Craft beer industry news.
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Ranger Creek’s first true seasonal offering has finally been released and is now available at good craft beer bars in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Ranger Creek Hefe, a Bavarian-style Hefeweizen, holds a special place in the history of Ranger Creek. It comes from a homebrew recipe for which the guys… Read more »
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Founders Brewing Co. Vice President/Director of Marketing Dave Engbers announced today that the highly anticipated Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) will be the second release in the company’s 750mL “Backstage Series”. It will be released to the market on October 3, 2011, with a taproom release party on October 1.
VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, will celebrate the release of Wake Up Call Imperial Coffee Porter at their pub in Victor, Idaho on Friday, August 26. Wake Up Call is the autumnal brew in their 2011 “Cellar Reserve” series of specialty beers.
DAVIS, CA – UC Davis, a world leader in brewing science and education, and Sudwerk Restaurant and Brewery of Davis have entered into a licensing agreement that will offer Aggie Lager on tap at Davis eateries and generate an estimated $25,000 a year for scholarships, campus officials announced today (Aug. 16).
BOSTON – It’s no longer news that the U.S craft beer market is surging — but a nice secondary benefit is that many small brewers outside the U.S. are beginning to pay closer attention. The Brewers Association recently reported dollar sales for America’s small and independent brewers were up another 15 percent over the first… Read more »
BUFFALO, NY – The Flying Bison Brewing Company is excited to announce new packaging for their entire line of beers including two brand new packages, Rusty Chain, a Vienna Style beer, and a variety 12 pack called Herd of Bison featuring Buffalo Lager, Rusty Chain and Aviator Red.
KANSAS CITY, MO — Boulevard Brewing Company, one of the largest craft brewers in the Midwest, is preparing to dip its toes into the Atlantic, with a September rollout planned for the state of Massachusetts.
BOSTON – Last month, Widmer Brothers Brewing and Draft Magazine teamed up to present the Explore Your Craft Tour in Boston. Joining local artists, musicians and chefs was Co-Founder Of Widmer Brothers Brewing, Kurt Widmer. Brewbound Editor, Chris Furnari, was able to sit down with Widmer before the event began to discuss the tremendous growth… Read more »
Even though we weren’t quite sure to expect from a beer named “BBQ Peach,” to our surprise, the beer was completely different than what we anticipated. What wasn’t a surprise was the way in which this limited edition brew was artfully crafted, by a renowned chef nonetheless. BBQ Peach, the latest offering in the Burke… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc. (CBA) (NASDAQ: HOOK), an independent craft brewing company, reported net sales of $41.5 million and net income of $8.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 as compared with net sales of $37.2 million and net income of $1.7 million for the same quarter a year… Read more »
PROVIDENCE, RI – Narragansett Beer, known for their famous slogan “Hi Neighbor, Have a ‘Gansett,” has announced the kickoff of a month-long celebration leading up to Neighbor Day. The event series will include a goodwill tour bringing together fans and friends of ‘Gansett at more than 50 bars and restaurants throughout the region, a blowout… Read more »
NEW YORK — In the culinary world, Chef David Burke is the poster child for creative artistry when it comes to designing a dish. Whether it’s serving up his “angry lobster” on a bed of nails, or tuna sashimi on a block of Himalayan salt, Burke is constantly pushing the boundaries in both presentation and… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing Co. has released its newest beer, commemorating a decade and a half of brewing excellence with the Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA. The name—besides being a mild-yet-necessary chore for dutiful writers, dedicated retailers and enthusiastic publicans to write out in its entirety—is Stone Brewing President & co-founder… Read more »
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Redhook is bringing back one of his favorite fall seasonal ales, Late Harvest, for his East Coast fans. Redhook Late Harvest is a great beer to celebrate the bounty of fall and enjoy while tailgating, sitting around a bonfire or recharging after raking up the leaves in the front yard. The seasonal… Read more »
