Deep Ellum Brewing Company Releases No Way Rosé on Draft at State Fair of Texas
Deep Ellum Brewing Company announces the release of No Way Rosé – a tart Southwest-styled rosé ale with a prickly pear punch.
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Oskar Blues to Release Death by Coconut Irish Porter in October
Oskar Blues Brewery announces a cult classic comeback – Death by Coconut Irish Porter returns for winter 2018 with kickoff events in taprooms on October 5.
21st Amendment to Release Tasty IPA as Seasonal Offering
Last year, 21st Amendment Brewery partnered up with homebrewer extraordinaire, Mike “Tasty” McDole, to collaborate on a delicious, limited-release IPA. The beer came and went far too fast so the brewery decided to bring it back for good. Releasing in six-packs, 15-packs and 19.2 oz cans, Tasty IPA returns this September through March 2019 – though it may look a little different than you remember.
Civic Exchange Society to Release CES-002 Liberated Passions Cider
This October, Civic Exchange Society (CES) will release CES-002 Liberated Passions Cider, the second libation in its new line of beverages.
To Better Serve Small Brands, Massachusetts Beverage Alliance Launches ‘Homegrown Distribution’
Massachusetts Beverage Alliance (MBA) today announced the official launch of Homegrown Distribution, a boutique wholesaler focused on overlooked craft brands not currently getting enough attention from a network of five pre-existing wholesale partners across the state. As an offshoot of MBA, Homegrown Distribution will assume statewide sales and delivery responsibilities for several brands.
To ‘Navigate the Noise,’ Dogfish Head Sharpens Its Focus and Bets on Indie Seal
During a meeting with his company’s distribution partners, Dogfish Head founder and CEO Sam Calagione compared the brewery to a shark: In order to survive, it must keep swimming forward. Speaking to a room full beer wholesalers and brewery employees on Tuesday morning, Dogfish Head executives unveiled their 2019 plans along with an ask. Dogfish wants its distribution partners to prioritize sales of 60-Minute IPA and SeaQuench Ale.
Northern United Brewing Names New Marketing Director
Northern United Brewing Company has named Liz (E.T.) Crowe as Marketing Director for their core beer brands, which include Jolly Pumpkin and North Peak.
Sufferfest Beer Co. Adds 12 oz. Cans
Sufferfest, the functional beer brand brewed by athletes, for athletes, is adding 12oz cans of its popular Taper IPA, Shakeout Blonde, and Flyby Pilsner to its lineup.
Funkwerks to Release New Mixed Pack
Funkwerks is excited to announce the release of the latest iteration of their Winky’s Snack Pack. The new variety 12-packs include year-round offerings, Saison and Raspberry Provincial, as well as limited releases, Deceit and White— both available exclusively in this variety 12-pack after years of perfecting.
BridgePort Brewing Releases Hoptoberfest IPA
BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s original craft brewery, is celebrating hop harvest season with the release of its fresh hop Hoptoberfest IPA.
Marin Brewing Releases Dom Marignon Brut IPA
The Marin Brewing Company (The Brewco) will release its first Brut IPA today, Dom Marignon.
Increased Freight Costs and a Driver Shortage Cramp Beer Profits
Surging freight costs, a shortage of long-haul truck drivers and new laws restricting the number of hours that drivers can be on the road are cutting into profits of beer companies and other major corporations throughout the United States. Although increased transportation costs are affecting all consumer goods industries, Beer Institute chief economist Michael Uhrich told Brewbound that they’re disproportionately affecting the beer industry because the vast majority of beer sold domestically is shipped. Last year, beer companies shipped 2.9 billion cases of beer, according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
Lompoc Brewing to Close Tavern
Marking the end of an era, Lompoc Brewing has announced the upcoming closure of Lompoc Tavern, its original pub at 1620 NW 23rd Ave.
Cigar City Expands International Distribution to Scandinavia
Cigar City Brewing’s rapid growth continues in 2018 with the addition of its first full-time international partnership in nearly eight years. CCB has partnered with Great Brands AB of Stockholm, Sweden, to distribute its portfolio of unique ales and lagers throughout Scandinavia.