Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Rochester Mills Production Brewery are doing their part to snap the winter blues by announcing the 2016 limited seasonal release of Newton’s ALEchemy DIPA (8.8% ABV, 88 IBUs), an American Double India Pale Ale set for February 1st. Newton’s ALEchemy was first introduced in January of 2015 as a small batch release on draft only. Due to the popularity of the beer, this year’s brew will be available for enjoyment across Rochester Mills’ full distribution network on draft and now in 4 packs of 16 oz. cans for consumer’s convenience.
Brewed for the southwest, SanTan Brewing Company’s new spring seasonal beer, Grapefruit Shandy, is a delicious American Ale blended to perfection with locally sourced Arizona grapefruit juice. No artificial flavors, concentrates or extracts are used, just 100% natural grapefruit juice.
The Portland Cider Company today announced it is moving its cider production facility to a new, larger location in Clackamas in order to meet the growing demand for its cider products. The company is investing approximately $1 million to increase the size of its operation ten fold, according to Jeff Parrish, Portland Cider Company owner and master ciderist.
Hoping to update state laws governing the sale of alcohol, the Mississippi Brewers Guild is in the final stages of drafting a retail sales bill that, if passed, would greenlight direct-to-consumer sales for small brewers. Though unfinished, the proposed piece of legislation, which doesn’t yet have a sponsor, seeks to “create awareness and provide opportunities” for the small set of Mississippi craft brewers who produce less than one percent of all the beer sold in-state.
Left Hand Brewing Co. introduces the first seasonal to the Left Hand Nitro Series with Hard Wired Nitro Coffee Porter. Following a hard pour and rippling cascade, Hard Wired Nitro is your favorite cup of coffee woven into a smooth and creamy nitro porter, with chocolate malt, coffee and toffee notes.
This January, Odell Brewing will celebrate the return of their Winter-Spring Montage Variety Pack series. Each Montage Variety Pack includes two year round offerings, the current seasonal release, as well as a special Roots Release beer inspired by the brewery’s five barrel pilot system. The Winter-Spring Montage features 90 Shilling, IPA, Runoff Red IPA, and Wolf Picker.
Founders announced today that it will release Mango Magnifico con Calor, a fruit beer brewed with mango and a touch of habaneros, as the first Backstage Series beer of 2016. This is the second time Founders has released Mango Magnifico in bottles as part of the Backstage Series, the first being in June of 2013.
Water. Malt. Hops. Yeast. These are the four traditional ingredients in beer. With the new Samuel Adams Nitro Project, the brewers want you to experience a fifth ingredient: nitrogen, in place of carbonation. After experimenting with countless iterations and test batches in the nanobrewery at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery, the brewers are excited to announce the release of the first three brews from the Samuel Adams Nitro Project.
Foam Brewers was formed by an eclectic group of industry professionals with a shared appreciation for brewing, science, art, music and culture. Looking to move away from the grind of production brewing, Foam Brewers will create artisanal small batch beers and provide a unique experience that embodies our passion and creative spirit.
First Beverage Group today announced that John Sheldon has joined its team as president of First Beverage Financial, the company’s investment banking division. Mr. Sheldon, who most recently was managing director of the consumer products and services group of Peter J. Solomon Company (PJSC), brings 33 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and strategic partnerships. Mr. Sheldon will be based in New York City.
Breakthru Beverage Group is pleased to announce the key members of its leadership team who will oversee the company’s sales and commercial efforts. This team brings experience and market-based successes from legacy Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage operations. All will report directly to CEO Greg Baird and will drive an integrated approach to sales and commercial strategy across the US.
Shebeen Brewing Company is kicking off the New Year with the release of one of its most popular seasonal beers, JavaPig Stout—the newest addition to the brewery’s can lineup. Made in Connecticut using locally roasted coffee and bacon, JavaPig is the brewers’ take on a traditional dry stout kicked up a notch in true Shebeen fashion.
Founders Expands Warehouse Operations, Adds Second Brewery; Schlafly Bottleworks Plans to Double Capacity at Maplewood Facility; New Delivery Service Aims to Become “Pandora” for Craft Beer Enthusiasts; India’s Bira 91 Gets Venture Backing from Sequoia Capital; ABI Pares Down Bidder List for Peroni and Grolsch
North American Breweries is continuing to strengthen its roster with seasoned craft executives. Tom Cardella, the former CEO Tenth & Blake, who retired from the beer business in 2014, has joined the NAB board of directors.
