ATLANTA , GA — The Atlanta-based craft brewing company Sweetwater, broke ground on an 18-month long expansion that will quadruple their current barrel capacity and give way for new equipment purchases. The brewing company, which produced just over 70,000 barrels in 2010 is on pace to eclipse 90,000 barrels for 2011, according to Steve Farace,… Read more »
BOSTON – Samuel Adams and Weihenstephan toast the return of Infinium, the beer world’s anticipated unification of American innovation and old-world tradition. More than two years in the making, Infinium elevates the centuries-old German purity law to new heights and is the first new beer style created under the Reinheitsgebot – old-world German purity law… Read more »
BOSTON – Session beer, a lower-alcohol craft beer trend emerging in the U.S market — and gaining momentum just in time for summer — may be a way for both on- and off-premise accounts to boost sales. The idea behind session beers, say their advocates, is that they offer consumers the ability to drink multiple… Read more »
JUNEAU, AK – Alaskan Perseverance Ale, a Russian Imperial Stout made with smoked malts, fireweed honey and birch syrup, is the latest ‘Pilot Series’ beer from Alaskan Brewing. Brewed in celebration of their 25th anniversary, Perseverance checks in at 9.0%ABV and 50 IBU’s. The beer is set to release September 1st to all 11 states… Read more »
SEATTLE, WA — Today, Two Beers Brewing released three of its popular Northwest-style brews in 12-ounce aluminum cans. The Seattle area microbrewery, located in SoDo, is the first Washington craft brewery to package its beers in the familiar aluminum cladding. Known for its flagship Evolutionary IPA, Two Beers Brewing begins distributing cans in dozens of… Read more »
BEND, OR – This year, we’re proud to present Black Butte XXIII-a double porter guaranteed to raise the ante for dark beer lovers everywhere. Where XXII attempted, XXIII succeeds. Polished porter elegance partners with uncanny nuances of spicy chili, orange, and chocolate in fitting tribute to a tradition of innovation and excellence. Twenty-three years ago,… Read more »
SAN DIEGO, CA – After brewing the award-winning Red Trolley Ale for more than two decades, Karl Strauss Brewing Company is ready to unveil the beer’s turbo charged cousin—Off the Rails. Off the Rails is a double version of Red Trolley Ale with more malt, more hops, and more alcohol. This West Coast Imperial Red… Read more »
BOULDER, CO – Avery Brewing Company will host a special release party, July 16th at 5 PM for their newest brrel-aged series beer Meretrix. Their barrel aged beers are brewed on a one and done basis and are sold only through the brewery releases. All of the information can be found in the press release… Read more »
LONG BEACH, CA – We are pleased to announce that after two-plus years of hard work and anticipation, that Beachwood BBQ and Brewing will be opening our doors Tuesday July 5th, 2011 in downtown Long Beach.
ATWATER VILLAGE, CA — Just yesterday the world saw our nation’s youth take center stage at the 2011 NBA draft. And while craft beer shares very little (if any) similarities with the NBA, one thing is certain; it’s the youth that are the future of both the NBA and craft beer businesses. So while Meg… Read more »
VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known for their exceptional microbrews, has won three top honors at the 2011 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition. These accolades follow a four medal performance at the North American Brewers Awards just two weeks prior.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Join Redhook Brewery for his 30th birthday bash and the 15th annual RedhookFest. The monumental birthday will be headlined by indie rocker Citizen Cope and is expected to attract thousands of craft beer and music lovers from across New England for a summertime bash in the brewery’s backyard.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA – Victory Brewing Company made the decision yesterday to no longer offer brewery tours. According to Co-Founder Bill Covaleski, the decision wasn’t easy, but necessary in order to keep up with production operations as demand for beer has increased. Below is a letter from Covaleski to fans, posted on the Victory Blog yesterday.
BOSTON – Chris Lohring, the Founder of Notch Session, is releasing his newest beer in bottles since the launch of the brand at the beginning of March. For the first time ever, Notch will package a Saison in 22oz bottles. According to Lohring, he is using the 220z packaging as a market test to see… Read more »