Baxter Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts

Baxter Brewing Co. Enters Massachusetts

LEWISTON, ME – Baxter Brewing Company, makers of Pamola Xtra Pale Ale and Stowaway IPA, and the first brewery in New England to package all its beer in kegs and cans, shipped the first truckload of its beer out-of-state today. “Our beer has been available on Amtrak’s Downeaster train for some time now,” said Founder… Read more »

Asheville Couple Launches Craft Beer Shampoo

Asheville Couple Launches Craft Beer Shampoo

A husband and wife team looking to cash in on the growing craft beer movement is hoping you wash your hairdo with your brew. Brad and Sarah Pearsall, the founders of Microbroo LLC, began experimenting with different types of beer two years ago and have finally settled on a recipe.

Guinness Launching Black Lager Nationwide In September

Guinness Launching Black Lager Nationwide In September

NORWALK, CT – Guinness& Co. is proud to announce its nationwide launch of Guinness Black Lager this September. This new beer perfectly combines the refreshing taste of lager with the unique character and flavor of GUINNESS and marks an exciting new addition to the Guinness family. The Guinness Master Brewers have used the finest lager… Read more »

Grand Teton Brewing Company Introduces ‘Wake Up Call’

Grand Teton Brewing Company Introduces ‘Wake Up Call’

VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, will celebrate the release of Wake Up Call Imperial Coffee Porter at their pub in Victor, Idaho on Friday, August 26. Wake Up Call is the autumnal brew in their 2011 “Cellar Reserve” series of specialty beers.

Foreign Craft Brewers Capitalizing On U.S. Growth

Foreign Craft Brewers Capitalizing On U.S. Growth

BOSTON – It’s no longer news that the U.S craft beer market is surging — but a nice secondary benefit is that many small brewers outside the U.S. are beginning to pay closer attention. The Brewers Association recently reported dollar sales for America’s small and independent brewers were up another 15 percent over the first… Read more »

Boulevard Brewing Enters Massachusetts

Boulevard Brewing Enters Massachusetts

KANSAS CITY, MO — Boulevard Brewing Company, one of the largest craft brewers in the Midwest, is preparing to dip its toes into the Atlantic, with a September rollout planned for the state of Massachusetts.

Kurt Widmer Discusses Explore Your Craft Tour And New Brews

Kurt Widmer Discusses Explore Your Craft Tour And New Brews

BOSTON – Last month, Widmer Brothers Brewing and Draft Magazine teamed up to present the Explore Your Craft Tour in Boston. Joining local artists, musicians and chefs was Co-Founder Of Widmer Brothers Brewing, Kurt Widmer. Brewbound Editor, Chris Furnari, was able to sit down with Widmer before the event began to discuss the tremendous growth… Read more »

Product Review: Burke In A Bottle – BBQ Peach

Product Review: Burke In A Bottle – BBQ Peach

Even though we weren’t quite sure to expect from a beer named “BBQ Peach,” to our surprise, the beer was completely different than what we anticipated. What wasn’t a surprise was the way in which this limited edition brew was artfully crafted, by a renowned chef nonetheless. BBQ Peach, the latest offering in the Burke… Read more »

Craft Brewers Alliance Reports Second Quarter Growth

Craft Brewers Alliance Reports Second Quarter Growth

PORTLAND, OR – Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc. (CBA) (NASDAQ: HOOK), an independent craft brewing company, reported net sales of $41.5 million and net income of $8.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 as compared with net sales of $37.2 million and net income of $1.7 million for the same quarter a year… Read more »

Popular Chef Collaborates With Samuel Adams On BBQ Peach Beer

Popular Chef Collaborates With Samuel Adams On BBQ Peach Beer

NEW YORK — In the culinary world, Chef David Burke is the poster child for creative artistry when it comes to designing a dish. Whether it’s serving up his “angry lobster” on a bed of nails, or tuna sashimi on a block of Himalayan salt, Burke is constantly pushing the boundaries in both presentation and… Read more »

Stone Releases 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA

Stone Releases 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA

  ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing Co. has released its newest beer, commemorating a decade and a half of brewing excellence with the Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA. The name—besides being a mild-yet-necessary chore for dutiful writers, dedicated retailers and enthusiastic publicans to write out in its entirety—is Stone Brewing President & co-founder… Read more »

Redhook Brewery Releases Late Harvest Seasonal In East Coast Markets

Redhook Brewery Releases Late Harvest Seasonal In East Coast Markets

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Redhook is bringing back one of his favorite fall seasonal ales, Late Harvest, for his East Coast fans. Redhook Late Harvest is a great beer to celebrate the bounty of fall and enjoy while tailgating, sitting around a bonfire or recharging after raking up the leaves in the front yard. The seasonal… Read more »

Narragansett Fest Makes Seasonal Return With Expanded Distribution Into New York And Philadelphia

Narragansett Fest Makes Seasonal Return With Expanded Distribution Into New York And Philadelphia

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Famous Narragansett Beer today announces the return of its Oktoberfest brew. Narragansett Fest, introduced last year for the first time since the brewer’s revival in 2005, received critical acclaim in its inaugural season. At the Beverage Tasting Institute’s 2010 World Beer Championship – America’s oldest international beer competition — Fest was… Read more »

Alaskan Brewing To Enter First State East Of The Mississippi

Alaskan Brewing To Enter First State East Of The Mississippi

JUNEAU, AK– Beer drinkers in Wisconsin will be able to celebrate the Labor Day holiday with brews from the state of 100,000 glaciers when Alaskan Brewing brings their bottled “taste of Alaska” to the Badger State this September. Alaskan Brewing Co. is partnering with six local distributors to help share the products throughout the state.