Left Hand Brewing posted a photo to its facebook page yesterday of their new 500 barrel Rolec brite tank being installed at the brewery. A brite tank holds beer that has been filtered and is ready to be packaged. Company spokesperson, Emily Armstrong, tells us the new tank will mainly be used to hold big… Read more »
Draft Magazine compiled their annual list of the 100 best beer bars in the U.S. The list is broken down into four regions: The West, Midwest, Northeast and South. Also, Draft Mag took the time to denote which new bars made the list.
A Rauch Bock you say? If there is such a thing as a Black IPA, who’s to say there shouldn’t a smoky double bock as well? The two styles don’t often meet, but in the true spirit of innovation Boston Beer Co. has created this so-called ‘half-breed’ brew. Cinder Bock pours a shiny ruby red… Read more »
It’s been 30 years since Narragansett beer was actually brewed in Rhode Island, but company President Mark Hellendrung said it’s ‘highly likely’ that will change in 2012. Hellendrung said building a Narragansett brewery in Rhode Island is his main priority in 2012. He has been touring the country consulting with brewers like Oskar Blues, Left… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – Keynote speaker Steve Hindy will kick off the 2012 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in San Diego, Calif. Nearly 4,000 industry professionals will gather for four days of education and networking, May 2-5 at the Town and Country Resort. With his experience ranging from international journalism to craft beer pioneering, Hindy is expected… Read more »
Naples News Daily reports that another large brewery startup is in the works, this one boasting plans to brew upwards of 100,000 barrels per year. Southwest Florida Brewery Co., has reportedly secured $20M of the $40M needed to finance the project -a 40,000 square foot facility that will employ 60 people.
Publicly traded beer conglomerate Craft Brewers Alliance (CBA) has changed its name to Craft Brew Alliance. The makeover comes complete with a new web site and an updated logo. Craft Brew Alliance CEO Terry Michaelson said the switch better reflects how the company sees itself. “The name is something less formal and a little more… Read more »
Of all the samples we get sent, Dogfish Head’s Tweason’ale was one of the most anticipated. Being that most craft brewers neglect the ever growing segment of gluten-intolerant individuals in our society, it’s incredibly honorable that Dogfish Head spent the time, effort and money to produce a ‘beer’ for both the health conscious beer drinkers… Read more »
Atlanta, Ga. based Sweetwater Brewing is waving goodbye to Sch’Wheat, their sessionable pale wheat ale, just a few months after it took home a gold medal from the 2011 GABF. Brewery spokesperson Steve Farace explained that the decision to axe Sch’Wheat was done to make room for ‘all the new brews 2012 will offer.’
KAILUA-KONA, HI – Craft beer drinkers who spend much of their time in the surf, sun, and sand will soon have an easier way to bring along their favorite beer. Kona Brewing Company has announced plans to offer its flagship Longboard Island Lager in 12-ounce cans, which are scheduled to hit shelves mid-March 2012. All… Read more »
The Boston market saw its fair share of craft brew startups in 2011 and the trend continues into 2012 as Night Shift Brewing has been cleared for brewing by state officials. The Everett, Mass. brewery announced via its Facebook page on Monday that the Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) had officially accepted their application… Read more »
The Samuel Adams LongShot Variety six-pack is scheduled to hit shelves next month. The brews will be available nationwide in select retail stories for a suggested retail price of $9.99. The variety pack will include two bottle each of Corey’s ‘A Dark Night in Munich,’ Joe’s ‘Five Crown Imperial Stout,’ and Fred’s ‘Derf’s Secret Alt.’
This year we are introducing ‘first taste,’ an extension of our product reviews designed to give readers our thoughts on a special release beer before it hits the market. Though the 2012 edition of Hop Henge Experimental IPA was released about a week ago, it’s just now finding its way to retailers’ shelves. For a… Read more »
Last Friday, the folks behind Sixpoint Craft Ales shared a photo on their Facebook page teasing their latest canned creation, Resin. And while the 9.1 percent ABV, 103 IBU double IPA is sure to please the hop heads, the packaging was even more intriguing: a 12 oz. tallboy, the same a package used by mega-brewers… Read more »
