Craft beer industry news.
It’s been nearly two-and-a-half years since CBA tapped Andy Thomas, the former president of Heineken USA, to be its own president of commercial operations. During that time, Thomas has helped CBA — which produces and markets the Widmer, Kona, Redhook and Omission craft beer brands as well as Square Mile Cider — expand production from… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The October 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 14,200,000 barrels. October 2012 removals were 14,300,000 (revised) for a decrease of 0.7%. Please note the following monthly revisions from previous releases for 2012 and 2013: Month 2012 2013… Read more »
Green Flash Brewing isn’t a nationally distributed craft brand quite yet, but it’s getting close. The San Diego-based brewery has two states remaining, Utah and Hawaii, and it’s working to clear the remaining hurdles associated with each one. “Hawaii is tricky because we will only ship 100% refrigerated freight,” said vice president of sales Jim… Read more »
CHICO, Calif. — The U.S. Zero Waste Business Council (USZWBC) announced today that it’s awarding Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. with the platinum certification plaque for its achievement in successfully diverting 99.8 percent of its waste from landfill, incineration and the environment. This is the first platinum certification that the USZWBC has given and the highest… Read more »
STEVENS POINT, Wis.— Wisconsin’s Ciderboys have arrived in the Big Apple! Brooklyn-based Union Beer Distributors, one of the nation’s leading craft-beer wholesalers, now distributes Ciderboys Cider Co.’s First Press, Magic Apple and Mad Bark handcrafted hard ciders in New York City and Long Island. The gluten-free carbonated hard ciders are available in six-packs of 12-oz… Read more »
Bell’s Brewery is set to ring in the New Year with a Big Apple rollout. The brewery, which is based out of Kalamazoo, Mich., has signed an agreement with Union Beer Distributors to bring most of its year-round offerings as well as its seasonal lineup to New York City and Long Island on February 10… Read more »
Add Delaware’s Dogfish Head to the growing list of craft breweries adding lower-alcohol “session” beers to their year-round portfolios in 2014. Dogfish will transition Namaste, the company’s 4.8 percent, Belgian-style white beer — previously available only in 750 mL champagne-style bottles on a limited basis — into regularly available 12 oz. 6-packs, beginning in January.
Seal Beach, CA—November 25, 2013— In celebration of Beachwood BBQ’s 7th anniversary, the Beachwood team is hosting a week-long celebration at the original Seal Beach location from December 17th to 22nd. To commemorate the 7th anniversary of Beachwood BBQ in Seal Beach, Beachwood Brewing will release Beachwood Seven Double IPA on Tuesday, December 17th. Seven… Read more »
WILMINGTON, DE — Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is the place to go for the beer lover who wants to keep that holiday cheer all year long. Everyone’s favorite group of craft brewpubs will offer a series of concerts celebrating the season with joyful performances by The Cartoon Christmas Trio, a singing act that performs… Read more »
FORT COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing is proud to announce their newest year-round beer offering, Snapshot Wheat. Snapshot, an unfiltered wheat beer with a citrusy nose, a sweet malt profile and a flash of tart across the finish, will roll into all New Belgium markets in February, 2014. “This has been a fascinating process,”… Read more »
Los Angeles, CA —Drinks Americas (OTN: DKAM) is a leading U.S. beverage broker with a mission to identify and invest the majority brand-building resources on beers and spirits with the greatest growth potential. Drinks Americas currently is the broker for premium authentic Mexican beers currently available in over 32 states, hundreds of retail chains and… Read more »
DURANGO, Colo. — It won’t be a literal train wreck, but the special firkin christened “Train Wreck,” to be tapped Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Steamworks Brewing Co.’s Firkin Friday is likely to pack a significant punch. The “Train Wreck” keg will be tapped at 3 p.m. as part of Steamworks’ monthly showcase of unique… Read more »
Davis, CA — Sudwerk Brewing Co. launched its new limited-release Cascaderade India Pale Lager last week, a refreshing beer with a citrusy, West Coast twist. This is the first release in a series of experimental West Coast lagers, and reinforces Sudwerk’s mission to redefine the American lager. Cascaderade was inspired by the iconic Cascade hop… Read more »
San Francisco, CA — San Francisco’s Speakeasy Ales & Lagers announces the first release of their elusive Syndicate Series, Syndicate No. 01, a rare blendof barrel-aged vintage ales. Each Syndicate release will be a unique blend of strong beers that have been aged in American spirits barrels for no less than nine months. Brewmaster Kushal… Read more »
