Last Call: ABI Buys Stake in Chinese Craft Brewer; Pabst to Open Milwaukee Innovation Brewery in April
Last Call: ABI Buys Stake in Chinese Craft Brewer; Pabst to Open Milwaukee Innovation Brewery in April
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Rhinegeist Brewery Expands Distribution to Pittsburgh
Cincinnati-based Rhinegeist Brewery announces its expansion into Pittsburgh and all across Southwestern Pennsylvania, making their beers and ciders available in the Keystone State for the first time. Rhinegeist will be procurable on draft in the Steel City starting March 6th, 2017, and in 12oz six and four pack cans in May.
Second Self Releases ATaLe on Draft and in Cans
Atlanta brewery Second Self Beer Company announces its new, year-round brew: ATaLe (5.5% ABV, 42 IBU). A tribute to the brewery’s hometown, this Atlanta ale is crisp and clean, and designed for when you just want to enjoy a refreshing beer.
Fremont Brewing and Stone Distributing Partner for Southern California Distribution
Beginning on March 6th, 2017, Fremont Brewing of Seattle, Washington will be distributed by Stone Distributing throughout its Southern California’s territories: San Diego and Los Angeles metropolitan areas and Orange, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties.
Rouleur Brewing Company’s Grand Opening Set for April 8
It’s time to taste the fruits of Rawley Macias’ labor at Rouleur Brewing Company. The new, cycling-themed Carlsbad brewery, located at 5840 El Camino Real, Suite 101, will host its grand opening Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 12pm to 10pm.
New York State Brewers Association Debuts Official New York Craft Beer App
New York is an incredible innovation hub renowned for spearheading industries with cutting-edge initiatives. The New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) follows suit with the debut of its state-of-the-art New York Craft Beer iOS/Android app.
Due South Brewing Expands Distribution to Florida’s West Coast
Due South Brewing Company plans to begin selling its award-winning beers throughout the greater Tampa Bay area and Florida’s West Coast starting March 13, 2017.
Catawba Brewing Releases Peanut Butter Jelly Time Brown Ale
Peanut Butter Jelly Time (5.7 percent ABV) makes its eagerly anticipated return on Friday, March 3. A light brown ale with a touch of wheat in its malt bill provides the bready base for the star ingredients.
The Bruery Partners with Food Forward on 3rd ‘Share This’ Release
The Bruery’s third installment in their Share This series of imperial stouts will be released to the public starting in March. Each Share This beer is made in partnership with a charity in order to give money back to the region which inspired, or contributed to, the beer’s flavor profile
Weyerbacher To Release Cinnsanity Whiskey Barrel-Aged Beer
On Sunday, March 5th, Weyerbacher Brewing will be releasing Cinnsanity, a limited special release.
Power Hour: Wine and Marijuana Cause Problems for Beer Industry
Wine and marijuana are cutting into craft beer’s buzz, as growth in each of those segments took some use occasions away from a craft category that slowed to single-digit growth in 2016.
Bud Light, Budweiser Experience ‘Mid-Single Digit’ Declines, ABI Reports
Anheuser-Busch InBev today reported full-year and fourth-quarter earnings, noting depletions declines of 2 percent in the U.S. in 2016 and continued struggles for its flagship Bud Light brand.
Bridgeport Brewing Launches 2 New Beers
BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s original craft brewery, today proudly announced the release of two brand new brews, Tiny Horse Pilsner and India Pale Wheat (IPW). The first Pilsner for BridgePort, Tiny Horse Pilsner’s look celebrates Portland’s well-known population of miniature horse figurines found around the city.
Avery Brewing Releases Tequilana Barrel-Aged Sour Beer
Avery Brewing Company, a Boulder-based craft brewery and maker of White Rascal Belgian-Style White Aleis thrilled to announce the release of Tequilana, a tequila barrel-aged sour.