SweetWater Expands Distribution to Pittsburgh
SweetWater Brewing is the latest craft brewery to expand into Pennsylvania, announcing plans to extend its footprint into Pittsburgh in the first week of June with Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale.
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The Last Call: Deschutes Looks East; A-B Takes Heat
Deschutes Brewery is reportedly scouting Asheville, N.C. as a potential location to build out its east coast brewing facility and distribution center. According to the Citizen Times, representatives from Deschutes had visited Asheville in December and company president Michael LaLonde told the website they have a second trip planned for late May.
Hydro Flask CEO Named Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award
Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, announced that CEO Scott Allan is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2015 Award in the Pacific Northwest Region. This prestigious award recognizes entrepreneurs who exhibit excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
American Craft Beer Week Celebrates Small and Independent Brewers for 10th Consecutive Year
From California to New York Island, from the redwood forest to the Gulf stream waters, beer lovers everywhere will celebrate the country’s small and independent craft brewery renaissance during American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), May 11-17. All 50 states will hold events including exclusive brewery tours, special craft beer releases, food and beer pairings, tap takeovers and more to honor the ever-advancing craft beer culture and unite tens of thousands of beer lovers nationwide.
MillerCoors Slapped with Class Action Suit
After years of debate over what constitutes a “craft brewer,” MillerCoors – which produces and markets the Blue Moon line of craft-style beers – has been hit with a class action lawsuit over the use of the word “craft” on both its website as well as various marketing and point-of-sale materials. The suit, filed last week in the California superior court of San Diego County, alleges that MillerCoors deceptively brews, markets and distributes Blue Moon Brewing products in an effort to intentionally mislead customers into purchasing a “craft beer.”
Pelican Brewing to Open New Brewpub
Pelican Brewing has announced plans to open a new brewpub in Cannon Beach, Ore., which, when complete, will be the third facility the company operates in the state. Construction on the brewpub, which will include a small brewhouse and restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, is scheduled to begin this fall. The company anticipates a public opening next spring.
Denver Beer Hires New Head Brewer
Denver Beer Co. welcomed Jason Buehler earlier this month as Head Brewer at the Platte Street Taproom. Buehler joins Denver Beer Co. from Oskar Blues Brewery where he held the position of Head Brewer at the Lyons brewery since 2012. Buehler will replace Austin Wiley who left Denver Beer Co. to open his own brewery, Spangalang, which opened in Denver this spring.
Shmaltz to Release Hops in the HE’Brew Variety Pack
There’s no better time for a delicious hopped-up variety pack then the kickoff of summer, and Shmaltz Brewing Company’s got all the hopheads covered with the return of the Hops In HE’BREW Variety Pack®.
Seattle Cider Expands Harvest Series
Seattle Cider Company is excited to announce the release and expansion of its limited edition ‘Harvest Series.’ Introduced last year with the release of the award-winning Washington Heirloom, this year’s Harvest Series will also feature limited releases of the growing cidery’s Gravenstein Rose and Perry.
Lakefront and Tyranena Release Collaborative Beer
Lakefront Brewery, Inc. and Tyranena Brewing Co. announced today the release of their collaboration beer: Triple IPA Brewed with Grapefruit. The beer marks the first release in the breweries’ Two Lakes collaborative series.
Stevens Point Releases Nude Beach Summer Wheat Ale
It’s not quite summer yet, but if you have a passion for summer beers, you’re in luck: Point Nude Beach Summer Wheat Ale, now brewed with passion fruit, is now available through the end of the summer wherever Point beers are sold.
Silver City Brewery Releases Bourbon Barrel Aged Fat Scotch Ale
Silver City Brewery announces the release of ultra-limited 2015 Bourbon Barrel Aged Fat Scotch Ale and the return of Liquid Sunshine Belgian Tripel
Heritage Brewing Cans American Expedition
Heritage Brewing Co., a Veteran owned and operated Virginia based brewery is introducing American Expedition in 12oz cans with a sweepstakes that will run from May 1st to August 22nd.
Victory Expands Distribution to Arkansas
Victory Brewing has announced plans to expand distribution of its beers to Arkansas next month, with statewide retail availability expected by mid-June. Per a partnership with Arkansas Craft Distributors, Victory’s seasonal Summer Love Ale will be available on draft in the state beginning May 11.