With sales of Yuengling skyrocketing to 2.5 million barrels in 2011, America’s oldest brewery decided it was time to give its television ads a makeover. Yuengling is again partnering with the Harrisburg, Penn-based advertising agency Pavone, for five new spots that are scheduled to air in the spring of 2013 across the brewery’s 14-state distribution… Read more »
Now that fall is upon us, Brewbound will be reviewing a few of this year’s autumn offerings. First up, Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale from Weyerbacher Brewing in Easton, Penn. This is a unique offering for the category and checks in at 8 percent ABV. Follow the link below for the complete review.
One week after revealing plans to box a non-carbonated hard cider, the MillerCoors-owned Crispin Cider Company today announced new product introductions for its Crispin and Fox Barrel brands. The USDA certified organic “naked” lineup features a unique double fermentation process that includes the use of wine yeast during secondary fermentation and is yet another attempt… Read more »
Hoping to capitalize on one of the hottest package trends in craft beer, Wisconsin-based Stevens Point Brewery has added a four-pack of 16 oz. cans to its SKU mix with the release of Point Special Lager, appropriately dubbed ‘Big Charlie 16.’ Company spokesperson Julie Birrenkott said Stevens Point decided to introduce the new package after… Read more »
Drawing inspiration from their 2009 collaboration, Life & Limb, Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head have once again teamed up to create a new brew – Rhizing Bines Imperial IPA. The hop-forward offering combines two different and distinct hopping methods that each brewer employs at their respective breweries.
PASO ROBLES, CA. – Firestone Walker Brewing Company today announced that it has begun brewing beer at its new state-of-the-art brewhouse at the brewery in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast. The new 60-barrel brewhouse reflects Firestone Walker’s mission to continuously perfect the brewing process.
The 10th Anniversary edition of Samuel Adams Utopias — the high gravity offering from Boston Beer Company (BBC) that drinks more like a fine cognac than a beer – is shaping up to be a record breaker. Boston Beer founder Jim Koch is on a quest to, quite literally, blur the lines between beer and… Read more »
MillerCoors is known for packaging innovations like the vortex bottle, the aluminum pint, punch top cans and The Home Draft Box and now the company is adding boxed cider to that list. The country’s second-largest brewer today announced plans to release boxed, non-carbonated hard cider via the recently acquired Crispin Cider and Fox Barrel brands.
Brewbound is pleased to announce that Dale Katechis, the founder of Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery, as a speaker for the November 29th Brewbound Session in San Diego. In 2002, Katechis, a restaurant and brewpub owner, made a risky decision that would forever change the craft beer business: he canned it.
The craft beer rumor mill is churning again and the latest word on the street is that North American Breweries (NAB) is up for sale. Reuters, citing “sources familiar with the matter,” is reporting that New York City-based private equity owner KPS Capital Partners has put the NAB brand up for sale. One of the… Read more »
Craft beer took center stage last night at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) as Bill Butcher; the owner of Alexandria, Virginia-based Port City Brewing spoke on behalf of small business owners in support of President Barack Obama. “Our President has fought for small business owners and now it’s time to fight for him,” Butcher said.
SAN DIEGO, CA – Karl M. Strauss would have celebrated his 100th birthday on October 5th and Karl Strauss Brewing Company is honoring San Diego’s Godfather of Beer with the re-release of his namesake and favorite—Karl Strauss Amber. Karl sparked the craft beer renaissance in San Diego back in 1989 when he helped two gutsy… Read more »
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Boulevard Brewing Company today announced the appointment of Mike Magoulas as Chief Executive Officer. Founder John McDonald retains the title of president, and will remain active in the business. “Mike brings a wealth of experience to our leadership team” said McDonald. “He’ll be focused on planning and execution, which will allow… Read more »
Boston Beer Company continues to invest in its expanding cider business, today announcing an extension to its rapidly growing Angry Orchard Cider line. According to press materials received by Brewbound.com, The Angry Orchard Cider House Collection is a new high-end line extension made with heirloom varietals that showcase the collection’s complex flavors.
