Craft beer industry news.
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Magic Hat Brewing Company is the latest brewery to join the canned beer craze that is up more than double across some channels according to the most recent IRI data. Steve Hill, the Social Networking Manager for North American Breweries confirmed via email that the #9 beer is currently being distributed… Read more »
PONDERAY, ID. — Laughing Dog Brewing has every reason laugh now that it’s up 91 percent in Q1 over last year. Fred Colby confirmed that Q1 shipments nearly doubled in 2011 and Q2 shipments are already up 84 percent, a figure that Colby expects to see reach the 90 percent mark again after more shipments… Read more »
MIDDLEBURY, VT — American Forests will plant 13,618 trees in Northern California resulting from Woodchuck Hard Cider’s Facebook Global ReLeaf campaign. Woodchuck Cider committed to planting two trees for every Facebook fan gained during Earth Week 2011 by donation to Global ReLeaf — American Forest’s tree planting initiative. Woodchuck Cider’s eco-friendly Facebook and Twitter fan… Read more »
DENVER, CO – In a breaking TV?campaign for regional specialty brewer Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado, Denver, four short, 15-second spots lampoon some of the bigger beer brands’ ad claims. The parody campaign, titled “Truth in Beervertising,” is by Cultivator Advertising & Design, Denver. Each spot features the V.O. of Breckenridge brewmaster and general mgr. Todd… Read more »
MAUI, HI – Hawaii’s premier craft brewery, Maui Brewing Co. (MBC), has experienced unprecedented growth throughout its six year history. Over the past 15 months, distribution has continued to expand into the states of Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada and Texas. Maui Brewing Co. also began releasing draft beer in 15.5 gallon kegs to select mainland… Read more »
PORTLAND, ME – Smashed Blueberry is the newest beer in Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pugsley’s Signature Series line. This beer is a hybrid between a Porter and a Scotch Ale and has a rich mouth feel and a body of complex intensity. Upfront, there are distinct flavors of coffee and chocolate beautifully accentuated by the aroma… Read more »
CARROLLTON, TX – Just in time for summer, T.G.I Friday’s is bringing out the best seasonal flavors by introducing a new line of menu items inspired by and prepared with beer and featuring other bold, fresh ingredients. The new menu combines innovative dishes with craft beer, proving that great food is “better with brew.”
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Famous Narragansett Beer introduces, for the first time in its 120-year history, the seasonal release of a summer craft brew, Narragansett Summer Ale. Distributed throughout New England, Southern New York, and Philadelphia at leading package stores, bars and restaurants, Summer Ale will be available on draught and in ‘Gansett’s signature 16oz…. Read more »
BOSTON- The Harpoon Brewery has announced the latest addition to the 100 Barrel Series, Rich and Dan’s Rye IPA. Below is the official announcement from the Harpoon website.
Hat’s off to Odell for innovation on its newest Single Serve series of beers, Friek. A hybrid of the Kriek and framboise styles of beer, this offering pushes the envelope on what makes a “beer.” Fermented with a combination of yeasts (some wild), pediococcus and lactobacillus, this beer packs a nice sour flavor. Friek is… Read more »
FORT COLLINS, CO. — On May 21, 2011, Odell Brewing will release Hiveranno, the latest in its Single Serve series of offerings. A New American Wild ale, Hiveranno blends a traditional wild ale with bright American hop aromatics and soft oak tannins.
CAMBRIDGE, MA – Show me a beer bar that has over 100 taps, and I will show you a place that serves an overwhelming amount of macro beers alongside a few ciders and large craft producers. Then show me Meadhall and tell me to think again. Brewbound.com was fortunate enough to be invited for the… Read more »
NEW YORK – As the craft beer industry continues to grow, BevNET.com has recognized the need to incorporate the category into the discussion at their bi-annual BevNET Live event. “Craft Beer and NA’s: What They Can Teach Each Other,” will be the topic of discussion as Brewbound Editor Chris Furnari will moderate a panel of… Read more »
Unlike Robert Johnson, for whom this beer is named in tribute, you won’t have to sell your soul for a bottle of Hellhound On My Ale. In keeping with their recent tradition, Dogfish Head has elected to do another collaboration with Sony Music- this time creating an Imperial IPA that is dry-hopped 100% with Centennial… Read more »
