Pikes Peak Continues to Grow
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Great Divide Marks 21st Anniversary with New American Sour
Great Divide recently celebrated its 21st Anniversary, and is in the midst of an exciting period of growth and development. With its current Denver expansion and the release of cans well underway, the brewery is also mixing up the beers in its portfolio. Whitewater Hoppy Wheat Ale was just released as the newest addition to the seasonal lineup, alongside 21st Anniversary Sour, the first sour beer they have bottled to date.
Upper Hand Brewery Unveils New Logo
Upper Hand Brewery is proud to present a brand new logo that will soon debut on all packaging and branding for the Escanaba-based brewery. Designed by Elegant Seagulls in Marquette, the brewery’s new logo is a more accurate representation of Upper Hand’s immense pride and commitment to its home, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Newcastle Introduces New Hop-Forward IPA In Fall Variety Pack
Newcastle Brown Ale announces the introduction of its second, limited-edition variety pack brewed in collaboration with Caledonian Brewery, one of the oldest and most respected breweries in the U.K. Newcastle’s new Fall Variety Pack will include offerings with higher ABVs and IBUs (International Bitter Units) targeting LDA+ male shoppers, age 21-39, who seek variety and more complexity to enjoy and share with friends.
Brewers Association Names Dick Cantwell Quality Ambassador
Elysian Brewing co-founder Dick Cantwell is going to work for the Brewers Association. Less than four months after Cantwell resigned from Anheuser-Busch InBev — the international brewing conglomerate that in January acquired the famed Seattle-based beer company he helped start – the former brewmaster will step in as the organization’s new “quality ambassador.”
North American Breweries Closes Pyramid Alehouse Location in Berkeley
North American Breweries (NAB) yesterday announced the permanent closure of its Berkeley, Calif. Pyramid Alehouse, a restaurant and brewery that had been operating in the Oakland suburb since 1997. According to a press statement from NAB, which purchased Pyramid Breweries in 2010 after its tie-up with Magic Hat, the shut down is part of a broader, company-wide strategy focused on consolidating production at its Portland, Ore., and Seattle, Wash. facilities.
No-Li Collaborates with Seattle Publican on New Brew
For every revolution, there are revolutionaries. For every frontier, there are pioneers. For Washington craft beer pubs, there is Bob Brenlin. As owner of The Latona, Hopvine and Fiddler’s Inn, Bob Brenlin was ahead of his time in creating craft-centric pubs in Seattle, WA. To celebrate how far the culture of craft beer has come in Washington state, Bob and Patrick Wilson (GM, The Latona) journeyed east to No-Li Brewhouse, rolled up their sleeves and helped brew the newest beer in the No Boundaries series: Re-Fresh Tart Pale Ale
Odell Selling 70 Percent of Company to Management Team, Employees
In a hybrid management buyout and employee stock ownership transaction, Odell Brewing will sell 70 percent of the company to brewery employees, co-founder and CEO Wynne Odell told Brewbound. The deal, first announced late last night, will see 51 percent of the company transferred to three members of the executive management team — director of sales Eric Smith, COO Brendan McGivney and CFO Chris Banks. 19 percent of the company will be sold remaining brewery employees (currently 115).
New Belgium to Open Pilot Brewery in Denver Hotel
New Belgium Brewing will begin construction on a new 10-barrel pilot brewery this summer in downtown Denver where it will focus on small batch, barrel-aged sour offerings, the company announced today.
Odell Brewing Turns Company Over to Employees
Another Colorado craft brewery has turned ownership over to its employees. Fort Collins-based Odell Brewing tonight announced the establishment of an employee stock ownership plan, selling 19 percent of company stock into a newly formed trust in which all 115 employees will participate.
Red Brick Brewing Appoints New President
Atlanta Brewing, Georgia’s oldest craft brewery, has promoted its brewmaster to the position of president, the company announced today.
Sun King Brewery To Can 2015 Official Beer of Gen Con
Sun King Brewing has returned as a Promotional Partner for Gen Con 2015, brewing an official beer specifically for the convention for the fourth consecutive year. As part of this agreement, Sun King again will operate an outdoor, ages 21 and older, beer garden, and host a tapping “kickoff” party on the evening of July 29 in Indianapolis.
Craft Beer Cellar Partners with WZLX for the ‘Craft Beer Experience’
Craft Beer Cellar is proud to announce that they are partnering with WZLX to bring you the WZLX Craft Beer Experience on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 at The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts on Tremont Street, Boston.
Pelican Brewing Company Releases ‘Golden Pelican’ Belgian Strong Ale
In Tillamook Bay, Oregon’s rich dairylands run parallel to the scenic sandy beaches and rocky windswept cliffs carved by the Pacific Ocean. We’ve brewed and bottle conditioned this Belgian-Style golden ale to reflect the Oregon Coast’s inspiring landscape and unique heritage.