Craft beer industry news.
In late January, New Belgium created an entirely new position at its headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado: Governmental Affairs Representative. Assuming the role, which began as a way to help the brewery navigate the legislative labyrinths that dictate how alcohol is regulated in its home state of Colorado, was Andrew Lemley, who said at the… Read more »
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Founders Brewing Co. announced their lineup of Philly Beer Week 2014 events today, including an All-Star Road Show event on Sunday, June 1, from 4-11pm at World Cafe Live. “All-Star” refers to both the draft lineup and the FBC All-Stars, the official brewery band, who will be playing a live show… Read more »
Portland, Ore. — Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) (NASDAQ: BREW), an independent craft brewing company, today announced that two of its brands earned gold awards, the highest honor, in their categories in the World Beer Cup Awards, one of the largest commercial competitions in the world.
INDEPENDENCE, OREGON – At Rogue Farms we know spring has arrived by watching our 7,140,286 honeybees. Our honeybees are the first to notice the blossoms that appear in our Hazelnut trees and Big Leaf Maples; and the daffodils and tulips that grow near the barn. Soon they’ll be foraging for nectar in the flowering cherry,… Read more »
Buellton, CA—In the beginning, there was Lil Opal, an illicit “brett’d saison” that spawned a rogue family of barrel-aged wild yeast beers. As the family grew large and unruly, Firestone Walker Brewing Company was ultimately compelled to build them a home called Barrelworks.
Buellton, California — It has been a good week for Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. The three-year-old brewery brought home two medals from the 2014 World Beer Cup and 5 from the 2014 New York International Beer Competition.
Bend, OR – We’re excited to announce a new beer we’ve just finished hand-bottling in limited quantities. Look for [Banished] Better Off Red in specialty bottle shops. But get on it because we have fewer than 100 cases to allocate across the Northwest.
CHICAGO — WorldBlu, a company specializing in democratic organizational design, today announced it is has certified 41 organizations as part of the eighth annual WorldBlu List of Most Democratic WorkplacesTM, published annually on “Democracy in the Workplace Day.”
Chico, CA—Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has announced that it has invited every craft brewery in the country — more than 2,700 — to take part in a multi-weekend traveling beer festival this summer. Beer Camp Across America is a celebration for the entire craft beer community, bringing together brewers and the fans who have buoyed… Read more »
ORLANDO, Fla. — New drafts are flowing at every Yard House as the restaurant introduces The Official Yard House 2014 Draft. Nationally, more than 1,000 new tap handles have been introduced based on beer trends such as the popularity of India Pale Ales (IPAs), expansion of the wheat and fruit beer categories and consumer demand… Read more »
Boulder, Colo. — Upslope Brewing Company is excited to announce the re-release of its Limited Release Belgian Style Pale Ale just in time for spring and summer. Recently only available in their 12-pack Mix Box and in their tap rooms, the seasonal favorite has been showing up on tap around Colorado bars with 12 oz…. Read more »
Middlebury, VT — Woodchuck Hard Cider is excited to announce the release of two new products, which represent the craft cider makers’ commitment to both innovation and their passionate fan base.
Boulder, CO —The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers—announced the results of one of the largest commercial beer competitions to date, the 2014 World Beer Cup Awards. The awards were presented at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America┬« in Denver, Colo.
Clifton Park, NY — Wear your colors, get your stripes and celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Shmaltz Brewing Company’s new 50-barrel brewery in Clifton Park on Saturday, May 17, 2014 (10 minutes north of Albany’s capital district)! Last year, Shmaltz opened a 20,000 square feet brewery, and it’s time to party with the Beer Gangs… Read more »
