Craft beer industry news.
PORTSMOUTH, NH – Redhook Brewery has announced that the Ben Harris Beer, a tribute beer brewed in honor of Ben Harris, a longtime member of the Redhook family who passed away earlier this year, is now available on draught and in bottles in select markets, including the brewery’s backyard markets in New England and in… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – New Planet Beer, the fastest growing beer brand in the gluten-free channel, is offering special pricing in 30 states this holiday season, allowing gluten-free customers around the country the perfect opportunity to pair this great-tasting beer with holiday appetizers and meals.
ST. LOUIS – As part of America Recycles Day, Bud Light is encouraging football fans across the United States to always recycle, whether tailgating before a game or enjoying the action at home. In order to help raise awareness for this important message, the Bud Light Recycling Zone, an interactive traveling display featuring a 21-foot… Read more »
NEW YORK – Dos Equis announced last night that Nathan Dappen ofHighland Park, NJ, and Neil Losin on Boulder, CO are the winners of the inaugural Dos Equis Stay Thirsty Grant, a reward of up to $25,000 given to make fans’ most ambitious dreams into reality. Nathan & Neil’s adventure to document the disappearing Rwenzori… Read more »
DOVER, DE — The Fordham Brewing Co. has donated a portion of the profits from the sale of Rosie Parks Oyster Stout to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM). Fordham Brewing made the decision to bring back their popular oyster stout recipe to promote the restoration of a Chesapeake Bay artifact, the Rosie Parks skipjack…. Read more »
COLFAX, CA – The Crispin Cider Company proudly announces the return of its annual Americana whiskey cask-aged hard apple cider in time for the holidays. The cider is in limited release. And like its predecessors — The Jacket and Stagger Lee – it is themed as an All-American, rock and roll cider.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Hunterdon Distributors is excited to announce that New Jersey was selected as one of twelve markets to receive Stone Brewing Co.’s “Stone Enjoy By 12.21.12 IPA.” This will be the second batch of Stone Enjoy By IPA allocated to the Garden State in less than three months.
There are changes afoot in the 312. Goose Island Beer Company founder John Hall announced today that he will step down as CEO and join Anheuser-Busch InBev executives Luiz Edmond and Paul Chibe on a new “craft advisory board.” Taking over as Goose Island CEO and president – effective January 1st, 2013 – is long-time… Read more »
OCEANSIDE, CA — The much-anticipated Bagby Beer project got closer to realization today when it agreed to terms to lease the property at 601 S. Coast Highway. Co-creators and owners Jeff Bagby (who will also serve as head brewer), and Dande Bagby (Operations Manager) are anticipating construction on the 11,000 square foot brewery and restaurant… Read more »
WATERTOWN, MA — Brewbound.com, the web site published by BevNET.com, Inc. and dedicated to serving the growing craft beer community, is pleased to announce its expansion into Southern California with the addition of a conference series located in San Diego, as well as a San Diego-based sales and editorial staff.
Greg Koch, Stone Brewing’s CEO and co-founder, recently told KNSD, the NBC News affiliate in San Diego, that craft beer is “in danger of being trendish.” He’s not alone in that sentiment. It’s not the headline craft brewers want to read, but a few notable names in the craft space are beginning to talk in… Read more »
DURANGO, CO — Steamworks Brewing Co. has presented a $500 check to Annie’s Orphans, the non-profit sanctuary for abandoned, neglected and abused dogs, proceeds from the “Happy Hour” fundraiser held on Nov. 7, 2012, during Firkin Friday. Annie’s Orphans also enjoyed and additional $230 in donations that evening from Steamworks’ patrons.
MARIN, CA — Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant and Marin Brewing Company have officially released batches of their 2012 holiday season beers, White Christmas Winter Lager and Hoppy Holidaze Christmas Ale. The White Christmas Lager is a malty and smooth lager with subtle holiday spices such as cinnamon, mace, coriander, white pepper and a light, tart… Read more »
The Bruery in Orange County, CA, sold 1,300 Reserve Society memberships in 2012 for $295 each. Night Shift Brewing, a fledgling startup from Everett, MA, got the hint and on Wednesday announced a group of its own; The 2013 Night Shift Barrel Society. It’s a variation on an idea that many new breweries are tinkering… Read more »
