Craft beer industry news.
PASO ROBLES, CA – Eight weeks ago, some of the Paso Robles region’s top winemakers arrived at Firestone Walker Brewing Company for an annual rite—the blending of the brewery’s anniversary ale, by far the most ambitious undertaking of Firestone Walker’s storied barrel-aging program.
PORTLAND, OR — CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE, INC. (Nasdaq: BREW) announced today that it will hold a question and answer conference call for the third quarter of 2012 on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. PST (11:30 a.m. EST).
LOS ANGELES – Golden Road Brewing,Los Angeles’ largest craft brewery, just received the best ever first anniversary gift: they have been welcomed into LAX in three separate terminals. On November 1, Golden Road Brewing’s signature Point the Way IPA will be poured on draft at three locations operated by HMSHost:
ESCONDIDO, Calif. – WARNING: The Bastards have arrived. As the curator of two overly-aggressive, unapologetic beers, it’s necessary, nay an obligation, to warn the populace that today, Double Bastard Ale and Lukcy Basartd Ale are making their way across the U.S.
FORT COLLINS, CO – On November 10, 2012, Odell Brewing will release this year’s batch of Friek. The Kriek and Framboise hybrid returns for its third year. “Friek is certainly one of the most highly anticipated offerings in our Cellar Series,” said Jason Bowser, tap room manager for Odell Brewing. “Both our guests and our… Read more »
STILLWATER, MN – Lift Bridge Brewing Co’s Hop DishÔäó IPA hits the shelves today. This is the fourth year-round beer available in bottles. The recipe draws inspiration from West Coast IPAs, but is rooted in Midwestern tradition. We load 7 different varieties of American hops to give Hop DishÔäó IPA citrus, pine, and fruit aroma… Read more »
SEATTLE – On Saturday, November 3, Two Beers Brewing will celebrate five years of exciting growth and expansion with a party — and a beer — not to be missed. Since opening its doors in 2007, producing only 100 barrels in its first year, Two Beers Brewing has increase by 28 times its floor space… Read more »
The Los Angeles-based craft brewer Fireman’s Brew announced the launch of its products in two new markets – Arizona and Illinois – this month. The company has selected Alliance Beverage Distributing in Arizona and two distributors – Specialty Distributing and Grant Importing and Distributing – in Illinois. Fireman’s brew is currently available in California, Colorado… Read more »
Fireman’s Brew today announced that it is conducting a private offering of stock for California residents. The Los Angeles-based craft beer company which launched in 2006 only recently began distributing outside of Southern California, launching across Colorado in September. Since, the company has also launched in Illinois and Arizona and is “looking to grow aggressively,”… Read more »
While many craft brewers actively pursue new retail opportunities in convenience stores, grocery chains and large mainstream restaurant accounts, Avery Brewing’s national sales director Ted Whitney said the company is still focusing sales efforts at what he calls ‘low hanging fruit.
GORHAM, ME – Sebago Brewing Company is pleased to announce the launch of four new specialty menus at their brewpubs in Southern Maine. Earlier this year, owners Brad Monarch, Tim Haines and Kai Adams realized that with four brewpub locations in Southern Maine, there was a great opportunity to diversify the menu offerings at each… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – Just in time for the snow to pile up on the high peaks, Upslope Brewing Company releases its highly anticipated Christmas Ale on November 1, 2012. This Spiced Belgian-Style Dubbel is the fourth installment in their Limited Release Series and will be the brewery’s second 16 oz can four pack.
LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) was very proud to accept a gold medal for their Hawaii 90 Wee Heavy Scotch Ale awarded at the recent Great American Beer Festival (GABF) in Denver, CO. Wee Heavy won in Category 59, the Scottish-Style Ale category. This year, 4338 beers were entered into the competition… Read more »
Ninkasi Brewing broke ground last Thursday on an $18 million expansion that will not only allow for increased production capacity but also will add additional warehouse and office space for the Eugene, Ore.-based craft brewer. The multi-structure expansion plan includes a 7,800 square foot warehouse to be used for cold storage and local distribution.
