Craft beer industry news.
Hood River, Or – Some beers are meant to be enjoyed right away and others reward your patience by evolving and improving with age. Full Sail’s Old Boardhead Barleywine gives a good name to delayed gratification. While ready to drink now, Old Boardhead cellars exceptionally well. Full Sail’s Brewmaster, Jamie Emmerson, suggests you store a… Read more »
Fort Collins, CO – August 17, 2010 – Hoptober Golden Ale, New Belgium Brewing’s fall seasonal, has returned for its second season. Introduced in 2009, Hoptober was met with great interest because of complex hop profile and depth of flavor. With five hops and four malts, Hoptober is a medium-bodied ale with a creamy mouthful. … Read more »
Denver, CO – August 18, 2010 – Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado, LLC releases Regal Pilsner in 6-packs of 12-oz bottles today. Regal Pilsner has been available in very limited markets in draft form for two months, but today's availability of 6-packs will extend its reach to liquor stores and restaurants in additional geographies. Regal Pilsner… Read more »
Wellesley, MA – August 19, 2010 –Tully & Holland, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of Independent Brewers United, Inc., Burlington, VT to North American Breweries, Inc., Rochester, NY. Tully & Holland acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to the seller's majority shareholder. The terms of the transaction were… Read more »
(Juneau, AK) – (August 17, 2010) – The fireweed is blooming and the leaves are starting to fall in Alaska, and on September 1, Alaskan Brewing Co. will release Alaskan Double Black IPA – a versatile and powerful brew built to face the coming season head on. “It looks like a porter, drinks like an… Read more »
Grimm Brothers Brewhouse, Northern Colorado’s newest brewery specializing in German ales and lagers, is proud to announce they have won the Gnarly Barley People’s Choice Award for 2010. This award was chosen by the attendees at the 2nd Annual beer festival held at the Larimer County Fair. This is the first festival and award for… Read more »
(Lahaina, Maui, HI) -In order to support increased demand for their products, Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is installing new equipment at their production brewery in Lahainatown. The latest phase of expansion will allow for significant growth in production and render Maui Brewing Co. Hawaii's Largest Craft Brewery. Over the last few months, two, 100-barrel… Read more »
NEWPORT, OR, August 10, 2010 – In their third collaborative effort of 2010, Rogue Master Brewer John Maier and Rogue Master Distiller, John Couchot, are releasing John John Hazelnut Brown Nectar. This unique ale consists of Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar aged in Rogue's Hazelnut Spiced Rum barrels. To craft this exceptional brew, John Couchot first… Read more »
A double IPA with loads of hops and a touch of malt.
“More Accolades for Oskar Blues’ Ten FIDY Behemoth Canned Imperial Stout” LONGMONT, Colo.- Oskar Blues’ Ten FIDY fans have been chomping at the bit for months waiting for the famed winter seasonal to be back on shelves. The time has come and Ten FIDY is primed after being rated #30 “Top Beers On Planet… Read more »
Earlier this summer, MillerCoors announced plans for a new company focused on craft and import beers, aimed at strengthening relationships within the beer industry and enhancing the overall segment’s volume and growth. Today, to reflect the passion, great brewing tradition and entrepreneurial spirit of its beer brands, the company announced its new moniker. Tenth and… Read more »
Matt Kennedy of Brewbound.com recently caught up with Rob North, of Manchester NH, the winner of Sam Adams Third Annual Homebrew Contest. Rob triumphed over nearly 200 other entrants to win the third annual Samuel Adams Patriot Homebrew contest. His winning brew, a Rauchbier, meaning “smoke beer” in German, will be served and sold at… Read more »
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (www.saintarnold.com) has begun shipping its first batches of Saint Arnold Oktoberfest throughout Texas. Saint Arnold plans to produce over 2,000 barrels of the full bodied, malty, slightly sweet craft beer this year. Aug 11, 2010 – HOUSTON – Shorter days, cool, crisp nights and leaves changing colors are all early signs… Read more »
Honolulu, HI (August 11, 2010) – With our eyes and ears tuned to every storm in the Southern Hemisphere, Primo Beer and Soljah Productions are eagerly awaiting a swell large enough to produce the menacing conditions necessary to run the inaugural Castles Cup Canoe Surfing Event at Waikiki’s outer reef. Held in an Eddie-style fashion,… Read more »
