Craft beer industry news.
Here’s a full stein of reality, courtesy of Craft Brew Alliance’s chief executive, Andy Thomas. “If we become irrelevant to consumers, we’re all doomed,” he told a crowd of 250 beer business executives and entrepreneurs who attended the June 9 Brewbound Session conference in Brooklyn.
While it may seem like we are sweltering through the ‘endless summer’, the fact is that autumn is just around the corner and with it the imminent release of Green Man’s Harvester Ale. Come August, this unique interpretation of the classic German Märzen will start hitting the shelves of groceries, bottle shops, and convenience stores throughout the Southeast.
bevRAGE announced today the formal unveiling of its mobile application that delivers instant cash back rebates to consumers purchasing beer, wine and liquor. The new app, which is live today in Apple’s App Store and Google Play, is designed to provide savings to consumers immediately after they make alcohol purchases in bars, restaurants and retail stores.
MIAMI – Following a successful launch in South Florida, Cervezas Alhambra has just announced the launch of their Reserva 1925 12-Pack distribution in the Miami market. The roll-out of the dozen-bottle case is expected to increase the brand’s presence and outreach in the South Florida area. Reserva 1925, an extra lager beer weighing in at… Read more »
Zajac, a Maine-based processing and packaging integrator, recently completed a seven-month project to design, fabricate, integrate and install equipment at Dorchester Brewing Company. Located in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, the new, state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot partner brewing facility opened late last month and will serve up to 20 craft beers.
Fall is about to get wicked. Today, Redd’s Wicked is amping things up with the launch of their Limited Release series, a line of bold new flavors. Wicked Blood Orange will kick off the series followed by additional releases coming in early 2017.
Sibling Revelry Brewing announces their release of Swing State, a new dry hopped pale ale just in time for the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The founders of Sibling Revelry Brewing, the Kennedy Family and its brewery family, are celebrating the great people of Ohio and their importance to our nation.
Sierra Nevada Brewing yesterday named Jeff White as the company’s first chief operating officer. White, who began with the Chico, Calif.-based craft brewery in 2013, serving first as its systems integration director, will bring more than 30 years of brewing industry experience to the newly created COO position.
Oktoberfest season has triumphantly returned to Santa Fe Brewing Company, with the Southwest’s favorite Fall seasonal, Oktoberfest! We couldn’t be happier for this malt-forward brew to bring in the season which celebrates tradition and beer! With its time-honored mild hop profile and classic malt bill, our Oktoberfest is a tribute to the original Märzens served at Ludwig I’s wedding.
Nestled within easy walking distance between Heinz Field and PNC Park, Southern Tier will open its brewpub at 316 North Shore Drive this fall. It will feature a full food menu as well as both pub-exclusive and classic STBC beers. Craft beer fans can expect the same commitment to quality and relentless innovation that the company has embodied since 2002.
The Traveler Beer Company, brewers of THE American craft Shandy, is returning with their seasonal favorite – Jack-O Traveler Pumpkin Shandy – to answer craft beer lovers’ quest for refreshment.
Muntons Malted Ingredients, an International leader in the manufacture and supply of British malt, malted ingredients and home brewing kits, has announced its United States headquarters has moved from Seattle, Washington to the Chicago, Illinois suburb city of Lombard. The new head office is located at 2505 South Finley Road in Lombard, Illinois, and is under the leadership of Executive Vice President Fred Johnson.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company today announced it would open a new satellite brewery and brewpub in Southern California next month. Located across from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, the company’s new brewery — its 10th brewing location — will include a 7-barrel brewhouse, two 14-barrel fermentation tanks and three 14-barrel brite beer tanks. The facility will be capable of pouring upwards of 35 unique, small-batch beers at a time, the company said.
For the second year in a row, Odell Brewing will release the popular Cellar Series brew, Piña Agria, a sour ale brewed with pineapple. Offered in 750ml cork & cage finished bottles, the Cellar Series of beers are bigger and bolder brews that push the boundaries of style, ingredients, and brewing techniques. They are a showcase of the brewers’ innovation and talent, and an outlet for creativity and experimentation.
