The Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—has selected the recipients of its 2020 Research and Service Grants Program to help fund the development of a healthy and sustainable raw materials supply chain. This year, 13 grants totaling $389,370 were awarded to eight barley and four hops projects, and new for 2020, one…
Surreal Brewing Company thinks beer drinkers ought to get their just desserts, which is why the company has introduced its latest all-natural, non-alcoholic craft beer, Pastry Porter. Earthy hops balance out notes of roasted coffee and dark chocolate making Pastry Porter a choice companion to bring to story-filled nights around the campfire or for gatherings…
American Keg, LLC of Pottstown, PA and Blefa Kegs, Inc. of La Vergne, TN announced today that they are joining forces in producing beer kegs “made in the USA“. This agreement ensures accelerated growth in production and employment for American Keg. Blefa Kegs, Inc. (Blefa) has acquired a major stake in American Keg, LLC (American Keg). With this strategic move,…
WeldWerks Brewing Co. is gearing up for their third annual WeldWerks Invitational on June 20, 2020 at the DoubleTree in Greeley. This highly sought after event features more than 45 of the countries best breweries pouring their most memorable specialty beers and barrel-aged offerings. Tickets will go on sale at on February 8 via Eventbrite. …
Sanitas Brewing Company, a mainstay on the competitive Colorado craft beer scene for more than half a decade, announced today that it has named Boulder-based Meteorite PR as its public relations firm of record as it continues to build its brand in Colorado and further develop a thriving local community in the foothills of the…
Calling all friends, families, foodies, and fanatics alike- You are cordially invited to a deal so delicious, you’ll be grabbing your plate for seconds (or in San Diego Restaurant Week’s case—thirds!) Created to unite the curious, the hungry and the talented, the 16th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, January 19th, through Sunday, January 26th,…
In the spirit of all the exploratory missions deployed across the galaxy — be they spacecraft, Viking or other — we’re constantly probing the world of beer back here on Earth. That quest has brought us to this latest creation, which comes from our brewing team at Stone Brewing – Napa. With a subtle haze…
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced today its partnership with celebrity chef and acclaimed restaurateur Kelsey Barnard Clark. This partnership marks the brewery’s first-ever chef collaboration and celebrates food and beer occasions throughout the year that bring family and friends together. “Some of my most beloved memories come from spending time with…
The Îles-de-la-Madeleine community will benefit from an enhanced tourism offering through projects by the À l’abri de la tempête microbrewery, Le Verger Poméloi and Pâtisserie Hélène des Îles. In addition to diversifying and consolidating the regional economy, these projects will help strengthen its position in the agri-tourism sector. Innovative, booming businesses The two managers of…
Coronado Brewing Company and Pizza Port Brewing Company are two of San Diego’s pioneering breweries, and over the years the two have forged a deep and lasting friendship. “I’ve known Gina, Vince, and the Pizza Port crew since back in the early days of the San Diego beer scene,” says Rick Chapman, Co-founder, Coronado Brewing…
Cascade Brewing, a pioneer of the sour beer renaissance, is releasing its first sour beer in a can. Tropical Grasslands is available in single 12 ounce cans starting today at both Cascade Brewing pubs in Portland; four packs are available through very limited distribution in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. This beer will not be available on draft. Tropical Grasslands…
Delaware’s (almost) 25-year-old Dogfish Head Craft Brewery joins forces with Belgium’s (almost) 200-year-old Brouwerij RODENBACH to release Vibrant P’Ocean, a 4.7% ABV blended sour ale. A beer for the history books, Vibrant P’Ocean is RODENBACH‘s first-ever collaborative brew. “As America’s number-one brewer of sour beers, we at Dogfish are absolutely honored to be the first to collaborate and create a beer in partnership with RODENBACH, the…
South Florida is just FOUR days away from the 7th annual Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival! The annual release of Funky Buddha’s gold medal-winning breakfast in a glass will include an all-day festival with live music from Deep Fried Funk and Spider Cherry, screen printing from Jinx Remover, live mural painting, food trucks, 70+ beers,…
Today, the soon-to-be-open Dockside Brewery in Milford, Connecticut, announced the hiring of Andy Schwartz as brewmaster. “We’re thrilled to have Andy on board,” said Bob Chicoine, co-owner of Dockside Brewery. “He’s a seasoned pro who brings a tremendous amount of experience in brewing award-winning craft beer. As we move closer to opening our brewery,…
Each year New Braunfels blends their barrels of Blondine together to create the cuvee called Heavenescent. That unique and complex blended sour beer is then used to referment with more raspberries than blackberries to create Saison de Roncier. As with all Saison de beers, New Braunfels fermented the fruit in two batches, or presses. The…
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