(Denver, CO)—The Brewers Association (BA) unveiled the best beers of 2023 during an awards ceremony at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF®). GABF is the nation’s largest professional beer competition, with its medals globally acknowledged as an emblem of brewing excellence and among the most sought-after accolades within the brewing community. This year, there were […]
(Paso Robles, CA) – Firestone Walker’s fall classic is back with the 2023 edition of Oaktoberfest, an oak-inspired homage to the iconic “festbiers” that are synonymous with Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest celebration. The 2023 Oaktoberfest Oak Aged Lager (5.2% ABV) begins rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets this week in 6-pack (12-oz cans) and draft […]
Rumors and DMs have been flowing for the past few weeks about the impending doom of beloved Anchor Brewing out of San Francisco, CA. When I began getting pinged, I chuckled as Anchor Brewing has been such an after thought, I forgot they were even a thing. No disrespect to the employees or the […]
(Hillsboro, OR) – Backwoods Brewing announces new satellite pub in downtown Hillsboro. The pub will be the anchor tenant in the Main Street Commons development – a revitalization of a large former US Bank building. “We couldn’t be more excited about the space,” says owner and CEO Steve Waters. “At 7,800 square feet we’ll have […]
(San Diego, CA) – North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company will release Can We Kick It? West Coast IPA on Friday. The limited release will be available on draft and in four packs of 16-oz cans. Head Brewer Zack Kaplan made the announcement. Can We Kick it? is double dry hopped with Strata, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, HBC 586, […]
(Boulder, CO) — The Brewers Association (BA)—the trade association representing small and independent (1) American craft brewers—today released annual production figures for the U.S. craft brewing industry (2). In 2022, small and independent brewers collectively produced 24.3 million barrels of beer, on par with 2021’s numbers (3), and craft’s overall beer market share by volume grew to 13.2%, up from 13.1% […]
This week, Andy and Danny chop it up and discuss the following beer news related topics such as: Latest Lost Abbey headline. A look back on Lost Abbeys quick rise to fame Bumps in the road for Lost Abbey over the years What the future might look like for Lost Abbey Heater Allen launching a […]
(CHICAGO, IL) – Revolution Brewing is introducing Infinity-Hero, a new year-round Hero IPA centered at the nexus of old-school IPA intensity and contemporary hop expression. “Thinking back to the 50-plus Hero IPAs our team has created over the last decade, most originate from one of two universes: classic and hazy,” Revolution’s Chief Marketing Officer Doug […]
(Cape May, NJ) — Cape Beverage Distributing is thrilled to announce the addition of Yardley, Pennsylvania-based Vault Brewing Company to its distribution portfolio. Cape Beverage will begin distributing a number of different brands from Vault Brewing across most New Jersey retailers starting December 1st. “We are extremely excited to add Vault Brewing and their 10 […]
This week, we are joined by James Bruner and Micah Rush from The Bruery. We discuss many items including: – James’ and Micah’s roles and backgrounds. – Danny’s history with The Bruery. – Preconceived notion when someone you know leaves a brewery. – Maintaining industry relationships when staff changes are made. – The Bruery expanding […]
(Imperial Beach, CA) – Novo Brazil Brewing Company last weekend held the grand opening of its Imperial Beach location at 535 Florence Street. The restaurant and nano brewery sits on the south end of San Diego Bay with views of the Coronado Bridge and downtown skyline in the distance. The new location features the same menu as the Otay Ranch […]
This week we are joined by Vailia From from Desparada Winery, Russel From of Herman Story Winery and our old pal Matt Brynildson of Firestone Walker. We discuss the story of this year’s Anniversary Ale blend that included your’s truly, Danny Fullpint. Items for discussion include: – Meeting the Froms. – Matt giving the back […]
(Longmont, CO) – Oskar Blues Brewery announces the release of Hazy Blues Juicy IPA (7.0% ABV), a hopped-up, hazed-out homage to rowdy juke joints and jumping jive roadhouses. Hazy Blues features Citra, Galaxy, and Strata hops to get your tastebuds moving and grooving and is available now nationwide on draft, in single serve 19.2 oz […]
