Craft beer industry news.
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Chris Steffanci, Heineken USA’s Senior Vice President Sales, will depart the company to become Chief Operating Officer at Pabst Brewing Company, the two companies announced today. He will leave Heineken USA (HUSA) Friday, March 4, after nearly six years at the company, the last three plus in his current position. “His energy, passion… Read more »
JUNEAU, AK – Alaskan Brewing is rounding out its inaugural year of limited edition Pilot Series releases with its first-ever bottled release of Alaskan Imperial IPA. This big and hoppy brew releases on draft and in 22 ounce bottles in early March in the 10 western states. First brewed as part of Alaskan’s Rough Draft… Read more »
SCOTIA, CA. – Eel River Brewing Company will produce a specialty beer – Earth Thirst Double IPA – to promote Earth Day 2011 and will donate a portion of the proceeds to CCOF, California Certified Organic Farmers. Earth Day, April 22nd, is the chance for everyone to make personal commitments to sustainability that lead to… Read more »
PROVIDENCE, RI– The Famous Narragansett Beer announces the seasonal release of its spring craft brew, Narragansett Bock. Distributed throughout New England at leading package stores, bars and restaurants, Bock will be available on draught and, for the first time, in ‘Gansett’s signature 16oz. Tallboy cans. Narragansett Bock is brewed under the supervision of award-winning… Read more »
FROM BREWER'S ASSOCIATION BLOG: BOULDER, CO – The Brewers Association's Membership Coordinator and Brewery Detective Erin Glass keeps an eye on brewery openings, closings, transitions and breweries in planning. With so much interest in craft brewing today, there is a lot more detective work and a large number of calls and emails to breweries in… Read more »
BOSTON – The brewers at Samuel Adams are proud to announce the latest addition to the Imperial Series line of full-bodied, robust beers. Putting their own bold twist on the traditional Scotch-style ale, the brewers created Samuel Adams® Wee Heavy. Inspired by the centuries-old ales of Scotland, Samuel Adams Wee Heavy derives its name from the storied… Read more »
SAVOR, the American craft beer and food experience annouced the 2011 lineup for educational and tasting salons. While admission to each salon is $30, they offer much more in depth access to the world of craft beer and a chance to rub elbows with some of the most respected people in the brewing industry. … Read more »
NEW YORK – America’s smallest, biggest and most award-winning Jewish (and now Sideshow Freak) Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing kicks off 2011 with the special release of the barrel-aged Vertical Jewbelation® (10.5% alc). Vertical Jewbelation® is a very rare brew as it is a blend of all seven recipes of every past anniversary offering of Jewbelation®… Read more »
BOSTON – A preliminary list of beers being served at the Extreme Beer Fest on March 11th and 12th has been released by Beer Advocate. Some of the more notable beers on the list are the 'uber-boober' from Dark Horse brewing, a 2008 120 minute IPA from Dogfish Head and a 1996 Vintage Barleywine from… Read more »
Richmond, VA – Craft beer industry veterans and lifelong friends, Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh are preparing to launch the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery this summer on Ownby Lane, smack between the Diamond and the Fan. “With loads of creative energy, ample opportunities for adventure seekers, a rich history, and a growing appreciation for natural, local… Read more »
CHANDLER, AZ – The SanTan Brewing Company of Arizona announced that four of its award-winning craft beers – Hopshock IPA, HefeWeizen Wheat, Devil''s Ale and Epicenter Amber Ale – will be sold in a new variety 12-pack (cans). Since their release in Summer 2010, the canned SanTan brews have been extremely popular with beer aficionados…. Read more »
PETALUMA, CA – The Lagunitas Brewing Company plans to expand this fall after purchasing a nearby site on their current property. Ron Lindenbusch, a spokesperson for the brewery confirmed that the operation will be expanding from the current 80 barrel system to a 250 barrel system. "We have taken over another building on the property… Read more »
FREDERICK, MD – It’s OK to play with your food, especially when there is beer involved. That is the motto of Flying Dog Brewery and Chef Bryan Voltaggio as they kick off a partnership at SAVOR: An American Craft Beer and Food Experience in Washington, DC June 3-4. Presented by the Brewers Association, SAVOR is… Read more »
WOODINVILLE, WA – Yesterday, the popular craft beer news information site beernews.org posted some labels that Red Hook Brewery had submitted for approval from the TTB. Brewbound was able to follow up with the brewery for more information surrounding the supposed return of the "blueline series." Public Relations Coordinator for Red Hook, Ted Lane, was… Read more »
