Craft beer industry news.
VICTOR, ID — Join Grand Teton Brewing for a community-wide party on Saturday, June 29th at the brewery from 6 to 10 PM as they thank patrons, businesses, press and distributors for helping their business grow. Nine special barrel-aged beers will take center stage in the pub. Food and beer pairings will be available along… Read more »
FCB (The Fort Collins Brewery) introduced a new addition to its limited release Tap Club Series this week: Wit & Wild. Wit & Wild is a variation on the Belgian witbier style that features pink peppercorn, sweet and bitter orange peel, Indian coriander, and wild flower honey.
WASHINGTON — The National Barley Growers Association (NBGA) presented their 2013 “Friend of Barley” award to the Beer Institute, representing the American brewing and beer importing industry.
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — In the 7th Annual San Diego International Beer Competition, The Lost Abbey was awarded 6 total medals, leading all other breweries and continuing the trend of being one of the most decorated in the history of this particular competition.
As summer arrives, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has three new beers in stores now or on the way, including new editions to its Barrel Roll Series and Local Fields Series.
So, it’s not the reported 3,200 or so breweries that were around in 1870, but the U.S. passed a major milestone recently thanks to the craft beer movement: 2,500. In fact, there are 2,514 breweries currently in operation in the U.S., according to statistics from Brewers Association Director Paul Gatza.
A simple mention of Blue Moon or Shock Top curls the beards of most craft brewers, but not Rob Tod, the founder of Allagash Brewing Company.
Icicle Brewing Company has a strong showing in two major beer competitions, scoring a total of 4 Gold and 2 Bronze.
Stone Farms is now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day. To celebrate its public debut, Stone will host an open house event at the farm on Saturday, June 22.
SAN DIEGO, CA. — June 20th, 2013 Saint Archer Brewing Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Yiga Miyashiro as Director of Brewing Operations. Yiga was introduced to brewing through the encouragement of his father in the 1990’s.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The May 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 16,300,000 barrels. May 2012 removals were 16,919,000 (revised) for a decrease of 3.7%.
Anchor Brewing — one the country’s oldest craft breweries — yesterday announced the release of a limited edition San Francisco Giants 12-pack. Anchor’s relationship with the major league ballclub also includes a taproom and luxury suite inside the team’s stadium.
SAN DIEGO — Karl Strauss Brewing Company was recently awarded five medals and an honorable mention at this year’s highly competitive Los Angeles International Commercial Craft Beer Competition. This marks ten big wins for the company so far this year, including the 15th medal for its bestseller, Red Trolley Ale.
STEVENS POINT,Wis. — You’ll find happiness with your first taste of Point Beyond the Pale India Pale Ale, the newest entry in Stevens Point Brewery’s lineup of handcrafted year-round and seasonal specialty beers.
