Craft beer industry news.
Mad Anthony Brewing Company’s seasonal Imperial IPA, Hop Loco, is back by popular demand. This Indiana Brewers Cup winner came flying off the top rope last year in fresh packaging and suplexed its way to our guest’s hearts.
Aiming to establish a deeper connection in one of the key out-of-state markets where it distributes, fast-growing Ohio brewery Platform Beer Co. has announced plans open a brewery and taproom in Pittsburgh later this year.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the long anticipated return of Boat Shoes Hazy IPA. Beginning on Jan. 1, this fan favorite will join KARL’s core lineup and become the newest year-round offering for the brewery.
Anchor Brewing Company debuts Baykeeper IPA, a bright and delicious IPA made in collaboration with local nonprofit San Francisco Baykeeper, who has defended the Bay from pollution for 30 years.
In episode 18 of the Brewbound Podcast, Tony Yanow discusses the circumstances that led to the sale of Golden Road, and what his goals are for the Artisanal Brewers Collective. He also talks about the state of the craft beer market, the consumer shift toward supporting hyper-local businesses, and how he evaluates beers that are sold in his pubs.
Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to introduce a brand new offering in 2019 – Citra Cannon, a single hop IPA. This limited release will be available in 12 oz cans and on draft in February in all states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.
Alter Brewing Company has added an industry veteran to its brew team to kick off 2019. Matt McCowan, former lead brewer at Lagunitas-Chicago, joined the brewing team as of Jan. 1. He will transition to the head brewer position at Alter, while current brewer and co-founder Mark Hedrick will turn his focus to growth and innovation.
Cascade Brewing has announced the upcoming release of Valley Flora 2017, a beer that celebrates Northwest regional offerings of craft beer and wine. The beer will go on sale in 500ml bottles and on draft this Friday, Jan. 11, at both Cascade’s Portland-area pubs and through Cascade’s distribution channels.
Last month, Alabama Brewers Guild members from across the state gathered at Common Bond Brewers in Montgomery to create their annual collaboration beer, “Bitter Constituent,” an American-style India Pale Ale. A one-time, special recipe developed by Guild member sand made with five different hop varietals, Bitter Constituent (ABV 7.5 percent) will be available to the public exclusively at Common Bond Brewers beginning on Saturday, January 12.
Twin Barns Brewing Company of Meredith, New Hampshire is proud to announce that Samuel Clemens — Head Brewer at Vermont’s Long Trail Brewing Company — will be joining their team. Sam grew up in the suburbs of Boston but found his passion for brewing in Vermont and Maine.
Virtue Cider has launched Mezzo Spritz, a classic Italian cocktail with an American twist. This low-ABV beverage is made with cider, sparkling water, and botanicals.
Craft breweries in Texas are once again pushing for the legalization of beer-to-go sales. A pair of companion bills that would make Texas the final U.S. state to permit to-go sales from licensed breweries were filed in both chambers yesterday, the first day of Texas’ 2019 legislative session.
Oskar Blues Brewery and Cigar City Brewing are stoked to announce the release of their innovative new collaboration beer, Bamburana. The imperial stout, brewed with figs and dates, is double barrel-aged – in both whiskey and brandy barrels – and aged once more in tanks with Amburana wood spirals.
Constellation Brands reported its third-quarter fiscal 2019 earnings today, which were highlighted by nearly 8 percent growth in beer depletions (sales-to-retailers) and a 14 percent increase in shipments (sales-to-wholesalers) for the comparable three-month period ending November 30.
