Denver’s Stem Ciders, which recently signed a distribution agreement with Breakthru Beverage for coverage throughout Colorado, has partnered with Fort Collins-based craft beer maker Odell Brewing for sales support across the state. Similar to a traditional broker relationship, the smaller Stem Ciders will gain access to Odell’s sales force as well as its inventory and customer relationship management (CRM) software programs in exchange for a fee.
In early January 2016, Burial Beer Co. announced their plans for second brewery also located in Asheville, NC in addition to plans for a new side project. The brewery, which opened in 2013 with a one-barrel system, quickly outgrew the home-brew size brewery into a ten-barrel operation. Now, after operating for just over three years, the brewery will expand distribution to South Carolina, a move that follows closely on the heels of their announcement to expand into Georgia.
After less-than ideal growing conditions last year in both the U.S. and in Europe, non-contracted brewers were left wanting a handful of new, highly demanded aroma varieties. This was despite an increase in overall U.S. production and a 10% increase of hops in storage, according to the USDA NASS Annual March report.
NoCoast Beer Co. announced its initial product lineup last week unveiling eight (8) offbeat, attention-grabbing can designs offering a kaleidoscope of visuals.
Craft beer fans can dust off their lederhosen and dirndl as Samuel Adams is bringing their highly anticipated OctoberFest back to beer gardens, Oktoberfest celebrations, bars and restaurants across the country. With its classic roasted malt character and sweet notes of caramel and toffee, the fall seasonal, which was first brewed in 1989, is now among the brewery’s most award-winning, beloved and sought-after beers.
Good People Brewing Co., the oldest and largest craft brewery in the state of Alabama, announces the acquisition of a new can labeler, and subsequently, the release of Urban Farmer, a traditional farmhouse ale, in cans later this week.
In honor of the lush Hawaiian Island of Kauai, also known as the Garden Isle, and Hawaii’s beloved classic drink POG, a sweet blend of passionfruit, orange and guava juices, Kona Brewing Co. is proud to unveil its new Hanalei Island IPA with POG as the central flavor profile of this distinct island brew.
Back by popular demand, Hi-Wire Brewing will be canning Pink Drink (4.2%), an ultra crushable tart wheat ale with lemongrass & raspberries; simple, refreshing, & pink. A kettle sour with the perfect balance of raspberry fruit sweetness & fresh candied lemon aroma from lemongrass. Think pink lemonade. Think happiness.
MillerCoors Chief Executive Officer Gavin Hattersley will take part in a conversation with National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President and CEO Craig Purser during NBWA’s 79th Annual Convention, taking place September 25 – 28 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Hattersley will take part in the general session on Monday, September 26.
Call it the Oskar Blues effect. Since its sale to Oskar Blues Holding Co. last March, Michigan’s Perrin Brewing Company has been growing like a weed. Volumes have increased 92 percent over last year, and $1 million of equipment investments enabled the company to eclipse 14,000 barrels of production in 2015, the company noted in a press release detailing its growth.
Back by popular demand, Maui Brewing Company is re-releasing Lorenzini Double IPA for a limited time only. The name, with a slight change from the original 2015 release, comes from the sharks “Ampullae of Lorenzini”, the shark’s electro sensory organ used to detect changes in electric fields. Additionally, Maui Brewing Co. has partnered with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery on the arrival of “Liquid Breadfruit;” brewed with toasted papaya seeds to give mild bitterness, and notes of pink peppercorn and ‘Ulu (breadfruit) to lend rich tropical fruit character with hints of fresh baked bread.
After a yearlong search, Stone Brewing Company has finally identified its next chief executive. The San Diego-based craft brewery today named Dominic Engels, who most recently served as the president of POM Wonderful, as its next CEO.
Irreverent Scottish brewer, BrewDog is introducing its infamous 55 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) brew, The End of History, to the U.S. market at a key moment for the craft beer industry. Ohio House Bill 37 went into effect this week, removing the 12 percent ABV limit on beers both made and sold in the state where BrewDog is establishing its U.S. brewery later this year. BrewDog is celebrating this historic limit lift in its hallmark irreverent fashion by sharing the record-breaking brew as an exclusive perk to investors that pledge $20,000 or more to its unique Equity for Punks USA crowdfunding model.
Point Oktoberfest is back again to deliver the authentic taste of Munich’s world-famous beer festival wherever Point beers are sold. For the first time, Point Oktoberfest will be available in 16-ounce cans — a convenient companion for fun fall activities. Point Oktoberfest is also available in 6-pack bottles, 12-pack bottles, 12-pack 12-ounce cans, and on tap.
