Craft Beer News Archives
Wine Country Network, Inc., publisher of Wine Country International® Magazine and producer of numerous highly respected professional beverage competitions, announced that it accepts entries for the Canned Challenge through October 9, 2024. The Canned Challenge is the world’s first professionally judged competition to define excellence in canned alcoholic drinks. The Canned Challenge Tasting Contest will be…
Attention beer buffs and lager lovers: BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.® (NASDAQ: BJRI) is turning up the cool factor with its newest brew, Cool Tricks™ IPL, a unique twist on the beloved IPA, crafted in collaboration with the legendary Petaluma, California-based Lagunitas Brewing Co. This summer sensation is exclusively on tap at BJ’s through mid-August, while supplies last, bringing beer…
Texas native and country music mainstay Aaron Watson announces today his official partnership with Shiner Beer, the independent, family-owned makers of the iconic Shiner Bock. It’s an exciting new collaboration that will bring together two iconic Texas brands. This partnership celebrates the recent launch of Shiner Rode0, a new line of non-alcoholic brews featuring three…
The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to advocating for small and independent American craft brewers—today announced the retirement of president and CEO Bob Pease. After 32 years with the Brewers Association, Pease will step down in early 2025 once his successor is in place. “After careful consideration, I believe it is time to help…
Get ready to be amazed as award-winning Scottish brewer, Innis & Gunn announces the launch of Tequila Cask Blonde, its latest seasonal release. Combining the smooth character of a blonde ale with distinctive notes of tequila, the Innis & Gunn Tequila Cask Blonde is matured using specially selected Mexican tequila casks. The flavours from the casks provide the unmistakable…
Blake’s Beverage Company, the nation’s second largest independent cider company and the collaborative voice of three leading cider brands, Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, and AVID Cider Co., announces the newest addition to its team, Ryan Burk as Vice President of Quality & Innovation. With a lifelong passion for apples and cider, Ryan has played…
The University of New England (UNE) has announced it is partnering with craft beverageexperts along with beer and distillery guilds to provide industry-specific training for staff across the U.S. Recognizing the dynamic shifts in the brewing and distilling sectors, the collaboration, “Crafting Futures,” seeks to address the evolving needs of the craft beverage industry and…
Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier, opens the 7th Annual Veterans Blend sale! Veterans Blend is a collaborative hop product supporting former U.S. military service members. YCH will donate $3 from every pound sold to Stop Soldier Suicide, a nonprofit organization that works to reduce the number of suicide deaths among Veterans. Brewers are…
WeldWerks Brewing Company, known for pushing boundaries in the craft beer scene, is shaking things up with their latest project: bo͞oz, a bold line of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. “We saw RTDs as a chance to unleash our creativity and develop something truly unique,” says WeldWerks Head Brewer Skip Schwartz. “Our passion for spirits and barrel-aging…
A new beer brand, Rainbow Beer, has launched in the US, with its first light lager available in time to order for Pride Month. This refreshing beer promises to redefine refreshment with a clean, invigorating flavor that will captivate all beer enthusiasts. Rainbow Beer is a symbol of love, equality, and celebration. Brewed with love and…
CoreBev is proud to announce the grand opening of Connecticut Distilling, its new flagship distillery located in the heart of Connecticut: Waterbury. “Connecticut Distilling is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication,” said CoreBev founder and CEO Stelios Stavrianos. “My team and I have been waiting a long time for this moment, and…
Blake’s Beverage Company, representing the combined efforts of three leading cider brands—Blake’s Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, and AVID Cider Co.—entered 2024 as the nation’s second-largest independent cider company. With a bolstered national presence and a commitment to bold, fruit-forward hard beverages crafted from fresh ingredients, Blake’s Beverage Company has forged several new distribution partnerships this…
Wednesday, June 26th. That’s when Surly Brewing’s Darkness Day 2024 Bottle Packages go on sale. As with the last few years, Surly Brewing will have three options to choose from: Rich: Three (3) Bottles of 2024 Darkness, $60 Evil: Two (2) Bottles of 2024 Darkness, One (1) Collab Bottle with Mystery Brewery #1, One (1) Collab Bottle with…
To celebrate the official start of summer, Four Walls Irish American Whiskey is “officially” releasing its brand jingle as a new drinking anthem. Fans are invited to join the fun by recording their own versions of the jingle while enjoying Four Walls with friends. Tag @FourWallsTheBetterBrown on Instagram and @TheBetterBrown on X for a…
Today, CHEERSAct.org, an information and grassroots clearinghouse for the bipartisan Creating Hospitality Economic Enhancement for Restaurants and Servers (CHEERS) Act, launched to serve as a resource for consumers and retailers about this crucial bill. The CHEERS Act aims to alleviate financial strain on America’s hospitality and retail sector, including taprooms, restaurants, bars and venues by encouraging the…
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