Craft beer industry news.
Venturing further into the mainland, Kona Brewing Co. today announced it has added Mississippi to its distribution footprint, which now covers 40 states. Earlier this month, the island-themed beer brand owned by Craft Brew Alliance tapped retail channels in the key markets of Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, and Biloxi, through its network of Anheuser-Busch wholesalers on… Read more »
EUGENE, Ore.— Ninkasi Brewing Company, announces a new partnership with tour operator, Zephyr Adventures of Red Lodge, MT.
Fort Collins, CO — The Colorado Brewers Festival (COBF) celebrates its 25th festival this year on Saturday, June 28th & Sunday, June 29th, in downtown Fort Collins’ Civic Center area. The festival hours are 11 AM to 5 PM each day.
DURANGO, Colo. — With a nod to Durango’s budding marijuana culture, Steamworks Brewing Co. rolls out a potent preparation for the monthly Firkin Friday. The “Day Wrecker” firkin will be tapped at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014.
Coronado, CA. — Only two months after reaching an agreement with Origlio Beverage for Philadelphia-area distribution, Coronado’s hoppy ales are coming to Philly Beer Week, taking place May 30th through June 8th. Coronado’s classic brews will be poured, including 2014 World Beer Cup Winner Islander IPA, Orange Avenue Wit, Mermaid’s Red, Blue Bridge Coffee Stout,… Read more »
BOSTON (Brewbound Session Boston 2014) — A new brand of hard cider, Cider Creek Hard Cider, is flowing into Boston.
South Carolina lawmakers in both the House and Senate adopted what has become known as the Stone Bill this afternoon, effectively loosening restrictions on how brewers in the Palmetto State do business. The bill — known in the Senate as S. 1230 and in the House as H. 3512 — is now off to be… Read more »
Bend, Oregon – To celebrate warmer days and by popular demand, Worthy Brewing is bringing back Farm Out Saison as its Summer Seasonal Release.
Boulder, CO —The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) has released the results of its fifth annual Homebrew Supply Shop Survey, detailing the current state of the home beer and wine supply retail industry.
Chicago, IL—Forbidden Root, a new Chicago-based beverage company, will launch its line of innovative botanic craft beers the first week in June of 2014.
Bend, Oregon — Oregon Manifest and Deschutes Brewery have teamed up to bring the best of two worlds together: bikes and beer.
Giving the white coats of craft beer their due, The New York Times published a story on Monday profiling the efforts of two teams of microbiologists as they seek to create “the first genetic family tree for brewing yeasts and the beers they make.”
CHICAGO, IL — SanTan Brewing Company is adding to its canned beer line-up with the official launch of SunSpot Golden Ale in Rexam 12 oz. cans.
Melville NY — According to the Brewers Association, craft beer sales rose 20% in 2013. Craft brewers have been launching a variety of innovative and distinct flavor combinations ranging from fruity and sweet to herbaceous and savory mashups.
