Craft beer industry news.
Firestone Walker’s Barrelworks is turning up the volume with Violet Underground—a cross-Atlantic wild beer made with California golden raspberries and French candied violet petals, all fermented with native yeast shared by England’s Wild Beer Company.
Alcohol producers’ efforts to make excise tax relief permanent reached another milestone today, as a majority of Congress now supports the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA). In a joint announcement, seven alcohol industry trade groups said a bill to permanently enact tax cuts for alcohol producers and importers now has 218 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In episode 39 of the Brewbound Podcast, Osterman shares his perspective on the current state of contract brewing in the U.S., and explains how Sleeping Giant competes for business at a time when some well-known regional craft players have opened up their breweries for contract opportunities.
The second Iteration of Fistful of Cake stout is the latest Black Tie release from Monday Night Brewing. This round of Fistful of Cake (chocolate-orange) embodies the decadence of chocolate but tempered with the aroma of fresh orange peels and Vietnamese cinnamon.
If you are looking for a decadent beer drinking experience, look no further than Garage Brewing Co’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk Stout. This scrumptious stout touts rich, bold peanut butter aromas and a silky chocolate mouthfeel with flavors that will remind you of classic peanut butter cups – without the melty mess.
With a year over year average production capacity increase of over 20%, the Virginia Beer Co. is poised for another summer of growth with the addition of its first 90 bbl brite tank and first 90 bbl fermenter. In addition, the brewery recently installed a new 60 bbl fermenter (its sixth).
Fire Maker Brewing Company is currently renovating a 9,000 square foot warehouse in the heart of West Midtown, with plans to open Fall 2019.
On Tour Brewing announces new six-pack Lightning Will and Half Step cans available in their tasting room for immediate purchase and in select local retailers this June.
The vice president of Anheuser-Busch’s Beyond Beer division has departed the company, Brewbound has confirmed. Randy Ornstein — who oversaw the sales strategy for alcoholic brands like Bon & Viv spiked seltzer, and non-alcoholic offerings such as Hiball Energy – left the company on June 4. The reasons behind Ornstein’s exit are unclear, but a replacement has been identified and an announcement is expected later this month.
The the latest Legislative Update: Pennsylvania brewers are on the verge of a sales tax compromise; Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs an alcohol reform bill; Maine brewers and wholesalers seek franchise reform; Illinois’ governor seek beer tax hike; and more notes from the states.
Philadelphia Brewing Co., one of Philly’s oldest and largest breweries, is pleased to announce the release of Working Cat Pale Ale, a limited release draft beer, which pays homage to Philadelphia Brewing Co’s working cat, Duke.
Goodwood Brewing Co. has expanded distribution into North Carolina. Goodwood is partnering with Freedom Beverage Company for statewide coverage. Both parties are excited to bring Goodwood’s award-winning beers to new and existing fans in the Tarheel State
Five Boroughs Brewing Co. is thrilled to partner with New York City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) to brew United By Beer, a delicious Northeast Pale Ale created in celebration of NYC Pride.
Atwater Brewery was founded with the mission to revive Detroit’s proud brewing history of creating the highest quality brews made in the German tradition. That goal was further advanced with today’s announcement that Atwater’s Ledergosen is hitting the shelves.
