Craft Beer News Archives
Portland Cider Co., one of Oregon’s longest operating independent craft cider producers, won multiple categories at the 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition. The cider company brought home the awards for Double Gold Best of Class (Sorta Sweet), Best of Show Cider (Sorta Sweet) and Silver (Kinda Dry). Sorta Sweet took home a Double Gold medal…
The Capski Bottle Opener is the perfect gift for all types of beer lovers and drinkers. Capski’s versatility makes it a one of a kind product. You can attach it to your fridge, shower, and even car. One of the best features of this bottle opener is that you do not need any screws, adhesive…
A $50,000 endowment from North Coast Brewing Company of Fort Bragg, California will launch the Mark E. Ruedrich North Coast Brewing Diversity Scholarship for the brewing program at UC Davis. The gift ensures that, by supporting education and opportunity, North Coast Brewing Company furthers its goal of promoting diversity in the brewing industry in perpetuity. “We’re always…
Every summer, craft beer festivals pop up all over the country like dandelions. Fans flock to these boozy bastions to try specialty brews and sample beers from far-off states. Brewers attend the festivals to chat with other brewers and see what’s happening at the cutting edge of the industry. But with COVID-19 still looming, summer…
Sierra Nevada announced plans today to release Dankful IPA, a generously hoppy beer that will help the brewery raise funds for a variety of charitable works. The brewery has committed to at least $1 million in donations through the program over the next year. Dankful is brewed in honor of the nonprofits who are dedicated…
Prison Break Brewery, a OBN Foundation program, is a company owned and operated by three former inmates with 35 plus total years of prison experience. Crafting quality beer and starting a company after you leave prison is not a normal path to follow. Now they are building a company, giving back to their communities, coming…
Cascade Brewing has packaged two of its most popular Northwest Sour Ales for the first time in the brewery’s history. Starting this Friday, August 7, Cascade fans can look forward to drinking Honey Ginger Lime and Honeycot in 12 ounce cans. Honey Ginger Lime features sour rye ale aged in oak barrels and foudres for up to 10 months with candied ginger and lime zest,…
Laguna Beach Beer Company (LBBC) is opening its third tasting room + kitchen in North Huntington Beach at Bella Terra – an outdoor dining, shopping, and entertainment hub, centrally located at the 405 Freeway and Beach Boulevard in Surf City, USA. The new Laguna Beach Beer Company tasting room + kitchen is located at 7631…
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill, an Oregon-based company owned and operated by CEG Hospitality, has announced its support of the long running Oregon Brewers Festival, which was canceled this past July due to COVID-19. In honor of the festival, Thirsty Lion will be offering an “OBF Beer Flight” throughout the month of August at its Washington Square location at 10205 SW…
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its new hazy IPA for fall, Lucky Holler. The beer joins the brewery’s popular Hop Cycle line-up of seasonally rotating IPAs. Lucky Holler is inspired by the brewery’s annual pilgrimage to the Pacific Northwest for hop selection. Brewers walk row after row of hops, inspecting the bines, crushing…
In early 2020 Stone Brewing launched the Stone Pilot Series to trial beers for a coveted spot on its national year-round lineup. Midway through the year, the second release in the series has proven itself worthy. Stone Brewing announces that Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager is here to stay, and to celebrate, releases its…
Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer owned global hop supplier, will host a comprehensive virtual event for the entire month of September available for free and to the public, offering a behind the scenes look at hop harvest along with brewing seminars. As a company owned by 15 hop growers from across the Pacific…
Woburn’s Lord Hobo Brewing Company is excited to announce the opening of its expanded taproom and, to celebrate the occasion, they are launching two new ways to enjoy their beer-for-all-occasions, Freebird Golden Ale. The 3,000sq ft expansion, designed by Joe the Architect, boasts a second bar area inside, an outside patio, and an expanded kitchen…
The Brewers’ Association has issued a can shortage advisory. Can manufacturers are reported to be operating at capacity with no quick or easy way to increase production. Here is the advisory: The last several years have seen a dramatic shift to aluminum cans as the preferred package for craft beers. Early data shows that in…
Exciting news from America’s Oldest Brewery – back by popular demand, Yuengling’s seasonal Oktoberfest is on shelves – just in time to bring the biergarten home! With many in-person Oktoberfest celebrations canceled this year, there’s no better time to bring the celebration home with this seasonal favorite – while supplies last! A perennial fan favorite…
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