Craft beer industry news.
LAS VEGAS — Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada (SWS of NV) recently launched a comprehensive Cicerone training program in an effort to make every employee a Certified Beer Server, the first level of the Cicerone┬« Certification.
DOVER, Del. — The Fordham Brewing Co. is releasing Spiced Harvest Ale to Mid-Atlantic shelves this week. Last fall, Spiced Harvest sold out within three weeks of hitting shelves. This year, the brewery has doubled production to meet the projected demand.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Soup? Yawn. Pie? Puhleeze. Bread? So blah. Move over Peter, there’s a new pumpkin in town, and he’s been brewing a better beer with everyone’s favorite seasonal squash. Meet Jack-O-Traveler — the first ever, limited edition, seasonal craft beer Shandy brewed with real pumpkin and a hint of spice.
EUGENE, Ore. — Ninkasi Brewing Company introduces its second Prismatic Lager Series release this year, Oktoberfest, available on-draft and in 12-ounce bottles throughout Oregon; Washington; Idaho; Montana; California; and Vancouver, British Columbia.
LONGMONT, Colo. — The autumn season is upon us and Left Hand Brewing Company is ready for the change. Bring on the cooler days, fall tradition, and the return of our favorite German gem — Oktoberfest!
TAMPA, FLA – World of Beer (WOB), a thriving beer-centric tavern boasting an extensive collection of beers from around the globe, is excited to announce its partnership with San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. for a ‘Stonehenge Simul-Tapping’ event. Stone recently brewed an exclusive beer for the event, which will be served at participating World of… Read more »
Craft consumers are beginning to learn more about the contract brewing model and leading some to question the integrity of so-called “local” brands. But are there valid reasons as to why some craft beer isn’t brewed close to home?
ATLANTA — Motor Boat is cruising on back into SweetWater’s Catch and Release lineup in mid-August and will keep making waves through this fall.
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Fall just can’t get here fast enough for the Grand Canyon Brewing Company where head brewer, Drew Carricato has been working hard to perfect his fall seasonal.
Hey, if you open up a new brewery, you might as well open it up big, right? That’s what is happening at Oskar Blues, where they’re planning to take a run of Ten FIDY Imperial Stout — the first batch made at its new Brevard, N.C. facility, as far as it can go.
Hand pumps and cask-conditioned ales bring throwback beer to historic hotel’s Ship Tavern bar DENVER — Wynkoop Brewing Company and the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa have teamed up for a series of special cask beers for the hotel’s Ship Tavern bar. The beers match Wynkoop’s 25 years of brewing expertise with the Brown Palace’s… Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO — Speakeasy Ales & Lagers is celebrating 16 years of brewing great craft beer in San Francisco with a huge party. The venerable San Francisco brewery has partnered with Workshop SF, The Bold Italic and SF Made to present Speakeasy’s 16th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, September 7, 2013. The all-day party, hosted… Read more »
The gang of four — Andy Thomas, Luis Duran, Ken Kunze and Willem van der Hoeven — sat around a table and listened to the pitch by Euro RSCG. The marketing firm had this idea for Heineken-owned Dos Equis, previously marketed as a Mexican beer for young people. But their idea didn’t rely on Mexican… Read more »
As the Corona commercials it’s paid for suggest, Constellation Brands has found its beach in Piedras Negras — and maybe a much bigger beachhead, as well. After landing the U.S. rights to the Grupo Modelo brands as part of a Justice Department forced carve-out of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s $20.1 billion purchase of the maker of Corona… Read more »
