Craft beer industry news.
LOS ANGELES — Samuel Adams and VEDC (Valley Economic Development Center) today announced they will host small business speed coaching in Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 21st. The event is part of Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a program designed to help food, beverage, craft beer and hospitality small business owners through microlending and… Read more »
Chicago-based wine, spirits and newly minted craft beer wholesaler, Wirtz Beverage Illinois, yesterday announced a new distribution agreement with BuckleDown Brewing. BuckleDown Brewing, which is located 20 minutes west of Chicago in Lyons, IL., is the fifth craft brand to sign on with Wirtz.
Boulder, CO. — As fervent devotees of hops, years ago the brewers of the Avery Brewing Company embarked on a quest to create a transcendental IPA capable of quenching the most voracious lupulin desires. Since the first batch in 2009 the mantra remains “unity of bitterness, hop flavor and aroma.” Enlightened, duganA IPA has flourished… Read more »
SEATTLE — On Sunday, September 29 from 5:00- 8:00 PM, Pike Brewing Company will host PIKETOBERFEST – a Beer, Sausage, and Charcuterie Festival. Piketoberfest is a local harvest festival featuring German styles beer from Pike and Reuben’s Brews in Seattle, and Alpine Brewery from Oroville, Washington along with genuine Bavarian Oktoberfest M├ñrzen from Brauerei Aying,… Read more »
LAS VEGAS — Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada (SWS of NV) recently launched a comprehensive Cicerone training program in an effort to make every employee a Certified Beer Server, the first level of the Cicerone┬« Certification.
DOVER, Del. — The Fordham Brewing Co. is releasing Spiced Harvest Ale to Mid-Atlantic shelves this week. Last fall, Spiced Harvest sold out within three weeks of hitting shelves. This year, the brewery has doubled production to meet the projected demand.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Soup? Yawn. Pie? Puhleeze. Bread? So blah. Move over Peter, there’s a new pumpkin in town, and he’s been brewing a better beer with everyone’s favorite seasonal squash. Meet Jack-O-Traveler — the first ever, limited edition, seasonal craft beer Shandy brewed with real pumpkin and a hint of spice.
EUGENE, Ore. — Ninkasi Brewing Company introduces its second Prismatic Lager Series release this year, Oktoberfest, available on-draft and in 12-ounce bottles throughout Oregon; Washington; Idaho; Montana; California; and Vancouver, British Columbia.
LONGMONT, Colo. — The autumn season is upon us and Left Hand Brewing Company is ready for the change. Bring on the cooler days, fall tradition, and the return of our favorite German gem — Oktoberfest!
TAMPA, FLA – World of Beer (WOB), a thriving beer-centric tavern boasting an extensive collection of beers from around the globe, is excited to announce its partnership with San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. for a ‘Stonehenge Simul-Tapping’ event. Stone recently brewed an exclusive beer for the event, which will be served at participating World of… Read more »
Craft consumers are beginning to learn more about the contract brewing model and leading some to question the integrity of so-called “local” brands. But are there valid reasons as to why some craft beer isn’t brewed close to home?
ATLANTA — Motor Boat is cruising on back into SweetWater’s Catch and Release lineup in mid-August and will keep making waves through this fall.
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Fall just can’t get here fast enough for the Grand Canyon Brewing Company where head brewer, Drew Carricato has been working hard to perfect his fall seasonal.
Hey, if you open up a new brewery, you might as well open it up big, right? That’s what is happening at Oskar Blues, where they’re planning to take a run of Ten FIDY Imperial Stout — the first batch made at its new Brevard, N.C. facility, as far as it can go.
