Craft beer industry news.
Devil’s Purse Brewing Company announced today it has signed with Night Shift Distributing to sell its beers in the Boston metropolitan area and throughout Central, Western and Northern Massachusetts.
Stem Ciders, a Denver, CO-based craft cidery is expanding its distribution to Kansas with Kansas Craft Alliance. Distribution throughout the state of Kansas will begin in September.
Creature Comforts Brewing Company will release its next seasonal, Table Beer, on draft and in 12-ounce cans this October. The beer was designed specifically to enjoy with food, family, and friends. This beer was released last Fall under the name Epicurious.
Anheuser-Busch InBev, via its High End craft and import division, has acquired the remainder of Michigan’s Virtue Cider, the company announced today. Greg Hall, the former brewmaster at Goose Island, which is also owned by A-B InBev, launched Virtue Cider with partner Stephen Schmakel and 31 investors in 2011 after his father, John Hall, sold Goose Island to the world’s largest beer company for $38.8 million.
Stony Creek Brewery announces the release of Ripe ‘n’ Cranky Orange, the first of its Juiced India Pale Ale (IPA) series. This Brewery favorite is set to be released in cans October 1. Ripe‘N’Cranky Orange is one of three unique versions that will be featured throughout the year, each blending distinct versions of their flagship Cranky IPA with fresh, cold-pressed juice from New Haven, Connecticut’s RIPE™ Fresh Juice. The result is an IPA with a fresh-squeezed taste and perfect hoppy harmony. The 16oz. cans will be sold in 4 packs throughout all markets where Stony Creek Beer is available.
Tennessee Brew Works, the Nashville, Tennessee based brewer announced that it will begin distributing their craft beers in Kentucky through Heidelberg Distributing Co.
Spending the last 18 months developing its rich flavors in bourbon barrels, Barrel-Aged Serpent’s is finally ready to seethe light of day.
This small batch, barrel-aged version of their three-time gold medal winning Face Down Brown will hit select taps throughout Colorado in mid-September.
Tennessee Brew Works, the Nashville, Tennessee based brewer of the Southern Wit®, 1927® IPA, Tripel Star®, Country Roots®, Basil Ryeman®, Walk the Lime®, Extra Easy® Ale, Cutaway® Rye IPA and many other well-regarded beers, announced today that it will begin distributing their craft beers in Kentucky through Heidelberg Distributing Co.
The Brewcraft USA Chicago facility will join the four current U.S. locations, Vancouver, WA; Dallas, TX; Asheville, NC; Champlain, NY – supplying homebrew retailers and craft brewers with a wide array of brewing ingredients and equipment.
In this week’s edition of Last Call: ZX Ventures acquires Australian craft brewery 4 Pines; the TTB launches another pay-to-play investigation; Amazon expands alcoholic beverage delivery; and more news from the week.
Great Divide Brewing Company is excited to introduce a new addition to their Yeti clan, Chai Yeti (9.5% ABV), an imperial stout brewed with traditional chai spices.
SouthNorte Beer Co., an American craft brewery that blends the rustic flair of Mexico with the art of San Diego craft brewing, is officially debuting on taps and shelves in the San Diego area.
Elgood’s Coolship Sour Mango Ale – a tart, 6% ABV, spontaneously-fermented ale blended with mango for a bright and fruity flavor mélange, is now available nationwide in the U.S.
