Craft beer industry news.
FT. COLLINS, Colo. — For New Belgium Brewing, the unearthing of Dig Pale Ale signifies that warmer weather is just around the corner. New Belgium’s spring seasonal, Dig, offers a hearty list of hops, measured crispness and unpretentious appeal.
CHICAGO — MillerCoors and the Milwaukee Brewers today announced a multi-year sponsorship renewal that will keep Miller Lite as the team’s exclusive beer sponsor. Financial details and length of the renewal, which is separate from the stadium naming-rights agreement, were not released.
DOVER, Del. — Dominion Brewing fan favorites Double D and Morning Glory will be moving from 22oz bombers to 12oz six packs.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Fat Cat Beer Company, the makers of “sessionable,” handcrafted beer in a can, announced the addition of Steve Landert as its Southeastern Regional Manager.
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Today, Stone Brewing Co. released two versions of Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine. As 2013 is an odd-numbered year, Stone is revisiting the “Odd Beers for Odd Years” program which began in 2011.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) applauds the introduction of H.R. 498, legislation to reauthorize the Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act, by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA) along with Reps. Frank Wolf (VA) and Rosa DeLauro (CT).
ROCHESTER, Mich. — Rochester Mills Beer Co. and Production Brewery has recently inked deals with eleven Michigan distributors, including most recently West Side Beer Distributing, which is now supplying beer to the greater Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Wayne County markets.
FT. COLLINS, Colo. — New Belgium Brewing, the third-largest craft brewer in the U.S., is launching a new series of beers called Hop Kitchen. In 2013, four hoppy brews will be released under the new line in 22-ounce bottles and on draft in select markets.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Big Wood Brewery and Wirtz Beverage Minnesota launched a new partnership today to distribute the brewer’s brands throughout Minnesota. The new agreement establishes Wirtz Beverage as Minnesota’s first statewide craft beer distributor and it marks the first opportunity for Big Wood Brewery’s distinctive craft beer brands to reach every corner of… Read more »
CHICAGO — Brad Keselowski returns to the track this weekend to defend his NASCAR Sprint Cup championship. To honor the fans who supported Keselowski, Miller Lite is teaming up with Fan Mosaics to offer a unique opportunity to be a part of his title defense, by actually appearing on the Miller Lite Blue Deuce’s special… Read more »
NEW ULM, MN. – The August Schell Brewing Co. (www.schellsbrewery.com), the second-oldest family-owned brewery in the country, brewer of Schell’s and Grain Belt, is set to release its latest Stag Series beer, #7-American Barleywine, to the public next week. Schell’s Brewery came up with the Stag Series during their year long 150th anniversary celebration, originally… Read more »
DENVER, CO – Warren Monteiro, a New York City freelance writer, beer traveler, homebrewer and beer columnist, was chosen as the 2013 Beerdrinker of the Year yesterday at Wynkoop Brewing Company. Monteiro’s in-depth beer expertise, extensive travels in pursuit of beer, and his efforts to promote great beer to others helped him win the 2013… Read more »
DOVER, DE – Due to the overwhelming positive feedback on its limited release last year, Cherry Blossom Lager will be released as Dominion Brewing’s 2013 Spring Seasonal. Cherry Blossom Lager is conditioned on a bed of 300 pounds of Michigan cherries for 48 hours prior to packaging.
ST. LOUIS – Stella Artois will premiere a new television spot, “The Artist,” during the weekend of the 2013 Academy Awards. The commercial will be seen nationwide during the live broadcast of the Oscars on ABC on Sunday, Feb. 24. The ad tells the story of a glassmaker who handcrafts the Stella Artois signature Chalice…. Read more »
