Sundown Brewers Fest Lineup Announced
New Hartford, CT — Ski Sundown hosts its ninth Brewers Fest at the mountain on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Upland to Release Teddy Bear Kisses
Bloomington, IN — Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Teddy Bear Kisses will be available for wholesale on draught and in 4-packs on September 15 and on tap at Upland locations on September 19. FACT SHEETÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿ Beer Description: A dark and robust beer brewed in the traditional stout method. Teddy Bear Kisses features an abundance… Read more »
Distribution Roundup: New Holland Taps Central U.S.; Newport Hits Maine
New Holland Brewing announced last week plans to launch distribution in four new markets in the central U.S., rounding its distribution footprint out to 24 states and Washington D.C., with 17 also carrying its line of spirits. Through a network of five wholesalers, the Holland, Mich.-based brewery will begin distributing its beers and spirits throughout Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa, with launch events scheduled to take place in August and September.
Heavy Seas to Release Great’ER Pumpkin
BALTIMORE, MD — The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome the 2014 edition of The Great’ER Pumpkin. This limited release will be available from September — October in all 18 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.
SanTan to Release Oktoberfest this Fall
Chandler, Arizona—In celebration of SanTan Brewing Company’s seventh year anniversary, Oktoberfest Lager will hit shelves this fall. A traditional lager brewed annually for SanTan’s Oktoberfest celebration in downtown Chandler, Oktoberfest will launch for the first time ever in cans, September 1, 2014.
Beer Institute: Domestic Tax Paid Estimate Increases 1.2 Percent in July
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers. The July 2014 domestic tax paid estimate is 16,400,000 barrels. July 2013 removals were 16,200,000 (revised) for an increase of 1.2 percent.
Oskar Blues Ordeal Returns During 2014 GABF
LONGMONT, CO – The fourth annual Oskar Blues GABF Ordeal consists of three days of bus rides (Denver pick-up) that offer GABF-ers and craft beer lovers the chance to go backstage at ALL Oskar Blues locations during Great American Beer Festival week.
Shmaltz Brewing Releases Hop Manna 4-Packs
Clifton Park, NY — On September 1, 2014, Shmaltz Brewing Company will release Hop Manna IPA┬« nationwide in new 12oz 4-packs and will be available throughout our distribution footprint with a suggested retail price of $9.99 per 4-pack.
Annual Bell’s Homebrew Competition kicks-off Sept. 13
COMSTOCK, Mich. – Now in its fifth year, the Bell’s Homebrew Competition wort giveaway and Expo will be held on Sept. 13 at Bell’s Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo. To celebrate how this annual competition has grown and as a nod to our homebrewing roots, we have added something new.
Emmett’s Brewing Celebrates 15 Years
West Dundee, IL — Emmett’s Tavern & Brewing Company has been brewing award-winning craft beer since September 1999.
Deschutes to Expand Distribution to Michigan
Deschutes Brewery is continuing its eastward expansion. The Bend, Ore.-based company today announced plans to broaden its distribution in three Michigan cities — Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Lansing — this October. Its foray into Michigan with wholesaler partner West Side Beer Distributing will be the last “major” market expansion the brewery takes on in 2014, per a company statement.
Iron Hill Brewery Set To Debut Popular Pumpkin Beers On September 5
WILMINGTON, DE — On Friday, September 5, beginning at 5 p.m., all 10 regional Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations will celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new season with the annual release of both The Great Imperial Pumpkin Ale and Classic Pumpkin Ale. Iron Hill’s award-winning Pumpkin Ale will be… Read more »
Chainline Brewing Given Green Light in Washington
A startup craft brewery in Kirkland, Wash. has been cleared for liftoff by the state’s liquor board. Chainline Brewing’s licensing application was approved by the Washington State Liquor Control Board on Tuesday, despite prior complaints filed with the city by Kirkland community members, who were concerned that the presence of a new brewery would pose a threat to public safety.
Worthy Brewing Collaborates on New Beer with Whole Foods
Bend, Oregon — Worthy Brewing Company has released an early fall brew, bringing the classic English Pale Ale malt flavors together with the new world Northwest hop profile of Oregon craft brews. Publik Haus 12 came to life with the help of the Pacific Northwest Beer teams from Whole Foods Markets. Their team stopped by… Read more »