Craft Beer News Archives
With Halloween right around the corner, Rogue Ales & Spirits is ready to celebrate our favorite Dead Guy. Since its creation in the early ’90s, Dead Guy has been an iconic Rogue brew. It was many people’s first introduction to craft beer. Others picked it up later in life and the love was instant. “We developed…
Unibroue has announced the release of SAISON 13 a Belgian-style Saison with spices brewed in collaboration with the world-famous metal band Megadeth. The release marks the second beer collaboration between Unibroue and Megadeth, following the widely acclaimed À TOUT LE MONDE “session” Saison. SAISON 13 is a nod to Megadeth’s album TH1RT3EN launched in 2011 that was inspired by frontman…
Iron Maiden has announced the release of its first lager, TROOPER Sun and Steel, a 4.8 percent ABV double-fermented lager created with authentic Japanese sake yeast. The beer takes its name from the Iron Maiden song “Sun and Steel” that appears on their 1983 album Piece of Mind, which was, in turn, inspired by the…
Utepils Brewing and iHeartMedia Minneapolis’s FM 100.3 KFAN, The Twin Cities Sports Leader, have teamed up to launch KFAN Unfiltered Blonde Ale, a European-style beer made in honor of Minnesota sports fans. The new beer will make its debut on Friday, September 13. In conjunction with the beer launch, Utepils Brewing invites patrons to visit the brewery…
For a limited time, Stone Brewing announces a sneak peek of Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager. This Baja-inspired beer isn’t the first time Stone’s brewers have snagged cross-border inspiration. Stone Xocoveza has been a seasonal staple since 2014 bringing the rich, complex flavors of Mexican hot chocolate to beer. It’s with mucho gusto that…
Braxton Labs had this to say about the new release: “Constant curiosity within our craft is what pushes us forward. We’re proud to introduce the latest package release from Braxton Labs – Simple Curiosity uses a unique double dry-hopped blend of Mosaic and Lotus hops and a touch of lactose to bring this hoppy endeavor…
O’Connor Brewing Company adds Pulped Fiction, a Blood Orange Berliner Weisse, to its Limited Can Series. Brewed with a classic combination of the finest Pilsner Malt and plump White Wheat, Pulped Fiction entertains with tangy notes of fresh orange zest and citrus punch. Over 900 pounds of blood orange puree were added during secondary fermentation…
The Online Beer Quality Series from the UC Davis Division of Continuing and Professional Education is the division’s first online brewing program, providing brewers worldwide access to world-renowned brewing knowledge. These courses are taught by distinguished UC Davis professor emeritus, Charlie Bamforth, Ph.D., D.Sc, the “pope of foam,” an internationally acclaimed brewing expert with more…
Outdoor performance brand Merrell and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery have launched a cobranded trail running shoe inspired by two of their shared passions: the outdoors and beer. The limited-edition Merrell Agility Synthesis X Dogfish trail runner is now available in select retail stores and on Merrell.com, and will also be sold on September 29th at…
Time to get your Legos and craft beer on! The Brick Bar is coming to Boomtown Brewery for a four-night Los Angeles Pop-Up. The first of its kind, the Brick Bar consists of exquisite building block sculptures and unique builder stations for guests to enjoy amidst some fresh DJ action. Guests will be able to…
The Nature Conservancy and Tröegs Independent Brewing are joining together to protect Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge, an ecologically important 185-mile chain of forested Appalachian mountains that runs through Pennsylvania. Today, Tröegs is releasing a limited run of a brand new dry-hopped pale ale called Trail Day. Proceeds from the beer will go toward the Tröegs Trail…
It is not often you hear that one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations (let alone festivals!) in Southern California was started in a small bedroom community in East San Diego, but that’s exactly what happened 46 years ago! Starting in 1973, the Bob Stall Chevrolet La Mesa Oktoberfest presented by Viejas Casino and Resort quickly exploded into one of…
September 9, 2019 will mark the 20th anniversary of Airbräu, the Munich Airport restaurant with its own onsite brewery. The world’s only airport brewery was born from the idea of offering passengers and visitors a unique, Bavarian-themed dining experience. Airbräu, which features Europe’s largest covered beer garden, quickly became a popular spot, beloved among staff…
As the NFL season begins, many football fans will be reaching for their favorite beverage to have as they watch the games. Research has shown that beer sales increase over 36 percent when the NFL season gets started, compared to the week prior. And while overall U.S. beer volume sales dropped 1 percent in 2018,…
The 24th annual Holiday Ale Festival will take place Dec. 4 through Dec. 8 at Pioneer Courthouse Square, located in Portland’s Living Room at 701 SW Sixth Ave. Event hours are 11am to 9pm Wednesday through Saturday, and 11am to 5pm Sunday. The Northwest’s longest-running outdoor winter beer festival will feature at least 50 craft beers, ciders and…
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