BeerBoard Launches Region Reports of Industry Trends
BeerBoard today launched its BeerBoard Region Report, a monthly snapshot of beer trends and facts for eight regions across the United States based on actual pour volume.
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Sinistral Brewing Company to open in Manassas, Virginia, in 2017
Sinistral Brewing Company is proud to announce its plans to bring a new brewery to Old Town Manassas. The 3,500 square foot brewery, located at 9423 Main Street, adjacent to the Philly Tavern, will consist of a 7-barrel brewhouse, taproom and beer garden.
5 German Craft Brands to Debut in U.S.
A group of five German craft breweries working with Brooklyn-based import manager Liquid Projects LLC plan to make their U.S. debut next week, launching in Philadelphia, Rhode Island and New York with a trio of wholesalers. Operating under the “Reinheits Boten” moniker, derived from “Reinheitsgebot,” the German beer purity law, the five German breweries include: Distelhäuser, Zoller-Hof, Friedenfelser Brauerei, Riedenburger Brauhaus and Himburgs Braukunst Keller.
Partnerships, Personnel Changes on Tap at Jester King
It’s been a newsworthy couple of weeks for Austin, Texas-based Jester King Brewery. The company last week announced that it would take an ownership stake in Fair Isle Brewing, a yet-to-be-opened Seattle brewery. That news was followed by word that Jester King’s head brewer Garrett Crowell — whose last day was Wednesday — would depart to open his own brewery. And earlier this week, the company promoted brewery production manager Averie Swanson to head brewer.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Owners Give $2 Million to UC Davis Brewing Program
Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and his wife Katie Gonser have presented UC Davis with a $2 million gift to support the campus’s renowned brewing science program.
Two Roads Brewing Releases 2017 Lineup
Two Roads is proud to announce their product lineup for 2017. The first addition is the new spring seasonal, Zero 2 Sixty; a tart IPA with a pleasant balance of tartness plus juicy hops. Zero 2 Sixty has the backbone of a classic IPA generously hopped with Chinook, Comet and other hop varieties but is kettle-soured for a distinct and pleasant tart kick. Look for this beer in six pack bottles, cans, and draft.
The Unknown Brewing Company Announces Venture Stout Release
The Unknown Brewing Company, located in Charlotte’s South End, introduces its highly anticipated beer Venture Stout, a re-release of 2014’s and 2015’s Silverback Stout. The American-style stout is now available in The Unknown’s taproom and kegs are scheduled to be released on December 26. Venture Stout will be available in 12-ounce cans in retailers starting January 2, 2017.
Alewerks Unveils New Packaging, Labels and Beers
After celebrating its tenth anniversary, Alewerks Brewing Company is getting a makeover, debuting the first major renovation to its branding and year-round portfolio with a drastic remodel.
Isle Brewers Guild Announces Brewing Leadership Team
Craft beer cooperative Isle Brewers Guild (IBG) announced today it has hired key members of its brewing team to lead operations at the company’s 100-barrel brewery, opening in Pawtucket in early 2017.
A-B InBev to Sell African Bottling Business to Coca-Cola for $3 Billion
The world’s biggest beer and soda makers struck a deal Wednesday, but the transaction wasn’t a long-rumored merger of the two companies. Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its 54.5 percent equity stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to the soda-making goliath for $3.15 billion. ABI had acquired the business in October as part of its $100 billion takeover of rival SABMiller.
Oskar Blues Brewery’s Deviant Dale’s Imperial IPA Returns in Limited Release
It’s said that the devil is in the details and Oskar Blues Brewery’s 2017 Deviant Dale’s Imperial IPA is no different. Oskar Blues has limited this beer to a three month seasonal offering, January through March, to take advantage of a small quantity of meticulously hand-selected hops. The beer is brewed immediately upon hop delivery to provide the optimal flavor the beer demands.
The High End’s Max Bakker Named Master Cicerone
The Cicerone Certification Program announced this week that The High End’s Max Bakker has become one of only 13 individuals world-wide to earn the title of Master Cicerone. The certification was earned following two days of intense written and oral exams, testing knowledge of beer styles, draft systems, beer evaluation, brewing technology and beer and food pairings. Bakker is now the first and only Master Cicerone located in New York.
Nantahala Brewing Releases Judaculla Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout
On Tuesday, December 20th, Nantahala Brewing Company re-released Judaculla Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout. Brewed once-a-year, this luscious 10% ABV whiskey barrel-aged stout arrived at the brewery to much fan fare.
Lumberyard Releases Snowbound Scotch Ale in Cans
Lumberyard Brewing Company is proud to release its third can in The Peaks Series – Snowbound Scotch Ale. This Scotch Ale is one of the perfect beers to warm you up this holiday season. This dark red full bodied malty ale is considerably stronger and relatively low in hop bitterness in order to offset the sweetness of the other highly roasted crystal malts. The finish is clean, crisp and dry (8.0% ABV, 16 IBU). Snowbound Scotch Ale will be available in 12oz cans as well as draft throughout Arizona and on tap at the brewery in Flagstaff.