SALT LAKE, UT — A little over two years after opening its doors, Epic Brewing is ready to expand its brewing capacity yet again. Epic will be receiving two-80 barrel fermentation tanks and two brite tanks (80-barrel and 20-barrel) on Friday morning for immediate installation. The new fermentation tanks will increase brewing capability by 33%… Read more »
SABMiller, the world’s second-largest brewing company (behind Anheuser-Busch InBev) today announced first quarter earnings. SABMiller, headquartered in London, is the parent company for U.S. operations with MillerCoors. Included in the press release (in bold, italics) are statements regarding MillerCoors. Below is the complete release.
At least one new craft brewery opens each day in the U.S., according to Brewers Association Director, Paul Gatza’s, latest estimates. “Just out of speculation, this year our conversion rate will probably be near 40 percent,” he said. “That means roughly 40 percent of the 915 breweries-in-planning in our database from December 2011 will come… Read more »
ONTARIO, CA — Chino Valley Brewery is pleased to announce the opening of its new location at 1630 East Francis Street, Unit J, Ontario, CA. The nano-brewery, specializing in meticulously handcrafted artisanal beer, will unveil their premium drafts to the thirsty beer loving community of the Inland Empire and beyond, on Friday July 27th.
FREDERICK, MD — Flying Dog Brewery wants you to Support Local. The brewery’s eight-week Support Local initiative aims to provide resources — like guest blog posts and interviews with local farmers, community garden associations, and co-op markets — that will allow Flying Dog’s fans in the mid-Atlantic to make more informed decisions as consumers.
Last week, the Brewers Association unveiled a new video promoting the “Support Your Local Brewery (SYLB)” network, a grassroots activist organization geared at passionate beer enthusiasts. The organization is currently comprised of 40,000 direct members from all 50 states but has the ability to reach 900,000 people through its brewery partnerships.
DOVER, DE — The Delaware General Assembly has designated October 15-21, 2012 as “Delaware Wine & Beer Week,” which will culminate on Sunday, October 21 with Delaware’s Official Wine & Beer Festival, to be held at the Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village.
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Brewers Guild is happy to announce that Almanac Beer Company, Pacific Brewing Laboratory, Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Company, Shmaltz Brewing Company, and Triple Voodoo Brewing have become new members.
Karl Strauss Brewing Co. officially launched in Northern California this month with a 5,000 case-equivalent order from DBI Beverages Inc. Karl Strauss General Sales Manager Michael Yao told Brewbound.com in June that the launch will initially be focused at on-premise sampling and regional grocery business through chains like Lunardi’s and Nugget Markets.
Zane Lamprey, the affable host of of AXS TV’s (formerly HDNet) “Drinking Made Easy” has ranked his 25 best beer cities in the world. Lamprey began the countdown on June 30th, revealing one new city each day until he crowned a victor. Topping the list was Munich, Germany, which boasts a popular pilgrimage for most… Read more »
Earlier this month, the financial services company UBS downgraded Boston Beer Company stock to a “sell” rating. A 19-page report cited slowing topline growth and an absence of new product innovation as the main considerations behind the new rating. UBS analyst Kaumil Gajrawala explains to Bloomberg why Boston Beer suffers from the ‘innovators curse’ in… Read more »
KAILUA-KONA, HI – A longtime staple in Hawaii will soon make its way ashore, courtesy of Hawaii-born Kona Brewing Company. Big Wave Golden Ale will join Kona’s portfolio on the mainland that includes flagship Longboard Island Lager, Fire Rock Pale Ale and the trio of Aloha Series seasonals available at select times during the year.
Austin, TX—An economic study commissioned by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild (TCBG) shows explosive growth for independent Texas craft brewers, with economic contributions to the state economy exceeding $608 million, and job creation underway through all stages of production and sale. The study projects the industry’s economic impact could reach $5.6 billion annually in less… Read more »
ATHENS, GA — Reunion 2012! Terrapin Beer Co., Shmaltz Brewing, and Alan Shapiro (founder of SBS Imports) have once again joined forces in one of the most unique and worthwhile collaborations in craft beer. One beer style, two great breweries, and one great causeÔǪ The Reunion: A Beer for Hope fundraising campaign.
