Craft beer industry news.
New Belgium Brewing is ringing in 2019 with the debut of a new Voodoo Ranger Rotating IPA Series. This year, three hoppy brews will be released under the new line in 12-ounce cans and on draft, beginning with Voodoo Ranger Liquid Paradise IPA, a delicately bitter and extremely aromatic IPA boasting a mélange of tropical notes.
In this week’s edition of Last Call: The Brewers Association shares 2018 packaging trends; High Country Beverage reaches an agreement to acquire a share of a Kansas wholesaler; Allagash to can flagship White; Ballast Point sets opening date for downtown Disney taproom; and more industry news.
Creature Comforts Brewing Company is releasing the collaboration made with Jackie O’s Brewery from our tasting room this Friday, Jan. 11. Special tours with our Wood Cellar and Specialty Brand Manager Blake Tyers will begin at 3 p.m.
Hi-Wire Brewing’s Collaboration 12-pack is returning for a third straight year in 2019. The beloved Asheville brewery is teaming up with Cincinnati, Ohio’s Rhinegeist Brewery, Atlanta, Georgia’s Monday Night Brewing, and Charleston, South Carolina’s Revelry Brewing.
On Friday Jan. 18, Port City Brewing Company debuts Golden Export Lager, the newest entry in its popular Rotating Lager Series. Based on the blonde export lagers invented in late-19th century Germany, Golden Export Lager balances a subtly sweet, toasty malt character with spicy, floral hops.
Kentucky’s Braxton Brewing Company has embarked on a $5 million expansion that will include the purchase of the building where its brewery is currently situated, as well as the construction of a rooftop bar and the installation of a new canning line.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. kicks off 2019 with the introduction of Pancho Imperial Stout, available in 16 oz. cans and draft. The limited release brew is made with cacao nibs, Ancho chiles and cinnamon. Pancho offers a smooth finish despite the hefty 10.1 percent alcohol by volume.
Portland’s Cider Riot! rings in the New Year with the relaunch of its Burncider Pub Draught cider in Oregon’s new sustainable multi-use bottles. The locally made bottles are intended to be washed and refilled rather than crushed and recycled and craft breweries throughout the state have begun using them for beer.
Grimsby brewery Docks Beers, is to take to the skies as it provides the first cans of craft beer on Eastern Airways flights.
Mad Anthony Brewing Company’s seasonal Imperial IPA, Hop Loco, is back by popular demand. This Indiana Brewers Cup winner came flying off the top rope last year in fresh packaging and suplexed its way to our guest’s hearts.
Aiming to establish a deeper connection in one of the key out-of-state markets where it distributes, fast-growing Ohio brewery Platform Beer Co. has announced plans open a brewery and taproom in Pittsburgh later this year.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the long anticipated return of Boat Shoes Hazy IPA. Beginning on Jan. 1, this fan favorite will join KARL’s core lineup and become the newest year-round offering for the brewery.
Anchor Brewing Company debuts Baykeeper IPA, a bright and delicious IPA made in collaboration with local nonprofit San Francisco Baykeeper, who has defended the Bay from pollution for 30 years.
In episode 18 of the Brewbound Podcast, Tony Yanow discusses the circumstances that led to the sale of Golden Road, and what his goals are for the Artisanal Brewers Collective. He also talks about the state of the craft beer market, the consumer shift toward supporting hyper-local businesses, and how he evaluates beers that are sold in his pubs.
