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Brewbound Voices: Branding Considerations for Craft Breweries (Part I)

Brewbound Voices: Branding Considerations for Craft Breweries (Part I)

It’s been nearly one year since we last invited a guest to contribute to the Brewbound Voices column, but we’re excited to pick things back up with a three-part series on branding considerations for three types of beer companies: bootstrapped breweries-in-planning, well-funded startups and firmly-established players who are looking to rebrand.

Three Creeks Brewing Co. Announces Fall Seasonals

Three Creeks Brewing Co. is pleased to announce the release on draft and in 22 oz bottles of pub favorite Firestorm Red Ale along with the latest beer in our coveted Desperado Series, Frontier Justice Coffee Stout. Both beers are available now through December 2016.

Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider Completes Financing Round

Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider Completes Financing Round

Portland, Oregon’s Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider has completed a multi-faceted financing round led by hometown firm, Hawthorne Capital, the company announced Friday. As part of the transaction, Hawthorne Capital will acquire an undisclosed stake in the five-year-old company and receive seats on the board, founder Nat West told Brewbound.

Island Brewing Company Now Aboard Amtrak Surfliner

It was only a matter of time before the brewery closest to the tracks made the leap onto the Amtrak trains that daily whiz by this seaside brewery. Island Brewing Company is now riding the rails aboard the Amtrak Surfliner with its Hopliner IPA.

Real Ale Brewing Recalls 11,000 Cases of Beer in Texas

Real Ale Brewing Recalls 11,000 Cases of Beer in Texas

Another day, another craft beer recall. Real Ale Brewing Co. announced Tuesday that it was issuing a “precautionary recall” of 11,000 cases — about 800 barrels — of two of its year-round brands due to a potential glass defect.

St. Elmo Brewing Co. Slated to Open in December

St. Elmo Brewing Co., South Austin’s newest brewery, celebrates its grand opening party on Saturday Dec. 3, 2016 starting at 11:00 am. The brewery is located at 440 E. St. Elmo Rd. Ste. G2, Austin, TX 78745 in SouthAustin’s much-anticipated creative district, The Yard.

Megadeth and Unibroue Collaborate on À Tout Le Monde

À TOUT LE MONDE, a new beer from Unibroue born of the friendship between its Brewmaster Jerry Vietz and Dave Mustaine, legendary lead vocalist and founder of heavy metal group Megadeth, is officially launching today in the U.S. and Quebec.

Shmaltz Brewing Releases Death Hoppy Black Ale for Halloween

This year’s Death Hoppy Black Ale is an homage to new life and the Jewish tradition of mourning. Seven days are spent mourning in Jewish culture, so when it came time to brew Death Hoppy Black Ale, Shmaltz’s Head Brewer Richie Saunders added 7 hops, 7 malts, and ended up with 7% ABV.