Los Angeles, CA — Pabst Brewing Company announced today that John Coleman, former Vice President of Sales for the West at Anheuser-Busch, has been hired as President. Coleman brings 23 years of experience to Pabst as well as tremendous knowledge of the industry, its customers and distributor relations. Coleman, a long-time veteran at Anheuser-Busch, began… Read more »
Combining the best in business information and networking, the Brewbound Craft Beer Session offers an unmatched strategic learning opportunity for craft brewers. This event, focusing on the business side of craft brewing, will take place at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on Tuesday, June 5.
With the help of eight new 300-barrel fermentation tanks, Boulevard Brewing has bought itself a few years of capacity before it undergoes a much larger expansion to “Cellar Five,” the main brewhouse. The current $3 million dollar expansion — it should be complete in April — is a far cry from the estimated $20 million… Read more »
You might be asking yourself what significance the Cicerone Program reaching 10,000 “Certified Beer Servers” has. You might even be asking yourself what the heck a Cicerone is. According to the company website, a Cicerone is someone who has a “proven expertise in selecting, acquiring and serving today’s wide range of beers.”
It’s Valentine’s Day, so we thought we’d share a couple festive reviews to get you in the mood. If you’re looking for that perfect after-dinner desert beer this evening, we have you covered. Our top picks are Boulevard’s Chocolate Ale and Brooklyn’s Black Chocolate Stout (reviewed below), but there are a few others worth mentioning…. Read more »
ALLENTOWN, PA – Fegley’s Brew Works will be rolling in 3 new fermentation tanks to the Allentown Brew Works location tomorrow. The new tanks will allow the brewery to produce an additional amount of beer equal to the brewing operation at the original Bethlehem Brew Works location.
BOULDER, CO — The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) reached a milestone this month with more than 30,000 members. The 34-year-old not-for-profit organization has reached this record number thanks in part to the hobby’s recent growth in popularity. Current estimates indicate that approximately 1 million Americans are making their own beer and wine at home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Beer Institute today released new data that show retail beer sales rose more than 2 percent in 2011, highlighting beer’s continued strength within the alcohol beverage sector. The growth in retail revenue, especially from restaurants and convenience stores, puts total retail sales at more than $98 billion last year.
It’s a becoming a common trend. “Big beer” wholesalers sharing craft brands across multiple territories in an attempt to help small brewers grow their brands through a wider distribution network. Last week, Evan Benn of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that three of Missouri’s biggest Anheuser-Busch InBev distributors had reached an agreement to pool their… Read more »
ST. LOUIS, MO – Anheuser-Busch today announced plans to increase production capacity at its Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Arnold, Mo., an investment estimated between $70 million and $80 million, to increase production and create at least 20 new jobs at the facility. The Arnold facility produces aluminum cans for Anheuser-Busch and soft drink… Read more »
When done properly, there are very few beers that have the appeal of a well-crafted Belgian IPA. Wiledeman is the first of 12 new beers being introduced this year by Flying Dog and if this offering is any indication of how the other 11 will turn out, we can’t wait to sample. It’s a variation… Read more »
FT. COLLINS, CO – Clink, clink! Thanks to New Belgium fans in 49 states who purchased custom beer globes and uploaded glassware-related Facebook photos, the “Glass that Gives” program raised $8,921 for four nonprofit organizations. During the campaign, New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, sold nucleated glassware in a winterized two-pack gift… Read more »
Let’s be honest. Most brown ales aren’t going to knock your socks off. The nice part about a good brown ale is that its incredibly drinkable. Brown ales aren’t meant to exceed 6 percent ABV and they usually end up being very approachable. Redhook’s Nut Brown is no different. It pours a light brown, almost… Read more »
The first craft brewery to can in Florida isn’t who you think. While Cigar City has been in the spotlight lately for its imminent can release, Intuition Ale Works beat them to the punch. Intuition will begin selling cans of its People’s Pale Ale this Saturday, making them the first craft brewery in the state… Read more »
