Craft beer industry news.
Childhood memories in an adult beverage: Steamworks Brewing Co. will serve up a special “S’more Firkin” for its January-February offering at the brewpub and Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort (DMR).
Beer wholesalers of Florida have voiced mixed feelings with regards to a sweeping, multi-pronged bill that would, if passed, overhaul how the state’s beer industry is regulated. As Brewbound reported last week, House Bill 107, as written, would revamp the inner-workings of franchise agreements, legalize limited self-distribution, clarify brewery retail rights, and put an end to the ongoing growler debate by legalizing 64 oz. containers.
In an effort to continue carving out coveted shelf space in an overcrowded craft beer segment, MillerCoors, via its Tenth and Blake craft and import division, will introduce a new year-round product: Blue Moon White IPA. It’s the first year-round product that Blue Moon Brewing Company has rolled out since 2012, when it introduced Farmhouse Red, a brand featured in the company’s “Expressionist Collection.”
New Belgium Brewing is now accepting film submissions for its 2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour. Selected films will travel to about 20 cities across the U.S., starting in May; the complete tour schedule is still being finalized. This year marks the sixth year of the Clips Beer & Film Tour; a beer-toting, film-traveling, non-profit-benefitting show that travels coast-to-coast and brings communities together to enjoy esoteric beers, while benefitting local organizations.
Anheuser-Busch InBev today announced it will purchase Elysian Brewing Company, in a deal that will include the Seattle-based company’s four brewpub locations. Official terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close this quarter
Brew Hub, a company led by a team of beer industry executives and craft brewing experts, is introducing Keybilly Island Ale – a craft beer brewed with authentic, world-renowned Key lime juice. Keybilly Island Ale is the first beer in Brew Hub’s Craft Collection, a series of distinct craft beers the company plans to brew. Additional Brew Hub Craft Collection beers will be announced in the coming months.
SanTan Brewing Company’s most popular seasonal beer, Mr. Pineapple Wheat Beer is set to hit shelves in February, 2015 – just in time for the big game. Everyone’s favorite guy, Mr. Pineapple is decked out to the nines with a refreshed can design. He’s not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside too! This year, SanTan Brewing Company has teamed up with Chiquita to use Rainforest Alliance Certified Pineapple Juice for a more sustainable, socially conscious and tasty can of craft beer.
Fresh off a year in which the company added five states to its distribution footprint, SweetWater Brewing has announced plans to broaden its availability once again, this time to Texas and Maryland.
Southern Tier Brewing has hired Sean Lavery, a former Anheuser-Busch (A-B) brewmaster, to serve as its newest director of brewing, the company announced this week. Lavery, who held a variety of brewing positions during his time with Anheuser-Busch, officially joined Southern Tier earlier this week.
Anheuser-Busch’s flagship brand, Budweiser, will debut a 60-second ad that highlights the brewing credentials for America’s No. 1 full-flavored lager. The second Budweiser ad, “Lost Dog,” will feature the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales and their favorite companion. In the spot, the Budweiser Clydesdales will tell an emotional story and help a puppy who has lost his way learn the true meaning of friendship.
Regional Craft Brewery Ale Asylum has partnered with Madison radio station 105.5 Triple M to release HuMMMane India Brown Ale, a beer created to support Wisconsin-based charities.
Ken Grossman, the 60-year-old founder of Sierra Nevada, is craft’s latest billionaire. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Grossman’s estimated net worth topped $1 billion in 2014. With the valuation, Grossman joins a very exclusive club of billionaire craft brewers, which, until now, had consisted only of Boston Beer’s Jim Koch and Dick Yuengling of D.G. Yuengling & Son. “Sierra Nevada is good. They’re one of the players for the long term,” Joe Thompson, president of Independent Beverage Group, told Bloomberg.
Scotchy Scotch Scotch Ale – try and say that three times fast! With Arizona Craft Beer Week right around the corner, local brewers from the Grand Canyon Brewing Company and Borderlands Brewing Company have teamed up to create a Scotch Ale collaboration brew – set to tap at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival on February 14, 2015.
Wormtown Brewery announced it has completed construction of a new brewing facility (72 Shrewsbury St.) in Worcester, Mass. The new location was necessary for the award-winning brewery as it experiences significant growth. “We have been in the construction phase for just over 12 months now,” said Founder Tom Oliveri.
