Craft beer industry news.
FORT COLLINS, CO. — On January 2, 2012 Odell Brewing’s seasonal Red Ale will return following Isolation Ale. Dubbed a spring seasonal, this American-style red ale is much like springtime in the Rockies; slightly aggressive and surprisingly unpredictable. In a review in the March 2010 issue of Modern Brewery Age, Red Ale was described as… Read more »
Later this month, Clown Shoes Beer will add Philadelphia to the growing list of markets that the small contract brewing operation based out of Ipswich, MA is currently being distributed.
ATLANTA – Celebrate Mother Nature this spring at the 8th Annual SweetWater 420 Fest with a diverse lineup of talent and activities to fill a weekend! Kicking off on “420” and continuing through Sunday, April 22, the weekend is jammed-packed with activities that include performances from regional and local artists, live comedy, a cask ale… Read more »
ROCHESTER, MI — Rochester Mills Beer Co. today announced that it has finalized plans to expand its product offering and distribution of brands currently available beyond the brewery, putting months of rumors to rest. Due to customers’ continued demand for the brewpub’s high quality, handcrafted lagers and ales, Rochester Mills Beer Co. has selected the… Read more »
Hunterdon is excited to announce that Dogfish Head sales for the year 2011 have exceeded the 100,000 case equivalent mark. This year marks the first time in company history that Hunterdon has reached this tremendous goal with any of its suppliers.
If you aren’t familiar with Jack’s Abby yet, don’t worry — you will be soon enough. A Boston area startup that began brewing in July of this year, Jack’s Abby specializes in nothing but lagers. And if you had any doubt about the potential of the lager category, one sip of their delicious brews might… Read more »
CHANDLER, AZ – SanTan Brewing Company has played a huge role in advancing the craft beer movement in Arizona by producing innovative brews, promoting local collaborations, participating in regional and national beer competitions and by utilizing the latest technologies in craft beer canning. The canning process at SanTan Brewing Company is about to get slammed… Read more »
FREDERICK, MD – In the words of Hunter S. Thompson, Flying Dog’s new series of limited-edition releases are “too weird to live, too rare to die.” The Brewhouse Rarities series will feature 10 new beers in 2012, each the brainchild of an individual brewer at Flying Dog. The first release, an Imperial Hefeweizen, will be… Read more »
Last summer the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) cracked down on the Kombucha category, forcing many brands whose alcohol content in the drink exceeded the legal limit of 0.5 percent ABV off the shelves. And while category leaders like GT and High Country Kombucha committed to altering their recipes in order… Read more »
Kailua-Kona, HI – Starting the week of January 17th 2012, the markets of Pennsylvania, Delaware and South New Jersey will round out the east coast distribution areas for Kona Brewing Company signature beers. The three markets will carry Kona Brewing’s flagship Longboard Island Lager, along with the rest of Kona’s portfolio, in stores and on… Read more »
Stone Brewing Co. loves to collaborate and when they do, things usually turn out pretty well. Their latest brings together the talents of John Kimmich of The Alchemist and Jamie Floyd of Ninkasi. More Brown Than Black IPA, Stone’s fifth collaboration beer in 2011 was brewed in support of the victims of Hurricane Irene, which… Read more »
NEW YORK, NY – Heineken, the world’s leading premium beer brand and the UEFA Champions League (UCL), the world’s most prestigious soccer club competition, are once again joining forces to bring the spectacular artistry and competition of Champions League soccer to fans throughout the U.S.
Boulder, CO – Avery Brewing Company is pleased to announce the dates for four unique craft beer experiences in 2012, to be kicked off by the 10th Annual Boulder Strong Ale Festival in March. All four festivals will take place at the Boulder, Colorado based brewery, and three of four will feature beers generously donated… Read more »
BIG RAPIDS, MI — Big Rapids is preparing to welcome their first microbrewery. Construction on Cranker’s Brewery is well underway, with the plan of opening in the spring of 2012. Cranker’s mission is to provide the Big Rapids community with craft beer brewed in classic styles from around the world.
