Marin Brewing Releases 2 Winter Seasonals
With the arrival of December comes two of our most anticipated beers, Marin Brewing’s Hoppy Holidaze, and Moylan’s White Christmas Spiced Winter Lager.
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Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Releases Syndicate No. 03: Rare Barrel-Aged Blend
Powerful, decadent, united by barrels and graceful age, Syndicate No. 03 is ready to break from the shadows. This long awaited beer by Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, the third installment of the Syndicate Series, features a blend of strong ales aged in American spirits barrels for no less than twelve months.
Reyes Lands Lagunitas and Stone in Virginia, Washington DC
Reyes Beverage Group, via its Premium Distributors outfits in Virginia and Washington D.C., has acquired the distribution rights to a pair of the most prominent craft brands in the country. In two separate announcements, the company said it purchased the rights to Lagunitas Brewing – already one of its top craft suppliers – and Stone Brewing, which is building a second brewing facility in the area.
Linden Street Brewery Announces 2016 Plans
This week Linden Street Brewing announced several new endeavors it will undertake to start the 2016 off on the right foot.
Bell’s Brewery to Expand in 3 New States in 2016
Bell’s Brewery will expand distribution into Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas next year and has begun the process of identifying new wholesale partners in each state. In a press statement, the Michigan-based brewery said launch plans have not been determined but that potential distributors are being identified.
Craft Brew Alliance Announces $50 Million Credit Facility
Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq:BREW), a leading craft brewing company, announced today that it has secured a $50 million credit facility with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The new credit facility increases CBA’s overall borrowing capacity and takes advantage of favorable interest rates to support the company’s strategic projects and long-term growth while providing more flexibility to borrow and repay funds.
Innis & Gunn Releasing Bourbon Aged Dark Ale
Innis & Gunn, the award-winning independent brewer of oak-aged beers, is releasing a new winter seasonal beer in the United States. Bourbon Aged Dark Ale (7.4%) is a cola-colored ale made with Innis & Gunn’s house ale malt, crystal and toasted malts, roasted barley and Super Styrian Goldings hops.
ManCan Unveils Perfect Pour Regulator
ManCan, the innovator of stainless steel, keg-style growlers, has partnered with top beverage engineers to develop the Perfect Pour Regulator. The development of the new Regulator coincides with ManCan’s Kickstarter shipments to their early backers, set to occur in the coming weeks.
Massachusetts Beer Distributors Recognize ‘Repeal Day’
December 5, 2015 marks the 82nd anniversary of the 21st Amendment. On that date in 1933, Prohibition ended in the U.S. when 36 states ratified the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, repealing the 18th Amendment which began Prohibition in 1920. In recognition of “Repeal Day,” Massachusetts beer distributors today highlighted the industry’s growth over the decades and its continued success in the Bay State.
Oculto Unveils Two New Packaging Innovations
NEW YORK — Oculto – a lager blended with beer aged on tequila barrel staves – unveiled two new interactive packaging innovations during its Garden of Hedon event in Miami on Thursday, November 19. These included a first-of-its-kind illuminated bottle design featuring smart label technology and “Relics of the Night,” which leverages the Internet of… Read more »
Center for Alcohol Policy Marks Anniversary of 21st Amendment
On Saturday, December 5, the Center for Alcohol Policy will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the ratification of the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution. On that date in 1933, Prohibition ended in the United States when 36 states (the requisite three-fourths majority of the then 48 states) ratified the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, thereby repealing the 18th Amendment which began Prohibition in 1920.
First ApoWave Hop Extraction Cavitation System to be Installed at Witch’s Hat Brewing Company
Hydro Dynamics, Inc, would like to announce that its technology integrated into the ApoWave© hop extraction technology will have its first commercial brewery installation at Witch’s Hat Brewing Company in South Lyon, MI. Witch’s Hat’s award winning beers are sold around Michigan as well as its own bar at the brewery. The ApoWave© equipment is expected to be installed in the next couple weeks with the first “cavitation” beers available shortly after.
Sonoma Cider Expands in Florida with Brown Distributing
Sonoma Cider, the award-winning producer of such innovative hard ciders as The Hatchet, The Pitchfork, and The Anvil, announces a new agreement with Brown Distributing Company for service in the Florida market which went into effect on November 16, 2015.
Jim McGreevy and Bob Pease Named as Persons of the Year at Brewbound Session
Brewbound, a leading media platform covering the beer industry, yesterday recognized Jim McGreevy, president and CEO of the Beer Institute, and Bob Pease, CEO of the Brewers Association, as Persons of the Year during its San Diego Session. The Brewbound Person of the Year Award recognizes its recipient(s) for their outstanding achievement and leadership in the U.S. brewing industry. 2015 marks the second annual Brewbound awards ceremony.