Craft beer industry news.
Hand pumps and cask-conditioned ales bring throwback beer to historic hotel’s Ship Tavern bar DENVER — Wynkoop Brewing Company and the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa have teamed up for a series of special cask beers for the hotel’s Ship Tavern bar. The beers match Wynkoop’s 25 years of brewing expertise with the Brown Palace’s… Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO — Speakeasy Ales & Lagers is celebrating 16 years of brewing great craft beer in San Francisco with a huge party. The venerable San Francisco brewery has partnered with Workshop SF, The Bold Italic and SF Made to present Speakeasy’s 16th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, September 7, 2013. The all-day party, hosted… Read more »
The gang of four — Andy Thomas, Luis Duran, Ken Kunze and Willem van der Hoeven — sat around a table and listened to the pitch by Euro RSCG. The marketing firm had this idea for Heineken-owned Dos Equis, previously marketed as a Mexican beer for young people. But their idea didn’t rely on Mexican… Read more »
As the Corona commercials it’s paid for suggest, Constellation Brands has found its beach in Piedras Negras — and maybe a much bigger beachhead, as well. After landing the U.S. rights to the Grupo Modelo brands as part of a Justice Department forced carve-out of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s $20.1 billion purchase of the maker of Corona… Read more »
It’s just a small portion of the overall beer industry, but sales of gluten-free craft offerings are increasing. With the entire market for gluten-free foods and beverages approaching $5 billion in annual sales, some craft brewers are beginning to recognize the new growth opportunities. Among those benefiting from the recent surge in sales is Boulder,… Read more »
SEATTLE — Seattle Cider Company is excited to announce its fast approaching launch date has been set for Saturday, August 24. As Seattle’s first cidery since Prohibition, Seattle Cider will introduce two year round ciders — Dry and Semi-Sweet — in 16-ounce cans and on draft throughout the Pacific Northwest, accompanied by the cidery’s first… Read more »
Philadelphia, PA — On Thursday August 22nd, Dock Street Brewery celebrates 6 years of making award winning beer and pizza in our beautiful brewpub in the firehouse and over 25 years in the craft brewing industry. It’s a very special occasion and we want to share the mirth with our Dock Street Bohemians.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place September 29 — October 2, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the second year in a row, NBWA members will hear from the U.S. leaders of five breweries and importers who will appear together,… Read more »
Fort Collins, CO — Funkwerks Brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, announced today their award-winning Saison and Tropic King beers are now available statewide in Arizona distributed by the Hensley Beverage Company. Funkwerks’ flagship Saison and Tropic King can be found in select bars, restaurants, and liquor stores beginning immediately.
New Belgium Brewing is making good on its promise to be distributed in all 50 states by 2018. Bryan Simpson, a spokesman for the Fort Collins, Colo.-based craft brewery confirmed the company’s plans to expand distribution into Ohio this December. New Belgium will officially announce its wholesale partners in October.
LOS ANGELES – James Watt and Martin Dickie are founders of the fastest growing brewery in the UK, makers of the world’s strongest ale, and evangelists of the craft beer movement. These two Scottish rebels are traveling to America with a vital mission: to convert new craft brew fans one beer at a time. Their… Read more »
Boulder, CO —Sometimes your most valued treasures reveal themselves only after being long forgotten and sometimes to discover their beauty you must break down your preconceived notions. Such is the case with Thensaurum, a 10.89% ABV, rum barrel-aged sour that is No. 17 in Avery Brewing Company’s Barrel-Aged Series.
UTICA, N.Y. – Saranac fans can now register to relive a bit of F.X. Matt Brewing Company history as they help pick hops for a limited release beer. F.X. Matt Brewing Co. will continue 125th anniversary celebrations at the third annual Saranac Hop Harvest from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 25 at Wrobel… Read more »
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — As professional brewers know, most people aren’t aware of the science, math and precision that go into making a successful batch of beer. Owner’s Manual, a new series premiering August 15 on AMC, will shed light on the intricacies of brewing, as well as other time-honored crafts including piloting… Read more »
