Craft beer industry news.
Belgium-based Verstraete IML is embarking on a new chapter in its growth story. In the coming months, the in-mold labels company will start preparing the construction work for the new production site in Clarksville, Tennessee (US), together with its parent company Constantia Flexibles.
Upland Brewing Co. announces the release of a new seasonal beer, Latitude Adjustment—a tropical pale ale with pineapple and coconut. This beer started as a Side Trail Series beer, formerly known as Beard of Paradise, and is back by popular demand. Latitude Adjustment will be available in early November in six-packs and on draught.
September 2016 marks a half-year for Brouwerij West at its new production craft brewery and Tasting Room in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles. After launching in February with an opening party attended by nearly 5,000, the last six months have seen a number of exciting events, several bottle releases, the start of distribution, and the development of a number of new beers, including Popfuji, an unfiltered pilsner that has become a fan favorite.
Those in the mood for a fresh cup of coffee or a pour of hot cocoa can have their fix and their beer too. Stone Brewing’s latest seasonal releases (and recurring fan favorites) deliver the familiar flavors that warm our mugs and the cold beer we crave.
The shakeout of the MegaBrew deal will begin to be felt in Eastern Europe.
A new company that aims to provide small craft breweries with both growth capital and operating assistance has launched, and it has recruited a well-known industry veteran in the process. The company has tapped longtime beer industry veteran Adam Lambert — whose career includes sales and marketing stints at Virtue Cider, New Holland Brewing, Dogfish Head and Rogue Ales & Spirits — as its chief operating officer.
Over the past year, Silver City Brewery has released more sour beers than any year prior. Charming Disarmer, a Peach-infused delicacy; Foxy Lady, a Flanders-style red ale; and Wily Temptress, one pucker-punch of blackberry deliciousness. However, none of these would have come to fruition if it hadn’t been Le Fat- the original Silver City sour beer.
Bold Rock Hard Cider has announced the launch of their newest fall and winter seasonal, Bold Rock Blood Orange, to be released November 1. Bold Rock Blood Orange is a blend of blood orange juice and locally harvested Blue Ridge apples, featuring the light and refreshing apple cider finish that Bold Rock devotees have come to expect coupled with the crisp tartness and tangy citrus brightness of blood orange.
Coronado Brewing Company is releasing its much anticipated Barrel-Aged Unhitched Imperial Brown Ale. This is the latest installment in the company’s award-wining Coronado Collection, a series of limited availability barrel-aged offerings.
Behind last year’s $1 billion bet on Ballast Point, Constellation Brands Inc.’s big foray into the craft beer marketplace is beginning to pay off.
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the last release in its 2016 Partner Ships series of collaboration beers – an Imperial Brown IPA with Stone Brewing Company.
The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome the 2016 edition of an English-style Barley Wine. This beer has not been including in the brewery’s portfolio since 2012. This limited release will be available starting in November.
Apple Harvest Ale was brewed at Empire Brewing Company’s new 60bbl brewhouse. Over 800 gallons of fresh New York State raw apple juice made from Empire and Honey Crisp apples were used in the brew. A red colored ale with a crisp, tart apple flavor and a sweet caramel malt finish.
Lumberyard Brewing Company is proud to release its second can in The Peaks Series – Big Rapid Red.
