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Distribution Roundup: Ohio Wholesaler Eyes Canadian Craft

Distribution Roundup: Ohio Wholesaler Eyes Canadian Craft

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 »

The Brewers Association Releases List of Member-Made Summer Brews

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 »

Boulevard & Odell Announce Anniversary Collaboration Beer

Kansas City, MO & Fort Collins, CO — At the recent SAVOR event in Washington D.C., company founders John McDonald of Boulevard Brewing and Doug Odell of Odell Brewing announced an upcoming collaboration on a 25th anniversary beer.

Congress Vocalizes Support for Brewers in Letter to FDA

Congress Vocalizes Support for Brewers in Letter to FDA

Last week, Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (N.H.), on behalf of a bipartisan group of more than 50 Congress members, submitted a letter to FDA commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg commending the administration’s “proper judgment in the rulemaking process by agreeing to resubmit the proposal.”

Widmer Brothers & KEEN Footwear Launch a Limited Edition Brew

Portland, OR — This week, KEEN Footwear teamed up with Portland-based Widmer Brothers Brewing to launch a limited-edition, small-batch beer to raise awareness and membership for the Portland Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

Three Weavers Brewing Co. Launches Kickstarter for Brewery

INGLEWOOD, Calif.–Three Weavers Brewing Company today announced its Kickstarter Launch starting March 6th and formal plans to open a brewery and tasting room, bringing its unique craft beers to the Los Angeles area.

Total Wine & More to Host Total Beer Experience Event

POTOMAC, Md.— Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, will host North Texas’s first Total Beer Experience at its locations in Plano, Dallas and Fort Worth locations from January 15 th through January 25 th.

Independence Brewing Co. Expands Facility

Austin, TX — Celebrating their 10th Anniversary later this year, Independence Brewing Co. kicks off this key milestone with a significant expansion and update to the brewery. As one of the three original craft breweries in Austin, Independence debuts its new facility in January, more than doubling its current 7,500 square foot space to an… Read more »

Upright Brewing to Release Fantasia

Portland, OR – This Friday January 10th will be the release of Upright Brewing’s highly anticipated 3rd annual release of “Fantasia” at the brewery tasting room in North Portland. 750ml white wax dipped bottles will be on sale for $20 each with a 3 per person limit.

Lucky Bucket Brewing Company Releases Beyond the Pail and El Mastodon

LA VISTA, NE — Lucky Bucket Brewing Company is happy to announce the release of two new brews as a part of its Single Batch Series; Beyond the Pail, a Belgian Pale Ale, and the anticipated return of El Mastodon, an American Barleywine. This is the first year Lucky Bucket has produced the Beyond the… Read more »

Rogues Ales to Release Pumpkin Patch Ale

INDEPENDENCE, Ore. — This fall, Rogue Ales is releasing Rogue Farms Pumpkin Patch Ale, an ale brewed with Rogue’s own fresh pumpkins grown and harvested at Rogue Farms in Independence, OR.

Victory and Dogfish Head To Bring Beer-centric Art To Washington DC

DOWNINGTOWN, PA – Highlighting the artistry behind American craft beer, Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown, PA) and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, DE) are hosting an event for the 2013 Craft Brewer’s Conference that will showcase brewer’s art, both liquid and visual. Amber Waves: The Art of American Craft Beer will illustrate that well-crafted beer can… Read more »