Craft beer industry news.
Portland State University (PSU) graduates will receive congratulations from more than just family and friends at commencement on June 14th. Rogue Ales, headquartered on the Oregon coast in Newport, will mark the occasion with a custom beer dedicated to the 5,800 graduates of the class of 2015.
Georgia natives SweetWater Brewing Company and Colorado locals Telluride Brewing Company are teaming up to bring their lip-smackin’ lineups to the fourth annual Ride Festival this July 11-12 in Telluride, CO.
Attention craft beer drinkers in Western Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic U.S.: say “hi” to your new neighbor. Narragansett Beer, the 125-year-old heritage brand out of Rhode Island, has announced plans to expand distribution throughout Maryland, Delaware and previously untapped markets in Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, Erie, and Reading.
The Newburyport Brewing Company®, Massachusetts’ all-can and keg craft brewery, today announces year-round availability of Melt Away Session IPA. At 4.6% ABV, this refreshing golden-colored session India Pale Ale shines with Citra and Amarillo hop flavor and aroma, yet is uniquely balanced by malt sweetness for a crisp, easy finish.
In celebration of American Craft Beer Week (May 11 – 17, 2015), mainstay downtown San Francisco craft beer haven ThirstyBear Organic Brewery hosts a special public release event for Bulldog British Style IPA and the 10th Anniversary release of the highly coveted Belgian-inspired Golden Hallucination (7.9% ABV) this Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6 pm – 9 pm. Bulldog IPA and Golden Hallucination will be available on draft at ThirstyBear throughout May 2015; Bulldog IPA will also be available in growlers for a limited time for $30.
Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces another first with the introduction of Sour Monkey, a deliciously puckering Belgian-style Tripel incorporating multiple fermentations via three different yeasts. Swinging from the same tree as its GABF Gold Medal award-winning cousin, Golden Monkey this deliciously sharp brew commands respect.
In honor of what would have been Tony Gwynn’s 55th birthday, AleSmith Brewing Co. released its “Hall of Fame” brew on Saturday, May 9. An imperial version of its .394 Pale Ale, the specialty release was created as a tribute to the late Tony Gwynn by AleSmith Owner and CEO Peter Zien.
While much of the craft beer industry is celebrating American Craft Beer Week, Geaghan Bros. Brewing Co. had their own local celebration today as they celebrated the official opening of their brewery production facility expansion in Brewer. The celebration included an official ribbon cutting, and Brewer’s Deputy Mayor Bev Uhlenhake presented the Geaghan Brothers Larry, Peter, and Pat along with Larry’s son Andrew a key to the City.
GrassLands Brewing Company, a Tallahassee, FL brewery that opened its taproom in February 2015, has been awarded its Federal Brewer’s Notice.
Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, is proud to announce the release of Sour Grand Saison, the second in their 2015 Cellar Reserve series.
Empire Brewing Company broke ground this past Friday, May 8th 2015, to begin construction on the Empire Farmstead Brewery – a new manufacturing and agri-tourism facility in Cazenovia, New York. When completed, the 28,000 square-foot Empire Farmstead Brewery will be the largest farm brewery of-its-kind in New York State, with a major agri-tourism component.
Widmer Brothers Brewing today announced the release of its new summer seasonal offering, Hefe Shandy. Hefe Shandy pays homage to the brewery’s flagship beer, Hefe, playing on the ritual of adding a lemon to the rim, which dates back to the creation of the beer in 1986.
Everybody’s Brewing will be adding a third style of beer to their can lineup with the addition of the Local Logger Lager. The cans will be available first at their Brewpub in White Salmon, WA starting May 15th, followed by the Portland premiere at Belmont Station on May 26, and a second release at Hollywood Beverage on May 29th.
California’s craft beer industry still has a way to go before it can hold a candle to its celebrated wine trade, but it’s certainly trending in the right direction. In 2014, the market for craft beer in the state continued to flourish, contributing more than $6.5 billion to the economy, according to a newly released report from the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA).
