Craft beer industry news.
As craft brewers continue chipping away at a U.S. beer landscape primarily dominated by two international mega-brewers, a few rapidly expanding craft beer companies are beginning to consider national distribution models. But building out that national footprint isn’t as simple as just flipping a switch.
As new craft beer brands launch and existing ones continue to develop their products, brands and footprints, Tom Fox said that understanding data can help brewers to expose untapped markets, to stay objective, fact-based and solution-oriented, and to separate themselves from the less-informed majority.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. — Diamond Knot Craft Brewing has officially announced its plans to expand its operations to Mountlake Terrace in 2013 with a 8,900-square-foot brewpub.
Honeoye Falls, NY — Founded by the Brewers Association in 2006, American Craft Beer Week is a national celebration of small and independent craft brewers and the U.S.’s ever-advancing craft beer culture. CB Brewing Company in Honeoye Falls, NY is one of the many breweries nationwide which will toast the eighth annual American Craft Beer… Read more »
ST. LOUIS — Stella Artois, the best-selling Belgian beer in the world, is introducing Stella Artois Cidre to the surging U.S. cider market.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Boulevard Brewing Company has long been known as “Kansas City’s Beer,” sharing a bond with its hometown that runs deeper than the mighty Missouri. This devotion played a key role in the brewer’s recent decision to rebrand Boulevard Pilsner, one of its more popular offerings, to KC Pils, an all-malt lager… Read more »
DOVER, Del. —Dominion Brewing has released the “Pinup Pack”, a variety 12-pack containing three of its popular Bomber Girls.
DENVER — Top hotel management company Sage Hospitality is excited to announce that it has partnered with fellow leading Colorado company New Belgium Brewing to offer the Bikes & Brews Package at select Sage hotels across the United States. 18 hotels from Minneapolis to the Napa Valley will offer a summer package including a bike… Read more »
Glendale, WI – Sprecher Brewing Company–Milwaukee’s original craft brewery — celebrates American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 13th — 20th, with a host of special events. Spearheaded by the Brewers Association, ACBW is, “about uniting for a common cause: support and celebration of our nation’s small and independent brewers and the millions of beer lovers… Read more »
FORT COLLINS, CO – The FCB Art Brewery Creativity is a core ingredient of beer, so FCB has a natural affinity with others engaged in creative activities and wants to see them succeed. That’s why FCB is partnering with the new Downtown Artery, a Fort Collins organization that provides artists with affordable studio and presentation… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR —Widmer Brothers Brewing has released three limited release beers for summer, each offering an uncommon take on a traditional beer style. Citra Blonde Summer Brew, Marionberry Hibiscus Gose, and the latest in the brewery’s Rotator IPA series, Hopside Down India Pale Lager (IPL) are now available in select markets across the country.
Various identities were showcased at the Brewbound Session in Boston at the Revere Hotel on Thursday, providing about 150 attendees — brewers, distributors and investors — with an up-close look into the inherent differences of brands within the same industry.
When asked to explain the secret to craft brewing innovation, Jim Koch, head of the country’s largest craft brewery, had a rather simple response at yesterday’s Brewbound Session, held in Boston. “I get bored easily,” he said.
New York, NY – Newcastle Brown Ale, the leading imported ale in the U.S., is kicking off summer sales with the extension of its popular “No Bollocks” retail program. Beginning in May, Newcastle will bring a fresh and exciting twist to retail outlets throughout the country designed to encourage adult consumers, 21 and older, to… Read more »
