SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mate Veza, currently with just two styles of beer on the market, announced today plans to release their third beer, Morpho Herbal Ale. “We are pleased to announce a new limited release called MateVeza Morpho Herbal Ale, an organic ale brewed with yerba mate, hibiscus flowers, and bay leaves,” writes Founder… Read more »
NEW YORK- Sam Calagione has long been viewed as an innovator in the craft brewing scene and his latest project, La Birreria, could be his best work yet. When he founded Dogfish Head in 1995 with the mission of brewing “off-centered ales, for off-centered people,” even Calagione couldn’t have imagined where making beers with raisins… Read more »
IPSWICH, MA – Last week, a debate ensued over the Clown Shoes label design for their newest offering, Lubrication. Candice Alstr├Âm, the Director of Events and Promotions for Beer Advocate called some of the labels “borderline sexist or racist.” Stacey George, the designer behind the labels took some time to discuss the labels with Brewbound…. Read more »
LAS VEGAS — Castello Premium Lagers is making an aggressive push for market share in the United States, with plans to import six million cases worth of beer in both bottles and kegs in 2016. Italian Brands and Beverage Company, owned and operated by Adam Patel is the exclusive importer for the Italian brand, which… Read more »
WALTHAM, MA — Purpose Energy, the company that aims to “save the earth, one beer at a time,” has secured $750,000 from private investors in their most recent funding round. 30 investors in total from 13 different states have now committed $3.2 million in equity capital to the venture. “We raised some capital, accomplished some… Read more »
BOSTON – The debate over the most recent Clown Shoes label for “Lubrication,” raged on Beer Advocate today after Candice Alstr├Âm, the Director of Events and Promotions for the company published a thread entitled “Done with Clownshoes.” The opinionated rant focused on the graphics for Clown Shoes’ most recent beer, “Lubrication.” In the post, Alstr├Âm… Read more »
PETALUMA, CA – Northern California-based, Lagunitas Brewing Company began construction this month on an expansion that is estimated to cost $10 million. The brewery will be expanding into a 250-barrel brew system that will allow for production up to 660,000 barrels annually. “We are going to keep our 80-barrel system so we will still be… Read more »
BOSTON – Session beer, a lower-alcohol craft beer trend emerging in the U.S market — and gaining momentum just in time for summer — may be a way for both on- and off-premise accounts to boost sales. The idea behind session beers, say their advocates, is that they offer consumers the ability to drink multiple… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing Co. today announced that CEO & Co-Founder Greg Koch received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 San Diego Award in the Consumer Products category. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award—celebrating its 25th anniversary—recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as… Read more »
LOS ANGELES – The ever-growing craft beer scene in Los Angeles is about to get bigger. Come September, L.A. will get a new craft beer brand of its own: Golden Road Brewing in North Atwater Village, CA. The start-up artisanal brewery will aim to begin production of more than a thousand barrels in its first… Read more »
BEND, OR — If anyone has earned the right to roll out his own set of barrels, it’s Larry Sidor. Last week, Deschutes, the fifth-largest craft brewery by volume in the U.S., announced that Sidor, the company’s Brewmaster, would be leaving after eight years. Sidor will be starting his own brewery, currently operating under the… Read more »
EUGENE, OR – For consumers looking to bring home a six-pack of craft brew, they can expect to pay at least $10.00, and for that price will receive exactly 72 ounces of whichever style they have chosen. Ninkasi, the free-spirited brewing company from Eugene is taking a slightly different packaging approach – seasonal four packs… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Craft beer fans converged on the nation’s capital this past weekend for SAVOR, an American Craft Beer and Food Pairing Experience. Beer lovers enjoyed 72 breweries pouring over 140 beers and an assortment of food pairings to accompany each unique beer. Among many of the unique offerings available to attendees was a collaboration… Read more »
CODY, WY — If you needed more proof that the craft beer industry is growing, look no further than the pro wrestling business. Yes, you read that correctly – wrestling. Eric Bischoff, of WCW, WWE and most recently TNA fame is the newest cast member to enter the craft beer ring, and he’s hoping he… Read more »
