Craft beer industry news.
In 2016, Shmaltz Brewing debuted two critically acclaimed StarTrek Golden Anniversary Ales to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the iconic franchise, Star Trek. 2017 brings triple the excitement with the limited release of three StarTrek specialty beers rolling out throughout the year.
Each year since 2012, Sebago Brewing Company has brewed Hop Swap, an American-style IPA, with a new hop profile in order to introduce fans to the wonderful flavors and aromas that can come from hops.
It’s official: Samuel Adams’ first seasonal release of the year, Hopscape, has flopped. During its fourth-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Boston Beer Company executives cited a 1 percent decline in depletions for the period and a 5 percent decline for the year. But that news was overshadowed by a 15 percent decline in depletions for the first six weeks of 2017, which executives blamed on the poor performance of Hopscape, a hoppy wheat ale.
Cyrena Nouzille, Co-founder and General Manager of Ladyface Ale Companie and its brewpub Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie, has been re-elected to a second three-year term on the Board of Directors of the Brewers Association.
What began as simply importing and distributing Burial Beer Co. for last year’s Great American Beer Festival, TRVE Brewing Co. has also agreed to act as the Colorado distribution partner for The Commons Brewery of Portland, Oregon.
Founders Brewing Co. will be partnering with Crown Distributors to expand distribution in Kansas to include the northeast portion of the state.
Catawba will release a special Barrel Aged Wild IPA (5.5 percent ABV) as part of their Mardi Gras celebration.
Marriott Marquis San Diego’s Marina Kitchen has teamed up with award-winning San Diego cult brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Co., to create a one-time spring brew, which was brewed and kegged at their Ocean Beach location.
Due South Brewing Company has entered into a partnership with The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches for the inaugural 2017 season to become the craft beer partner of The Ballpark.
Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announced today that the brand will be rolling into Western New York State, teaming up with Remarkable Liquids which also handles their distribution in Eastern New York State.
The Brewers Association has officially announced its 2017 Board of Directors. In a press release, the trade organization — which represents the interests of small and independent craft brewers — said Allagash Brewing founder Rob Tod had recently begun his second term as board chair.
Distribution Roundup: Founders Expands in Kansas; Mike Hess Hits Colorado; Two Roads Reaches Western NY
Brewery Ommegang is ready to welcome warmer weather with a brand new seasonal offering, Short Sleeve Saison.
Following in this anything-goes tradition is Brewer James Birnie’s first Unchained Series beer, a highly carbonated, tart, and refreshing Belgian-style saison. Perfectly suited to usher in the spring season,Unchained 24: Spring Saison and its herbal, spicy, and peppery flavors and aromas will arrive on draught and in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans during the first week of March.
