Craft beer industry news.
Sam Adams Summer Ale, one of the most popular and highly anticipated beers of the summer season, is finally old enough to drink itself. So what has 21 years of BBQs, camping trips, outdoor concerts, tailgating and shared memories with friends taught its brewers? That it’s important to take a break and smell the hops!
Despite the growth in “own-premise” sales, executives from prominent beer-centric retail chains Yard House, Old Chicago (Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries) and World of Beer told a room of industry professionals attending last Thursday’s Brewbound Session that the increasing amount of beer flowing through brewery taprooms wasn’t yet a major concern.
The streak is over! After eight straight years of Russian River Brewing Company’s double IPA Pliny the Elder dominating the top spot, Bell’s Two Hearted Ale was named number one in the 15th annual Best Beers in America survey, conducted by Zymurgy magazine.
Venice, California-based House Beer continues to expand outside of their home in Southern California with the addition of Idaho to their distribution network.
The 16-pack showcases four different Starr Hill beers in 12 oz. cans, three of which make their debut in the can format for this limited release package.
Avery Brewing Company, a Boulder-based craft brewery and maker of White Rascal Belgian-Style White Ale is thrilled to announce the release of Nuttiest Professor, a bourbon barrel-aged peanut stout.
Just in time for LA Beer Week, Angel City Brewery is excited to release their first-ever limited beer in 16-ounce cans.
Independence Brewing Co, one of Texas’ original craft breweries, today kicks off its “Summer for Service Dogs” campaign with the release of Cucumber Redbud – a Berliner Weisse for a great cause.
The Cicerone® Certification Program today announced the addition of a new staff member based in Latin America. Josemaria “Chema” Mora will work with breweries, importers, retailers, and beer and culinary education organizations to promote Cicerone’s Spanish language programs and products. He will act as a point person for Latin American customer support activities, including remote and in-person visits to businesses, technical meetings, and tradeshows.
Fremont Brewing of Seattle, Washington will be releasing its Pride Kolsch again this year in celebration of Pride month. Pride Kolsch will be distributed across Washington on draft and in 16oz cans to coincide with Pride events state-wide. Fremont will host their official Pride Kickoff Celebration featuring two Pride Kolsch infusions at their Urban Beer Garden on June 22, 2017 from 5-10pm. Proceeds from Pride Kolsch sales will be donated to Lambert House and Ingersoll Gender Center.
Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group (NYSE: ARD) and a leading producer of glass containers for the food and beverage industries in the United States, today announced the addition of a 12oz clear (flint) beer bottle to its BOBTM site (BuyOurBottles.com).
This summer, Erin Andrews, co-host of “Dancing with the Stars” and NFL/FOX Sports sideline reporter, is partnering with White Claw Hard Seltzer, the number one selling hard seltzer1, to provide active consumers with pure refreshment and enjoyment.
The founders of Downtown North’s upcoming Elkmont Exchange | Brewery & Eating House have assembled a talented management team.
Sojourn Bicycle Tours, based in the Lake Champlain Valley of Vermont just south of Burlington, will debut their revamped Vermont Bicycle & Brew trips this summer. Long a prized destination for cyclists, Vermont’s craft breweries are garnering international attention.
