Craft beer industry news.
On February 2, 2016, Night Shift Brewing celebrated the four-year anniversary of their first commercially brewed batch of beer. Their anniversary present to themselves? Two 45 bbl oak foeders that will be used to significantly enhance Night Shift’s sour and wild beer program.
The Delaware Brewers Guild announced today that they hired Erik Raser-Schramm as executive director. “Erik brings a depth of experience in and out of Dover,” said John Klein, President of the Guild. “We feel this is a tremendous step for the Guild, having more influence for our needs in Dover and to promote our industry within the State.”
After a year long hiatus, La Bestia has made it back into Ranger Creek’s beer lineup and onto retail shelves. The former year-round beer has been resurrected as a seasonal that will be available through April. The beer was a fan favorite that was put into hibernation due to lackluster sales and has been brought back due to popular demand.
Amidst speculation that his company was about to be scooped up by Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cigar City founder Joey Redner responded to questions regarding the future of a company he launched just seven years ago. That speculation, fueled by a blog posting that cited three unnamed sources as providing what it called ‘a credible rumor,’ was only so much noise and speculation, noted Redner, who said “there’s nothing to announce.”
One of the largest craft breweries in Texas is expanding to the Sooner state. Starting March 1, Rahr & Sons Brewing Co.’s craft beers will be available on store shelves and on tap at many restaurants and bars in Oklahoma.
With the help of Massachusetts Beverage Alliance, Castle Island launched Candlepin, its flagship hoppy session ale, into broader distribution in early January. Shortly thereafter, the company introduced Keeper, a “new age” IPA brewed with Columbus, Simcoe and Cascade hops. The brewery also hired Sam Puopolo, an experienced craft beer sales rep, as the company’s first sales manager.
Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, is proud to announce the release of Double Vision Doppelbock, the first in their 2016 Cellar Reserve series. Double Vision Doppelbock was first brewed in 2009 to highlight the brewery’s wonderful water.
Santa Fe Brewing Company (SFBC) has gotten lucky once again! New Mexico’s oldest and largest brewery recently snagged another key member for the SFBC dream team. After a long search, the very talented brewer, Noah Tuttle, was welcomed aboard on February 1st. Noah has worked in the craft beer industry for the past 7 years.
Southern Tier Brewing Co. announces updates to three of its highest rated beers, 2XIPA, UnEarthly Imperial India Pale Ale and Gemini Super Hopped Ale. Southern Tier CEO John Coleman notes, “These updates bring our already world-class 2XIPA, Gemini and UnEarthly to a whole new level. We make beers that we want to drink ourselves and we work hard to provide world-class beers you’ll love to experience again and again.”
Green Man’s rotating offering, Rambler Dry-Hopped Pale Ale is returning to drive away the snow and summon sunshine and warm breezes. With a combination of British Pale malts and vibrant American hops, this beer has a bright peach-forward aroma and a refreshing, clean body. Dry-hopping with 1lb of hops per barrel provides a hint of peppery spice in the finish.
Michigan’s Bell’s Brewery will expand distribution into Arkansas, its 24th state, today announcing agreements with a pair of wholesalers that jointly make up the “Arkansas Craft Alliance.” Bell’s signed with Arkansas Craft Distributors LLC and O’Connor Distributing — which includes Three Lakes Distributing, Three Rivers Distributing and White River Beverage — for statewide distribution of the brewery’s entire portfolio beginning in April
Sam Calagione, an author who sometimes moonlights as the founder of a well-known craft brewery, has written another book about his experiences as a business owner since launching Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 20 years ago. Set to hit shelves February 22, Off-centered Leadership: The Dogfish Head Guide to Motivation, Collaboration & Smart Growth, describes challenges Calagione faced while building Dogfish Head into the nation’s 13th largest craft beer company.
Even with more than 4,100 U.S. craft breweries to choose from, there’s still a group of drinkers who just want to drink a homebrew. Unfortunately (or fortunately), wider access to those products is virtually nonexistent, which means most of us will probably never try Victoria’s Vanilla Chai Imperial Stout. Enter Noble Brewer, an online retailer that aims to digitally connect amateur brewers to thirsty consumers.
It’s that time of year when beer enthusiasts clamor for one of Stone Brewing’s highly anticipated annual releases. Since debuting in 1998, Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine has attracted fans who are passionate about the robust ale. Devotees and hopheads are in for a treat when they experience 2016 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine Dry-Hopped with Pekko Hops
