Craft beer industry news.
In July, Samuel Adams began sampling two new beers as part of their ‘Beer Lover’s Choice’ contest. At the brewery, and at various events across the U.S., drinkers had the chance to vote for their favorite brew and pick the next addition to the Samuel Adams family of beers. The choices, Mighty Oak Ale and… Read more »
SEATTLE, WA – Pike has recently added new stainless steel bright beer tanks, cylinder-conical fermenters, conditioning tanks, a state of the art glycol chiller and a high pressure steam keg filler, and a new gearbox and motor on our mash tun, all allowing us to increase production by approximately 30%.
Earlier this year, MateVeza Founder Jim Woods became the first craft brewer to receive Samuel Adams ‘Brewing The American Dream’ microloan, worth $10,000. Woods will now have the chance to take part in their “Experienceship” program and will soon be tapping into Boston Beer Co.’s vast resources.
Founder’s Company President and CEO, Mike Stevens, posted this letter on the company blog today regarding availibility issues of the Canadian Breakfast Stout. Many customers were upset at the amount the company brewed and how distribution was handled. In the note, Stevens explains the reasoning behind their distribution choices as well as their limited control… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, OR – Full Sail Brewing is excited to announce a new addition to the Session family of beers — Session Fest. It’s a holiday beer that comes in a stubby little bottle, makes a great stocking stuffer, and is the perfect beer to leave by the fireplace for Santa or to share with… Read more »
Dogfish Head officially confirmed today that Faithfull Ale, their newest collaboration with Pearl Jam, will begin shipping to all markets Dogfish Head beers are sold on October 17th. Faithfull Ale is a celebration of Pearl Jam’s 20th anniversary as a band and its extraordinary debut album, “Ten.” The beer, a Belgian-style golden ale that checks… Read more »
ATLANTA — The cupboards were full of odds and ends at SweetWater Brewery, so the brewers whipped up SweetWater’s latest and great concoction. Ghoulash, the newest creation in the Dank Tank series of rarely released randomness, arrives this month straight from the dark side of their soul.
Drinking age adults have a new Wheaties box. Jay Talley, the Founder and CEO of Legends Beer, is hoping that creative artwork and innovative packaging will help propel his brand into a national spotlight. The brand, which is centered on strategic partnerships with various “legends,” features iconic athletes as the main selling-point for a 4.7… Read more »
LONG BEACH, CA – Known for his love of the IPA, Brewmaster Julian has come up with another hoppy delight. Hop Ninja is Beachwood’s newest West Coast double IPA. Hop flavors slice their way through a base of American 2-row malt kissed by caramel malt.
FT. COLLINS – New Belgium Brewing, the third largest craft brewer in the country, honored the 20th anniversary of Fat Tire in a variety of ways this summer, including the extremely successful Joy Ride campaign. As an exercise of reflection over the last two decades, New Belgium asked fans to reminisce about their relationship with… Read more »
ROCHESTER, NY— This fall, craft beer drinkers have two new brews to discover, courtesy of Dundee Ales & Lagers. Dundee English-Style Ale and Nut Brown Ale are making their debut in the latest Dundee variety pack, available in stores now. Dundee English-Style Ale, reminiscent of a handmade tavern beer, combines pale and caramel malts with… Read more »
While nearby neighbors Left Hand Brewing were busy “wowing” the Great American Beer Festival crowds with their new Nitro bottle, Oskar Blues Brewery quietly announced they would be rolling out some new packaging of their own. The Longmont-based craft brewery will soon be packaging their silver-medal winning Deviant Dale’s IPA in a shiny new 16… Read more »
ST. LOUIS – Anheuser-Busch today announced plans to invest more than $1 billion in its breweries and other facilities nationwide that will support the growth of its brands and reinforce its commitment to local U.S. communities where it operates.
BOSTON, – Samuel Adams is proud to announce that the annual quest for exceptional homebrews has yet again yielded complex and flavorful beers that continue to impress. Texas resident Corey Martin’s A Dark Night in Munich (Munich Dunkel style) and Illinois resident Joe Formanek’s Five Crown Imperial Stout triumphed over nearly1,000 competing homebrews to become… Read more »
