Craft beer industry news.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are pleased to announce the nominees for the Eighth Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. The award recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to actively market, sell and promote craft beer.
Colorado, USA — Left Hand Brewing Company is strengthening its commitment to the United Kingdom. This September, the Colorado-based brewery will expand supply across the UK with distribution partner James Clay.
As the craft category continues to grow at a double-digit clip, brewers across the country, in an effort to keep up with growing demand, are investing heavily in facility expansions. A crop of mid-size and regional craft breweries located in the eastern half of the U.S. recently announced multi-million dollar expansion efforts which will enable those companies to not only expand production capabilities, but in some cases distribution footprints as well.
BOULDER, Colo. — Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a traditional casual dining restaurant known for its expansive selection of craft beers, is entering new beer territory with the launch of its Old Chicago Explorer Series. This series, kicking off today, will feature one brewery for a two to three-week period, offering four to six beers… Read more »
UNITED KINGDOM — In the two years since its U.S. debut, Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer (4.8% ABV), available in both Original and Spiced Orange flavors, has become an instant hit and is currently distributed in 43 states. As the first alcoholic ginger beer available in America, the number one question asked by consumers is, “Where… Read more »
San Francisco, CA — Triple Voodoo launched in February 2011 during San Francisco Beer Week as gypsy brewers. For the next three years we bounced around the bay area brewing our beer at any brewery that had excess capacity. Fast forward to August 2014 and we have brewed 32 batches and released 18 new styles… Read more »
MILWAUKEE — Lakefront Brewery, Inc., Milwaukee’s largest producer of craft beer, is once again eyeing a potential expansion site. The brewery today announced it has an accepted offer to buy land at 1890 N. Commerce St. The site, which was formerly slated for a condo development, is on the east side of the Holton Street… Read more »
STEVENS POINT, Wis. — For those looking for a beer with the authentic taste of Munich’s world-famous beer festival, you don’t have to go all the way to Germany to find it. Point Oktoberfest is back and ready for purchase wherever Point beers are sold.
NEW YORK — Lost Tribes Beverage LLC today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement with Bite Hard for NYC, Long Island, and the lower Hudson Valley.
Auburn, CA — Knee Deep Brewing Company of Auburn, CA. is now on it’s way to Long Island. We are pleased to announce that Knee Deep beers are now in transit to Clare Rose in E. Yaphank, NY.
DAVIS, Calif. — For those in the know, Oktoberfest starts in September. And Sudwerk Brewing Co. is ready, with a fresh take on its Fest Harvest Lager.
Bloomington, IN – Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Harvest Ale will be available on draught and in 4-packs starting in early October. Harvest Ale is an American Pale Ale by design, but an even more vibrant rendition by loading up our hopback with freshly harvested Citra hops.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿
ATLANTA — SweetWater is brewing up yet another reason to look forward to this fall announcing the return of their fifth annual cask ale festival — Brew Your Cask Off — this Nov. 8.
Las Vegas — Motley Brews’ third annual Downtown Brew Festival (DBF) returns to Clark County Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. with an all-new food focus featuring beer-inspired culinary creations from prominent Las Vegas chefs, paired with local entertainment in a backyard setting.
