BOULDER, CO – The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent brewers, today released 2011 data on U.S. craft brewing1. Craft brewers saw volume2 rise 13 percent, with a 15 percent increase in retail sales from 2010 to 2011, representing a total barrel increase of 1.3 million.
Earlier today, Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) announced the introduction of a new gluten-free brand, Omission, made by Widmer Brothers Brewing. Ordinarily a new product release wouldn’t be so newsworthy but the launch of Omission marks the first time a U.S. craft brewer has been able to produce a gluten-free beer while still using malted barley… Read more »
MILTON, DE — Urkontinent is a social collaboration of worldwide proportions. The seed was planted when Dogfish Head Craft Brewery asked beer-loving tech types around the world to suggest ingredients for a new off-centered ale.
LEXINGTON, KY- Kentucky Ale’s beer fans will be pleased to hear that there have been new advances with their beloved ale. The Alltech beverage division is not only growing in Kentucky, but out of state as well as their distribution has now expanded into Chicago. This adds to the beer’s current distribution in Kentucky, Ohio,… Read more »
Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) officially announced the release of its new gluten-free brand today. Omission Beer is thought to be the first U.S. brand of gluten-free craft beers still brewed with traditional malted barley. Using a proprietary brewing process, CBA is able to reduce the gluten levels to the internationally accepted “gluten-free” standard of 20… Read more »
One of the greatest things about craft brewers is their commitment to celebrating business, especially when they reach a milestone. Sweetwater Brewery celebrated 15 years in the beer biz with anniversary ale that includes everything but the kitchen sink in the recipe. 7 malts and 5 hops make this offering pretty complex. ‘15’ pours a… Read more »
KALAMAZOO, MI — On Monday March 26, 12-packs of Bell’s Oberon Ale will be available along with six-packs and draft throughout Michigan. Bell’s will continue rolling out Oberon 12-packs to other states Bell’s distributes beginning in the northwest (IN, IL, WI, IA, MN, ND, MO and AZ) followed by those in the southeast (AL, FL,… Read more »
Brewbound is pleased to announce that Magic Hat Brewing Company founder Alan Newman will speak at the Brewbound Craft Beer Session on June 5th, 2012. In his 17 years with Magic Hat, Newman built the brand from startup funding into the 9th largest craft brewery in America before the company was sold to North American… Read more »
STEVENS POINT, WI – An alluring 110-calorie ale flaunting a gorgeous golden hue, Point Drop Dead Blonde Ale will be easier to enjoy, thanks to the Stevens Point Brewery. Point Drop Dead Blonde Ale has been available on tap since the summer ’11, and will now be available 12-ounce long-neck bottles in six-packs and 12-ounce… Read more »
BEND, OR – Good water and good beer go hand in hand, right? That’s one reason why Deschutes Brewery has recently made a one billion gallon annual water restoration commitment through one of its local non-profit organizations, the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC). This donation marks the DRC water leasing program’s largest private donation to date,… Read more »
FORT COLLINS, CO. — On March 31, 2012, Odell Brewing will celebrate the return of Double Pilsner. Double Pilsner, a creative take on the traditional Bohemian Pilsner, replaces Mountain Standard for the warmer months as one of the brewery’s four pack offerings. Bohemian by tradition American by craft, Double Pilsner is filled with rich sweet… Read more »
Back when he was playing Vincent Chase on the HBO series ‘Entourage,’ actor and social entrepreneur Adrian Grenier was no stranger to catapulting a beverage brand into the spotlight. Grenier — or at least his character — could regularly be seen drinking brands like Vita Coco or Avion Tequila. The show is over, but Grenier… Read more »
It’s a frigid Monday morning in March and The Portsmouth Brewery doesn’t even open its doors for another hour, but the line already stretches around the block. It started forming outside the brewpub’s doors at around 2 a.m. — eight hours ago. March Madness? Nope. Kate the Great is coming.
VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, is proud to announce Bitch Creek ESB (Extra Special Brown) received it’s 10th Gold Medal win. The United States Beer Tasting Championships (USTBC) announced Bitch Creek ESB their National Grand Champion in the Brown Ale Category.
