Craft beer industry news.
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In an effort to focus on the development of international Heineken brands, and their integration within the U.S. market, Heineken USA this month announced the creation of Five Points Trading Company. The new venture, aimed at “incubating a range of popular global beers in the U.S.,” will assume importer responsibilities for the Red Stripe, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Affligem, Murphy’s, Prestige, Sagres and Mort Subite brands.
Pick, stomp, repeat! Arizona grape harvest season is in full swing and local growers know that means weeks of work ahead prepping for a bounty of winemaking. In celebration of their fifth annual collaboration, SanTan Brewing Company and Dos Cabezas WineWorks have teamed up once again for an amazing beer-wine partnership.
Ska Brewing, one of Colorado’s oldest craft brewer’s, has been whipping up delicious beers for 21 years. Two iconic Ska offerings will reemerge in unison with the slightest hint of brisk weather: Autumnal Molé Stout and Euphoria Winter Pale Ale.
Sun King Brewery, one of the leaders of the craft beer movement in Indiana, is excited to announce the new development of an approximately 15,000 square foot craft distillery and tap room in Carmel, Ind., that is projected to open in the fall of 2017.
Hinterland Brewery and Restaurant recently broke ground on its new home, as part of the new Titletown District adjacent to Lambeau Field. The award-winning brewery and restaurant will move from its current downtown Green Bay location in the spring of 2017. The new, 24,000 square foot Hinterland building will include bars, restaurants and event spaces.
Hi-Wire Brewing has released Batch #7 of its Single Barrel Series, as well as a small batch wild ale called Sour Heady Porter for $15 per bottle. Batch #7 of the Single Barrel Series is an Oak Fermented Mosaic Wheat Ale with Brettanomyces (5% ABV).
MillerCoors yesterday announced plans to transition marketing responsibilities for its two largest craft brands — Blue Moon and Jacob Leinenkugel – away from its Tenth and Blake craft and import division. Tenth and Blake chief Scott Whitley explained the rationale behind the move in an email to distributors yesterday, noting the increased marketing demands needed to grow what he called “powerhouse” brands.
The brewing team at Magic Hat is set to roll out a limited quantity of 22oz bottles and kegs of Belgo Sutra, a Belgian-style Quadrupel brewed with figs and dates. The Vermont brewery expects craft beer drinkers across the country to be overwhelmed with pleasure, while partaking in this rare offering. The good feelings are expected to linger long after, as Belgo Sutra is also brewed to benefit the Vermont non-profit and HIV testing center, Vermont CARES.
The Colorado beer distribution landscape is consolidating once again, this time with multi-state beer, wine and spirits wholesaler Breakthru Beverage broadening its reach in the state. The company today announced the acquisition of craft and import beer wholesaler C.R. Goodman. Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
It’s beer-vana at Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza; the company is debuting a fresh-squeezed seasonal beer to commemorate 25 years as the getting together place for fresh baked pizzas, medal winning beers, and cheering on the winning team.
Thirty years ago, a young couple in Juneau, Alaska started a brewery — a common occurrence today. But back then, there were fewer than 100 breweries operating in the US and none in Alaska. Now, the Alaskan Brewing Company ranks 22 out of more than 4,300 craft breweries by volume. As a celebration of 30 years in the business, Alaskan is releasing a special 30th Anniversary Beer, Perseverance Ale.
MadTree Brewing is releasing their newest seasonal beer, Blood Orange PsycHOPathy, in cans after an overwhelming customer demand generated by a small draft release last fall. What began as a taproom experiment became a phenomenon with customers always asking for more. This spin on the extremely popular PsycHOPathy IPA adds a bold dose of real Blood Orange juice to impart a slightly bitter citrus kick. At 6.2% ABV and 72 IBU, it’s the perfect companion for spending Sundays with your friends and family.
It’s that time of year when the foliage starts to change—and in the mythical Burnt City, Oktober-Rex, a mechanical creature with a festive alpine hat and a large stein, tromps through the ruins in search of a party. Back in modern-day Chicago, fall seasonal beer fans can find Oktober-Rex on the newest can from Burnt City Brewing, Oktoberfest Lager, at restaurants, bars, and retailers in the Chicagoland area.
