Bell’s to Host Great Lakes Gala
COMSTOCK, Mich. – Bell’s Brewery, Inc. is proud to partner with local, state and regional organizations to host a Great Lakes Gala in the Bell’s Beer Garden on Sept. 14 at Bell’s Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo.
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Dale Katechis of Oskar Blues Wins E-Chievement Award
Longmont, CO, & Brevard, NC — August 7, 2014-Dale Katechis, well-known as the passionate and hard-charging owner of Oskar Blues Brewery, REEB Cycles, and the man who started the craft beer-in-a-can revolution, was recently recognized for an achievement that had nothing to do with craft beer-for his philanthropic contributions.
18th Street Brewery to Double Production By Year’s End
GARY, IN — Less than one year after opening its doors, 18th Street Brewery has announced it will double its production by the end of 2014, while also becoming the first Northwest Indiana brewery to have its own canning facility.
Deschutes to Release Jubelale
Bend, Oregon — A wee bit early to announce a winter beer? Deschutes Brewery couldn’t wait to share the inner and outer beauty of its 2014 Jubelale. Inside the bottle, fans will find the flavor they’ve come to know that hearkens in the cooler months of fall: layered flavors of warm spiciness, dried fruit and… Read more »
Oskar Blues Announces Inaugural Viva Lyons Fundraiser
LYONS, COLORADO — The first annual VIVA LYONS will take place on Saturday, September 13 starting at 5PM in Bohn Park.
New Belgium Releases Tour de Fall
Ft. Collins, Colo. —New Belgium Brewing’s new fall seasonal celebrates Tour de Fat, the brewery’s traveling festival of bikes, beer and bemusement.
Left Hand Releases Oktoberfest
LONGMONT, CO — The autumn season is upon us and Left Hand Brewing Company is ready for the change. Bring on the cooler days, fall tradition, and the return of our favorite German gem — Oktoberfest! The Colorado based brewery is once again releasing its treasured Oktoberfest M├ñrzen Lager just in time for the late… Read more »
Press Clips: Getting to Know the TTB’s Label Dictator; Brewers Manipulate Water
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), as brewers well know, is responsible for approving all the beer labels that decorate retailers’ shelves across the country. The sexually charged double entendres, the gargoyles, they all need to be reviewed by the TTB before hitting the market. Or, more specifically, they need to be reviewed by Ken “Battle” Martin.
Summit Releases Unchained Series 16: Herkulean Woods
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.
Diageo Introduces Guinness Blonde American Lager
LATROBE, Pa. and DUBLIN, — A beer with a dark past is coming to a store near you in September. Guinness┬« BlondeÔäó American Lager, from the makers of iconic Guinness Stout, is made in the famed American brewing city of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Guinness┬« BlondeÔäó American Lager uses American hops and Guinness’ world famous 125-year-old Guinness… Read more »
Mintel: Sales of Craft Beer Could Eclipse $20 Billion in 2014
Sales of craft and craft-style beer will likely eclipse $20 billion in 2014, according to a new report from market research firm Mintel. Of the $20.4 billion in craft sales that Mintel has predicted for this year, the firm believes more than 84 percent ($17.2 billion) will come from Brewers Association-defined craft brewers
SweetWater Debuts New Glass Bottles
Five months after SweetWater Brewing began canning its beer, the Atlanta-based craft brewery is once again augmenting its packaging lineup. Beginning this week, Sweetwater will ship newly designed glass bottles, now embossed with the company’s logo and tagline, to its wholesalers.
Harpoon & Ball and Buck to Host Pop Up Event
BOSTON, MA—Harpoon Brewery & Ball and Buck are joining forces for Boston’s first Brewdown Pop-Up. The Brewdown Pop-Up is an event series created by leading marketing innovation company GYK Antler to celebrate the local craft beer community and the collaborative spirit that spawns great ideas and partnerships. Each Brewdown Pop-Up pairs a New England brand… Read more »
North Coast Releases Puck
Fort Bragg, CA — First brewed to celebrate our 25th anniversary, the beer now known as PUCK, a petite saison of just over 4% ABV, won a place in our hearts and in our year-round portfolio of beers.