Craft beer industry news.
BOULDER, CO — The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) reached a milestone this month with more than 30,000 members. The 34-year-old not-for-profit organization has reached this record number thanks in part to the hobby’s recent growth in popularity. Current estimates indicate that approximately 1 million Americans are making their own beer and wine at home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Beer Institute today released new data that show retail beer sales rose more than 2 percent in 2011, highlighting beer’s continued strength within the alcohol beverage sector. The growth in retail revenue, especially from restaurants and convenience stores, puts total retail sales at more than $98 billion last year.
It’s a becoming a common trend. “Big beer” wholesalers sharing craft brands across multiple territories in an attempt to help small brewers grow their brands through a wider distribution network. Last week, Evan Benn of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that three of Missouri’s biggest Anheuser-Busch InBev distributors had reached an agreement to pool their… Read more »
ST. LOUIS, MO – Anheuser-Busch today announced plans to increase production capacity at its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Arnold, Mo., an investment estimated between $70 million and $80 million, to increase production and create at least 20 new jobs at the facility. The Arnold facility produces aluminum cans for Anheuser-Busch and soft drink… Read more »
When done properly, there are very few beers that have the appeal of a well-crafted Belgian IPA. Wiledeman is the first of 12 new beers being introduced this year by Flying Dog and if this offering is any indication of how the other 11 will turn out, we can’t wait to sample. It’s a variation… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO – Clink, clink! Thanks to New Belgium fans in 49 states who purchased custom beer globes and uploaded glassware-related Facebook photos, the “Glass that Gives” program raised $8,921 for four nonprofit organizations. During the campaign, New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, sold nucleated glassware in a winterized two-pack gift… Read more »
Let’s be honest. Most brown ales aren’t going to knock your socks off. The nice part about a good brown ale is that its incredibly drinkable. Brown ales aren’t meant to exceed 6 percent ABV and they usually end up being very approachable. Redhook’s Nut Brown is no different. It pours a light brown, almost… Read more »
The first craft brewery to can in Florida isn’t who you think. While Cigar City has been in the spotlight lately for its imminent can release, Intuition Ale Works beat them to the punch. Intuition will begin selling cans of its People’s Pale Ale this Saturday, making them the first craft brewery in the state… Read more »
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Beerjobber the first and only online craft beer market to deliver brewery-fresh craft beer straight to the consumer’s door, today announced that its site will launch to the public on February 13th – just in time for Valentine’s Day.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — HEINEKEN USA today announces the appointment of Ivan Gutierrez as Zone Sales Director, Heartland Zone, effective immediately. In his new role, Gutierrez will report to Jeffrey Colbert, Central Region Vice President, and will be responsible for driving performance and delivering results through distributor management, retail execution and zone team development.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Osiris has a sister and her name is Isis. Continuing the Sun King tradition of celebrating palindromic batches with specialty beers (ex. Batch 111: Golden Slumber, Colt 444, etc.), head brewer Dave Colt devoted Batch 555 to crafting an Imperial IPA based on the malt bill and hop profile of Osiris Pale… Read more »
SAN JOSE, CA – Dan Gordon, co-founder of Gordon Biersch Brewery announced today the launch of the company’s limited edition, 750 ml. “big bottle” program for 2012. A series of rare, specialty brews with a limited production of 4,000 cases or less will be released throughout the year with Imperial Pilsner Brau (IPB) leading the… Read more »
LONDON – SABMiller plc today announces a (U.S.) $80m investment in a new brewery at its Ugandan subsidiary, Nile Breweries (NBL), doubling the company’s design capacity to 3.6m hectolitres by 2013. The new brewery will be constructed in Mbarara in western Uganda, the fastest-growing regional beer market in the country, with the site chosen as… Read more »
NEW YORK – HEINEKEN today announced that it has extended its 15 year partnership with the James Bond franchise. The company introduce an unprecedented and innovative global marketing campaign to support the launch of the new film SKYFALL. This is the 23rd film in the James Bond series, and the sixth consecutive James Bond film… Read more »
