greg LaMantia, member/manager of L & F Distributors, LLC in Texas and New Mexico, takes the helm as chairman of the Board. He assumed the position and its responsibilities during NBWA’s 76th… Read more »
MUKILTEO, WA — It’s that time of year again, when you find yourself looking for something to warm you up and love you. Nothing better than our great Ho! for that. The Diamond Knot Ho!Ho! Winter Ale, that is. Not only does this beer have its own faithful following, it’s our brewmaster’s all-time favorite Diamond… Read more »
LANCASTER, PA — Join Lancaster Brewing Company on Wednesday, October 9 as they “Brew up a Cure for Crohn’s and Colitis.” The Lancaster Brewing Company is donating 20% of all food sales and 100% of every Oktoberfest pint sold to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA, — Victory┬« Brewing Company (Victory) is pleased to announce the first in its series of new arrivals, DirtWolf Double IPA. The newest beer in Victory’s brand lineup is part of the brewery’s initiative to increase beer production to meet customer demand, in addition to offering a greater variety of styles and brands, a… Read more »
Davis, Calif. — Collaboration between Sudwerk Brewing Co. and Blue Heron Hop Yard of Winters produced Yolo County’s first commercial vine-to-kettle lager. Resinator XPL debuted Sept. 13. A dozen Sudwerk Brewing Company employees joined farmer Sean McNamara at 7 a.m. on Aug. 22 at Blue Heron Hop Yard in Winters. When the crew finished before… Read more »
Sonoma County, CA. — Bear Republic Brewing Company’s Racer X┬« Double IPA will be arriving in select areas of: California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Virginia during mid-October.
MUKILTEO, WA — We know what you’re thinking. Go ahead and make all the punny jokes you want. We have. Of course that was after everyone was informed that the Poop Deck is simply a deck above the Captain’s Quarters in the aft of a ship.
Bend, Ore. — Deschutes Brewery beers took center stage at two recent international awards programs —World Beer Awards and European Beer Star 2013, Europe’s largest beer competition. Most notably, the brewery’s new Deschutes River Ale was named the World’s Best Bitter and The Americas Best Bitter (in the up to 4 percent category). The Abyss,… Read more »
