Blake Farms to Launch Line of Fruit Ales
While IPA’s, pilsners, and sours are trending in the craft beer industry, the Blake family wants to go after a different market segment.
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Nickel Brook to Release 5 Fruit Sours
Nickel Brook announced today it will be releasing a series of new additions to its popular Über family using local Ontario fruit.
Riverbend Malt House to Offer Southern Select 2-row Barley Malt
Riverbend Malt House today announced the availability of its new “Southern Select” malt product, utilizing locally sourced 2-row barley.
New Belgium Debuts Fresh Specialty Portfolio
New Belgium Brewing is unveiling an ambitious reimagining of its specialty portfolio with the launch of three premium series – Wood Cellar Reserve, Belgian Reserve and, Belgian Collection.
Nielsen: Beer Growth Trailing Wine and Spirits
New data from market research firm Nielsen confirms what many beer executives have long feared: The beer category is continuing to cede sales to wine and spirits. On-premise volume sales of beer over the 52-week period ending June 17 were down more than 2 percent, according to a new Nielsen report outlining the latest beverage alcohol trends.
Press Clips: Magnolia Founder Discusses Brewery Sale; Stone’s Berlin Business Profiled
In the latest Press Clips: Magnolia founder discusses brewery sale; Stone’s Berlin business profiled; Modern Times inches closer to Encinitas taproom; Guinness hires head brewer for Maryland facility; and more.
Stone Brewing to Release 21st Anniversary Hail to the Hop Thief Double IPA
Stone 21st Anniversary Hail to the Hop Thief Double IPA will hit stores this week, bringing with it a bold, hoppy profile, customary of the brewery’s anniversary beers.
Ska Brewing to Release Tart Mexican Logger
Tart Mexican Logger, a sour cousin of Ska’s famous Mexican Logger, is now available throughout Colorado.
Glunz Imports Introduces Brauerei Hirt Hirter herbstCULT
Glunz Imports, a division of Louis Glunz Beer, Inc., Chicagoland’s premier craft and specialty beer distributor and importer of select international brews, introduces the Hirter herbstCULT. Brewed by Brauerei Hirt of Micheldorf, Austria, the Hirter herbstCULT is a well-rounded märzen style beer with a mild first taste and pleasant effervescence.
Urban Artifact to Release Whirligig Blueberry Tart Ale
Urban Artifact, Cincinnati’s wild culture expert, will be releasing a new Midwest Fruit Tart, Whirligig, brewed with copious amounts of blueberries.
NBWA Names Amanda DeBard Communications Director
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) today announced that Amanda DeBard will join the association as its Communications Director.
Ball Announces $100 Million Accelerated Stock Repurchase
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) announced today an agreement to repurchase approximately $100 million of its outstanding common stock in a privately negotiated accelerated stock repurchase transaction with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, using cash on hand and available borrowings.
Shmaltz Brewing Releases Star Trek Symbiosis Ale Nationally
Shmaltz Brewing Company nationally rolls out its unique Collector’s Edition release Star Trek Symbiosis® to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation. With an incredible debut at Comic-Con International (San Diego) and official launch at the “Star Trek Las Vegas” convention, Star Trek Symbiosis® is now nationally available in 4-packs at stores and on draft at select bars in 35 states across the country.
Growth on Tap: Troegs, Medusa and O’so Expansions Moving Ahead
A handful of notable craft brewery expansions aimed at expanding the availability of small-batch offerings from companies based in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Wisconsin are moving forward.