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.
South Burlington, VT — In medieval times, the celebration of darkness and light was commemorated with gilded goblets brimming with seasonal brews.
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.
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 »
Stratford, CT — Back by popular demand, Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announces the return of Roadsmary’s Baby Pumpkin Ale.
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 »
Fullerton,CA – Bootlegger’s Brewery is proud to announce the inclusion of Rocco Red into our core beer lineup.
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.
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.
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.
Merrimack, NH – The Able Ebenezer Brewing Company is proud to announce the grand opening of its brewery and tasting room in Merrimack, NH.
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.
One Ohio distributor is looking beyond Old Glory to further capitalize on the growth of craft beer in America. Esber Beverage, a family-run wholesaler in Canton, is actively seeking Canadian craft brands to supply American retailers — which seemingly already have more SKUs than the sky has stars — with beer from the country’s northern… Read more »
Boulder, CO —There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a cold craft brewed beer on a hot summer day. Small and independent craft brewers have a selection of refreshing craft beers to help you overcome the sweltering heat. Showcasing the ingenuity of craft brewers, CraftBeer.com—the Brewers Association (BA) website for beer lovers—released its list of summer… Read more »
