Craft beer industry news.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association(NBWA) is recognizing the contributions of the men and women of the beer distribution industry whose work positively impacts the nation’s economy.
Green Flash Brewing Co. today announced new distribution in Minnesota through Chicago-based Wirtz Beverage Group, which operates wholesaler companies in five states. Minnesota marks the 43rd state where the San Diego-based craft beer brand is now sold. It joins an impressive portfolio of craft brands distributed by Wirtz, including Anchor Brewing, Boston Beer Company and… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Why fly to Munich for a genuine Oktoberfest Lager when this one could be inches from your lips? The newest addition to Full Sail’s Limited Lager Series (LTD), Oktoberfest is the seventh recipe in the LTD line-up.
In an effort to modernize the look and feel of its brand, New Belgium Brewing will give its entire portfolio of offerings a makeover. The Fort Collins, Colo.-based company announced today that it will introduce the refreshed look and feel to when it launches in Ohio this December.
Ongoing legislative changes in California would make it easier for craft beer consumers to pick up a jug of suds.
AB-647 clarifies the language used in the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Act to allow the state’s beer manufacturers to refill resealable “growlers” brought by consumers to the brewery, regardless of that growler’s origination.
ROCHESTER, Mich. — Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery’s Founder, Mike Plesz, announced today that Lazy Daze Amber Lager would be the next addition to the brewery’s consistent year-round lineup, with State wide availability on draft and limited availability in six pack cans to Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties beginning on August 28, 2013.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Monday, September 2, Labor Day is celebrated throughout the United States. The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) joins the tribute to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Labor Day is a way to thank them.
WASHINGTON — For the seventh consecutive year, the country’s major brewers and beer importers are promoting the Federal Trade Commission’s “We Don’t Serve Teens” program with messages on social media and in TV, radio, print, online and outdoor ads.
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Woodchuck Hard Cider is launching a new line of ciders crafted from the many cider recipes and test batches tucked away in the back of the cidery cellar.
PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine Brew Bus provides all-inclusive trips on a former school bus nicknamed “Lenny” that all feature food, tours and tastings at a number of area alcohol beverage producers. Started just one year ago, the popular tour company rated by TripAdvisor users as the #1 Activity in Portland, ME was founded by… Read more »
MUKILTEO, WA — Yes, we know that Vienna is in Austria. Vienna Lager is a well-defined beer style that is indeed believed to have originated in Vienna, but (a) Austria does border Germany and (b) Austrian brewers aren’t exactly super well-known these days. So, we went and tweaked both the name origin and the style… Read more »
Alchemy & Science, the craft brew incubation project and wholly-owned subsidiary of Boston Beer Company, today announced that it acquired all rights to the Coney Island craft beer brand for an undisclosed amount. Alan Newman, the president of Alchemy & Science told Brewbound.com that conversations over Coney Island, a sub-line of Shmaltz Brewing, began last… Read more »
ATLANTA. GA — Vicinity ManufacturingÔäó announced today that the next VicinityBrew┬« Summit, will be held at Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina, Monday, September 23rd. VicinityBrew is the first software solution developed specifically for the craft brewing industry within the Microsoft Dynamics┬« channel. VicinityBrew software with Microsoft Dynamics automates and integrates critical data along… Read more »
BRIDGEWATER, N.Y. — “Farm to table” dining has become a huge movement cross the county. But what about Farm to Tap? In a celebration supporting local agriculture and generations working together toward a common goal, F.X. Matt Brewing Company and Wrobel Farms of Bridgewater hosted the third annual Saranac Hop Harvest Sunday.
