Craft beer industry news.
While a visit to the supermarket even for the most discerning beer aficionado might be routine, a journey down the beer aisle isn’t always part of the trip. At least one large craft brewery is trying to change that.
BOULDER, Colo. — Beer lovers in the U.S. won’t be the only ones beating the heat with offerings from small and independent brewers this summer. Through the efforts of the Brewers Association (BA) Export Development Program (EDP), American craft brewers will have a significant presence at a number of international beer events.
SAN JOSE, CA – Strike Brewing Co. (San Jose, CA) and So Cal Beverage Distributors (Sun Valley, CA) announced today an agreement for the distribution of Strike’s craft beers in seven Southern California counties. Distribution of the Strike craft beer portfolio commences Monday, June 24, 2013.
FREDERICK, Md. — With a homebrewer on his staff, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) said he thinks he drinks more craft beer than anyone else in the Senate.
Starting on June 24, 2013, fans of Kona Brewing Company are invited to share their summer fun photos by posting them at the Kona Brewing Summer Bucket List sweepstakes.
Before anyone has even been able to take a sip, Jacob McKean has used the Internet to amass a loyal following for his new brewery, Modern Times Beer. The hype will finally take on liquid form this week, when six establishments in San Diego will, at last, offer Modern Times on tap.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Night gathers, and it’s time to unveil the second Game of Thrones beer. From Brewery Ommegang and HBO comes the highly-anticipated Take the Black Stout, inspired by the Night’s Watch and the men who stand it.
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.
