Blefa Kegs Meet Country of Origin Requirements
All kegs from Blefa (and former FRANKE) have complied with this legal requirement since 1974.
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Avery Brewing Announces 2 Executive Hires
Brian “BK” Krueger will join the Boulder, Colorado-headquartered company as director of sales and marketing. Krueger, who has plenty of experience in the Colorado market after a 16-year career as sales executive with New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, will fill the role being left by Dustin LeMoine, who the company is promoting to Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Independence Brewing Co. to Release Stash IPA in Cans
Independence Brewing Co., one of Texas’ original craft breweries, today announced its plans to begin distributing Stash IPA, the company’s top-selling beer, exclusively in 12-ounce cans.
Wormtown Brewery Co-Founder Sells Remaining Stake, Exits Company
A group consisting of four former New England beer wholesalers now own the vast majority of Massachusetts’ Wormtown Brewery. The beer company, which opened in Worcester, Mass. in 2010, today announced that co-founder Tom Oliveri has sold his remaining interest in the brewery to three former beer distribution executives – Richard Clarke, Jay Clarke and Kary Shumway.
Two Beers Brewing to Release First Fresh Hop IPA
Two Beers Brewing is excited to announce the release of its most anticipated beer of the year – Fresh Hop IPA!
Great Divide Releases Fifth Local Knowledge Series Beer: White Stout
Great Divide Brewing’s newest Local Knowledge series beer, White Stout, will release on Saturday August 26th at 12 p.m.
Resident Brewing Co. and Everyday California Collaborate on IPA
Everyday California, a La Jolla-based ocean adventure and apparel company, and San Diego’s Resident Brewing Co. announced today the launch of ‘Everyday California IPA’—a California-inspired craft beer.
DrinkTanks Debuts New Line of Insulated Cups and Lids
DrinkTanks®, a vacuum insulated vessel and accessory company located in Bend, Oregon, has just released a new line of insulated cups and lids. The new line of cups offers beverage lovers the ultimate refreshment experience, offered in a 10, 16 and 20 oz option with 16 colors to choose from. From coffee connoisseurs to beer aficionados, there is now a DrinkTanks® product for everyone.
Alfa Laval to Release New One-Type-Fits-All Valve Actuator/Ins
Secure easy selection and more uptime with new one-type-fits-all valve actuator/ins.
Jester King and More Than 1,700 Craft Brewers Have Adopted the BA’s Indie Seal
It’s been less than two months since the Brewers Association (BA) – a not for profit trade organization representing the interests of small and independent U.S. craft beer companies – unveiled the “independent craft brewer seal,” a special badge aimed at helping member breweries distinguish their beers from those owned by multinational corporations. As of press time, 1,789 breweries had embraced the seal, agreeing to display it across packaging and marketing materials, on websites, and in taproom windows, among other places.
Dick Cantwell Discusses His Return to Brewing
Dick Cantwell has spent the past few days making beer at his new brewing venture — San Francisco’s 20-year-old Magnolia Brewing Company.
Creature Comforts to Release Subtle Alchemy Series
Creature Comforts Brewing Co. will release Subtle Alchemy, a series of continuously evolving expressions from its wood cellar, beginning this Fall.
Firestone Walker to Release Generation 1 IPA
Straight from the R&D program at Firestone Walker’s Propagator pilot brewhouse comes Generation 1—an unfined and unfiltered IPA that is set for a limited-time draft release starting this week.
Castle Island Brewing Expands Core Portfolio with Release of Hi-Def Double IPA
On the heels of its recent taproom opening, Castle Island Brewing Company is expanding its core line-up with the release of Hi-Def, a new Double IPA. Hi-Def marks the first addition to the core lineup that will be available throughout Castle Island’s distribution network since the Company opened its doors in late 2015.