Craft beer industry news.
Seattle, WA — Ayinger Oktober Fest-M├ñrzen, one of the most highly-respected m├ñrzens available in the world (and currently the top-rated Oktoberfest/M├ñrzen at ratebeer.com) is arriving now at a store, bar or restaurant near you.
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii—On Wednesday, August 6, Kona Brewing Company will be featured in the hit Esquire TV show Brew Dogs in which the team attempts to create “The Ultimate Hawaiian Beer.”
Atlanta, GA — Vicinity Manufacturing┬« is pleased to announce that they will be hosting their 2014 VicinityBrew Summit on Monday, September 8th at Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, MD.
Atlanta, GA — Vicinity Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Cigar City Brewing has selected VicinityBrew’s Brewery Management Software to fulfill their ERP needs.
Bend, OR — Now in its fourth year, Deschutes Brewery’s Base Camp for Beer Fanatics is better than ever! Beer fans in Columbus are in for an amazing series of specialty beer tastings, beer and food pairings, and appearances by Woody, the giant beer barrel on wheels. Deschutes brewers, ambassadors and fanatics will be on… Read more »
Hopunion and Yakima Chief, two of the country’s largest hop suppliers, have announced a merger that will combine both worldwide operations under a single parent company. According to an Aug. 1 press statement, the new entity, Yakima Chief-Hopunion LLC (YCH), has acquired the equity and assets of both companies and related entities.
Hamilton, New York — Every year since GNB opened in 2012, they’ve released a special single batch Barrel Aged Ale. Starting last year, they switched over to aging only sour ales in their barrels. The 2014 release, dubbed Raz-Bretty Porter, comes out this week on August 9th.
Williams, AZ—With plans for continued growth, expansion and improved quality control, the Grand Canyon Brewing Company has hired Josh Ward as new brewer and promoted Jeff Fowler to head brewer.
Baltimore, MD — RavensWalk just got craftier. Before every Baltimore Ravens home game, Flying Dog Brewery will host live music and serve craft beer at the new Flying Dog Underpass on RavensWalk, one of the NFL’s best tailgate areas.
Austin, TX – Independence Brewing Co. announced today the second in its line of can releases: an updated version of its award-winning Pale Ale, Power & Light. Inspired by Austin’s iconic Seaholm Power Plant, the new design represents the brewery’s deep ties with and adoration for the city.
Having just celebrated its first anniversary in May, Saint Archer Brewing Co. is proving there’s still room to grow in a crowded San Diego craft beer market. The company today announced it’s in the midst of an expansion that will increase production by 45 percent monthly.
CHICAGO — Redd’s is introducing Redd’s Wicked Apple, the first refreshingly hard ale of its kind. At eight percent alcohol by volume, Redd’s Wicked Apple is a hard ale that amplifies Redd’s crisp apple flavor for an experience that starts strong and finishes smooth.
Portland, OR — Oregon’s original farmhouse-style brewery, Portland’s Upright Brewing is preparing for their 2nd highly anticipated release of Special Herbs.
COSTA MESA, CA — Barley Forge Brewing Co. has announced their opening lineup of beers to be available at their soon-to-open tasting room, a mix of five unique ales and one lager.
