Puckerfest in Portland Returns
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portlanders and visitors alike are practicing their best pucker faces in anticipation of Puckerfest 7 at Belmont Station, the Rose City’s premier beer store and Biercafé.
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Triple Voodoo Brewing to Open Brewery and Tap Room in San Francisco
Triple Voodoo Brewing, a leading craft brewery, announces today that it is planning to open a brewery and tap room by 2013 in San Francisco.
Saranac’s Pale Ale and Adirondack Lager Win Gold at U.S. Open Beer Championship
UTICA, N.Y. — Saranac’s Pale Ale and Adirondack Lager were each awarded gold medals in the 2013 United States Open Beer Championship.
Boston Lager Takes Flight Aboard JetBlue Airways
It would have been the perfect opportunity to shoot a television commercial, if only Jim Koch could have remembered to hire a film crew. On Tuesday, the founder of Boston Beer Company surprised passengers aboard a JetBlue Airways flight bound for New York with free samples of Boston Lager, poured from the company’s recently introduced… Read more »
Karl Strauss Claims 16 Medals in June
San Diego, CA — Karl Strauss Brewing Company just wrapped up a busy awards season, taking home a combined 16 medals for its handcrafted beers from three major brewing competitions, including an impressive 16th win for Red Trolley Ale. The company’s recent competition success comes at the height of a record-breaking summer with beer sales… Read more »
Coronado Brewing Company Announces Distribution in New York and Washington, Signing of New National Sales Manager
San Diego, California — Coronado Brewing Company (CBC) is proud to announce its recent teaming with Manhattan Beer Distributors (MBD). Beginning August 19, 2013, MBD will provide beers spanning CBC’s entire portfolio throughout the State of New York. This pairing represents the coming together of two organizations with a tremendous amount of respect for what… Read more »
Moylan’s Brewery Hires New Brewmaster
NOVATO, CA. — Moylan’s Brewery is pleased to announce the addition of new Brewmaster Derek Smith. Smith joins Moylan’s from Black Diamond Brewing Company in Concord, California, where he served as Brewmaster for the past 6 years and was instrumental in leading the brewery to a number of award-winning beers. Derek has a seasoned history… Read more »
Full Sail Brewing Releases English Pale
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Full Sail Brewing has just announced the release of the next beer in their new rotating line of classic ales called the Pub Series.
Consumer Reports Ranks ‘Best Bets in Beers’
It’s hardly a representative sample size, but Consumer Reports recently conducted a blind taste test of 23 ‘craft’ beers, ranking their favorite ales and lagers based on flavor and aroma attributes.
Ballast Point Refreshes Look, Pushes Into Supermarkets
After revealing a refreshed brand image with the launch of its new 12 oz. cans in March, San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing yesterday unveiled similarly-styled designs on its 22 oz. and 12 oz. bottles.
Beer Institute Research: On the Fourth of July, People Will Drink Beer
The research also features the stunning revelation that “This year, brewers and beer importers hope to see beer again be the top choice for Americans celebrating the occasion.”
Wynkoop Brewing Releases Canned Colorojo
DENVER — Wynkoop Brewing Company is now releasing Colorojo Imperial Red in hand-labeled cans. The beer is a luscious extra-strength amber ale made with hefty amounts of malts and specialty grains, and a blend of four American hops.
Homebrewing Now Legal in all 50 States
Boulder, CO ÔÇó Today, homebrewers can legally brew in every state in the country, as recently passed homebrewing legislation takes effect in Mississippi, according to the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). Homebrewing was federally legalized in 1978 for the first time since Prohibition made it illegal in 1919. However, regulation of alcohol is predominantly left to… Read more »
First Woman in 30 Years Wins Homebrewer of the Year
Philadelphia, PA ÔÇó — More than 3,400 homebrewers and beer enthusiasts gathered at the 35th Annual National Homebrewers Conference presented by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) this weekend at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, where they attended seminars, bonded over brews and had their beers judged in the world’s largest beer competition.