Craft beer industry news.
ASHLAND, OR – Standing Stone Brewing Company of Ashland, OR recently released its summer seasonal Hefeweizen and a specialty ale, “Midsummer Dream.” Listed below are descriptions and specifications on each brew.
BOSTON — The Number 13 has been known to conjure up strange superstitions. Large buildings often skip a 13th floor, while many people, Franklin Roosevelt included, go out of their way to avoid hosting a meal for 13 people. The 13th hour refers to the mythical “witching hour,” the time when mysterious things are said… Read more »
BOSTON – Four finalists for Samuel Adams’ annual ‘Longshot American Homebrew Competition’ have selected by a panel of judges who reviewed the beers last week. The four finalists (listed below) will fly to Denver in September for the Great American Beer festival (GABF) where two winners will be announced. The two winners will have their… Read more »
CHICO, CA – Sierra Nevada Brewing Company confirmed today that Life and Limb, the collaboration beer with Dogfish Head, will make its return this August. The initial release of Life and Limb was in November of 2009, and has not been brewed since. According to Sierra Nevada Communications Coordinator, the beer should make its return… Read more »
ST. LOUIS, MO. — 4 Hands Brewing Company, a craft brewery, is slated to begin operations in St. Louis in the fall of 2011. Kevin J. Lemp, Co-Owner and President, will oversee the day-to-day operations as well as manage the sales and marketing efforts. Lemp has spent his career managing the E&J Gallo Winery portfolio… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO — New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce it is breaking ground on a 16,000 sq. foot can line addition to its bottling hall. The new system, manufactured by KHS, will increase New Belgium’s canning volume capacity six fold. “Cans have been a great addition to the packaging portfolio for us,” said… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – Beer Culture, a documentary offering a close look into Colorado’s unique beer scene, begins its nationwide tour with a free screening at Upslope Brewing. Beer Culture the Movie is a feature length documentary explaining the cultural phenomena behind the American craft beer movement. The movie utilizes the great beer state of Colorado… Read more »
LAKEDWOOD, NY – Celebrate Summer with Southern Tier on Saturday July 16th. The event will include keg bowling (win a trophy!) and live music by Southern Tier’s favorite regional reggae band, Mosaic Foundation. The event will also have frisbee games and additional music by DJ Jonny Cobra. Tickets are being sold for $10. The $10… Read more »
BOSTON – The debate over the most recent Clown Shoes label for “Lubrication,” raged on Beer Advocate today after Candice Alstr├Âm, the Director of Events and Promotions for the company published a thread entitled “Done with Clownshoes.” The opinionated rant focused on the graphics for Clown Shoes’ most recent beer, “Lubrication.” In the post, Alstr├Âm… Read more »
NEW YORK – Amstel Light, ”The Bier Drinker’s Light”, is introducing a summer program to bring full-flavored experiences to life for adult consumers. Beginning Memorial Day weekend and extending through Labor Day, Amstel Light will bring the Amstel Light District to consumers nationwide in both on- and off-premise venues.
BOSTON – Nothing says America like blowing up some fireworks and drinking some cold brews – and we think you should celebrate your own independence by choosing some quality, American-made craft beer. In the spirit of Independence Day, Brewbound is here to offer you 10 beers that should find their way into your coolers this… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR. – The Oregon Brewers Guild announced that the states breweries crafted 1,085,000 barrels (or roughly 270 million pints) of beer during 2010, a 3.5 percent increase from the previous year. Roughly 14.4 percent of the 2.7 million barrels of all beer — both bottled and draft — consumed in the state were made… Read more »
FREDERICK, MD — Flying Dog Brewery tours return starting July 1. Tours will be offered every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 6 pm, along with two sessions on Saturday (12 to 2 pm and 2:30 – 4:30 pm). Each intimate session will include a history of Flying Dog, an in-depth tour of the brewery… Read more »
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Heineken USA premiered new television advertising for the Heineken Light brand today, kicking-off a holistic summer marketing effort and debuting a new campaign under the “Be a Man of the World” platform. The film can also be viewed on Heineken’s YouTube Channel and Facebook Page beginning today.
