Craft beer industry news.
First introduced at Padres Beerfest in 2014, AleSmith Brewing Company is getting ready for the fifth anniversary of San Diego Pale Ale .394. Brewed in collaboration with Hall of Fame inductee, Tony Gwynn, this hoppy pale ale has become synonymous with the city where it was born.
Garage Brewing Co. continues its journey in the land of hazies with the release of Hazy #8, the latest rendition in its hazy series. Hazy #8 is a super juicy double dry-hopped craftacular brew teeming with grapefruit, pineapple and dark fruit notes.
In preparation of its five year anniversary celebration, Creature Comforts Brewing Company announced the release a limited offering, Five Year Anniversary Ale. The beer will be available, along with a variety of special offerings, on April 13 at the brewery’s five year anniversary celebration.
Crawford Brewing Equipment has announced its latest innovation, Otto the Automated Keg Washer. Otto provides micro-breweries with premier keg washing capabilities that are made in the USA. Crawford’s Automated Keg Washer showcases our company’s hallmarks: quality, service and innovation.
In this month’s Beer Business Finance column, Wormtown Brewery CFO Kary Shumway examines at what the different products in brewery’s portfolio actually cost to make, and how to price them for the healthiest margins.
In the latest Press Clips: Lion acquires Magic Rock Brewing in the UK; Allagash founder Rob Tod makes James Beard finals; Russian River’s Pliny the Younger generates more than $4 million in impact; the Cleveland Indians name Great Lakes and Miller Lite official beers; and more industry news.
Introducing Brewstomper Golden Ale, brewed by Ska the brewery and Rancid the band. This crushable crowd-pleaser is set to debut at The Bash Music & Craft Beer Festival early this summer. In April, the brewery and the band will brew the beer for release at the first show, headlined by Rancid, in Phoenix on May 11.
Massachusetts-based Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and Springdale Beer are launching distribution with Remarkable Liquids throughout the state of New Jersey on April 1. Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers has been brewing world class lager using traditional German standards and American innovation since 2011.
JAHvanilla Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY Imperial Stout is blazing into Oskar Blues Brewery taproom locations on 4/20. Taprooms will host release parties with live music, 4/20 festivities and no limits on purchases of JAHvanilla cans. JAHvanilla will be available in 19.2 oz. stovepipe cans and on draft in Longmont, Colorado, Boulder, Colorado and Brevard, North Carolina.
Constellation Brands, Inc., a leading beverage alcohol company, has announced that Matt Stanton has been appointed as senior vice president, public affairs. Stanton will be responsible for leading Constellation’s government relations team, overseeing the company’s relationships with key policy influencers across the country on topics including beverage alcohol laws and regulations, international trade policy and emerging markets such as cannabis.
Perrin Brewing has announced the release of Harden The Hop Up Double IPA, a citrus-forward DIPA showcasing hop varietals from New Zealand and Australia. Harden The Hop Up is part of Perrin’s new Side Hustle Series, which highlights experimental and unique beer styles. Harden The Hop Up will be available in 12 oz. 6-pack cans and on draft.
Pelican Brewing Company introduces two new beers to its year-round lineup—and both in a canned format perfect for active lifestyles and environmentally-conscious consumers.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (Iron Hill), announces the release of their Clock Out American Lager, a refreshing light lager available in12 oz. cans and currently the only Iron Hill beer available as a 6 pack. Clock Out American Lager cans will be unleashed on March 28, 2018, at all Iron Hill Restaurant & Brewery locations throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and South Carolina, for $11, perfect for sitting back, relaxing, and, most importantly, clocking out.
San Francisco-based Holy Craft Brewery announced its American Bombshell Blonde Ale will be served at Oracle Park during the 2019 Giants baseball season. The specialty crafted brew can be enjoyed at three of Tony Gemignani’s Slice House locations throughout the ballpark.
