Craft beer industry news.
PASO ROBLES, CA – European beer enthusiasts cast their vote in favor of American hops as Firestone Walker’s Double Jack IPA was named the “Consumer Favourite Gold” for top honors at the European Beer Star competition. The competition included 1,366 beers from 45 countries.
It’s ambitious, but Fireman’s Brew COO David Johnson has plans to catapult his small, contract-brewed brand into the national spotlight. “We are looking to grow aggressively and our goal is to become a national brand,” he said. How aggressive? The Southern California-based brand was recently on display at the 75th annual National Beer Wholesalers Association… Read more »
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) applauds National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins’ recent announcement that the NIH will “pursue functional integration, rather than major structural reorganization, to advance substance use, abuse, and addiction-related research.”
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI — The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company’s Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout is returning for its third winter. Available now through January, the robust Russian Imperial Stout offers big beer drinkers a complex flavor experience.
PORTLAND, OR — Call it White Whale Ale. Powell’s Books and Rogue Ales and Spirits, two unique Oregon businesses, have collaborated to create a beer that’s dedicated to everyone with a thirst for books and artisan craft beer — WHITE WHALE ALE. White Whale Ale is infused with the sea-faring spirit of Moby-Dick. Michael and… Read more »
November 20, 2012; Providence, RI — The Famous Narragansett Beer announces the return of its winter craft brew, Narragansett Porter. A brand staple since the early 1900s, Porter has received a number of industry accolades, including a silver medal at the 2012 Great International Beer Competition following a bronze medal win the year prior, and… Read more »
The Brooklyn Brewery and the New York City Brewers Guild will host a special Hurricane Sandy fundraiser on Tuesday, December 4th from 7:00 p.m – 10:00 pm. The event features 14 craft breweries pouring beer in an effort to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods. Tickets to the… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, OR — Full Sail Brewing announced today that they will be releasing their Session Premium Lager and Session Black Lager in six packs. “Back in 2005 when we first brewed Session, we believed that our customers wanted more from craft beer than an IBU arms race. There was room for a beer that… Read more »
Grand Teton Brewing announced its 2013 beer release schedule today and included in the lineup are changes to the company’s Cellar Reserve Series. In honor its 25th anniversary, the company will re-release three previously retired offerings from the series. Double Vision Doppelbock, Oud Bruin and Bone Warmer American Strong Ale will be made available on… Read more »
FREDERICK, MD — After zero hours of negotiation, hearty handshakes, and minimal amounts of rabble, Flying Dog Brewery has agreed to supply Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley with a case of beer after each game remaining in the 2012 season.
NEW YORK – Heineken┬«, the world’s leading premium beer brand, today announced their partnership with the LA-based retail store Union LA, and fashion designer Mark McNairy, for the “Heineken 100” program—an influencer and celebrity seeding program that celebrates tastemakers that represents Heineken’s “Man of the World.” For the partnership, Union LA and Mark McNairy created… Read more »
Beer ad placements are at their highest levels since 2009, despite a drop in overall alcoholic beverage ad pages according to MagazineRadar – a data provider for magazine publishers. The company said beer ads were up 17.3 percent in the third quarter of 2012 compared to overall alcoholic ad pages which dropped 7.6 percent during… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – Competing on the world stage, 21 American craft breweries, all members of the Brewers Association’s Export Development Program, won 35 awards in 22 different categories at The European Beer Star awards, one of the most recognized beer competitions in the world. The honors were announced on November 14 at Brau Beviale in… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA — The Mayan civilization predicted that on December 21, 2012, the world would end in a fiery apocalypse. But thanks to Stone Brewing Co. one can, in his or her final moments, toast to a life well lived with a heavenly beer brewed NOT to last: Stone Enjoy By 12.21.12 IPA.
