Big Lake Brewing Opening Distribution to Ohio
Big Lake Brewing has taken its first step toward out-of- state distribution by entering the Ohio market in a distribution partnership with Cleveland-based Sixth City Distribution.
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Former Heineken CMO Tapped to Lead Wachusett Brewing
Wachusett Brewing Company today announced that Christian McMahan, who most recently served as a managing partner of creative agency Smartfish, would join the Massachusetts-based craft brewery as its new president. McMahan, who previously spent 2 1/2 years as the CMO of Heineken USA (2008 – 2010) and worked for six years as the vice president of marketing for Diageo (2002 – 2008), will officially join Wachusett in mid-June.
MillerCoors’ New Blue Moon Brewery in Denver Receives OU Kosher Certification
Blue Moon Brewing Company (Blue Moon), an award-winning craft beer company, announced today that its newest brewery in the River North (RiNo) neighborhood in Denver has been certified as OU Kosher from the Orthodox Union, the foremost authority in kosher certification. While the facility was officially opened in July 2016, it took just four months to make the adjustments needed to meet the standards required to receive OU certification.
Anchor Brewing to Release Blood Orange Blonde
Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the third release in their Pacific Siren Series, Blood Orange Blonde – a refreshingly unique blonde ale made with juicy and tart blood oranges. Blood Orange Blonde (4.5% ABV) has the delectable taste of the blood orange—deep crimson in color, with enticingly rich aroma and tangy-sweet juiciness which provides a distinctive twist to this blonde ale.
Anheuser-Busch Accused of Inducing Massachusetts Retailers
New allegations of illegal pay-to-play activities within the beer industry have resurfaced in Boston. A 14-month investigation by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) into a wholly owned Anheuser-Busch wholesaler has resulted in charges that the beer distribution company illegally provided nearly $1 million in free equipment to retailers, according to the Boston Globe, who first reported the story.
Switchback Brewing Co. Beer Now Available in New England
Switchback Brewing Company, Vermont’s first 100% employee-owned brewery, is excited to announce their beers are now available in all New England States.
Upland Brewing Inserts Petal to the Kettle in Summer Lineup
Upland Brewing Co. announces their newest specialty brew, Petal to the Kettle, just in time for summer.
Mill Creek Brewing Co. Expands Distribution to Kentucky in July
Mill Creek Brewing Co.will begin distribution to the state of Kentucky on July 9th through Heidelberg Distributing.
COOP Ale Works to Expand Texas Distribution
COOP Ale Works, a craft beer brewery based in Oklahoma City, has announced plans to further expand distribution in Texas.
The Refuge Brewery and Tivoli Distributing Strike Deal in Colorado
Refuge Brewery Company and Tivoli Distributing Company are pleased to announce a Distribution Agreement. Starting May of 2017 Refuge Brewery beer can be purchased by retailers through Tivoli Distribution.
UC Davis Students Brew Commercial Batch of ‘Underdog IPA’ at Sudwerk Brewing Co.
Four UC Davis students in Charlie Bamforth’s Practical Malting and Brewing class earned more than good grades for their final project. They earned a chance to work with Sudwerk Brewing Co. and produce their winning recipe on a commercial scale.
Braxton Brewing Company Releasing Summertrip Passionfruit Berliner Weisse in Cans
Beginning this week, Braxton Brewing Company’s popular summer seasonal — Summertrip — will be available in cans.
World of Beer Announces 2017 ‘Drink It Intern’ Selections
World of Beer, Inc. (WOB), is excited to announce the selections for the company’s 2017 Drink It Intern program. Over 7,000 hopefuls applied during the nationwide submission for the chance to spend the summer traveling, capturing and sharing the stories of beer communities big and small. After a two-month nationwide search, the craft beer tavern chain is excited to introduce the Drink It Intern class of 2017
Craft Brew Alliance Launches New Kona Brewing ‘Dear Mainland’ Spots
At a time when Americans are leaving millions of unused vacation days on the table and spending more time in front of screens than ever before, Kona Brewing Company and the larger-than-life but laid back Hawaiian “Bruddahs” from the “Dear Mainland” campaign are back to playfully suggest that shifting our priorities might help us enjoy life more. In new digital videos that launch May 8, the Bruddahs humorously remind us to get out and have some real-life fun as they “review” a few of the ways we get stuck to our screens – whether to catch up on the latest reality television feud, crush a mobile game, or check out a viral cat-in-funny outfit video.