Craft beer industry news.
Here is something that was no doubt inspired by a few too many: craft beer labels that have been computer-animated. Tumblr account beerlabelsinmotion has been active for about two months now — but how long will it be until someone figures out how to actually put this on a beer label?
BLANCO, Texas — Iron Swan Ale, the newest canned offering from Real Ale, pays tribute to the song that served as the brewery’s introduction to the rock band, THE SWORD.
STURGIS, S.D. — Paulaner’s Biergarten is joining motorcycle enthusiasts nationally on their annual road trip to Mecca, the 73rd annual Sturgis Rally. Supporting Paulaner as part of its South Dakota launch will be Rapid City based Fisher Beverage. Together Fisher Beverage and Paulaner will offer the 440,000 Sturgis Rally enthusiasts “Oktoberfest at the Rally.”
UTICA, N.Y. — The F.X. Matt Brewing Company has announced its lineup for this year’s Saranac 12 Beers A Falling.
DURANGO, Colo. — Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks Brewing Co. with the monthly “firkin” tappingFriday, Aug. 2, 2013, featuring a special West Elk IPA. The cask will be tapped at 3 p.m.
DETROIT — Two well-known and highly-regarded Michigan institutions, Atwater Brewery and Meijer, are teaming up to bring a new “State Fair Pale Ale” craft beer to market. State Fair Pale Ale was introduced earlier this week at the grand opening of Meijer’s newest location in the Gateway Marketplace, adjacent to Detroit’s State Fair Grounds. The… Read more »
ATLANTA — Rolling in hot on the heels of their recent entrance into the state of Kentucky, SweetWater Brewery is brewin’ up another big launch for the locals of Louisiana this August.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — New Belgium Brewing has signed an agreement with eight distribution partners in Utah with plans to start selling beer in the state later this summer.
It’s a period of transition, a period of discovery. Craft beer is available and abundant, like most consumer goods in Las Vegas, but the realization of its marketability and demand — in a city that thrives on its marketability and ability to fulfill any desire — has only just begun.
Here’s a script that won’t be worked into any new Entourage episodes anytime soon — but it is a sobering reality for anyone hoping to launch a new craft beer company. Adrian Grenier — (Entourage character name: Vincent Chase) — starts a beer company (Churchkey Can Co.) with partner Justin Hawkins, garners some early media… Read more »
NOVATO, Calif. — Moylan’s Brewery announced the release of the Going, Going, Gone Saison, the newest addition to their artisan craft beer lineup. The Going, Going, Gone Saison is a crisp, refreshing Saison inspired by new Brewmaster, Derek Smith, who wanted the perfect Saison to pair with summer baseball games.
ESCONDIDO, CA — Stone Brewing Co. is pleased to announce that, beginning August 20, the San Diego, CA brewing company’s beers will be available in bars, restaurants and retail outlets in Nebraska for the first time. Known for its bold, flavorful and hop-centric ales, Stone will distribute its beers throughout The Cornhusker State via four… Read more »
SAN DIEGO — Karl Strauss Brewing Company has been turning people onto quality, handcrafted beer since 1989 and for the first time in the company’s history, it is opening the doors to its main brewery in Pacific Beach.
What: Over the course of three days, some 49,000 attendees will have the opportunity to sample beers from approximately 600 U.S. breweries at the 32nd annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF).
