Two of the largest U.S. states now boast a record number of breweries. According to an economic impact study released Tuesday by the California Craft Brewers Association, California continues to be home to the most breweries in the nation, with more than 980 in operation as of April 2019. Meanwhile, an economic impact study released today by the New York State Brewers Association, found that 434 craft breweries were operating in the Empire State at the end of 2018.
Hopworks Urban Brewery, the first Certified B Corporation brewery in the Pacific Northwest, has rebranded its pub at 3947 N. Williams Ave.; the formerly named Hopworks BikeBar is relaunching as Hopworks N. Williams Pub and Beergarden on Tuesday, April 2.
Framingham-based Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and TD Garden have collaborated to bring a fully-branded taproom for commuters and event-goers alike. Jack’s Abby will occupy the space for at least 2 years.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced a new multi-year partnership with Constellation Brands’ Corona Premier that is designed to enhance the on-site fan experience at the U.S. Open, beginning with the 119th U.S. Open Championship, June 10-16 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.
Key Lime Pie lovers can now have their pie and drink it too as New Realm Brewing prepares to release its first Gose, “Lime of the Party” this month. This sour ale started out as a limited, draft only release at the brewery taproom and select bars and restaurants in fall 2018, but its popularity earned it a new life in 2019.
It is a sure sign of summer when Blake’s Hard Cider releases its ‘Kinder Cider’ summer edition, which will hit shelves on April 1. Rainbow Seeker, the tropical-inspired craft hard cider combines a blend of Michigan-grown apples infused with pineapple and a hint of sage.
Riverbend Brewing, known for an eclectic mix of milkshake IPA’s, clean West Coast IPA’s like Oregonized Love and plenty of rotating draft beers is releasing two new brews available in 16 oz. cans and on draft. The start to a rotating series of unique one-offs, classic styles and fun mash ups, Blunder Armour IPA and Fudge Me Berry Hard raspberry imperial porter will be hitting the market soon.
The 1623 Brewing family is growing. The brewing company is proud to announce its new territory sales manager, Carrie Nevius. Nevius is a fourth-generation dairy farmer who helped her father to manage their family farm in Westminster, Maryland.
After inventing the consumer craft beer brewing appliance space eight years ago with their pioneering Zymatic and creating a best-selling line of affordable, easy-to-use brewing appliances with the Pico line, PicoBrew is addressing the demand for precision cold brew coffee and kombucha in the home with the new Pico C Craft Beverage Bundle.
Mike Hess Brewing hosted the grand opening of its new Imperial Beach tasting room and biergarten on Saturday, March 30. Combining a tap room and kitchen with a 6,500 square foot yard, this location is the largest beachfront biergarten in San Diego
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) today announced the acceptance of a record $2.5 million offer in compromise from Heineken USA Incorporated for alleged trade practice violations outlined in the Federal Alcohol Administration (FAA) Act. Heineken USA’s (HUSA) payment is the largest offer in compromise that the federal agency has ever accepted, TTB spokesman Thomas Hogue confirmed to Brewbound.
Once again, a record number of craft breweries were in operation in 2018, according the Brewers Association (BA), a trade organization that represents small and independent breweries. The BA, which released its 2018 craft industry growth statistics today, reported that 7,346 craft breweries operated in the U.S. in 2018. That’s up from 6,490 in 2017.
Founders Brewing Co. has announced Cerise as the next release in the Mothership Series. There are a few things that are quintessentially “Michigan” and many would argue that cherries top that list. Last released in 2012, Cerise (5.7 percent ABV) is a tart cherry ale.
Mahou San Miguel is upping its stake in Colorado’s Avery Brewing, and the Spanish beer company has teamed up with its other U.S. craft brewery partner, Michigan’s Founders Brewing, on the new investment. Mahou, along with Founders, will purchase a 40 percent stake in Avery Brewing for an undisclosed sum. The newly acquired stake will be combined with Mahou’s original 30 percent minority interest in Avery that was purchased in early 2018.
