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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – An Italian guy and an Irish guy who own a San Francisco brewpub decide to make Egyptian beer. What do they get? A gold medal from the Great American Beer Festival. Actually, make that two gold medals: One for HQT, an Ancient Egyptian Ale, and one for Amber Waves, an American… Read more »
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announces the appointment of Olga Osminkina to the position of Senior Brand Director, Heineken Lager. In her new role, Osminkina will report to Laurent Theodore, Vice President of Marketing for Heineken and will be responsible for the overall strategy and sustained development of flagship Heineken Lager in the… Read more »
Odell Brewing Company will add yet another style to their lineup of four-packs this fall. The Mountain Standard Double Black IPA will join Isolation Ale and Double Pilsner in the company’s seasonal four-pack series. It’s decisions such as these that are aiding in Odell’s continual ‘managed growth,’ said Founder Doug Odell. “We look to gain… Read more »
Westminster, MA — Wachusett Brewing Company’s Homegrown Hop Ale is hitting the taps for the first time since its release in 2009’s Hometown Brewery Series. The 4%, 28 IBU unfiltered and wet-hopped session ale will be released in late October and is the lightest beer they’ve ever brewed.
After much tinkering in the Boston brewery, the brewers are ready to release the very first beer in the collection — Samuel Adams Griffin’s Bow. Through experimentation with different recipes and aging techniques, the brewers took the traditional barleywine style to the next level and created this oaked blonde version, a variation they had never… Read more »
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is proud to announce the Board of Directors officers for the 2011-2012 term. Steve Lytle of Columbia Distributing Co. in Portland, Oregon, will take the helm as Chairman of the Board. He assumed the position and its responsibilities during NBWA’s 74th Annual Convention and Trade Show… Read more »
Escondido, CA — October 17 — Stone Brewing Co. announces its newest collaboration beer available beginning today and rolling out in select markets across the country over the next few weeks. Stone Brewing Co.’s Steve Wagner and Mitch Steele worked with The Bruery’s Patrick Rue and Tyler King (Placentia, CA), as well as Elysian Brewing… Read more »
Escondido, CA — October 17 — Best to disregard this press release. It’s unlikely that you possess the sophistication to fathom the overwhelming gravitas of the potation it discusses. Thus, stop reading now. Hit delete and retire outside with your fizzy yellow beer. But if, by some infinitesimally minute chance, you are one of the… Read more »
Woodinville, Wash. — Oct. 14, 2011 — Redhook is gearing up to stock the fridge for The Dan Patrick Show with a 14-month partnership beginning Nov. 1. “We’re stoked to partner with Dan and The Danettes,” said Robert Rentsch, Redhook’s director of strategic marketing. “Dan’s show is all about having fun and pushing the envelope,… Read more »
Winterhook is perfect for all winter activities, from hitting the slopes to shoveling your driveway or hiding out next to a warm fire waiting to catch who really puts the presents under the tree. Redhook’s Winterhook recipe changes slightly every year because nobody likes receiving the same gift twice. Redhook Winterhook will be available through… Read more »
MUNICH — Paulaner, one of the largest breweries in Munich and the international leader of the weiss bier market, has launched a new website to communicate with these worldwide markets: www.paulaner.com. The new website is available in Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and English.
You have to respect Flying Dog for not releasing their Pumpkin offering early, like most brewers are these days. This one — which hit the mid-Atlantic in 6-packs and on draught — is certainly worth the wait too. While many other offerings in the category will pour a deep orange or pale color, Flying Dog… Read more »
PEEKSKILL, NY- The Peekskill Brewery is pleased to officially announce Jeff O’Neil as their Brewmaster effective November 1, 2011. He recently announced his departure from Ithaca Beer Co. after nine years. O’Neil is a multiple awardwinning brewer who most recently received a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival. Under his direction in… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – Breakside Brewery recently claimed a silver medal for its classic Irish-style Dry Stout at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival competition, the largest national beer competition recognizing the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 83 beer-style categories were announced October 1 at the… Read more »
