It is true, you’ll be hard pressed to find many Short’s collabs with other breweries. It’s not that we don’t play well with others, we just keep pretty busy with our own ideas. But once in awhile a connection is made and an opportunity is presented that just feels right. Who are we to stand […]
(Boulder, CO) —The total number of U.S. breweries reached a record level in 2015, according to a year-end review from the Brewers Association—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers. As of the end of November, there are now 4,144 breweries in the country, topping the historic high of 4,131 breweries in […]
Our friend and craft beer tour legend Bill Snider reached out this past weekend with news that he had 3 guests unexpectedly cancel their trip on the Great Belgian Christmas Beer Tour. Unfortunately, it was too short of notice for the fine folks on Team TFP, this might be the perfect opportunity for you. Click […]
(Cleveland,OH) – This morning we chose to pull Barrel-Aged Christmas Ale from our gift shop shelves. We’d first like to apologize to those who traveled or planned to travel to our shop to purchase the beer. Last week when we discovered that our Barrel-Aged Christmas Ale had taken on sour notes, we found those complex […]
Season 2, Episode 47 – This week we’re hanging out with Jesse Friedman, co-owner and brewer at San Francisco’s Almanac Beer Co., and we’re drinking some really special stuff. This week we are joined once again by our good friend Jesse Friedman, co-owner and brewer at Almanac Beer Co. in San Fransisco, California, and we’re drinking […]
(Somerville, MA) – From Pretty Things – “For a beginning, there must be an end. You can wander off your path or you can leave it with purpose. The results may be no different, but forceful actions leave a sparkling trail.” So thought the Fieldmouse as he set out and strayed into another world. Pretty […]
(San Diego, CA) – Abnormal Beer Company is excited to announce a $1 million expansion investment to fulfill their growing demand by expanding their brewing facility and creating a private event space. The current fermentation capacity will grow from 80 barrels to 440 barrels, increasing production by 550%. The expansion will add 2,000 sq. ft. on […]
Two thousand and fifteen has been the year of the acquisition in the craft beer world. We are in the midst of a wave of craft breweries selling partial or complete ownership to private equity or larger beverage groups with the goal of increased production and distribution. While it was bound to happen, I don’t […]
(Glendale, WI) – Perennial favorite, Sprecher Brewery’s Winter Lager has new look and a new name but it remains the same esteemed Munich style Dunkel fans seek out every year. Long neck twelve ounce bottles and a six pack carrier featuring old man winter have replaced the Winter Brew pint bottle and four pack carrier. […]
I was invited on Bob’s Big Beer Show this past Saturday. Bob’s Big Beer Show is a live talk radio show based out of Traverse City,MI, and hosted by Vic McCarty. We talked about the current landscape of the LA Beer Scene, the El Segundo Broken Skull IPA release and more. If you were ever […]
(San Francisco,CA) – Out of the shadows and ready to rumble, Scarface Imperial Stout is back with a one-two punch from Speakeasy Ales & Lagers. The man, the myth, the legend, will arrive in stores and on draft in two bruising variations. Get a taste of mob life this fall and winter by enjoying the […]
(Portland, OR) – Ecliptic Brewing, a craft brewery and restaurant in Portland’s Mississippi neighborhood, has released its Filament Winter IPA for a third year. Drawing inspiration from the winter sun, Filament Winter IPA is a welcomed bright spot to the season. “We are really pleased to bring Filament Winter IPA out for a third year,” […]
(San Diego,CA) – San Diego veteran craft brewery AleSmith Brewing shares their stellar lineup of events for this year’s San Diego Beer Week, running from today until November 15th. Read on for all the details. National Learn To Homebrew Day November 7, 11AM to 4:30PM Join AleSmith for National Learn to Homebrew Day. One of […]
