Craft Beer News Archives
As the days grow longer and the sun finally starts piercing through those clouds, Iron Fist prepares to toast the long hot days to come with Celeste–a deeply refreshing Belgian style Saison. Recalling history, the Saison style of beer dates back to the 1700’s. As part of the Farmhouse Ale category, and because of their…
Motley Brews’ Hopped Taco Throwdown will return for its third year on Saturday, June 8, bringing together craft beer and tacos for a culinary competition showcasing the talents of some of Las Vegas’ top chefs. The event will be held at Zappos Headquarters’ backyard in Downtown Las Vegas, a venue typically closed to the public,…
Before empires and royalties, before writing and weapons, there was cheese. According to historians, the manufacture of cheese began in 7000 BC, a legacy almost as old as our civilization. Today, approximately 22 billion kilograms of cheese are produced each year, distributed and consumed in every corner of the planet. Even with all this history,…
Big Rock Brewery Inc. (TSX: BR) (“Big Rock” or the “Corporation“), today announced it has undertaken significant cost-cutting measures, including reductions to the Corporation’s workforce, in response to the persisting regulatory environment for brewers of its size in Alberta. The 104% increase in the net Alberta beer mark-up (provincial tax) imposed on Big Rock by the previous Government of Alberta in…
Common Cider Company, an Auburn, California company, is excited to announce the addition of single-serve, 19.2 oz stovepipe cans to its packaging offerings. Stovepipe cans have been growing in popularity in both craft beer and craft cider spaces. “Our additional packaging format is trending with other craft beverages. Form, function and consumer price are attractive as we…
Societe Brewing announced today that they will stop self distribution after seven years and have partnered with Scout Distribution. Societe Brewing’s statement is below: “We have proudly self-distributed our beer for seven years. It’s taken a lot of hard work, but it was well worth it. Today, we’re happy to announce our partnership with Scout…
NEVADA BEER QUEST is printed monthly as an 11″ x 14″ brewspaper featuring great articles and QR codes linking directly to featured breweries, taprooms, gastropubs, and featured posts with added pix and videos. We’ll keep you entertained and informed as you contemplate your next craft beer experience. Co-founder A.D. Cook had this to say about…
Cider Summit Portland, an artisanal hard cider tasting festival, returns to Portland June 21 and June 22 at The Fields Park, located at 1099 NW Overton St. in Portland’s Pearl District. The 9th annual event will present tastings of nearly 200 hard ciders from the industry’s leading cidermakers, many of whom will be on hand to guide…
For over 30 years, independent craft brewery, North Coast Brewing Company, has produced sustainably crafted, award-winning beers in Fort Bragg, CA under the leadership of Co-Founder and President, Mark Ruedrich. Today, North Coast Brewing enters a new chapter with the announcement of Ruedrich’s retirement, the appointment of current Chief Operating Officer, Sam Kraynek, to CEO and…
For the first time since PicoBrew—the leading innovator in craft beverage brewing technology—launched their smaller at-home line of brewing appliances (Pico C, Pico S and Pico Pro), the company will officially open the appliances to allow users to brew their own custom beer recipes using their own ingredients with Pico UnPak’d. PicoBrew, the leader in…
BLVD & MAIN Taphouse at The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod has announced the introduction of growlers sales as a “tableside tap” starting with American Craft Beer Week, available now. All of BLVD & MAIN’s 24 draft beer selections will be available for purchase in the 64-ounce and 128-ounce growlers. Draft offerings include BLVD &…
On May 20, Perrin Brewing Company invites the public to enjoy a day of bikes and beers to benefit kids in the Grand Rapids Community. Perrin has partnered with Can’d Aid, West Michigan Mountain Bike Alliance (WMMBA) and Central District Cyclery to bring professional downhill trails rider Jeff Lenosky to Wahlfield Park in Comstock Park….
It’s been a fun 6 years. Now it’s time for new fun. That is what @craftbeerd’s Instagram page posted late last night. Rudy from Craft Beerd is closing up his shop by having a Mega Sale on his website. The Craft Beerd website will permanently close on May 31st, so get yout favorite shirt designs and…
Mammoth Brewing Company (MBC) has signed an asset purchase agreement (APA) with an intent to acquire Great Basin Brewing Company (GBBC), with the goal to close this summer. Once the deal is finalized, MBC and GBBC will have the opportunity to immediately increase sales from approximately 15,000 barrels of beer a year to 40,000 barrels…
Boston Beer Company and Dogfish Head Agree to Merge in $300 Million Deal Eight years ago, Dogfish Head and Boston Beer Company teamed up to brew a collaboration beer for the annual SAVOR craft beer and food pairing experience. Today, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement valued at about $300…
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