BEND, OR – Good water and good beer go hand in hand, right? That’s one reason why Deschutes Brewery has recently made a one billion gallon annual water restoration commitment through one of its local non-profit organizations, the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC). This donation marks the DRC water leasing program’s largest private donation to date,… Read more »
FORT COLLINS, CO. — On March 31, 2012, Odell Brewing will celebrate the return of Double Pilsner. Double Pilsner, a creative take on the traditional Bohemian Pilsner, replaces Mountain Standard for the warmer months as one of the brewery’s four pack offerings. Bohemian by tradition American by craft, Double Pilsner is filled with rich sweet… Read more »
Back when he was playing Vincent Chase on the HBO series ‘Entourage,’ actor and social entrepreneur Adrian Grenier was no stranger to catapulting a beverage brand into the spotlight. Grenier — or at least his character — could regularly be seen drinking brands like Vita Coco or Avion Tequila. The show is over, but Grenier… Read more »
It’s a frigid Monday morning in March and The Portsmouth Brewery doesn’t even open its doors for another hour, but the line already stretches around the block. It started forming outside the brewpub’s doors at around 2 a.m. — eight hours ago. March Madness? Nope. Kate the Great is coming.
VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, is proud to announce Bitch Creek ESB (Extra Special Brown) received it’s 10th Gold Medal win. The United States Beer Tasting Championships (USTBC) announced Bitch Creek ESB their National Grand Champion in the Brown Ale Category.
It’s time to say goodbye to winter and usher in the warmth of spring and summer weather. And as the seasons change, so do the beer styles. Chainbreaker, despite being a perfect example of a warm weather beer, is actually a new year-round offering, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. It pours a glowing, golden… Read more »
Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione and Brooklyn Brewery’s Garrett Oliver are again finalists for a 2012 James Beard Award in the Outstanding Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional category. Both brewers were nominated last year when, interestingly enough, the category was named “Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional.” The James Beard Foundation has since added “beer” to the… Read more »
The 7th offering in the Big Beer Series for 2011 is S’Muttonator, a boozy double bock that apparently took the brewers from Smuttynose 30 hours to make just a single batch. The attention to detail is obvious, even at first glance. S’Muttonator pours a deep brown, mahogany color with a solid one-finger head. Dark fruits,… Read more »
Heavy Seas Beer announces the release of Plank II — the second in a series of beers showcasing unique wood ageing treatment to add flavor and nuance. Plank II features an 8.5% ABV Dopplebock style lager matured with specially treated Eucalyptus and Yellow Poplar wood planks.
Victory Brewing Company today announced plans to build a second brewery in Parkesburg Penn., which is just 14 miles west of its current location in Downingtown. The new facility, a 212,000 square foot warehouse that was once a Green Giant distribution facility, will be capable of churning out 200,000 barrels annually, according to brewery spokesperson… Read more »
Victory Brewing Company today announced plans to open a second brewery location in Parkesburg, PA. In November, we spoke to brewery founder Bill Covaleski and reported that Victory Brewing was 40 percent (YTD) and on pace to ship 82,000 barrels. In that interview Covaleski alluded to an expansion, saying that it “could happen as early… Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO – After nearly a year in seclusion, 21st Amendment Brewery’s acclaimed beer Monk’s Blood is now available for a limited time. Monk’s Blood’s most ardent worshippers may want to drink one now and cellar one for later, as whispers around the monastery have indicated that the beer will go into extended seclusion after… Read more »
Last month, Brewbound.com sat down with Heavy Seas Brewing Owner Hugh Sisson to discuss the company’s position in an ever-widening craft beer landscape. Sisson offered up some interesting viewpoints on the barrage of emerging startup breweries, the craft beer drinkers’ palate and his company’s own plans for 2012.
CHARLOTTE, NC – NoDa Brewing Company is pleased to announce after 120 days of operations, it is expanding its brewing capacity by 120% with the purchase of three — 30 barrel fermenters. “We have been absolutely pleased and amazed with the tremendous reception our beer has received in the Charlotte market since we opened our… Read more »
