2012 Samuel Adams LongShot Variety Pack Now Available

2012 Samuel Adams LongShot Variety Pack Now Available

BOSTON, MA – The much-anticipated Samuel Adams 2012 LongShot Variety Six-Pack hits shelves this month, fulfilling the dreams of three winning homebrewers by giving them the chance to see their hard work brewed, bottled and distributed nationwide.

State Funds to Help New Belgium Brewery Project in North Carolina

State Funds to Help New Belgium Brewery Project in North Carolina

A $1 million state grant from the ‘One North Carolina Fund’ helped lure New Belgium to Asheville. The grant is based on the company creating 130 jobs and invested $115 million over five years. Below is the full press release from the office of Gov. Bev Perdue.

New Belgium to Build East Coast Location in Asheville, N.C.

New Belgium to Build East Coast Location in Asheville, N.C.

It’s official. New Belgium today announced plans to build a second brewery in Asheville, N.C. North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue joined Kim Jordan, the Fort Collins, Colo.-based brewery’s co-founder and CEO, and other New Belgium executives today for the official announcement. The brewer known for its Fat Tire Amber Ale will build a new brewery… Read more »

Marin Brewing Company Releases Preservation Ale

Marin Brewing Company Releases Preservation Ale

LARKSPUR, CA – Marin Brewing Company announces the release and limited distribution of Preservation Ale, a session beer created specifically for the 40th Anniversary of Marin County Parks. Preservation Ale is mellow; an easy drinking beer, not too hoppy, not too crazy. Marin Brewing Company owner Brendan Moylan has always been a huge supporter of… Read more »

Is New Belgium Headed to Asheville?

Is New Belgium Headed to Asheville?

Multiple Asheville news sources are reporting that a “major economic announcement” potentially involving the Fort Collins, Colo. based brewer, New Belgium Brewing, will be made by Gov. Bev Perdue at 4 p.m. today. The announcement is expected to pertain to a parcel of land, rumored to be the future home of a New Belgium-owned East… Read more »

Left Hand Brewing Anticipates 33 Percent Growth in 2012

Left Hand Brewing Anticipates 33 Percent Growth in 2012

After nearly 50 percent volume growth in 2011, Left Hand Brewing will look to add another 18,000 barrels in 2012. The Longmont, Colo. based company is currently in the midst of a ten year facility expansion plan that will bring total brewing capacity to 250,000 barrels.

Deschutes Brewery Promotes Andrew Tysler to National Sales Director

Deschutes Brewery Promotes Andrew Tysler to National Sales Director

BEND, OR – Deschutes Brewery has promoted Andrew Tysler to the newly created position of National Sales Director for the company. He was previously Western Region Sales Director and was appointed interim National Sales Director when the former Director of Sales and Marketing left Deschutes Brewery at the end of January.

Alchemy & Science Introduces ‘Curious Traveler’

Alchemy & Science Introduces ‘Curious Traveler’

It didn’t take long for Alchemy & Science to make its next move after acquiring L.A.’s Angel City Brewing in January. The craft-brew incubation project from industry veterans Alan Newman and Jim Koch introduced a new line of craft shandy today under the personality ‘Curious Traveler.’

World Class Beer’s Jim Schembre Joins Brewbound Craft Beer Session

World Class Beer’s Jim Schembre Joins Brewbound Craft Beer Session

Brewbound is pleased to announce that Jim Schembre, the National General Manager of World Class Beer, will join the Brewbound Craft Beer Session on June 5, 2012. Schembre will discuss the ongoing evolution of the relationship between craft brewers and their wholesalers, paying specific attention to the role that multistate distributor organizations like World Class… Read more »

Boston Beer Rolls Out Angry Orchard Cider Nationwide

Boston Beer Rolls Out Angry Orchard Cider Nationwide

Angry Orchard Cider Company is expected to make a formal announcement tomorrow regarding the nationwide roll out of three cider varietals. The company initially launched the product as part of a trial run in New England, New York, Maryland and Colorado. After a positive response from cider drinkers, Angry Orchard’s parent company, Boston Beer, will… Read more »

Moylan’s Brewery Releases New Batch of Orange & Black Congrats Ale

Moylan’s Brewery Releases New Batch of Orange & Black Congrats Ale

Moylan’s Brewery & Restaurant is re-releasing Orange & Black Congrats Ale, a beer originally brewed after the San Francisco Giants captured the 2010 World Series title. Recall that sister brewery, Marin Brewing Co., also brews and bottles a version of the beer. Below is a press release with all the details.

Newcastle Brown Ale Launches New Advertising Campaign

Newcastle Brown Ale Launches New Advertising Campaign

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Newcastle Brown Ale today announced a new, national advertising campaign titled “No Bollocks.” The campaign marks the first time Newcastle has invested in national TV ads, created by the brand’s new agency of record, Droga5. Shot on location in Newcastle, England, the ads examine the brand’s story, including its history, the… Read more »