Craft Beer News Archives
Ten years ago, three-dozen Oregon breweries opened their doors on a Saturday in February for the first-ever Zwickelmania, a free statewide craft beer celebration that allowed visitors to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample beers. About 4,000 craft beer fans took part in the inaugural event, which was designed as a way to promote Oregon’s craft beers and the brewers…
Schlafly Beer announces today the release of Raspberry Chipotle Brown Ale, the first of the brewery’s 750-ml bottle Cellar Selections. The series, which began last year, gets a new look for 2018. The bottle design now showcases the research and development inside each of the inventive beers with a handwritten look and feel and a…
Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX: TPX) today announced the expansion of its cider portfolio through the acquisition of Aspall Cyder Limited. Molson Coors and Aspall, the award-winning premium cyder1 brand, are pleased to announce they are coming together in what is the latest milestone in the Suffolk cider company’s illustrious history. The acquisition…
Alesmith Brewing First Barrel-Aged Releases of 2018 & Beer Club First Release Announcement: January Barrel-Aged Beer Releases: We are releasing not one but two barrel-aged beers in January! The first release will be 2018 Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout, our Russian Imperial Stout with coffee that has been matured in premium bourbon barrels for an…
Modern Times Brewing announcement about Carnival Of Caffeination 2018: We can confidently guarantee that you’re not even ready for the sensory smackdown of liquid awesomeness that awaits attendees at our 2nd annual Carnival of Caffeination. A host of the most incredible brewers and roasters in the history of everything will be pouring rare barrel-aged beers and…
Baerlic Brewing to release two new beers in 16oz cans on Jan 9. The beers are “What the Fluff,” a NE IPA and “Dark Thoughts,” a black IPA weighing in at 6.66 ABV and 66.6 IBU. This is the first time Baerlic Brewing has released 16oz cans in 4 packs. WTF – What The Fluff…
Junkyard Brewing are releasing cans of Simcoe Double IPA and Whistle Wetter Imperial IPA on Jan 6th. Both releases are in 750ml cans. Cans will be available in the tasting room. Simcoe Double IPA This double IPA is hopped with all Simcoe hops. This hop variety boasts a medley of tropical fruits, reminiscent of tangerine,…
Pipeworks Brewing announced the release of their first new craft beer of 2018. It is a Double IPA simply called “Idaho 7” after the hop used to make this beer. Pipeworks Brewing had this to say about Idaho 7 DIPA and its name: “Yes, we agree, not the most glamours name…BUT The Idaho 7 shadow…
You’re invited to enter the National Homebrew Competition, which is held across 12 First Round judging sites in the United States. First round winners advance to the final round at AHA Homebrew Con in Portland, OR. Final round winners will be announced at the award ceremony on June 30. Please take time to review the…
Aged to perfection, Ska Brewing is excited to announce the release of its 11.5% ABV barleywine-style ale, Ska Face, available on shelves January 5. Aged in Peach Street Colorado straight bourbon barrels for two years, Ska Face boasts heavenly aromas of caramel, vanilla, bourbon and raisins. Flavors of dark fruits, oaky notes of vanilla and…
Boulevard Brewing new beer and returning beer announcements. RYE ON RYE returns Debuting in 2010 and most recently released in 2015, Rye on Rye is coming back in early 2018! In the past couple of years we’ve released variations on Rye on Rye: Rye on Rye on Rye and Rye on Rye – Classic Sazerac Cocktail, but we…
Weyerbacher Brewing announces some new beers for 2018. Funky Monks available NOW! Weyerbacher is bustin’ out a new groove based on the famous Merry Monks riff! Their Belgian-style Tripel lays the foundation that allows the electrified zing of tartness to shine through. The addition of Sovereign and Rakau hops coupled with a crisp, dry tartness…
Ladyface Ale Companie, and its brewpub Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie, celebrate their 8th Anniversary and the release of a special Octennial ale and an anniversary party the week of January 16th. Founded by locals at the foot of Ladyface Mountain, Ladyface has been serving hand-crafted beer and food since 2009, making its mark locally and as…
Available in January 2018, Bear Republic’s seasonal offerings, Café Racer 15 and Big Bear Black Stout, are coming back to shelves through March 2018. Café Racer 15 will be available on tap at the Bear Republic Healdsburg and Rohnert Park brewpub locations beginning Friday, January 5th. Big Bear Black Stout continues to be on tap…
With a technological twist and a touch of wizardry, Firestone Walker’s Nitro Merlin Milk Stout is expanding from the keg and headed into the can. “Our task was to create cans that perfectly replicate the draft experience of Nitro Merlin Milk Stout, from the beautiful foam to the smooth, creamy mouthfeel,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “After…
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