Craft beer industry news.
San Diego, CA — Hot off the heels of its wildly successful inaugural B.A.M. event, Karl Strauss is gearing up for B.A.M.! #2 on Saturday, August 23, 2014. This free event will take place at the Karl Strauss Tasting Room and Beer Garden in Pacific Beach from 5pm to closing and will feature live music,… Read more »
(Fullerton,CA) – Our most popular and sought after beer returns this week, we’re talking about Knuckle Sandwich DIPA. Beginning this Thursday at our tasting room in Fullerton, CA, those looking for that hop punch upside the head will be able to get what they have comin’ to them.
Burlington, VT — After experiencing great success in neighboring states, Switchback Brewing Company has appointed Williams Distributing in Chicopee, MA to bring their flagship unfiltered ale, Switchback Ale to Western Massachusetts. For years fans of the beer had to travel to New Hampshire or Vermont just to get a pint of Vermont’s favorite unfiltered ale…. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C., — Drizly, the smartphone app for fast, convenient alcohol delivery, had its business model pronounced legal today by the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA). As a result of the advisory opinion from the ABRA, Drizly will begin operations throughout Washington D.C. in the coming days.
CHICAGO — Constellation Brands Beer Division today announced a voluntary recall of select packages in the U.S. containing 12-ounce clear glass bottles of its Corona Extra beer that may contain small particles of glass. The voluntary recall covers 12-ounce clear bottles in select six-pack, 12-pack and 18-pack packages containing bottles with the production codes listed… Read more »
Flagstaff, AZ USA — Mother Road Brewing Company is honored to partner with The Grand Canyon Railway as the official beer offering on the train ride from Williams, AZ to the Grand Canyon. Passengers can enjoy Mother Road Gold Road Kolsch-style Ale with it’s approachable, easy-drinking style, or the Gold-medal winning Roadside American Pale Ale… Read more »
JACKSONVILLE, FL ÔÇò Veterans United Craft Brewery’s Founder and Brewmaster, Ron Gamble, has announced that the grand opening date for the taproom will be Friday, August 22nd, 2014. Veterans United is one of the newest microbreweries headquartered in Jacksonville, and the first packaging operation on the Southside.
Littleton, CO — Paulaner USA, the US importer of the legendary Paulaner Brewery portfolio and other premium beverage alcohol brands announces the appointment of Stephen Hauser as President and CEO. This appointment signals a new vision for the company that will create greater opportunities for its portfolio and its partner brands in the U.S.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Get a taste of Scotland without the jet lag in Portland Brewing’s Scottish-style fall seasonal. Portland Brewery has brewed up the highlands — minus the haggis and kilts — into a pint with Noble Scot.
Fremont Brewing founder Matt Lincecum likens his company’s own creation narrative to the story of Stone Soup. In their version of the story, Lincecum — a thirsty entrepreneur with just $10,000 in the bank — sets out convince a well-known real estate developer to lease space to his startup craft brewery in the middle of a recession.
After initially announcing it would begin distributing to the market this October, Lagunitas Brewing covertly waltzed into Louisiana earlier this week. According to Eater NOLA, the Avenue Pub sent out an email to its mailing list on Sunday afternoon that read, “Lagunitas will be here Monday. We were asked to keep it quiet.”
PORTLAND, Ore. — The 19th annual Holiday Ale Festival will take place Dec. 3 through Dec. 7 at Pioneer Courthouse Square, located at 701 SW Sixth Ave. in the heart of downtown Portland. The popular event will feature at least four-dozen big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter… Read more »
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of Herkulean Woods, a lager brewed with maple syrup and spruce tips and the 16th beer in the limited release Unchained Series. It will be available on draught and in 6-pack bottles the week of August 18.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA—Starr Hill Brewery, one of the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, and Hardywood Park Craft Brewery of Richmond, VA, are introducing a collaboration beer brewed specially for Richmond’s Fall Line Fest. This unique brew was named by a local fan in a contest run on Starr Hill’s Facebook page.
