Craft beer industry news.
The Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) released its second quarter earnings report yesterday, following it up with an investor call this afternoon. During today’s call, CEO Terry Michaelson made it clear that the company would have preferred stronger top-line growth in the second quarter. “We are not satisfied with our second quarter growth,” he said. “We… Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO – 21st Amendment founders Nico and Shaun need to break out of Alcatraz. And fast.The Hop Syndicate is hoarding hops in a remote warehouse, depriving the People of their right to hoppy, aromatic beer. This is Not Cool. Shaun and Nico have to do something. They need to Free the Hops!
BOSTON, MA- Samuel Adams brewery announced today that Matthew Welz of Vermont is the winner of the fifth annual Samuel Adams Patriot Homebrew Contest. His winning brew, a Robust Smoked Porter, will be poured at Gillette Stadium during the upcoming New England Patriots season. “I’ve been homebrewing for years and am thrilled to have received… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – Avery Brewing Company will host its inaugural Boulder IPA Fest on Saturday September 8th from 12-5 p.m. Be they dank or piney or floral or tart, spiced or fruited or dry-hopped or wet, Double or Imperial, a little of some or all those together, please join us to celebrate India Pale Ale… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), an independent craft brewing company, reported net sales of $82.8 million and net income of $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012, as compared with net sales of $73.8 million and net income of $8.2 million a year ago, which included an… Read more »
The Massachusetts Brewers Guild will be hosting its 3rd annual Mass Brewers Guild Fest on Friday, August 24th. The event, which takes place at The World Trade Center House Concourse in Boston, Mass., brings together over 100 beers from 30 in-state brewers for three-and-a-half hours of sampling and live music.
July may have been the hottest month on record in the U.S. but that hasn’t stopped the traditionally cooler-weather crop of pumpkin beers from encroaching on the summer season. According to Phillipsburg, N.J.-based Hunterdon Distributors, pumpkin beer sales set a record last month.
WESTMINSTER, MA – Wachusett Brewing Company is releasing their newest beer, Pumpkan Ale. With the recent installment of the canning line this will be the third aluminum packaged product added to the portfolio. Pumpkan is a session amber ale with a 5.2% ABV and 20 IBUs.
NEW YORK – HEINKEN, the number one selling European Lager in the U.S., and James Bond, the 2nd highest grossing movie franchise ever, are once again joining forces to drive consumer excitement and maximum retail impact for the launch of the newest Bond franchise movie, Skyfall.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – North Shore Bottling Company (NBSC) has announced they will be reviewing entries in the craft beer category and partnering up with brands to expand their portfolio. NSBC has coverage throughout the NYC metropolitan area and is currently servicing many major chains throughout the city.
SAN ANTONIO, TX. — Following on the heels of their Small Batch No. 1 release in May, Ranger Creek continues their limited edition, seasonal bottle series with Small Batch No. 2. Keeping with their approach to make each release a completely different recipe, the brewery made Small Batch No. 2 an entirely new beer from… Read more »
Stone Brewing Co. today announced a change in packaging, moving both the Ruination IPA and Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale away from six packs and into four packs in an attempt to reduce the retail cost for consumers. “The ‘sticker’ price is a little more friendly at the cash register,” said company CEO Greg Koch. “Since… Read more »
Duvel Moortgat USA President Simon Thorpe summed it up best when he asked: “Is there a price on perfection?” While the answer for Thorpe was no, for Belgium-based Duvel Moortgat U.S. craft’s arm the answer was nearly three times the amount it had initially planned to spend on its two-year-redesign process.
SAN DIEGO, CA – After much anticipation, Karl Strauss is opening its seventh brewery restaurant in the north inland San Diego community of 4S Ranch, just west of Rancho Bernardo. This is the company’s first brewery restaurant to open in more than ten years.
