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Sudwerk Delays Release of Bourbonator

In this season of winter warmer beers, Sudwerk’s limited-release Bourbonator breaks the mold. The dark, potent lager is a barrel-aged version of its winter seasonal, the Doppel Bock Ultimator. But after brewing, instead of going into cold storage tanks for lagering, it’s stored in Kentucky oak bourbon barrels.

Press Clips: How Virginia Wooed Stone

Press Clips: How Virginia Wooed Stone

He was the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third U.S. president. Now, 188 years after his death, Thomas Jefferson can add to his resume. According to a Times Dispatch report, economic developers in Virginia dug up (read: hired an actor to play) Thomas Jefferson to help sell Stone Brewing on the state when the company was still in search of a place to build a facility on the east coast.

Magic Hat Releases Feast of Fools

South Burlington, VT — In medieval times, the celebration of darkness and light was commemorated with gilded goblets brimming with seasonal brews.

Seeking Simcoe: Navigating a Changing Hops Market

Seeking Simcoe: Navigating a Changing Hops Market

The most popular hop of tomorrow won’t go under trellis today. That is to say, to innovate in the hops market is to play long odds. The Simcoe hop, for instance, was nearly torn completely out of the ground and discarded as a failed experiment. Perrault Farms just couldn’t sell the aromatic hop during the early aughts.

Lakefront Brewery Eyes Expansion Opportunity

MILWAUKEE — Lakefront Brewery, Inc., Milwaukee’s largest producer of craft beer, is once again eyeing a potential expansion site. The brewery today announced it has an accepted offer to buy land at 1890 N. Commerce St. The site, which was formerly slated for a condo development, is on the east side of the Holton Street… Read more »

Two Roads Releases Roadsmary’s Baby

Stratford, CT — Back by popular demand, Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announces the return of Roadsmary’s Baby Pumpkin Ale.

Reminder: Tonight at 5:30PM Pacific — “Brew Talks” from Sacramento, CA; Tickets + Free Livestream Available

Reminder: Tonight at 5:30PM Pacific — “Brew Talks” from Sacramento, CA; Tickets + Free Livestream Available

Tonight’s discussion, which will be hosted at Sudwerk Brewing Co., will feature two panel discussions on the business of craft beer. The first panel will focus on legislative issues facing California’s craft brewers while the second will focus on portfolio management and strategies for improving craft brewer and wholesaler relationships. There’s still time to join… Read more »

New Holland Expands Distribution to New England

New Holland Expands Distribution to New England

New Holland Brewing Co. is expanding its distribution to three New England states, per an agreement with L. Knife & Son, the company announced today. Beginning next week, the Holland, Mich.-based brewery’s beers will be available, both on draft and in bottles, throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Pacifico to Launch ‘Yellow Caps’ Campaign this Summer

CHICAGO, IL—Pacifico, the pilsner-style Mexican beer, is giving consumers a taste of its laid-back lifestyle with the new “Yellow Caps” marketing effort, the brand’s biggest campaign to date, set to roll out this summer.

Brew Hub Partners With Green Man Brewing

Brew Hub Partners With Green Man Brewing

Beginning later this year, North Carolina’s Green Man Brewing Co. will “partner brew” out of contract brewing outfit Brew Hub’s pilot facility in Lakeland, Fla. The Lakeland brewery — the first of five contract facilities Brew Hub plans to open throughout the country — is slated to be fully operational by sometime this August.

Susquehanna Brewing Expands Distribution in New Jersey

Pittston, Pa — Susquehanna Brewing Company Inc. has come to terms with three new wholesalers to bolster their distribution expansion in the state of New Jersey. These three appointments will give SBC coverage in the Northwest, Central and also Southern areas of NJ.