Bell’s Brewery to Release Hopslam in Cans
One of Bell’s Brewery, Inc.’s most sought after beers, Hopslam Ale, will be packaged solely in six-packs of 12 oz. cans and kegs when it returns in January for its annual release.
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Bantam Cider Launches Can Program
Boston, MA — Bantam Cider has officially announced the launch of its can program. In stores this week, craft cider fans in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be the first to get their hands on cans of all three of Bantam’s year-round ciders: Rojo, Wunderkind, and The Americain. Earlier this year, Bantam Cider introduced The… Read more »
Red Brick Partners with Oakland Cemetery for Seasonal Beer
ATLANTA – Historic Oakland Foundation (HOF) kicks off Oakland Cemetery’s fall special event season with a beer created in partnership with Georgia’s oldest craft brewery, Red Brick Brewing. Rosemary’s Boneyard Brew, a handcrafted blend of Red Brick’s Casual Session IPA and rosemary harvested from Oakland Cemetery’s grounds, will be available only at Oakland’s special events… Read more »
New Belgium Expands Distribution to West Virginia
New Belgium’s slow ride toward a national footprint continues. The brewery today announced imminent plans to expand distribution throughout West Virginia, its 41st state, leaving it just nine shy of filling out the entire U.S. map.
Breakside Brewery Announces Staffing Changes
Portland, Oregon-based Breakside Brewery today announced the hiring of Ray Veillet as the company’s first ever chief operating officer. Prior to joining Breakside, Veillet served as the vice president of operations at Siteworks Design Build, the same architecture firm that helped to design Breakside’s Milwaukie production facility. At Siteworks, Veillet oversaw general operations including accounting,… Read more »
Victory Relaunches Headwaters Ale
Victory Brewing Company (Victory) is re-launching the popular Headwaters Ale with a new look, national distribution and strengthened commitment to environmental stewardship.
Stone Releases 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale
Two decades of innovative craft brewing is a big deal. Only a small percentage of craft beer companies can boast such a tenure.
Distribution Roundup: Michigan Breweries Make Moves; Alaskan and SweetWater Realign Networks
New Holland Announces Distribution in Maryland; Bell’s Taps Tennessee; Alaskan Brewing Realigns in Southern California and SweetWater Changes Hands in Alabama.
J.J. Taylor Distributing Acquires Minnesota Wholesaler
J.J. Taylor Distributing, Minnesota’s largest beer wholesaler, has announced plans to acquire Day Distributing Co., an employee-owned wholesaler based in Maple Plain, Minn.
Beavertown Brewery Crowned UK Brewer of the Year
London’s micro-canning brewery, Beavertown Brewery, has just been deemed Supreme Champion Brewer and UK Brewer of the Year in the 2015 International Beer Challenge (IBC). Beavertown earned the Supreme title by winning a pair of IBC gold medals for its micro-canned Gamma Ray American Pale Ale and Holy Cowbell India Stout.
Guinness Releases Nitro IPA
By bringing Guinness-style nitrogenation to an IPA, the Irish brewer has created a hop-forward India Pale Ale with the qualities of a classic Guinness pint — namely balanced flavor and aroma, creamy mouthfeel and a perfectly formed and long-lasting head of dense bubbles.
Jester King Releases Synthesis Analogous
We’re excited to introduce Jester King Synthesis Analogous, a blend of farmhouse ales — one refermented with raspberries and one refermented with blackberries — aged in Spanish sherry barrels!
Wallace Brewing Releases Local Fresh Hop Vindicator IPA
The Silver Valley’s premier craft brewer, Wallace Brewing Company announces its first fresh hop beer as the Pacific Northwest’s hop harvest wraps up this fall. Starting today, Wallace Brewing is proud to release its Local Fresh Hop Vindicator IPA, a bright IPA finished with Cascade hops picked in Wallace, Idaho and the surrounding Silver Valley.
Denver Beer Co. Signs Distribution Agreement With Beverage Distributors Company
Denver Beer Co. today announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Beverage Distributors Company (BDC) to distribute cans, bottles and kegs to on and off premises retailers throughout the state of Colorado. This partnership will enable Denver Beer Co. to reach retailers from Boulder to Monument for the remainder of 2015 and service liquor stores throughout the entire state of Colorado by early 2016.