Craft beer industry news.
LONGMONT, Colo. — MobileCanningSystemsÔäó LLC, the market leader in bringing a canning line to the brewery when the beer is ready, today announced that three additional affiliates have completed training, taken delivery of their system and launched operations. This brings the number of operational MobileCanningSystems Affiliates offering mobile canning services across the United States to… Read more »
Longmont, CO.— Oskar Blues Brewery announced plans early this week to team up with nationally-touring bluegrass/high country band, The Infamous Stringdusters (http://thestringdusters.com/site/), to raise money for individuals, families, and small business affected by the flooding that washed through Colorado in September. The Grammy-nominated band known for adding a philanthropic touch to their tours chose to… Read more »
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Santa Fe Brewing Company is happy to announce its acquisition of land in northern New Mexico with plans to grow their own hops. After 2 years of hunting for the perfect location, Santa Fe Brewing purchased a plot of land in Rinconada, NM that will be the future location for… Read more »
Half Moon Bay, CA — November 12, 2013 — Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, a beloved destination known for award-winning, handcrafted beer, sustainable coastal cuisine, scenic outdoor patio firepits and live music, heralds the arrival of its 14th winter season with classic Thanksgiving menu offerings, a Funky Sweater Release Party for the brand new Frosty… Read more »
Bend, OR – As cold weather approaches, Worthy Brewing Company is releasing their winter ale, Powder Keg for the first time on Thursday, November 14. This redhued festive IPA is loaded with hop flavor and aroma. Pine and citrus hop characters are balanced by a generous dose of crystal malts. This “winter warmer” will be… Read more »
Boulder, CO – Just like the holidays, our Christmas Ale comes around just once a year, and it’s finally back! And unlike good ‘ol Saint Nick, we’re not worried if you’ve been naughty or nice, we just want you to join us this Thursday, November 14, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at our Lee Hill… Read more »
At this point, Rich Doyle — the co-founder of Boston’s Harpoon Brewery — could probably spend an entire day sharing business lessons from the past 27 years in the beer industry. But at yesterday’s Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS conference in New York City, Doyle needed less than 30-minutes to provide the 200 or so beer executives… Read more »
Boulder, CO — The American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the not-for-profit trade association serving as a resource and community for homebrewers—released results of a first-ever nationwide homebrewer survey today, a break-down of demographics, brewing habits and shopping behaviors of American homebrewers. According to the survey, there are an estimated 1.2 million homebrewers in the United States, two-thirds… Read more »
SEATTLE — Redhook Brewery (www.Redhook.com) today announced it has renewed its endorsement agreement with sports broadcasting icon Dan Patrick through March 2015. The deal comes nearly one year after the successful launch of Audible Ale, a beer brewed in collaboration with Patrick and unveiled at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans.
Ft. Collins, Colorado and Ventura, California — Patagonia Inc., the outdoor apparel company, and New Belgium Brewing are excited to announce California Route, a limited-release organic lager. For 40 years, Patagonia has led the way in developing innovative outdoor gear and in environmental responsibility.
Nearly one year after it acquired Chesapeake, Virginia-based Chesbay Distributing Company and Chicago-based Windy City Distribution, Reyes Beverage Group has announced it will make yet another purchase, this time in Southern California. The company plans to purchase Allied Beverages Inc., a wholesaler located in Sylmar, Calif. selling about 12.6 million cases annually.
Los Angeles, CA — Drinks Americas (OTN: DKAM) a leading U.S. broker for the authentic Mexican craft beer Day of the DeadÔäó rolls out nationally in Cost Plus World Market’s. There are over 259 Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide providing high-quality, original items at a great value. Choose from eye-catching, trend-setting home accents, an… Read more »
Coronado, CA. — It’s been 17 years since Coronado Brewing brewed its first hoppy West Coast style ale, and this month the Southern California beers will head north to taps and shelves in Portland, Oregon. Coronado’s hoppy IPA’s, stouts and Imperial ales are well known throughout California, Arizona and Florida as they quickly blazing a… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR. — November 12, 2013 — Widmer Brothers Brewing has announced the fourth annual release of Barrel-Aged Brrrbon as part of the brewery’s Brothers’ Reserve series. This year, in addition to Barrel-Aged Brrrbon, Widmer Brothers is releasing two variations of the smooth winter warmer: Vanilla Barrel-Aged Brrrbon ‘13 and Ginger Barrel-Aged Brrrbon ‘13.
