The Altruistic Contract Brewer
Fresh out of college, towing Charlie Papazian’s “The Complete Joy of Home Brewing,” also known as “the home brewer’s bible,” Sten Sellier bought his first brew kit. For 10 years, he inched toward his dream.
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New Belgium’s ‘Glass That Gives’ Program Runs Through December 31
FT. COLLINS — New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is once again hosting “The Glass That Gives” program, in which the purchase of nucleated Belgian globes benefit nonprofit organizations. So far, nearly 5,300 sets have been ordered and 350.org, People for Bikes, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and Waterkeeper Alliance are reaping the… Read more »
Night Shift Enters Crowdfunding Arena
The Bruery in Orange County, CA, sold 1,300 Reserve Society memberships in 2012 for $295 each. Night Shift Brewing, a fledgling startup from Everett, MA, got the hint and on Wednesday announced a group of its own; The 2013 Night Shift Barrel Society. It’s a variation on an idea that many new breweries are tinkering… Read more »
Widmer Brothers Release Old Embalmer ’12 and Okto Festival Ale
Widmer Brothers Brewing announced two new releases for the coming change in seasons. Old Embalmer ’12 is a barleywine ale being offered through the brewery’s Alchemy Project line. The brewery plans to highlight a different hop each year, starting this year with the tropical fruit flavors and aromas of the Bravo hop. Old Embalmer ’12… Read more »
Heineken USA Names Colin Westcott-Pitt VP of Marketing, Heineken
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — HEINEKEN USA, America’s leading upscale beer importer, has announced the appointment of Colin Westcott-Pitt as Vice President of Marketing, Heineken, effective immediately. In his new role, Westcott-Pitt will lead marketing for our flagship Heineken brand in the US, providing direction and leadership to support Heineken’s brand strategy and the execution of… Read more »
Pabst Brewing Company Enhances Management Team with Brewing Industry Leader John Coleman as President
Los Angeles, CA — Pabst Brewing Company announced today that John Coleman, former Vice President of Sales for the West at Anheuser-Busch, has been hired as President. Coleman brings 23 years of experience to Pabst as well as tremendous knowledge of the industry, its customers and distributor relations. Coleman, a long-time veteran at Anheuser-Busch, began… Read more »
Product Review: Brooklyn Brewery Sorachi Ace
As part of their Brewmaster’s Reserve, Brooklyn Brewing released Sorachi Ace, a classic saison style beer, but made with Oregon-grown Sorachi Ace hops. The aromas are floral and citrus with lemongrass. Brooklyn claims it tastes like sunshine in a glass, but we think it smells more like spring in a glass. There’s an excellent balance… Read more »
Extreme Beer Fest 2010!!!
This past Saturday Brew Bound attended Beer Advocate’s Extreme Beer Fest 2010 (early session) in Boston, MA. EBF is a platform for bold American brewers to showcase their latest creations and test the palates of their faithful fans. I forgot my camera but here are a few low quality phone shots of some of what… Read more »