Craft beer industry news.
Neenah announces the expansion of its comprehensive digital papers portfolio to include over 300 of Neenah’s most popular colors, textures, finishes and weights providing a wide range of versatile, high-performing paper choices for any digital print or packaging project.
Two Roads newest beer is in full bloom this April. Brewmaster and Chief Gardener Phil Markowski has created a unique beer befitting of their “Road Less Traveled” mantra: Roads Garden Saison with Flowers. An 8.9% ABV saison, Roads Garden is made with aromatic, edible and organically grown flowers such as lavender, chamomile, calendula, rose hips and hops.
Maibock, our first spring seasonal is on tap, in bottles and tasting as delicious as ever. A traditional spring festival beer with German heritage, Maibock is a deep gold colored lager with smooth and slightly sweet & biscuity malt body, low bitterness and a nice pop of Noble hop aromas & flavor.
Braxton Brewing Company will be celebrating their commonwealth roots with a 22 oz. bottle of their Mint Julep Style Beer — Kentucky Home. This is the second time the Covington-based company has brewed the beer but the first time it will be available in bottles. The Golden Ale is aged in bourbon barrels and infused with mint to create a flavor profile similar to the traditional Mint Julep.
Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has renamed their popular Helles Lager to Wheels Up. Previously available as a year round, this beer has transitioned into a seasonal available during the summer months.
Sterling Beer is paying tribute to Secretariat, America’s Super Horse and 1973 Triple Crown Champion, with the release of its 2016 Sterling Greats limited edition can, officially licensed by Secretariat’s owner Penny Chenery and the Triple Crown. The distinctive can marks the first in a collectible series paying tribute to American Greats.
One million barrels. That’s where Anheuser-Busch InBev’s “High End” craft production is headed in 2016 following the acquisition of Virginia-based Devils Backbone Brewing Company, the company’s eighth craft brewery purchase since 2011 and its sixth in the last 18 months.
Bell’s Brewery yesterday announced plans to enter Texas in 2017. In a press release, the nation’s seventh-largest craft beer producer said it would launch its full portfolio in the state early next year, although the Michigan-based brewery has yet to formally ink any distribution agreements.
Pelican Brewing Company introduces its first-ever mixed 12-pack of award-winning beverages: Kiwanda Cream Ale, Umbrella IPA, Imperial Pelican Ale and a rotating Pelican Seasonal Brew. The Pelican sample pack is in grocers’ craft beer aisle now.
Breakside Brewery is chasing a green and gold rainbow to hop heaven with the release of new seasonals IGA (India Golden Ale) and Rainbows & Unicorns IPA, and new Fat Head’s Brewing collaboration – Pulp Free IPA.
Big Juicy IPA 6-pack CANS were designed with an extra emphasis on the home town of Spokane. Hop-forward Citra, El Dorado, Belma and Azacca hops allow tropical and citrus hops to shine with 55 IBU’s and 6.15% ABV.
Developed from a secret family recipe using native Fuji apples and crafted in the ancient Maori lands, Tutu Cider makes its debut in California. Kono, New Zealand’s leading indigenous beverage and food producer, is proud to bring their latest craft to the American beverage market.
Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to announce the “re-commissioning” of its summer seasonal beer, Smooth Sail. This summer ale will be available in cans and on draft from mid-April through September in all 17 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.
Laurelwood Brewing Co., Portland’s original organic-certified brewery, has announced the addition of Workhorse IPA 12-pack bottles to their lineup of year-round beers. The spring 2016 roll-out marks the first 12-pack release from Laurelwood.
