HASSELT, BE – It has been said about Belgian beers that there is a “beer for everyone.” If the popularity it has already found around the world is any indication, Belgian Beer Café is soon going to discover that everyone will be there for a beer when the unique Belgian bar / restaurant concept arrives… Read more »
East End Brewing Founder Scott Smith is struggling to keep his distributors stocked with beer, but he isn’t too worried “It’s not a bad problem to have,” he said in reference to an increased demand for his beer. And its Smith’s plans for expansion in 2012 that keep him looking towards the preverbal ‘light at… Read more »
Unity Vibration is taking a new approach to both beer and kombucha. For the uninitiated, kombucha is a tart, fermented, naturally-caronated tea-based beverage touting probiotics, anti-oxidants, enzymes, vitamins and minerals as good-for-you reasons to drink it. Unity Vibration makes a line of kombuchas as well as their Kombucha Beer which combines kombucha with whole leaf… Read more »
One of the hottest trends in the craft beer industry are cans – a package that many brewers are turning to as a way to open new markets, decrease freight costs and remain environmentally conscious. But brewers without the space or the funding needed to install a canning line are left packaging their product in… Read more »
ABITA SPRINGS, LA – Twenty five years ago in downtown Abita Springs, a small southern town just north of New Orleans, a beer was born. This high quality craft brew was made with all natural ingredients and Abita Springs’ famous artesian water. Today, just a mile and a half from the original location, the Abita… Read more »
Notch Session Saison is, in every way, true to the heritage of the saison style. Brewed at a low ABV (3.8%) using local ingredients (wheat malted from a MA supplier) this could easily be used to quench the thirst of seasonal workers in the field. On the outside, Notch uses their usual appealing type treatment… Read more »
Most craft beer drinkers in the Boston area have become familiar with Notch Session and now consumers across the entire state will be able to find Notch’s signature session offerings. Founder Chris Lohring officially expanded his distribution network last week, and will now reach key markets outside of Boston and the North Shore. His newest… Read more »
FORT COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing announced today that Josh Holmstrom, Associate Director of Marketing at WhiteWave Foods, Inc., has accepted the position of Strategic Marketing and Branding Director for the Fort Collins-based craft brewer. Holmstrom will replace former Branding Director, Greg Owsley, who left New Belgium in June after fourteen years with the… Read more »
A creative label image is something we have come to expect from Clown Shoes and their newest offering, Blaecorn Unidragon certainly doesn’t disappoint. Surprisingly, where it also doesn’t disappoint is in flavor. This Russian Imperial Stout is aggressive to say the least. At 12.5, percent it’s one of the higher ABV offerings in a category… Read more »
MELBOURNE, FL – The Florida Beer Company, Florida’s largest craft brewer has entered into definitve wholesale agreements with five distributors in the state of New York. Under these agreements, Florida Beer Company will enter the New York market with the assigned brands; Kelly’s Hard Cider, Florida Beer Swamp Ape IPA and the Key West brand… Read more »
Last night, Amstel launched their newest offering, Amstel Wheat, in Boston — one of just seven territories across the U.S. that will feature the beer on draught before it officially rolls out to all domestic markets next February. And despite recent reports from The Beverage Information Group that the overall beer category was down a… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, OR — One of the secrets to the wonderful flavors in beer is hops. Located in the heartland of hops, every year the Full Sail brewers wait with thirsty anticipation for hop harvest and the chance to celebrate by brewing fresh hop beers. When the hops are at their peak, the Full Sail… Read more »
PLACENTIA, CA – In June, Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione traveled to Southern California for a special collaboration brew with The Bruery. The beer, brewed with the intention of raising money for victims of the earthquake in Japan, has quite the name. Faster, Bigger, Better, Bolder (Gradually, Quietly, Steadily) is an homage to the contrasting… Read more »
FRAMINGHAM, MA – In July, Jack’s Abby – a Boston area startup specializing in craft lagers – quietly launched three beers to the local marketplace. The company is founded by three brothers, Jack, Sam and Eric Hendler. Jack Hendler, a former brewer with Boston Beer Works said that while he has brewed almost every style… Read more »
