Craft beer industry news.
Due to the updates to our brewing license, Mason AleWorks is now able to sell Mason Ale Works Beer To Go out of our Oceanside R&D Location at Urge Whiskey Bank and out of our San Marcos Production Facility at Urge Common House.
Rochester Mills Production Brewery reached a significant milestone this week, filling its millionth can of beer for the year during a scheduled production run of its flagship brew, the original Milkshake Stout. The brewery has seen an increase in sales in 2018, including a significantly expanded run of its holiday stout sampler pack, exporting some of its beers to parts of Canada and Europe, and adding distribution to Indiana late in the year.
Cider Supply Company, the owner of Galipette Cidre, has signed a multi-year strategic distribution agreement with Purity Brewing Company of theUK, effective from Jan. 1. The agreement covers exclusive nationwide distribution and brand activation rights for the Galipette Cidre range, an award-winning pure juice French cider.
The Brewers Association (BA) has awarded more than a half a million dollars in research grants to groups focused on barley and hops development. The BA, a not-for-profit trade group representing the interests of small and independent U.S. beer companies, said the 17 grants given through its Research and Service Grants Program would “further the development of a healthy and sustainable raw materials supply chain.”
In episode 17 of the Brewbound Podcast, Campbell discusses the Brut IPA trend, how Brewery Ommegang plans to help build awareness around the new style, and the challenges of building an entirely new product category. He also discusses strategies for executing successful partnerships – such as the one Ommegang had with HBO and the Game of Thrones series – as well as a consumer shift toward prioritizing proximity over quality when making purchasing decisions.
Brewery Direct in a partnership with SBS Foods Inc. is expanding into the Pacific Northwest, Montana and Alaska to supply malted grains, hops, yeast and specialty ingredients to breweries in the region.
Braven Brewing Company, a craft brewery based in Brooklyn, N.Y., plans to debut its first barrel-aged beers with a launch party at the brewery on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019 at 7 p.m.
Soda fountains and checkered floors are retro, but Full Sail Malted Milkshake-Style IPA is anything but. Knowing it was time to shake things up on the IPA front, Full Sail Brewing Company has launched its brand-new, milkshake-style IPA brewed with lactose, malted barley and oats.
Blake’s Hard Cider Co. has announced the third Kinder Cider in the rotating philanthropic series. Great Blakes is a seasonal coffee-infused semi-sweet hard cider made in support of nonprofits working to preserve and protect the Great Lakes.
UNEX Manufacturing, Inc., the trusted industry leader in providing innovative order picking solutions, announces that Brian C. Neuwirth will be promoted to President of the company starting Jan. 1, 2019.
In the latest Legislative Update: Michigan enacts new requirements for satellite facilities; South Carolina brewers attempt legislative reform; full-strength beer is now available in Colorado; and more lawmaking moves.
HEINEKEN USA is launching its latest innovation, Heineken 0.0, an alcohol free malt beverage brewed with a unique recipe for a distinct balanced taste, containing only 69 calories per bottle.
Maui Brewing Company kicks off the first of its latest specialty releases for 2019 with a relaunch of Waimea Red Ale available in cans for a limited time and in local markets.
Edge Beverage Consulting is announcing that James Williams has joined the team to serve as Managing Partner. James brings over 15 years experience to the company, including SVP of Sales of Sonoma Cider and Manneken Brussel Imports.
