Craft beer industry news.
Today, HEINEKEN USA celebrates the official First Run of Red Stripe to come off the line in Jamaica. Following the acquisition of a controlling stake in October 2015, HEINEKEN has been working towards repatriation of the production of Red Stripe beer from North America back to the brand’s home country, Jamaica.
Pints for Prostates is partnering with more than 40 craft brewers across the United States on a program designed to start conversations about men’s health when guys get together to relax and enjoy a beer.
Brewing Co. is pleased to announce a partnership with Microman Distributors of Oldsmar, FL in bringing its brands to the Sunshine State. To help celebrate the launch, SBC tap events are scheduled this week in a variety of craft beer venues in Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne. This expansion extends Saugatuck’s U.S distribution footprint to ten states.
The Stroh Brewery Company will once again brew beer in Detroit with the return of Stroh’s Bohemian-style Pilsner on August 22. “Stroh’s is Detroit,” said Dan McHugh, CMO of Pabst Brewing Company. “By reintroducing Stroh’s Bohemian-style Pilsner and brewing in the city, we are tapping into the history and heritage of Stroh’s and the innovation and hard work of the people of Detroit.”
When Euan Macpherson joined Crisp Malting Group in 1987, the company was making 120,000 tonnes of malt a year. During his tenure, production has more than trebled to an annual output of 430,000 tonnes: 5% of EU output. This means that Euan has overseen the production of enough malt to make over 64 billion pints of beer, enough to give every person in the UK 1,000 pints each.
Night Shift Brewing just signed a 10-year lease on a 30,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Chelsea, MA. This effectively doubles the brewery’s footprint, adding to its 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Everett, MA (a five minute drive from the Chelsea warehouse). The lease, which begins in October, will allow the Everett location to focus on making beer and adding tank space, while the Chelsea location will serve in a supportive role, storing raw ingredients and finished product.
Georgia’s oldest operational craft brewery, Red Brick Brewing Company, announced today the release of its popular Barleywine; Beard Envy.
In this week’s Last Call: Milwaukee Brewing has announced plans to significantly expand its operations in Brew City, inking a lease agreement for 58,000 sq. ft. of space on the site of the original Pabst brewery; BrewDog reportedly plans to spend about half of the $50 million it is currently trying to crowdfund to build out a number of BrewDog-branded bars in the U.S., according to a report from restaurant briefing service Propel Info.
It might feel like summer, but autumn is in the air with Coronado Brewing Company’s highly anticipated autumn release, Punk’In Drublic. Part of the ‘Crown Series’ seasonal offerings, Punk’In Drublic Imperial Pumpkin Ale is crafted to stand out from your garden variety pumpkin beer.
Devils Backbone Brewing Company has released three seasonal brews in August: Pumpkin Hunter, Bravo Four Point, and O’Fest. An enticing variety of styles and flavors are represented with these releases that are now available. Pumpkin Hunter is an ale brewed with pumpkin and spices, Bravo Four Point is a session IPA, and O’Fest, is an old school inspired Oktoberfest beer.
Otter Creek Brewing Company is proud to announce the completion of their brand new, 120-barrel brewhouse. On Thursday, August 4th, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting marked the commissioning of this fully-automated, state-of-the-art brewhouse and accompanying 8,000 sq. ft. expansion; a project that cements Otter Creek’s role as a Vermont institution.
Coney Island Brewing Company announced today the expansion of its classic craft beers into the New England region. Fans in Connecticut and Rhode Island can now get a taste of the boardwalk with the bottle rollout of Mermaid Pilsner, Overpass IPA, Coney Island Lager and Freaktoberfest.
Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, is proud to announce the release of Wake Up Call Imperial Coffee Porter in their 2016 Cellar Reserve series.
Devils Backbone Brewing Company has a very special release for August and Virginia Craft Beer Month! The Virginia Farmhouse Ale (7.4% ABV, 20 IBU) is inspired by the great farmhouse brewing tradition of Belgium. All Virginia grown ingredients are used for this rustic golden ale. Malt from Woods Mill Malting Company in Nelson County, hops from Whipple Creek Farms in Rockbridge County, and honey from both Nelson and Rockbridge counties go into this homage to Virginia agriculture. It is exclusively available on draft throughout the Commonwealth.
