The Longmont, Colo. based craft brewer Oskar Blues inked a distribution agreement today with Windy City Distribution, the Warrenville, Ill. based craft-centric wholesaler which already distributes other Colorado brands like Avery Brewing Company, Ska Brewing Company, Boulder Beer, Left Hand Brewing Co. and Great Divide Brewing Company.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — After a strategic and creative competition among Philadelphia’s top agencies, Yuengling Brewery and its Philadelphia-area distributor, Origlio Beverage, have chosen Neiman to help the iconic beer brand grow in the Philadelphia market — the market that played a key role in Yuengling’s march to become America’s largest brewer.
KAILUA-KONA, HI – Kona Brewing Company has signed on as one of the presenting sponsors of the Doheny Surf Festival coming to Dana Point, CA, August 11-12, 2012. The event will help raise funds for legendary surf spots at Doheny State Beach, San Onofre, Trestles and San Clemente State beach. At the festival’s beer garden,… Read more »
UBS, the financial services company headquartered in Switzerland, has downgraded Boston Beer Company to ‘sell’ from ‘neutral. The 19-page report cites slowing topline growth and an absence of new product innovation as the main considerations behind the new rating.
Boston Beer Co. is expanding its Barrel Room collection, rolling out the series nationwide this week. Previously only available in select markets, the Barrel Room collection currently consists of four offerings, all packaged in 750mL cork finished bottles.
HOOD RIVER, OR — To celebrate Oregon Craft Beer Month, Full Sail will release a new beer in their Brewer’s Share Experimental line up: Clinton’s Wertzbier brewed by Brewer Clinton Wertzbaugher. Wertzbier is a Rauchbier which is a traditional German beer style using smoked barley malt.
PINEHURST, NC — Slammin’ Sam Beer Company announces the introduction of Slammin’ SamÔäó, a craft-brewed premium American lager inspired by the late Sam Snead, one of golf’s greatest gentlemen and champions.
CHARLOTTE, NC — The World of Beer in South End hosted a unique party Wednesday night, one where two local entrepreneurs launched a Kickstarter campaign to put the finishing touches on a self-initiated project. Though the event effectively launched a new business venture as well, one known simply as AppsyÔäó, craft beer was the real… Read more »
LOS ANGELES, CA – As Golden Road continues their expansion throughout Southern California, new Vice President of Sales Brian Dewey comes on board to lead their sales team and continue growing the brand in their hometown market with new draft and retail accounts. Dewey will maintain Golden Road’s local focus, with an emphasis on increasing… Read more »
As craft beer continues to mature and becomes more available in conventional retail channels, promotional periods like the Fourth of July are becoming increasingly important. Boston Beer Company saw nearly 3 percent of its Symphony IRI tracked U.S. supermarket sales occur during the July 4th week last year. Longmont, Colo. based craft brewer Oskar Blues… Read more »
BROOMFIELD, CO – For premier craft brewer Oskar Blues Brewery of Lyons, Colo., combining their home-brewed root beer with the convenient, quick chilling, resealable Alumi-Tek┬« bottles by Ball Corporation benefited not only Oskar Blues and its customers but also the family of Brian Stiff.
SAN DIEGO – San Diego’s only craft beer conference, in its 2nd year, will take place on August 24th & 25th 2012, promising exclusive access to the top names in the industry and their expert presentations and panel discussions on all things relevant to the American craft beer movement. Between informative discussions, giveaways, and an… Read more »
PROVIDENCE, RI — Narragansett Beer today announces the release of a limited-edition baseball-themed can to celebrate the summer season. Inspired by the brand’s long-time connections to the sport, the ballpark imagery will be featured on all 16 oz. Tallboy cans of ‘Gansett Lager, available while supplies last.
Dogfish Head has partnered with Firefly Music Festival, a new East Coast event that brings over 40 indie, punk and electronic acts to the Dover International Speedway for three days of music in July. To commemorate the occasion, Dogfish Head has brewed up 100 barrels of Firefly Ale, and English-style pale ale brewed with Marris… Read more »
