Craft beer industry news.
CHICAGO — SlapShot Brewing Company is the latest addition to the rapidly growing beer industry in Chicago. From the 4000 sq ft production facility in the Little Village community, SlapShot Brewing operates a small 3.5 bbl brewhouse. Brewing small batches allows us to hand craft experimental as well as classic beer styles.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Combating beer-drinking confusion and superiority, the Just Beer Project has launched Just IPA in 12 oz. bottles, adding a sessionable option to the rows of beers battling to out-hop, out-ingredient, out-do their shelf mates. Quadruple barrel aged bourbon stout brewed with yeast from an ancient Saharan tomb? No thanks. Sometimes you just… Read more »
ALBANY, Ga. — REDD’s Apple Ale now offers two ways to Pick DifferentÔäó with the nationwide launch of REDD’s Strawberry Ale. With the original REDD’s Apple Ale exceeding expectations with its successful launch in February 2013, the new strawberry flavor of REDD’s will continue to propel the line’s momentum.
BEND, Ore. — Deschutes Brewery is taking full advantage of its close proximity to some of the world’s leading whole flower hops this season, releasing two fresh hop beers later this month.
NORWALK, Conn. — ReedPOP, the number one purveyor of pop culture events, and The Brooklyn Brewery today announce the launch of ‘Brooklyn Defender’ — an exclusive American Black Ale specifically created for this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC).
HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. — Ticket sales have begun for the 16th Annual Autumn Festival of Ales featuring craft beer, live entertainment and a chili cook-off to benefit Mercy Flight. Over 3,000 beer lovers will travel to Honeoye Falls to sample craft beer brewed by CB Brewing Company.
It’s been 16 months since craft brewery veteran John Bryant joined the Spokane, Wash.-based No-Li Brewhouse operation, formally known as Northern Lights Brewing Company, helping to rebrand the 19-year old company as one that offers “fib-free ales.”
BOULDER, Colo. — Three years ago the brewers at the Avery Brewing Company wondered what would happen if a monstrous pumpkin ale, plump full of spicy gourdiness, was aged in fine fresh rum barrels to add suggestions of delicate oak and candied molasses. Rumpkin is what happened! And on September 22nd it is happening again.
TAUNTON, Mass. — Quality Beverage LP announced today the acquisition of the remaining interest of Consolidated Beverages LLC, based in Auburn, Mass. Quality Beverage LP will now operate two divisions located in Taunton and Auburn.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — In September, 2013 Odell Brewing will release the next version of its variety 12 pack, Montage. The Fall~Winter package will feature flagship 90 Shilling, the award winning IPA, seasonal Isolation Ale, and a new Roots Release brew called Wellspring.
LONGMONT, Colo. — Want a chance to ride in a NASCAR stock car on the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway? Enter to win a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime ride-along adventure on October 18, 2013, courtesy of Oskar Blues Brewery.
FT. COLLINS, Colo. — B Lab, the nonprofit that certifies and supports B Corporations, today named New Belgium Brewing to its ‘B Corp Best for the Workers List’. The distinction honors companies that create the most positive environment for their employees. Earlier this year, New Belgium Brewing became a Certified B Corporation after transitioning to… Read more »
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, Narragansett Beer announces the release of its all-new Bohemian Pils, a craft offering joining the brewer’s flagship Lager, Light, and Cream Ale in its year-round line-up, which is complemented by seasonal craft offerings and limited-edition releases.
AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. had over 300 new breweries open their doors in 2012, bringing new brews onto the craft beer scene and adding to the already booming industry. There’s no doubt that craft beer is becoming more popular and with that comes more beers in more bars and every keg of beer needs… Read more »
