Craft beer industry news.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — After an extensive review of agencies, Kona Brewing Company selected Duncan/Channon as its advertising Agency of Record. The Duncan/Channon team was selected to lead all strategic branding and creative efforts with the goal of accelerating the growth of this pioneering craft beer brand from Hawaii.
Sierra Nevada Brewing is expanding its business operations to include a new on-premise retail location in Berkeley, Calif. The space, named the “Torpedo Room” after its signature hopping device and the current best-selling IPA in the U.S., is scheduled to open in November.
Kansas City, MO — Announced earlier this year, Boulevard Brewing Company’s new initiative directs to local charities a full 10% of the company’s revenue from sales of KC Pils in Greater Kansas City. With all precincts reporting in the first “10% for KC” tally, KC Pet Project garnered 56% of the popular vote, entitling the… Read more »
Georgian Bay Books, creator of award-winning beer-centric titles such as San Diego’s Top Brewers and Brew Food will officially release COLORADO’S TOP BREWERS at the Downtown Tattered Cover this Sunday, October 6. The release party will feature samples of more than 6 of the book’s beer and food pairings. Author Emily Hutto and photographer Emily… Read more »
Indianapolis, IN — Over the weekend Sun King hosted the inaugural CANvitational, showcasing some of the best canned craft beer from across America. However, the event was more than just a beer festival, it was a chance for Sun King to give back to the community and opportunity to highlight and support high-impact arts projects… Read more »
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) announced that Bill Olson, President, advised the Board of Directors that he will retire on December 31, 2013. Olson has served as ABDI’s Chief Staff Officer since January 1, 1985, building ABDI into one of the most respected state associations in the alcohol beverage industry…. Read more »
Like a modern day gold rush, Americans all over the country are leaving behind the daily grind of their 9-to-5 jobs to chase dreams of owning a beer company. But with one new craft beer operation sprouting up every day, some of the more grizzled beer industry veterans are beginning to talk of a so-called… Read more »
DURANGO, CO – Today, Ska Brewing announced their Great American Beer Festival (GABF) schedule. The Durango-based brewery will fill pints at a medley of special events around town. The events culminate on Friday night with a limited beer release of Taster’s Choice alongside a concert with The Pietasters, presented by Ska, DC Brau, and Beer… Read more »
LAS VEGAS – Top Shelf Classic Lager, the official beer of the NHL Alumni Association, will be introduced in the United States at the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) trade show, taking place at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas on Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1.
San Diego, CA — Karl Strauss Oktoberfest is a labor of love created with almost two tons of Vienna, Munich, and Carahell malts hand-milled into each batch to make this award winning seasonal entry. Unlike most beers that begin with base malt and add specialty malts for flavor, this version is made from 100% specialty… Read more »
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced the winners of its 2013 Clear Choice Awards on Tuesday, recognizing a number of consumer packaged food and beverage companies for their achievements in innovative glass packaging. Two craft beer companies — Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) and Green Flash Brewing — were honored during the 2013 Pack Expo, an… Read more »
Littleton, CO — Alamo Drafthouse Littleton is pleased to announce the World Premiere of 12 brand new episodes of THE BEER DIARIES centered on and celebrating Colorado’s amazing craft beer scene. The episodes will be presented over two days, October 7 & 8, and features guests from the highlighted breweries and a 3-beer flight for… Read more »
STOCKHOLM, Sweden— Workmen began installing fermenters and a brew house at The New Carnegie Brewery in Stockholm today. The project is a partnership between the Brooklyn Brewery, Carlsberg Sweden and a group of private investors.
PORTLAND, OR — Widmer Brothers Brewing has introduced four new limited release beers as part of the brewery’s fall lineup. Just in time for the cooler fall months ahead, the Portland-based brewery has released: Falconer’s IPA, the latest addition to the Rotator IPA Series; this year’s vintage of Old Embalmer Barleywine and a pinot noir… Read more »
