It’s still just a regional brewer, but Ninkasi Brewing Co. had a growth rate that outpaced every other significant craft operation in the nation this year. With sales of nearly $11 million, the five year-old Eugene, Ore. based brewer was up 117 percent in dollar sales over the 52-week period ending on Oct. 30, according… Read more »
The craft beer industry continues to enjoy considerable growth and U.S. mega-brewers are devoting more attention to a segment that still only owns just 7 percent of the entire beer market. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, MillerCoors President Tom Long said his company is a ‘big player in craft,’ citing the Blue… Read more »
The craft beer industry could use more folks like Chris Lohring from Notch Brewing. In a marketplace crowded with ‘me-too’ IPA’s and boozy beers that that put you to sleep after a just single glass, Lohring is proving that unrecognized styles and session offerings can still find favor amongst consumers. The latest installment in his… Read more »
Baxter Brewing Company Founder Luke Livingston was recognized today by Forbes in the magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 list. The 27 year old, honored in the Food & Wine category, launched the Lewiston, ME based brewery in January of this year and is cranking out beer at a phenomenal rate.
The founder of a new brewing project launching in Stratford, CT is hoping to cash in on the craft beer boom by offering capacity to contract brewers looking to grow their brands. Two Roads Brewing is the brainchild of former Pabst Brewing CMO Brad Hittle. And barring any major delays, Hittle is hoping the brewery… Read more »
Flying Dog Brewery is up 25 percent overall in 2011, despite an announcement in June that the company would be pulling distribution from 13 (mostly Western) states. The move, which reduced the number of states from 46 to 33, allowed Flying Dog to focus on its home turf — the Mid-Atlantic.
FORT COLLINS, CO. — On December 14th, Odell Brewing will begin shipping this year’s batch of Saboteur Brett Barrel Brown Ale, a classic brown ale aged in oak barrels with Brettanomyces. Named one of Draft Magazine’s Top 25 Beers of 2010, Saboteur is part of the brewery’s single serve series of beers.
Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey beers will soon be making their way to New Jersey. The San Marcos, Calif based brewery will begin distributing their beers on draught and in their signature large-format bottle offerings in the early part of January, 2012. According to the press release printed below, a special draught-only beer was… Read more »
Give the folks at Ninkasi some credit — they brew quality beer that isn’t overdone but still creative. And if you are looking for a good example, look no further than Imperiale Stout, a new offering only available in their winter four-pack. What Imperiale does incredibly well is exactly what the beer geeks will complain… Read more »
SEATTLE, WA – Earlier this year, Pyramid Breweries announced it would return its flagship Pyramid Hefeweizen beer back to its roots. Starting this week, consumers will begin to see the beer in market with a new look that better reflects the Pyramid heritage and tradition consumers grew to rely on and love in years past…. Read more »
Last Monday, Brewbound.com hosted a half-day conference discussing the craft beer space in conjunction with the bi-annual BevNET Live conference. Speakers included Kona Brewing Co. President Mattson Davis, Port/The Lost Abbey Co-Founder Tomme Arthur, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Bruery Benjamin Weiss. Notable attendees included Coronado Brewing President Rick Chapman and Bear Republic… Read more »
BEND, OR – Deschutes Brewery officially announced today that it will begin selling Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale in Missouri starting the week of January 9, 2012! Missourians along the I-70 corridor will be pleased to know that they can extend the New Year celebratory festivities with Deschutes’ Black Butte Porter, the… Read more »
Brewbound.com is providing a live video stream of every panel discussions at the Craft Beer Session for those who were unable to make the event in Santa Monica, CA. Speakers include President of Kona Brewing Mattson Davis, Co-Founder of Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tomme Arthur, Co-Founder of Golden Road Brewing Meg Gill and… Read more »
MILTON, DE – Ta Henket, the latest addition to Dogfish Head’s line of Ancient Ales, rolls out this month. Inspired by a trip to the Great Pyramids, Dogfish Head Founder & President Sam Calagione created Ta Henket with ingredients and traditions outlined in Egyptian hieroglyphics. “It was like a Rosetta Stone visit,” he says. “That’s… Read more »
