The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally issued guidance on menu labeling requirements for retail chain operations and small breweries are likely to take a financial hit. The new menu labeling rules require restaurants and foodservice establishments with more than 20 locations to disclose the caloric value and supplementary health criteria of beer, as well as other food and drinks, sold on-premise and will take effect on Dec. 1, 2016.
As reported earlier this week, Anheuser-Busch InBev has formally announced plans to takeover SABMiller, a transaction that would consolidate roughly one-third of the world’s beer supply under the parasol of a single manufacturer.
Verona, Wisconsin – Wisconsin Brewing Company is increasing its production capacity by nearly 25% in response to the significant demand for locally brewed craft beer. The brewery is currently installing four new tanks, which will allow for greater production and delivery of the freshest beer possible. Previous upgrades included a state-of-the-art centrifuge, which is enhancing… Read more »
On Saturday, September 26th, River North Brewery will release Corundum, a tart Belgian-style red ale aged in cabernet wine barrels with tart cherries and hibiscus flowers.
Whitehouse Station, NJ – Double Mountain will be sending one of its best-selling beers to the East Coast for the first time. Based in Hood River, OR, Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom beers are really only distributed in the Pacific NW and the Los Angeles area. Hunterdon was selected as the only distributor outside of… Read more »
It is no surprise that the team at Diamond Knot Craft Brewing has concern for the many people affected by the fire devastation in Eastern and Central Washington. What was a surprise to some of the team was that one of its own was over on the other side of the state helping with the coordinated fire efforts.
Oskar Blues yesterday reported strong growth through the first eight months of 2015, as the brewery continues to add capacity, expand its portfolio, and fill out its national sales footprint. Year-to-date, depletions are up 28 percent, the company said.
The University of Portland’s Pamplin School of Business has selected Orchestra Software’s brewery management solution, Orchestrated®BEER, as the ERP platform for the Master Strategist Certification: Craft Beer Business. Orchestra Software will provide its Orchestrated®BEER brewery management software solution as part of The Pamplin School of Business’ Strategic Operations and Controls curriculum.
Foolproof Brewing Company announced today that its beers will be distributed in Portland, Maine, by National Distributors. With the addition of Maine, Foolproof has expanded its distribution footprint to include every state in New England.
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will hold its 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the general session on Monday, October 12, Vice President of Atlas Sales, Inc. Bud Dunn will moderate a panel including: Jay Ducote, Food Network Star Finalist and Founder, Bite and Booze; Daniel “D.H.” Harrison, Co-Owner and General Manager, Country Boy Brewing; Ryan Lake, Vice President, First Beverage Group; Kurt Strickmaker, President and Better Beer Guy, BountyBev.
New to this year’s Great American Beer Festival (Denver, CO) is the 30,000 square feet of hall space dedicated to the special “Meet the Brewer” section featuring Shmaltz Brewing Company and upwards of 100 additional breweries. Each brewery’s booth will be staffed entirely and exclusively by its employees (no volunteers). Passionate beer fans will have a chance to talk shop with the brewers and employees themselves who’re making all the magic happen.
Big Bad Baptist will be released on October 1st and will arrive on retail shelves throughout the month. It will be available early in Denver at The Great American Beer Festival and in the Epic Brewing Taproom. It will also be on draught in Denver the week of September 21st at Paramount Café, World of Beer – Cherry Creek, Henry’s Tavern, Chiba Hut, and Hard Rock Café. There will be a special tapping at Falling Rock on Friday the 25th at 11:30 pm.
Today the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) launched an extensive get-out-the-vote campaign throughout the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) community for the Hop the Vote competition. Hop the Vote is a spirited but friendly brewing competition held between the Colorado State House of Representatives and Colorado State Senators.
On Monday, the Dallas-based brewery filed a lawsuit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), challenging the constitutionality of a state law that prohibits licensed breweries from selling beer to go from the point of production. Currently, wineries, distilleries, and even brewpub restaurants can legally sell their wares for off-premise consumption.
