Deschutes Expands to East Coast with Permanent Philadelphia Distribution

Deschutes Expands to East Coast with Permanent Philadelphia Distribution

After four years of shipping beer to the East Coast for ‘Philly Beer Week,’ Deschutes Brewery — the country’s fifth largest craft brewery — announced today the permanent distribution of its beers to the Philadelphia market through Muller, Inc.

Video: Vietnamese Police Bust Heineken Forgers

Video: Vietnamese Police Bust Heineken Forgers

File this one under the “don’t let this happen to you” category. Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, arrested three people last month on suspicion of producing fake Heineken beer, according to an article by Thanh Nien, a Vietnamese news publication.

Brew Talks West Coast Tour Locations Announced

Brew Talks West Coast Tour Locations Announced

Brewbound today announced the official dates, times and venues for its first annual Brew Talks West Coast Tour. Brew Talks — a free, traveling educational meetup series that aims to provide craft brewers with access to valuable insight into the branding, marketing and distribution of craft beer — will make stops at four West Coast… Read more »

Stone Brewing Expands Distribution to Kansas

Stone Brewing Expands Distribution to Kansas

Rock Chalk, Stone Brewing Co. The country’s tenth-largest craft brewery is expanding its distribution footprint. The San Diego, Calif.-based company today announced that, for the first time, its beers will be available at on and off-premise locations in Kansas beginning July 22.

Distribution Roundup: Dogfish Head, Green Flash, New Belgium on the Move

Distribution Roundup: Dogfish Head, Green Flash, New Belgium on the Move

More than two years after pulling its distribution from Tennessee, Indiana, Wisconsin and Rhode Island due to capacity constraints, Dogfish Head today announced plans to re-enter all four markets before the end of the year. “It wasn’t our goal to upset Dogfish Head fans and distributors, but with demand so far in front of supply,… Read more »

Stone Brewing’s Growing Interest in Grocery

Stone Brewing’s Growing Interest in Grocery

While a visit to the supermarket even for the most discerning beer aficionado might be routine, a journey down the beer aisle isn’t always part of the trip. At least one large craft brewery is trying to change that.

Modern Times on Tap: From the Blogosphere to the Bars

Modern Times on Tap: From the Blogosphere to the Bars

Before anyone has even been able to take a sip, Jacob McKean has used the Internet to amass a loyal following for his new brewery, Modern Times Beer. The hype will finally take on liquid form this week, when six establishments in San Diego will, at last, offer Modern Times on tap.

Paul Gatza: 2,500 Breweries and Counting

Paul Gatza: 2,500 Breweries and Counting

So, it’s not the reported 3,200 or so breweries that were around in 1870, but the U.S. passed a major milestone recently thanks to the craft beer movement: 2,500. In fact, there are 2,514 breweries currently in operation in the U.S., according to statistics from Brewers Association Director Paul Gatza.

Video: Allagash’s Ironic Rise

Video: Allagash’s Ironic Rise

A simple mention of Blue Moon or Shock Top curls the beards of most craft brewers, but not Rob Tod, the founder of Allagash Brewing Company.

Anchor Brewing Introduces San Francisco Giants 12-Pack

Anchor Brewing Introduces San Francisco Giants 12-Pack

Anchor Brewing — one the country’s oldest craft breweries — yesterday announced the release of a limited edition San Francisco Giants 12-pack. Anchor’s relationship with the major league ballclub also includes a taproom and luxury suite inside the team’s stadium.

I Want My Beer TV

I Want My Beer TV

Forget fights for shelf space. The latest craft beer territorial battle is actually taking place on your TV schedule. For years, most of the coverage of the industry has largely been through the business media, most of whom are interested in either craft’s growing share of the market or individual breweries’ willingness to sell to… Read more »

Brewbound Session Winter 2013 Early Registration Now Open

Brewbound Session Winter 2013 Early Registration Now Open

Brewbound Session Winter ’13 – a one-day conference focused on the business of craft beer – will be held on December 5th in San Diego at the Paradise Point Resort. You can save $100 by signing up now with the early registration discount. While the program has yet to be finalized, attendees can anticipate a high-caliber lineup of speakers.

Brewbound Issues Call for Entries for the Fall/Winter New Beer Guide

Brewbound Issues Call for Entries for the Fall/Winter New Beer Guide

Brewbound is now accepting submissions for the Fall/Winter edition of its guide to the craft beer industry. Beer companies with U.S. distribution are invited to showcase their new and seasonal product offerings in the Fall/Winter New Beer Guide. This key resource will be aimed at retailers and distributors who are looking to add new craft… Read more »