Craft beer industry news.
Kailua-Kona, HI – Kona Brewing Company has announced it will begin distributing its portfolio of craft beers to five additional markets in the Midwest throughout January and February of 2013. The five new states where Liquid Aloha will now be available on tap and on the shelves are: Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio. With… Read more »
SOUTH CASCO, ME – Blacksmiths Winery is excited to announce that Fatty Bampkins Ciders scored the highest ratings for cider in the recent Beverage Testing Institutes World Beer Championships. The Dry Cider scored a 97 Platinum rating and the original cider was given a 95 — gold. The dry cider is one of the driest… Read more »
GREEN BAY WI – Green Bay-based Stillmank Beer Company debuts Wisco Disco, an amber ale, in its hometown market with a focus on the local economy. “We are a small family beer company that is excited to be a part of our community! We are filling kegs and cans to enjoy with our friends and… Read more »
SEATTLE — Just in time for colder weather, Two Beers Brewing is excited to announce the release of two flavorful winter seasonals, as well as the addition of a new Seasonal Series for packaged products. As the first beer of this new series — offering a new seasonal beer in 22-ounce bottles each quarter —… Read more »
DOVER, DE — For the first time in six years, the Fordham Brewing Co. is adding a new, year-round beer to their drink portfolio: Rams Head IPA. Rams Head IPA is an aggressively hopped, West Coast style India Pale Ale. Asserting its dominance with 75 IBUs and 7.5% ABV, this beer contains pale, munich and… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, OR — Full Sail will release a new beer in their Brewer’s Share Experimental line up—“Lord of Darkness,” brewed by Brewer Gavin Lord, celebrates that in darkness you can find light. Gavin’s beer is a Cascadian Dark Ale brewed with Midnight Wheat, Flaked Oats, Crystal Malts, and 2-Row Pale. Lord of Darkness pours… Read more »
LONGMONT, CO — Oskar Blues’ continues to integrate their restaurant roots and their boundary bustin’ brewery with their latest fast-craft-casual concept CHUBurger. “CHUBurger’s inspiration is to serve the best and freshest locally raised and thoughtfully sourced food and craft beer. And make it fast and affordable,’” says Chef Jason Rogers.
MUKILTEO, WA – Diamond Knot Craft Brewing kicks off their 3rd Annual “Coats for Kids” donation program to benefit the children of Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. “As a local business, it is important for us to support our community. We challenge our customers to help us continue that support and beat last year’s… Read more »
Frederick, MD — On the heels of releasing 40 different beers in 2012, today Flying Dog Brewery announced its 2013 Brewhouse Rarities — a series of innovative, small-batch beers available in the mid-Atlantic only.
JUNEAU, AK — Alaskan Brewing Co. is excited to announce the December 1 release of the newest addition to its popular Pilot Series, the Alaskan Imperial Red. The new brew balances big, caramel-dominated malt flavors, a complex, intense hop-forwardness featuring new hop varieties, and a warming finish. The release of this limited edition seasonal coincides… Read more »
Amid the nation’s ongoing effort to stimulate job growth, one small brewer had Washington’s attention this morning. Deb Carey, Founder and President of the New Glarus Brewing Company in Wisconsin, met with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and 15 other small-business representatives in the nation’s capital this morning to share ideas and discuss… Read more »
LONG BEACH, CA – Well craft beer fans, you asked for it and it’s finally here—Beachwood Brewing’s first bottled brew, Tovarish Russian Imperial Espresso Stout will be released on December 14, 2012 at Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Long Beach, CA. For the first time Beachwood Brewing fans will be able to sip this limited… Read more »
SAN MARCOS, CA — Don’t turn up the house lights yet, because The Lost Abbey is returning to the stage with a grand finale to its multi-award-winning Ultimate Box Set. This Saturday, December 1, 2012, The Lost Abbey will release a previously un-announced 13th beer, aptly inspired by the 1979 hit “Message in a Bottle”… Read more »
MILTON, DE – This Ancient Ale proves that beside the wine on most Italian dinner tables, there should also be a place for beer. To develop the recipe for Birra Etrusca Bronze, Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione traveled to Rome with molecular archaeologist Dr. Pat McGovern. With the help of Birreria Brother Brewers Leo DeVencenzo of… Read more »
