FORT COLLINS, CO – On March 24, 2012, Odell Brewing will release Shenanigans Oak Aged Crimson Ale, the brewery’s latest Big Bottle offering. Shenanigans is a ruby colored brew that was aged in oak barrels with just a touch of Brettanomyces. The subtle Brett character offers a hint of tartness to complement the rich malts…. Read more »
HOOD RIVER, OR – In 2008 Full Sail Brewing created their small batch Brewer’s Share series as an opportunity for each of their individual brewers to express their creations to be shared on tap exclusively in their pub. Since their crew came up with so many great beers, they decided to share a selection of… Read more »
You may have caught wind that Weyerbacher Brewing Co. introduced a spiffy new Jester logo, which now represents the ‘face’ of the brewery. The introduction of a new company logo, a colorful one at that, coincides with the recent announcement that a $1.1 million expansion to the current brewing facility will add 7,500 square feet… Read more »
Despite a U.S. beer landscape that now boasts the most breweries since Prohibition, the battle for domestic supremacy continues to be between Anheuser-Busch InBev and MillerCoors. But at a time when the industry share of “big beer”, while nevertheless powerful, is declining because of flight to craft beer and other forms of beverage alcohol, it… Read more »
IPSWICH, MA – Notch Brewing, brewers of American Session Beer, will release their Notch Saison in six packs on March 15th and celebrate two years of brewing. Notch Saison is the third year round offering from Notch, and will complement their flagship Notch Session Pils and Notch Session Ale. Notch will celebrate it’s anniversary at… Read more »
As winter winds down, we wanted to dig deep into the depths of our beer fridge for another seasonal review. We couldn’t think of a more apropos way to wave goodbye to winter than with Cisco Brewers ‘Winter Shredder.’ Shredder pours a deep mahogany color with ruby-reddish hues. A frothy, tan-colored head sticks to the… Read more »
KAILUA-KONA, HI – Craft beer drinkers in Alabama will soon be able to experience Liquid Aloha when Kona Brewing Company’s flagship Longboard Island Lager and the rest of the portfolio will be made available throughout the state this spring. Alabama will mark the 31st state where Kona Brewing Co.’s beers are available.
Two craft breweries have released some very well-produced marketing videos this month. Earlier this week, Sixpoint Brewery unveiled its new website and featured a fresh video that tells the story of its newest beer, Resin. In the video, Sixpoint President Shane Welch breaks down the anatomy of a hop cone, likening it to a pine… Read more »
Craft beer sales are quickly approaching $1 billion in U.S. supermarkets and the U.S. brewery count is climbing towards 2,000. It’s no secret that 2011 was a phenomenal growth year for the craft beer industry, and now we have some year-end Symphony IRI data to back it up. The Brewers Association reported in January that… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce that its newest year-round offering, Shift Pale Lager, will roll into markets on April 2. Capitalizing on New Belgium’s recently expanded can line, Shift will be available in 16-ounce cans only. In addition, the four-pack cartons are 100 percent recycled content. The beer’s name… Read more »
LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is proud to announce La Perouse White. This Great American Beer Festival 2011 silver medal winner, which is hitting shelves this week, is the second canned seasonal release for MBC and first in the limited release series that fans will see each quarter. La Perouse White is… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO. – New Belgium Brewing today announced that its 16,000 square foot canning line is complete and in full production. The system increases New Belgium’s canning volume capacity six-fold and has the capability to package both 12-ounce and 16-ounce cans.
The Brewers Association today announced the 2012 Board of Directors, officially naming Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione as its Chair. Calagione replaces last years Chair, F.X. Matt Brewing Co.’s President Nick Matt. Matt will remain on the board as an At-large member. Deschutes Founder and CEO, Gary Fish, will take over Calagione’s former post as… Read more »
ATLANTA – Just in time for spring, SweetWater Brewing Company is bringing back their fiery pilsner style ale, Road Trip, to hit shelves this week. Road Trip is a part of the brewery’s Catch & Release seasonal lineup featured for a limited-time every March through May.
