Craft beer industry news.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mate Veza, currently with just two styles of beer on the market, announced today plans to release their third beer, Morpho Herbal Ale. “We are pleased to announce a new limited release called MateVeza Morpho Herbal Ale, an organic ale brewed with yerba mate, hibiscus flowers, and bay leaves,” writes Founder… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing Co. is rolling out yet another collaboration beer, with the “Jason Fields & Kevin Sheppard / Tr├Âegs / Stone Cherry Chocolate Stout” due to hit shelves on July 25. San Diego homebrewing duo Jason Fields and Kevin Sheppard submitted their Cherry Chocolate Stout for this year’s Stone March Madness Homebrew… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – For the second consecutive year, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) conducted a survey of homebrew supply shops. The 2011 survey, conducted in the spring, saw a dramatic increase in respondents—67 percent increase over 2010’s survey. Across the board, the results indicate that homebrewing is growing consistently, leading to a more diverse demographic… Read more »
NEW YORK- Sam Calagione has long been viewed as an innovator in the craft brewing scene and his latest project, La Birreria, could be his best work yet. When he founded Dogfish Head in 1995 with the mission of brewing “off-centered ales, for off-centered people,” even Calagione couldn’t have imagined where making beers with raisins… Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO – When Patrick Horn and Bryan Hermannsson began serving free homebrew out of their garage in the SOMA district of San Francisco, they didn’t anticipate breaking into the growing craft beer marketplace in just over a year. But being voted the best Nano Brewery in San Francisco and routinely having over 100 guests… Read more »
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drivers over the age of 21 in Buffalo can now fill up their growlers after they’re done filling up their gas tanks. Sunoco Inc. rolled out a pilot program at the end of June entitled the “Craft Beer Exchange,” in an attempt to capitalize on the growth of the craft beer market.
WATERTOWN, MA — Brewbound.com, the website dedicated to keeping craft beer industry members and enthusiasts up to date with daily news and reviews, recently upgraded the functionality of both their brewery database and mobile sites. “In our ongoing attempt to become the go-to resource for the craft beer industry, we felt the need to upgrade… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – On Monday, July 18th 2011, 17 brewer-cyclists from Avery Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Ska Brewing and Sierra Nevada Brewing will depart on their bicycles from Avery Brewing Company in Boulder to kick off the Third Annual Tour of BoulDurango: a five day, 470 mile odyssey over six majestic mountain passes from Boulder… Read more »
VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known for their exceptional microbrews, has won six medals and placed second overall at the US Open Beer Championships. The awards included four gold medals, a silver medal and one bronze medal. Placing immediately behind Grand Teton Brewing were Boston Beer Company, New Belgium and Full Sail respectively…. Read more »
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announced the launch of “Handlebar Moustache,” the second film in its new Heineken Light campaign that celebrates consumers’ “occasionally perfect” experiences. The spot is the next step in a holistic marketing effort under the “Be a Man of the World” platform.
IPSWICH, MA – Last week, a debate ensued over the Clown Shoes label design for their newest offering, Lubrication. Candice Alstr├Âm, the Director of Events and Promotions for Beer Advocate called some of the labels “borderline sexist or racist.” Stacey George, the designer behind the labels took some time to discuss the labels with Brewbound…. Read more »
LONGMONT, CO – In January 2011, about 30 current and perspective hop growers gathered in a barn in Paonia, Colorado. In the center of Colorado Hop country, that cold winter day, the development of the Colorado Hop Growers Association began.
BERKELEY, CA — Bison Brewing is excited to announce the newest release in its draft only “Beer of the Month” series, Saison de Wench. Brewed in honor of her birthday, Saison de Wench is the first recipe that Bison Brewing’s Ashley Routson (also known as The Beer Wench) had a hand in developing, from start… Read more »
LAS VEGAS — Castello Premium Lagers is making an aggressive push for market share in the United States, with plans to import six million cases worth of beer in both bottles and kegs in 2016. Italian Brands and Beverage Company, owned and operated by Adam Patel is the exclusive importer for the Italian brand, which… Read more »
