ST. LOUIS, MO – Anheuser-Busch today announced plans to increase production capacity at its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Arnold, Mo., an investment estimated between $70 million and $80 million, to increase production and create at least 20 new jobs at the facility. The Arnold facility produces aluminum cans for Anheuser-Busch and soft drink… Read more »
When done properly, there are very few beers that have the appeal of a well-crafted Belgian IPA. Wiledeman is the first of 12 new beers being introduced this year by Flying Dog and if this offering is any indication of how the other 11 will turn out, we can’t wait to sample. It’s a variation… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO – Clink, clink! Thanks to New Belgium fans in 49 states who purchased custom beer globes and uploaded glassware-related Facebook photos, the “Glass that Gives” program raised $8,921 for four nonprofit organizations. During the campaign, New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, sold nucleated glassware in a winterized two-pack gift… Read more »
Let’s be honest. Most brown ales aren’t going to knock your socks off. The nice part about a good brown ale is that its incredibly drinkable. Brown ales aren’t meant to exceed 6 percent ABV and they usually end up being very approachable. Redhook’s Nut Brown is no different. It pours a light brown, almost… Read more »
The first craft brewery to can in Florida isn’t who you think. While Cigar City has been in the spotlight lately for its imminent can release, Intuition Ale Works beat them to the punch. Intuition will begin selling cans of its People’s Pale Ale this Saturday, making them the first craft brewery in the state… Read more »
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Beerjobber the first and only online craft beer market to deliver brewery-fresh craft beer straight to the consumer’s door, today announced that its site will launch to the public on February 13th – just in time for Valentine’s Day.
SAN JOSE, CA – Dan Gordon, co-founder of Gordon Biersch Brewery announced today the launch of the company’s limited edition, 750 ml. “big bottle” program for 2012. A series of rare, specialty brews with a limited production of 4,000 cases or less will be released throughout the year with Imperial Pilsner Brau (IPB) leading the… Read more »
DALLAS, TX – Latis, founded by two former InBev executives, David van Wees and Anthony Giardina, is expanding distribution of its import beer portfolio into North Texas. Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors has been chosen to represent and distribute the Latis portfolio in Dallas, Denton, and Fort Worth markets.
Harpoon Founders Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle settled their Super Bowl bet with Brooklyn Brewery president Steve Hindy, yesterday. As part of the bet, Kenary, Doyle and other brewery members had to don NY Giants garb and tap a keg of Brooklyn BLAST! in the brewery tasting room.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — On February 15, Victory Brewing Company turns 16 years old. In typical sweet-sixteen fashion, celebrations will include a big gift and a big party. But in typical Victory fashion, the gift and party are geared toward the fans, not toward the company.
CAMBRIDGE, MA. — Bantam Cider Company (“Bantam”) proudly announces its entry into the market with a unique, new hard cider product designed to challenge preconceived ideas about what cider is, while making use of local fruit and high quality, natural ingredients.
BOULDER, CO – The Brewers Association (BA) recently released its 2012 Beer Style Guidelines. Updated annually, the guidelines currently describe 140 styles of beer and are used in prestigious beer competitions, including the Great American Beer Festival┬« and the World Beer Cup┬«.
Arborway Imports is quickly becoming a key player in the craft beer distribution game in Massachusetts. The distributor, best known for its vast wine offerings, today announced a new distribution partnership with Framingham, Mass. based startup Jack’s Abby.
The cider category is officially hot. MillerCoors’ craft and import division, Tenth and Blake, announced today the purchase of Crispin Cider. The category has been receiving lots of attention as of late, even being described as ‘the next craft beer,’ by some beverage industry members.
