Saranac Announces 12 Beers Of Summer
UTICA, NY- Everyone’s favorite summer variety package is back with 6 beers made perfect for summer! Where else can you get six award-winning beers in one exclusive summer package? Nowhere!
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Boston Beer Settles Dispute With Former Glass Bottle Supplier
BOSTON – The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) and its former glass bottle supplier have today entered into an agreement to settle all claims regarding the recall implemented by the Boston Beer Company in 2008. The Boston Beer Company will receive payment of $20.5 million and all parties will release each other on any… Read more »
Magic Hat Releases #9 In Cans
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 »
Laughing Dog Brewing Reports 91 Percent Growth For Q1
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 »
Woodchuck Cider Facebook Fans Responsible For 13,618 Trees To Be Planted In California
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 »
Breckenridge Brewery Mocks Big Beer In New Ad Campaign
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 Brewing Company Reports Q1 Growth
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 »
Shipyard Brewing Company’s Smashed Blueberry Available In June
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 »
T.G.I. Friday’s Brews A Summer Menu With The Flavors Of Craft Beer
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.”
Narragansett Beer Debut’s Brand’s First-Ever Summer Ale
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 »
Harpoon Brewery Session 37 In 100 Barrel Series Coming Soon
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.
Product Review: Odell Brewing – Friek
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 »
Odell Brewing Releases New Brew During American Craft Beer Week
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.
New Craft Beer Bar Opens In Cambridge, Boasts Over 100 Taps
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 »