Craft beer industry news.
WILMINGTON, Del. — On Saturday, September 7, beginning at 1 p.m., all 10 regional Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations will celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new season with the annual release of The Great Imperial Pumpkin Ale.
Oskar Blues, which has experienced 198 percent growth from 2010 to 2012, according to the company, has blossomed into the second largest craft brewery in Colorado. This rapid growth has landed the brewery a spot on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the fourth year.
FREDERICK, Md. — In an effort to further Maryland’s burgeoning hop growing industry, Flying Dog Brewery held the state’s first hop selection Monday, August 26.
MONTVILLE, Conn. — Sun BrewFest returns to Mohegan Sun this October for a celebration of one of the oldest, most finely crafted beverages of them all: Beer. Sun BrewFest offers evening tasting sessions on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th in the Uncas Ballroom. New this year will be a Sunday morning BrewBrunch on… Read more »
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association(NBWA) is recognizing the contributions of the men and women of the beer distribution industry whose work positively impacts the nation’s economy.
Green Flash Brewing Co. today announced new distribution in Minnesota through Chicago-based Wirtz Beverage Group, which operates wholesaler companies in five states. Minnesota marks the 43rd state where the San Diego-based craft beer brand is now sold. It joins an impressive portfolio of craft brands distributed by Wirtz, including Anchor Brewing, Boston Beer Company and… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Why fly to Munich for a genuine Oktoberfest Lager when this one could be inches from your lips? The newest addition to Full Sail’s Limited Lager Series (LTD), Oktoberfest is the seventh recipe in the LTD line-up.
In an effort to modernize the look and feel of its brand, New Belgium Brewing will give its entire portfolio of offerings a makeover. The Fort Collins, Colo.-based company announced today that it will introduce the refreshed look and feel to when it launches in Ohio this December.
Ongoing legislative changes in California would make it easier for craft beer consumers to pick up a jug of suds.
AB-647 clarifies the language used in the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to allow the state’s beer manufacturers to refill resealable “growlers” brought by consumers to the brewery, regardless of that growler’s origination.
ROCHESTER, Mich. — Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery’s Founder, Mike Plesz, announced today that Lazy Daze Amber Lager would be the next addition to the brewery’s consistent year-round lineup, with State wide availability on draft and limited availability in six pack cans to Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties beginning on August 28, 2013.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Monday, September 2, Labor Day is celebrated throughout the United States. The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) joins the tribute to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Labor Day is a way to thank them.
WASHINGTON — For the seventh consecutive year, the country’s major brewers and beer importers are promoting the Federal Trade Commission’s “We Don’t Serve Teens” program with messages on social media and in TV, radio, print, online and outdoor ads.
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Woodchuck Hard Cider is launching a new line of ciders crafted from the many cider recipes and test batches tucked away in the back of the cidery cellar.
PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Brew Bus provides all-inclusive trips on a former school bus nicknamed “Lenny” that all feature food, tours and tastings at a number of area alcohol beverage producers. Started just one year ago, the popular tour company rated by TripAdvisor users as the #1 Activity in Portland, ME was founded by… Read more »
