Craft beer industry news.
Portland, OR — Award-winning brand design agency Sandstrom Partners today announced the completion of brand strategy and design for Healdsburg, California-based Sonoma Beverage Works for its new Sonoma Cider line, according to Sandstrom president Jack Peterson. “Sonoma Beverage Works is a business owned by a family with a true passion for producing the finest American-made… Read more »
LOS ANGELES — Drinks Americas (OTC: DKAM; “Drinks Americas” or the “Company”), a leading U.S. broker for authentic Mexican craft beer currently present in over 32 states, announced today that as a part of its greater, long-standing initiative to support its investor base, the Company has retained Windmill, a unique and experienced provider of communication… Read more »
Newport, Oregon – Rogue celebrates mothers everywhere with the release of MoM Hefeweizen, an ale brewed with Oregon Rose Petals crafted specifically for Mother’s Day. MoM Hefeweizen is infused with roses that grow on Rogue Farms. Rogue Brewmaster John Maier takes the hand-picked petals and adds them to the brew as part of a proprietary… Read more »
Once just a brewpub serving up craft beer to Arizona locals, Grand Canyon Brewing Co. today announced plans to invest $2.7 million to expand its production facility and push into a handful of new markets in 2014. In a press release, the company said it is beginning construction on a new, 27,000 sq. ft. production… Read more »
Half Moon Bay, Calif. — January 2, 2014 — In celebration of Brews and Views’ fifth anniversary, the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company welcomes Larry Baer of the San Francisco Giants to kick off the 2014 monthly speaker series on January 9. Created in 2009 by Lenny Mendonca, co-owner of the Half Moon Bay Brewing… Read more »
Kansas City, MO — Boulevard Brewing Company today announced that its “10% for KC“ program will again provide significant funding to three Kansas City non-profit organizations. Though final figures won’t be available until next week, approximately $22,500—representing 10% of Boulevard’s fourth quarter revenue from local sales of KC Pils—will be donated to the charitable groups…. Read more »
Kingston, MA — In December, gluten-conscious beer drinkers will enjoy a delicious new option at last: Lammsbr├ñu Pure Lager, a refreshing, Pilsner from Germany that is handcrafted to remove gluten. Unlike most gluten-removed beers, typically brewed from sorghum or millet, Lammsbr├ñu Pure Lager is fully organic, brewed with all-natural barley malt and hops. As the… Read more »
Portland, OR – Portland, OR based Upright Brewing has recently released the 2013 versions of Billy the Mountain (barrel-aged olde ale) and Fatali Four (sour barrel-aged chili beer) in 750ml bottles. This Friday January 3rd the brewery will release the first edition of a new barrel-aged Coffee Stout in bottles as well. Upright’s first barrel-aged… Read more »
Escondido, CA – Stone Brewing Co. has contributed more than $650,000 to charity in 2013, thanks to loyal fans, dedicated volunteers, craft brewing compatriots and a stellar group of Team Stone employees. As in previous years, the past 12 months were packed with charitable endeavors that benefited a variety of organizations. “Stone is proud to… Read more »
San Francisco, CA — Speakeasy Ales & Lagers and local San Francisco chocolatier, TCHO, have collaborated on a brand new beer for 2014 called Black Hand, a Chocolate Milk Stout. “There just didn’t seem to be a whole lot of milk stouts out there,” said Brandon Borgel, the brewery’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “We’ve… Read more »
Boulder, CO —It’s cold and dark out there and the Avery Brewing Company has something bright, floral, citrusy and vibrant for you—hops! Nothing washes away the winter blues like a hoppy beer and there is no hoppy beer quite like The Maharaja, which started hitting shelves and taps this week in Colorado. The word Maharaja… Read more »
San Diego, CA — Mobile West Canning and Manzanita Brewing Company join forces to launch Chaotic Double IPA in cans. Mobile West’s Co-Owner Matt Woempner and Sales Director Ryan Flinn worked seamlessly with Manzanita’s staff on Christmas Eve day to can 379 cases of the popular Chaotic Double IPA. “The Mobile West team really took… Read more »
DURANGO, Colo. — Steamworks Brewing Co. continues its special monthly “firkin” tapping on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, featuring a decadent brew for the depths of winter — German Chocolate Cake. The cask will be tapped at 3 p.m. “As we were filling the vessel, the aromas that were coming off made me think of German… Read more »
New York, NY – It is with great excitement that we announce next month’s launch of Sarene Craft Beer Distributors LLC. Owned by Matt and Eric Schulman, Sarene is a craft beer wholesaler servicing New York City and the surrounding metro area. Craft beer is our passion. Our vision is to share the beer we… Read more »
