Craft Beer Cellar Sells Partial Ownership
Craft Beer Cellar is proud to announce that they have sold a portion of both the Franchise Company & Brand Store to longtime friends, Joseph Yarid & Marla Yarid-De La Cruz.
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Dry Dock Releases Signature Series Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Next week, Dry Dock Brewing Co. will release the 2015 Signature Series Whiskey Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout in 22 oz. bombers.
Red Hare Commemorates Fourth Year with Expansion and New Beer
This year Red Hare Brewing Company has a lot to celebrate. In four short years, the company has gone from cooking beer in the basement to a brewing facility on track to produce over 10,000 barrels of beer this year.
Last Call: Center for Public Integrity Investigates Distributor Lobbying Power
In June, as reported by Brewbound, Kentucky passed a law that forced both Rhinegeist Brewery, a small beer company from Ohio, and Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, to sell off distributorships it owned in the state. Using that case a starting point, the Center for Public Integrity this week ran an illuminating piece highlighting the lobbying power established distributors have displayed, in Kentucky and beyond, in driving such legislative efforts.
Creature Comforts Releases Arcadiana
Saisons are highly respected throughout the beer community and produced widely in various forms by breweries around the world. With its emphasis on quality and a track record of brewing challenging styles, Creature Comforts is now set to release a Saison as its next seasonal offering.
Jester King Releases Vulgar Affectation
We are excited to introduce Jester King Vulgar Affectation — a nearly one year old farmhouse ale brewed with native lemon beebalm and horehound growing in the fields surrounding our brewery.
Newburyport Brewing Announces Two New 1635 Series Beers
The Newburyport Brewing Company, Massachusetts’ all-can and keg craft brewery, today announces two new 1635 Series small batch Weissbiers – “Yankee Red” and “Yankee Blue”.
As Consumer Interest Grows, Brewers Explore Non-GMO Certifications
Owned by employees and powered by wind, New Belgium has long touted its commitment to the social good. The latest designation the company is after, though, is one that has been seemingly celebrated and challenged in equal measure. New Belgium is in the process of becoming non-GMO verified.
CBA Executives Explain Disappointing Quarter
Shares of Craft Brew Alliance (BREW) plunged today following yesterday’s after-hours release of weaker than expected second quarter earnings. During a quarterly earnings call, CEO Andy Thomas tried his best to reassure investors that the company’s performance in home markets, and its continued investment against a long-term strategy of improving gross margins, were bright spots in an otherwise disappointing three-month period.
Sea Dog Clearwater Releases Snicker Doodle Porter
Clearwater’s local Sea Dog / Shipyard brewer Bobby Baker releases his Snicker Doodle Porter, a medium to full body porter with a strong malty background while the brown sugar, cinnamon, and sweet coffee malt create a warm, bready finish. 7.7% ABV, and 35 IBU’s.
Hi-Wire Expands Distribution to Fayetteville, North Carolina
Asheville-based Hi-Wire Brewing has signed with Healy Wholesale to expand its distribution beyond its current reach into the Fayetteville area of North Carolina. Once this expansion takes place, Hi-Wire Brewing will be available in restaurants, bottle shops and grocery stores across all of North Carolina.
Satellite Logistics Group Appoints Craft Brand Account Manager
Satellite Logistics Group (SLG), a leading supply-chain solution provider for the beverage industry, announced today that Chris Spradley has joined the company as craft brand account manager. In this newly created position, Spradley will serve as a liaison between craft beer customers and the company’s innovation, technology and business development areas.
Deschutes to Bring Street Pub to Chicago
Deschutes Brewery is excited to bring their pop-up pub of epic proportions to Chicago on Saturday, August 22. The ultimate craft beer block party, this 402-foot custom bar will be pouring beers from 40 taps in Logan Square at N. Milwaukee & N. California Avenue
CBA Reports ‘Disappointing’ Second Quarter Earnings
Craft Brew Alliance today released its second quarter earnings results, which were highlighted by flat year-to-date depletion growth against a comparable six-month period last year, leading to disappointing topline growth.