Hopsteiner: Pacific Northwest Hop Acreage Increases 6.4%
Pacific Northwest hop acreage is reported to increase to 54,135 acres in the recent release by USDA-NASS.
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MillerCoors Releasing AC Golden’s Colorado Native Olathe Lager
AC Golden Brewing Company is bringing back a fan favorite, Colorado Native Olathe Lager, in celebration of summer.
NBWA’s 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show to Offer 22 Education Seminars
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will offer 22 education seminars at its 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show October 8 – 11, 2017, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
12 Gates Brewing Company Offers Partnership to Brewmaster
12 Gates Brewing Company (12 Gates) has appointed Scott Shuler asBrewmaster, along with naming him a brewery partner.
Legislative Update: Delaware Increases Alcohol Tax; North Carolina Approves ‘Brunch Bill’
In this week’s Legislative Update: Delaware increases the state tax on alcohol; North Carolina approves the so-called ‘Brunch Bill’; 48 breweries oppose Clean Water Rule changes; and more.
Coronado Brewing Adds Distribution in Minnesota
Coronado Brewing Company is excited to announce its debut in the land of 10,000 lakes.
Heavy Seas Releasing TreasureFest Oktoberfest-Style Lager
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to reintroduce the seasonal offering, TreasureFest, an Oktoberfest style lager.
Drake’s Brewing Introduces 2 New Beers
This week Drake’s Brewing Co. is releasing its refreshed and ramped-up Aroma Coma recipe. Drake’s has upped the ante and created a bigger, hoppier, and more punched up version of the perennial favorite IPA. The brewery has added more Citra hops and more of the sticky rye malt and light caramel flavors that provide the backbone for the over-the-top dank hoppiness. The ABV has also been bumped up to 8.0% to give the beer amazing balance. Aroma Coma 2XIPA delivers an aromatic punch of citrus hops that lives up to its name.
2017 Samuel Adams LongShot Competition to Help Homebrewers Go Pro
Since the Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest was created 21 years ago to recognize passionate homebrewers, it has helped launch the professional brewing careers of multiple homebrewers. Knowing this, the brewers at Sam Adams have brewed a new plan to truly equip homebrewers with the experience and knowledge to take their passion to the next level.
Budweiser Unveils New State Packaging
Beginning today, 11 states will see their namesake on Budweiser bottles and cans as part of the brand’s latest evolution of its iconic summer packaging.
Sweeten Creek Brewing Upgrades Brewhouse
After seeing a substantial increase in demand for their house beers, owners Joey and Erica Justice are expanding their brew house to a ten barrel brewing system and transitioning their current one-barrel unit to a pilot system.
Ground Breaker Releasing Route 20 IPA
Ground Breaker Brewing is reviving Route 20, a Coast to Coast IPA.
Braxton Brewing Releasing Boom Short Fuse Grapefruit Pale Ale in Cans
102.7 WEBN, Cincinnati’s Rock Station, announced today a new partnership with Braxton Brewing Company to name its Short Fuse Grapefruit Pale Ale as the official beer of the 2017 Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks.
Liberation Distribution Approaches 600 Available Products
Liberation Distribution (LibDib), the first alcohol distributor and technology company to offer a three-tier compliant web-based sales platform, is celebrating the first 100 days since launching a new way to think about alcohol distribution. LibDib offers almost 600 craft spirits, wines, ciders and beers on their proprietary platform. Restaurants, bars and retailers (RB&Rs) in California and New York are now legally and efficiently purchasing boutique wines, craft spirits and microbrews from Makers of all sizes using LibDib’s easy to use web-based shopping experience.