VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, announces the release of Coming Home 2011 Holiday Ale, the second release of their annual Holiday Ale. The first keg will be tapped at their pub in Victor, Idaho on Friday, November 4th at 5 pm sharp.
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) reported a third quarter core product depletions increase of 11% as compared to the third quarter of 2010. Third quarter 2011 net revenue was $134.8 million, an increase of $10.3 million or 8% over the same period last year, mainly due to 7% shipment volume… Read more »
A new service is setting out to become your online destination for beer purchases. Beerjobber, an online retailer which is working directly with breweries could soon become many consumers first choice when looking to locate beers from outside their geographical region.
The problem with most craft beer we try isn’t that it’s not ‘full flavored’ or that it’s not drinkable. The problem is that there simply is too much of the same beer in the marketplace. But every once in a while, a beer comes along that makes us want to keep sampling new brew after… Read more »
Boston Beer Co. founder, Jim Koch, has partnered with Alan Newman, the original founder of Magic Hat Brewing, to create an entirely new side project – Alchemy & Science. The startup, which is based in Burlington, VT is a subsidiary of the Boston Beer Co. and is currently in the infancy stages of development. “Right… Read more »
BEND, OR — Deschutes Brewery has promoted Cam O’Connor and Brian Faivre to two newly formed brewmaster positions. The two, who have been instrumental in the development of such game-changing brews as Hop in the Dark, Red Chair NWPA, Gluten Free Ale, the soon to be released Chainbreaker White IPA, and others, were chosen for… Read more »
Stone Brewing Company’s CEO and Co-Founder, Greg Koch, will be the first to tell you that he is an arrogant bastard. But when it comes to building both a recognizable and memorable brand image, Koch’s ‘arrogance’ has helped him to become one of the true visionaries in the craft beer industry.
PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing introduces, O’Ryely IPA. The India Pale Ale is the third release in the brewery’s Rotator IPA Series, which features a new, limited-run IPA every few months. Handcrafted by the Widmer Brothers’ brewing team, O’Ryely IPA is available in limited quantities on draught and in six and twelve-packs at select… Read more »
With all of the new breweries sprouting up each day, it’s easy to forget the big players who have been making quality brews for a while now. In celebration of 25 years in the craft beer business, Alaskan Brewing created Perseverance Ale.We love that the nation’s 12th largest craft brewer went the route of silk-screening… Read more »
Denver-based Renegade Brewing, which opened in late June, doesn’t currently package their beer but that hasn’t stopped Founder Brian O’Connell from thinking about the future. “My long term vision for this company is to grow into large scale distribution,” he said. “We want to start distributing across the state of Colorado, and then regionally and… Read more »
PASO ROBLES, CA. — The result of one of the most unique and intriguing beer projects in the world will be released the beginning of November. “XV”, Firestone Walker’s 15th Anniversary Ale, celebrates the founding of the brewery as well as pushing the boundaries of what beer can be.
Baxter Brewing announced today that their newest beer, Amber Road, would begin shipping to Maine markets next week. The amber ale, which is being canned today, checks in at 5.5 percent ABV and features 10 different malts and three different hop varietals. “This is actually my favorite of our three beers,” said Founder Luke Livingston.
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Famous Narragansett Beer announces the return of its winter craft brew, Narragansett Porter. A brand staple since the early 1900s, Porter was awarded a silver medal at the 2010 World Beer Championships, America’s oldest international beer competition. Throughout 2011, Narragansett has expanded into a number of new markets beyond its home… Read more »
AUSTIN, TX — Jester King Craft brewery, maker of artisan farmhouse ales in the beautiful Texas Hill Country on the outskirts of Austin, has filed suit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). On Wednesday, attorneys representing Jester King Craft Brewery and two other co-plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment in federal court asking… Read more »
