Icicle Brewing Company Wins Awards at Two Beer Competitions
Icicle Brewing Company has a strong showing in two major beer competitions, scoring a total of 4 Gold and 2 Bronze.
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Stone Brewing Co. Welcomes the Public to Stone Farms
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.
Saint Archer Brewing Company Hires New Director of Brewing Operations
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.
Beer Institute: Domestic Tax Paid Estimate Declines 3.7 Percent in May
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 Introduces San Francisco Giants 12-Pack
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.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Wins Five Medals at L.A. Beer Competition
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 Brewery Introduces New IPA
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.
Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey to Celebrate Christmas in July
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — St. Nicholas makes his way to the Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tasting Room for the 5th Annual release of Bourbon Barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper (Port’s Imperial Stout) and a Christmas in July celebration to benefit The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation on Saturday, July 13th, 2013.
I Want My Beer TV
Forget fights for shelf space. The latest craft beer territorial battle is actually taking place on your TV schedule. For years, most of the coverage of the industry has largely been through the business media, most of whom are interested in either craft’s growing share of the market or individual breweries’ willingness to sell to… Read more »
Narragansett Goes Retro With Limited-Edition 1953 Can
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Narragansett Beer announces the debut of a specialty retro Lager can that harkens back to the 1950s, celebrating ‘Gansett’s glory days when the brewer was the top-selling beer in New England.
Steamworks Brewing Co. Announces Promotions
DURANGO, Colo. — In response to growth at Peak Brewing LLC, dba Steamworks Brewing Co., the company has announced three promotions. Steve Kammerer has been named General Manager, over-seeing operations of the Durango-based brewpub, with Ryder Okumura promoted to Front-of-House Manager and Gabe Harrington now serving as Kitchen Manager.
Shipyard Wins Three Silver Awards at the L.A. International Beer Competition
PORTLAND, Maine — Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pugsley’s Signature Series Smashed Blueberry, Bourbon Barrel Aged Double Scottish Ale, and Old Thumper Extra Special Ale were all honored with silver awards at the 2013 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition.
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Now Open
SAN DIEGO — Stone Brewing Co. is thrilled to announce that its second decidedly eclectic restaurant, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens — Liberty Station, is (finally!) open in what use to be the Naval Training Center in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego.
Press Clips: New Yorker Illustrates Craft’s Growth; Pliny Tops Homebrewer Poll (Again); Great Lakes Digs Up Old Recipe
Even the casual craft beer drinker knows that cities like San Diego and Seattle boast some of the richest brewery-per-capita rates in the country. However the overall surge of craft beer in America has also created an expansive reach of breweries in places not commonly mentioned alongside other craft hotspots.