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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
If you’re looking for a high-alcohol offering that still drinks relatively easy, look no further than Smuttynose Brewing’s Homunculus. At 9.9 percent, this beer holds nothing back, but the subtle characteristics this beer offers can, at times, overpower the alcohol content. It pours a very cloudy orange color with a thin white heads that quickly… Read more »
BOSTON — A Boston-based beer company wants you to “stand up against the predictable,” and join the “Backlash.” Helder Pimentel and Maggie Foley, the twenty-somethings who founded Backlash Beer Company say they are targeting a younger demographic with the brand.
BOSTON – With enough variety to please your palate from Labor Day’s last barbeque through winter’s first chill, the Harvest Collection pack is available from mid-August through October. Along with classic Samuel Adams crowd-pleasers like Boston Lager and OctoberFest, this year’s pack features an all-new style: Samuel Adams Bonfire Rauchbier.
PLACENTIA, CA — Yesterday, The Bruery announced the release of their infamous Black Tuesday Imperial Stout. Black Tuesday, which is aged in bourbon barrels for over a year, is available for Reserve Society members to order between August 12th and September 2nd. Members will be able to purchase up to six bottles for $30.00 each,… Read more »
PORTLAND, ME — While most consumers were looking for lower-abv options to quench their thirst during the summer heat wave, Shipyard Brewing Co. was busy making over 20,000 barrels of their fall release, Pumpkinhead. According to brewery spokesperson, Tami Kennedy, Shipyard begins brewing the beer in July, and continues to brew it all the way… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR – Portland Beer Week, a city-wide celebration of the vibrant local craft beer community in Portland, Oregon, will take place Aug. 19-28. The week-long event will highlight the breweries, businesses, people and, most importantly, the beer that have earned Portland its well-deserved reputation as Beervana. In its inaugural year, Portland Beer Week will… Read more »
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) is reversing a ruling that had craft brewers worried they would be forced shut down their businesses. Last week, news surfaced that brewery start up Idle Hands Craft Ales was ‘not approved’ in their request for farmer-brewer license – a common permit many small brewers in… Read more »
