Friday, June 28, 2013
Oregon Brewers Guild: nearly one out of two pints across the bar is Oregon-brewed
Oregon Brewers Guild: nearly one out of two pints across the bar is Oregon-brewed: Oregon brewers produced 130,000 more barrels of beer in 2012 than in 2011 for a total of nearly 1.3 million barrels --- an 11 percent increase.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Ballast Point Brewing Enters the Seattle Marketplace
Ballast Point Brewing Enters the Seattle Marketplace: We've also learned that Columbia Distributing Company will distribute the beer. The real meat of the matter? The reason I think it is important to tell you ...
Bridgeport Long Ball Ale - Official beer of the Hillsboro Hops
Bridgeport Long Ball Ale - Official beer of the Hillsboro Hops:
When it was announced that Hillsboro, OR's new baseball team would be named after everyone's favorite beer ingredient the Hillsboro Hops it made national news. They again got attention when it was announced that Portland's oldest brewery Bridgeport Brewing Company would make the the official beer for the team, a beer that had not been revealed until now. Long Ball Ale, a light bodied summertime style ale, brewed just for the Hops.
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When it was announced that Hillsboro, OR's new baseball team would be named after everyone's favorite beer ingredient the Hillsboro Hops it made national news. They again got attention when it was announced that Portland's oldest brewery Bridgeport Brewing Company would make the the official beer for the team, a beer that had not been revealed until now. Long Ball Ale, a light bodied summertime style ale, brewed just for the Hops.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
PDX Beer Week starts today
PDX Beer Week starts today: Portland Beer Week is bigger than ever and features dozens of tastings, festivals, parties, beer releases, seminars, beer dinners and beer-and-food pairings --- and it all starts tonight at the Lucky Lab Beer Hall...with X-114 IPA on tap.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
PDX Beer Week includes Sierra Nevada special events
PDX Beer Week includes Sierra Nevada special events: PDX Beer Week includes two events featuring some very special beers from one of the pioneers of American craft brewing.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Full Sail Brewing JoinsAles for ALS Campaign Brewboundcom
Full Sail Brewing JoinsAles for ALS Campaign Brewboundcom: Hood River OR Full Sail Brewing is proud to be one of the 38 craft brewers across the country that has joined the Ales for ALS campaign in support of the ...
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat returns to Pilot Series on May 31st
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat returns to Pilot Series on May 31st:
Press Release:
(Juneau, AK) – Summer seems finally to have arrived in Southeast Alaska and Alaskan Brewing Co. has responded by announcing the return of the eagerly anticipated Alaskan Raspberry Wheat Ale, scheduled for release May 31. Raspberry Wheat was first unveiled in 2010 as the inaugural brew in Alaskan’s Pilot Series. It proved to be very popular, particularly in its home town of Juneau, and the brewery has released it in early summer every year since.
Raspberries and other berries are a summer treat in Alaska, and like much in the brief Alaskan summers, their ephemeral availability drives substantial demand in the 49th state. “There are almost fifty types of wild berries in the state,” said Alaskan Brewer Jessie Perry, “so they’ve long been a staple in the diet of both Alaskans and the many bears that live here. Brewing a beer that features some of our favorite berries is a natural fit.”
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat is an American-style wheat ale highlighting the bright flavors and inviting aroma of more than 3,000 pounds of real raspberries added during fermentation. The tart flavor of raspberries balances the full-bodied wheat profile and malt sweetness of this enticingly red-hued brew. Bigger than most traditional fruit beers, Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has a little extra kick to its dry and effervescent finish.
The 2012 release of the beer saw a record turn-out of fans, and the Brewery’s Gift Shop sold out of the entire initial bottling in under an hour. This year, Alaskan has increased the inventory and the release of the Raspberry Wheat will be celebrated with a pancake feed featuring raspberry syrup and special flapjacks prepared by the Brew Crew to serve to the expectant crowds—some of whom have already promised to camp out to reserve their places in line.
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat was awarded the 2012 Northwest Brewing News Readers’ Choice Award for best fruit beer, and is a member of Alaskan’s growing list of rotating specialty recipes released in the brewery’s limited-edition Pilot Series. Pilot Series beers represent the creativity of the Alaskan Brew Crew.
“Each new recipe is first created on our one-barrel experimental brew system, perfected in our ten-barrel pilot brewhouse, then put to the test through our Rough Draft series of draft-only beers distributed in Alaska,” explains Alaskan Production Manager Dave Wilson. Those special brews that stand out to the Brew Crew and their fans in Alaska graduate to a limited release in the Alaskan Pilot Series. “Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has been one of our favorite Pilot Series brews.”
About Alaskan Brewing Co.
Alaskan Brewing Co. has been making award-winning beer in Juneau, Alaska, since 1986. The Alaskan Brew Crew bottles the unique character of the Last Frontier with historic recipes, local ingredients and glacier-fed water. Alaskan Brewing handcrafts Amber, Freeride APA, White, IPA, Stout, Smoked Porter, Winter Ale, Summer Ale and an array of limited edition beers in the Alaskan Pilot Series.
Visit www.alaskanbeer.com to learn more and connect with Alaskan at Facebook.com/AlaskanBrewingCo and @AlaskanBrewing on Twitter.
Press Release:(Juneau, AK) – Summer seems finally to have arrived in Southeast Alaska and Alaskan Brewing Co. has responded by announcing the return of the eagerly anticipated Alaskan Raspberry Wheat Ale, scheduled for release May 31. Raspberry Wheat was first unveiled in 2010 as the inaugural brew in Alaskan’s Pilot Series. It proved to be very popular, particularly in its home town of Juneau, and the brewery has released it in early summer every year since.
Raspberries and other berries are a summer treat in Alaska, and like much in the brief Alaskan summers, their ephemeral availability drives substantial demand in the 49th state. “There are almost fifty types of wild berries in the state,” said Alaskan Brewer Jessie Perry, “so they’ve long been a staple in the diet of both Alaskans and the many bears that live here. Brewing a beer that features some of our favorite berries is a natural fit.”
Alaskan Raspberry Wheat is an American-style wheat ale highlighting the bright flavors and inviting aroma of more than 3,000 pounds of real raspberries added during fermentation. The tart flavor of raspberries balances the full-bodied wheat profile and malt sweetness of this enticingly red-hued brew. Bigger than most traditional fruit beers, Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has a little extra kick to its dry and effervescent finish.
The 2012 release of the beer saw a record turn-out of fans, and the Brewery’s Gift Shop sold out of the entire initial bottling in under an hour. This year, Alaskan has increased the inventory and the release of the Raspberry Wheat will be celebrated with a pancake feed featuring raspberry syrup and special flapjacks prepared by the Brew Crew to serve to the expectant crowds—some of whom have already promised to camp out to reserve their places in line.
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“Each new recipe is first created on our one-barrel experimental brew system, perfected in our ten-barrel pilot brewhouse, then put to the test through our Rough Draft series of draft-only beers distributed in Alaska,” explains Alaskan Production Manager Dave Wilson. Those special brews that stand out to the Brew Crew and their fans in Alaska graduate to a limited release in the Alaskan Pilot Series. “Alaskan Raspberry Wheat has been one of our favorite Pilot Series brews.”
About Alaskan Brewing Co.
Alaskan Brewing Co. has been making award-winning beer in Juneau, Alaska, since 1986. The Alaskan Brew Crew bottles the unique character of the Last Frontier with historic recipes, local ingredients and glacier-fed water. Alaskan Brewing handcrafts Amber, Freeride APA, White, IPA, Stout, Smoked Porter, Winter Ale, Summer Ale and an array of limited edition beers in the Alaskan Pilot Series.
Visit www.alaskanbeer.com to learn more and connect with Alaskan at Facebook.com/AlaskanBrewingCo and @AlaskanBrewing on Twitter.
Craft Beer: A Hopumentary (video)
Craft Beer: A Hopumentary (video):
Per the YouTube page…
For most of the 20th century, beer was dominated by large-scale breweries like Anheuser-Busch, Miller and Coors. By the early 80′s, through industry consolidation there were little more than 100 breweries left in the US. The result was an entirely American style of beer, one that had been diluted, homogenized and mass produced. In this environment, American beer lovers seeking quality and variety began brewing their own with a few intrepid pioneers eventually going commercial. With this, a new movement in American brewing began, one of smaller producers focusing on quality over quantity. This is a story of Craft Beer.
Per the YouTube page…
For most of the 20th century, beer was dominated by large-scale breweries like Anheuser-Busch, Miller and Coors. By the early 80′s, through industry consolidation there were little more than 100 breweries left in the US. The result was an entirely American style of beer, one that had been diluted, homogenized and mass produced. In this environment, American beer lovers seeking quality and variety began brewing their own with a few intrepid pioneers eventually going commercial. With this, a new movement in American brewing began, one of smaller producers focusing on quality over quantity. This is a story of Craft Beer.
MillerCoors launches "air-vented" Coors Lite can
MillerCoors launches "air-vented" Coors Lite can: The can, which MillerCoors has branded “The World's Most Refreshing” as part of a new campaign, will roll out next month, the brewer said last week. It also carries previous packaging innovations such as cold indicators and a liner that claims to keep ...
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Checking in with Reverend Nat's Hard Cider
Checking in with Reverend Nat's Hard Cider:
Though The New School is dedicated to craft beer we ocassionally like dipping our toes into the hard cider world like this update on Portland's Reverend Nat's Hard Cider currently undergoing a big expansion and opening a tasting room. Some readers might consider hard cider a lesser drink, even a "girly" drink but I am here to assure you nothing could be further from the truth. Much like "Craft Beer" or "Microbrew" or whatever you want to call it began it's comeback 20 or so years ago so now is craft hard cider.
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Though The New School is dedicated to craft beer we ocassionally like dipping our toes into the hard cider world like this update on Portland's Reverend Nat's Hard Cider currently undergoing a big expansion and opening a tasting room. Some readers might consider hard cider a lesser drink, even a "girly" drink but I am here to assure you nothing could be further from the truth. Much like "Craft Beer" or "Microbrew" or whatever you want to call it began it's comeback 20 or so years ago so now is craft hard cider.
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Lisa 'Beer Goddess' Morrison New Co-Owner of Belmont Station
Lisa 'Beer Goddess' Morrison New Co-Owner of Belmont Station:
From a Press Release:
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Belmont Station owner Carl Singmaster announced today that he is bringing on a new business partner, Lisa "Beer Goddess" Morrison, to manage the day-to-day operations at Portland's most highly regarded beer store and café. Morrison is joining the Belmont Station family as co-owner, sharing financial responsibilities with Singmaster, in addition to managing the daily operations.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
New Belgium Brewing: The nation's third-largest brewer of craft beer.
New Belgium Brewing: The nation's third-largest brewer of craft beer.: New Belgium Brewing brewed 764264 barrels of beer in 2012, making it the third -largest brewer of craft beer in the nation and the largest in Colorado.
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World's first nonprofit pub opens in northeast Portland
World's first nonprofit pub opens in northeast Portland: Rogue Ales has released its Beard Beer in limited edition 22-ounce bottles. It's not just an outrageousFull Story > There's a new donut shop coming to town.
New Belgium’s summer television ad campaign is first for brewery in eight years (video)
New Belgium’s summer television ad campaign is first for brewery in eight years (video):
According to New Belgium’s Bryan Simpson, this is the first TV advertising campaign for the brewery in eight years. “We did our first television campaign around 2005, the Tinkerer, directed by Jake Scott,” said Simpson.More >> KUNC.
Central Oregon Beer Week Kick Off
Central Oregon Beer Week Kick Off:
Worthy Brewing’s Beer Week Kick-Off Celebration
05/20/13
Worthy Brewing
495 NE Bellevue Dr
Bend
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Raise your glass for Central Oregon Beer Week’s opening toast! Join us in kicking off the 2nd annual COBW at Worthy Brewing May 20th from 5:30-7:30pm. This limited ticketed event will include a special limited release glass, tours, food, awesome raffle prizes and more!Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online here: http://bendticket.strangertickets.com/events/7746327/beer-week-kick-off-celebration
*Please remember this is a 21+ event and is cash only. Please also remember to enjoy responsibly.
Worthy Brewing’s Beer Week Kick-Off Celebration
05/20/13
Worthy Brewing
495 NE Bellevue Dr
Bend
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Raise your glass for Central Oregon Beer Week’s opening toast! Join us in kicking off the 2nd annual COBW at Worthy Brewing May 20th from 5:30-7:30pm. This limited ticketed event will include a special limited release glass, tours, food, awesome raffle prizes and more!Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online here: http://bendticket.strangertickets.com/events/7746327/beer-week-kick-off-celebration
*Please remember this is a 21+ event and is cash only. Please also remember to enjoy responsibly.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Deschutes/Great Lakes Brewing Class of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter
Deschutes/Great Lakes Brewing Class of '88 Imperial Smoked Porter:
Deschutes Brewery's latest collaboration project is an Imperial Smoked Porter brewed with Great Lakes Brewing. It's the 2nd in the "Class of '88" series that started with a barleywine brewed with Rogue and North Coast, and Goose Island Brewery. Each of these seminal breweries that were founded in 1988 and are now sharing a 25th anniversary. Each brewery brews its own version of the same recipe for each beer.
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Deschutes Brewery's latest collaboration project is an Imperial Smoked Porter brewed with Great Lakes Brewing. It's the 2nd in the "Class of '88" series that started with a barleywine brewed with Rogue and North Coast
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
American Craft Beer Week®
American Craft Beer Week®:
American Craft Beer Week® 2013 Toasts the Red, White and Brew
Celebrations Expected in All 50 States from May 13-19
Boulder, CO • April 25, 2013—From May 13-19, craft beer connoisseurs and beginners alike will come together for the eighth annual celebration of American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). With the tagline “Big Week, Small Breweries,” ACBW is an opportunity to toast the more than 2,400 small and independent American craft brewers who continue to make the U.S. the world’s most diverse brewing destination. Once again, ACBW celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states.
“The popularity of American Craft Beer Week is indicative of the craft beer renaissance that continues to captivate the U.S.,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association. “This week is about uniting for a common cause: support and celebration of our nation’s small and independent brewers and the millions of beer lovers who have helped evolve an industry and put the U.S. on the brewing map.”
New for 2013 is the American Craft Beer Week National Toast. For the first time ever, ACBW will be commemorated by a simultaneous toast. At 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 16, small brewers and craft beer lovers nationwide will raise a glass of their favorite craft brewed beer to toast ACBW and the delicious beer that it celebrates. To find a toast location near you, visit the official American Craft Beer Week events page, hosted by CraftBeer.com.
Untappd, the mobile-based social network that connects breweries with craft beer lovers, is also offering an American Craft Beer Week Badge for users who check-in during ACBW events.
Additionally, craft beer fans from across the country can sign the American Craft Beer Week Manifesto, pledging their support to craft beer and their love for “the artisans who approach their craft with originality, dedication and passion.” From tap takeovers and tasting tours to food pairings and festivals, ACBW will be celebrated in many ways across the U.S. To find a local celebration, event or promotion, visit the above-mentioned ACBW events page. A selection of scheduled 2013 celebrations includes:
American Craft Beer Week® 2013 Toasts the Red, White and Brew
Celebrations Expected in All 50 States from May 13-19
Boulder, CO • April 25, 2013—From May 13-19, craft beer connoisseurs and beginners alike will come together for the eighth annual celebration of American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). With the tagline “Big Week, Small Breweries,” ACBW is an opportunity to toast the more than 2,400 small and independent American craft brewers who continue to make the U.S. the world’s most diverse brewing destination. Once again, ACBW celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states.
“The popularity of American Craft Beer Week is indicative of the craft beer renaissance that continues to captivate the U.S.,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association. “This week is about uniting for a common cause: support and celebration of our nation’s small and independent brewers and the millions of beer lovers who have helped evolve an industry and put the U.S. on the brewing map.”
New for 2013 is the American Craft Beer Week National Toast. For the first time ever, ACBW will be commemorated by a simultaneous toast. At 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 16, small brewers and craft beer lovers nationwide will raise a glass of their favorite craft brewed beer to toast ACBW and the delicious beer that it celebrates. To find a toast location near you, visit the official American Craft Beer Week events page, hosted by CraftBeer.com.
Untappd, the mobile-based social network that connects breweries with craft beer lovers, is also offering an American Craft Beer Week Badge for users who check-in during ACBW events.
Additionally, craft beer fans from across the country can sign the American Craft Beer Week Manifesto, pledging their support to craft beer and their love for “the artisans who approach their craft with originality, dedication and passion.” From tap takeovers and tasting tours to food pairings and festivals, ACBW will be celebrated in many ways across the U.S. To find a local celebration, event or promotion, visit the above-mentioned ACBW events page. A selection of scheduled 2013 celebrations includes:
Dogfish Head/Dead fans choose key ingredient for American Beauty Pale Ale
Dogfish Head/Dead fans choose key ingredient for American Beauty Pale Ale: More than 1,500 loyal fans of the brewery and band suggested an ingredient idea and the Dead-inspired story behind it.
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Beer
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Beer:
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Experimental Beer:Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager for American Craft Beer Week
Full Sail Brewing Invites you to Meet the Brewers and the Beer
Hood River, Oregon – To celebrate American Craft Beer Week (May 13-19th), Full Sail Brewing will release a new beer in their Brewer’s Share Experimental line up: “Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager” crafted by Maintenance Supervisor Eduardo Bello and Bottling Technician Leo Torres. Eduardo and Leo were inspired by the beers of their native country, Mexico and the fond memories of sharing cervezas with friends and family on hot summer afternoons. Both Eduardo and Leo have been valued members of the Full Sail crew for over 20 years and have since developed a passion for great beer and a deep respect for the art and science of brewing. “We are excited to have the opportunity to share our beer with you and invite you to fill your glasses and raise them with your own friends and family. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed brewing it. Cheers to good times with family and friends. Salud!”
This crisp, light bodied lager was brewed with 2 row pale malt and a touch of corn. NW Glacier and Sterling hops were used throughout to provide a subtle hop character. This is the perfect brew for the warm days of summer. ABV 5.0% IBU 21.5
Full Sail has scheduled a “Meet the Brewers and the Beer” event at their Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Join the Full Sail Crew to celebrate and toast a pint of this new brew. With each Brewer’s Share series beer, Full Sail picks a local charity to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer. Eduardo and Leo have chosen to support the Mid Columbia Community Action Council. Their mission is to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Wasco, Hood River and Sherman Counties. Every keg of Eduardo and Leo’s crisp lager benefits this organization.
The Brewer’s Share series is a line-up of small batch draft beers where each Full Sailor takes a turn hand-crafting their own single batch recipe and a portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity of their choosing. Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share Experimental beers will only be available on tap at Full Sail’s Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are available. The next Brewer’s Share Experimental will be crafted by brewer Francisco Martinez and is expected in July.
Full Sail Brewing Releases New Brewer’s Share Experimental Beer:Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager for American Craft Beer Week
Full Sail Brewing Invites you to Meet the Brewers and the Beer
Hood River, Oregon – To celebrate American Craft Beer Week (May 13-19th), Full Sail Brewing will release a new beer in their Brewer’s Share Experimental line up: “Bello-Torres y Amigos Lager” crafted by Maintenance Supervisor Eduardo Bello and Bottling Technician Leo Torres. Eduardo and Leo were inspired by the beers of their native country, Mexico and the fond memories of sharing cervezas with friends and family on hot summer afternoons. Both Eduardo and Leo have been valued members of the Full Sail crew for over 20 years and have since developed a passion for great beer and a deep respect for the art and science of brewing. “We are excited to have the opportunity to share our beer with you and invite you to fill your glasses and raise them with your own friends and family. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed brewing it. Cheers to good times with family and friends. Salud!”
This crisp, light bodied lager was brewed with 2 row pale malt and a touch of corn. NW Glacier and Sterling hops were used throughout to provide a subtle hop character. This is the perfect brew for the warm days of summer. ABV 5.0% IBU 21.5
Full Sail has scheduled a “Meet the Brewers and the Beer” event at their Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, on Thursday, May 16th from 5:00 to 6:30PM. Join the Full Sail Crew to celebrate and toast a pint of this new brew. With each Brewer’s Share series beer, Full Sail picks a local charity to receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the beer. Eduardo and Leo have chosen to support the Mid Columbia Community Action Council. Their mission is to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in Wasco, Hood River and Sherman Counties. Every keg of Eduardo and Leo’s crisp lager benefits this organization.
The Brewer’s Share series is a line-up of small batch draft beers where each Full Sailor takes a turn hand-crafting their own single batch recipe and a portion of the proceeds benefit a local charity of their choosing. Full Sail’s Brewer’s Share Experimental beers will only be available on tap at Full Sail’s Tasting Room and Pub in Hood River, Oregon, and at Full Sail’s Brewery at Riverplace, in Portland, Oregon. Growlers to go are available. The next Brewer’s Share Experimental will be crafted by brewer Francisco Martinez and is expected in July.
38 U.S. craft breweries partner with ALS TDI on Ales for ALS™ initiative
38 U.S. craft breweries partner with ALS TDI on Ales for ALS™ initiative:
Press Release:
(Cambridge, MA) – The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) announced today that 38 microbrewers across the country have joined the Ales for ALS campaign in support of ALS TDI’s mission to discover and develop effective treatments for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig ‘s disease. Ales for ALS™ is a unique craft brewery-based fundraising initiative created to accelerate drug development for ALS patients today.
As part of the program, participant brewers receive a special blend of experimental hops donated by B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion. From these hops, each brewer will brew a unique beer and donate a portion of the sales to ALS TDI. Target brew availability is June and July 2013.
Ales for ALS craft brewers (by location) include:
California: Beachwood BBQ, Bear Republic Brewing, Brewery at Abigaile, Coronado Brewing Co., Drakes Brewing Co., Faction Brewing Co., Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Russian River Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Stone Brewing, Third Street Ale Works, Triple Rock Brewing Co.
Colorado: New Belgium, Odell Brewing
Connecticut: Willimantic Brewing Co.
Delaware: Dogfish Head Brewing Co.
Georgia: 5 Seasons Brewing Co.
Massachusetts: Boston Beer Co. (Samuel Adams), Cambridge Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Wormtown Brewery
Missouri: Mother’s Brewing Co.
Nevada: Great Basin Brewing
New Mexico: La Cumbre Brewing Co., Marble Brewery
New York: Brooklyn Brewery, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
North Carolina: Front Street Brewery
Ohio: Fat Head’s Brewing Co., Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Oregon: Deschutes Brewery Public House, Full Sail Brewing Co.
Utah: Uinta Brewing Co.
Washington: Bale Breaker Brewing Co., E9 Brewing, Fremont Brewing Co., Two Beers Brewing Co.
“My family and I wanted to create a program with ALS TDI that we could lead and sustain until a treatment for ALS is in hand,” says Michael M. Smith , president of B.T. Loftus Ranches , Inc. and ALS TDI board member.
“We’re honored to have the enthusiasm and support of hop growers, B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion, and the nation’s top craft brewers in our effort to end ALS,” says Steve Perrin , Ph.D., CEO and CSO of ALS TDI. “We thank them on behalf of patients, families and the ALS community who desperately need effective treatments and a cure for the disease.”
To learn more about Ales for ALS, please visit www.alesforals.com.
About ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to paralysis, due to the death of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. There is no known cure for the disease. About 5,000 people in the US are diagnosed with ALS each year; the incidence is similar to multiple sclerosis. However, with no effective treatment, the average patient survives only two to five years following diagnosis. There are about 30,000 people in the US diagnosed with ALS today. The worldwide population of ALS patients is estimated at 450,000.
About ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI)
The mission of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is to develop effective therapeutics that slow or stop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) as soon as possible for patients today. Focused on meeting this urgent unmet medical need, ALS TDI executes a robust target discovery program, while simultaneously operating the world’s largest efforts to preclinically validate potential therapeutics; including a pipeline of dozens of small molecules, protein biologics, gene therapies and cell-based constructs. The world’s first nonprofit biotech institute, ALS TDI has developed an industrial-scale platform, employs 30 professional scientists and evaluates dozens of potential therapeutics each year. Built by and for patients, the Cambridge, Massachusetts based research institute collaborates with leaders in both academia and industry to accelerate ALS therapeutic development, including Biogen Idec, UCB, the Gladstone Institutes, MDA and RGK Foundation. For more information, please visit us online at www.als.net.
Press Release:(Cambridge, MA) – The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) announced today that 38 microbrewers across the country have joined the Ales for ALS campaign in support of ALS TDI’s mission to discover and develop effective treatments for ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig ‘s disease. Ales for ALS™ is a unique craft brewery-based fundraising initiative created to accelerate drug development for ALS patients today.
As part of the program, participant brewers receive a special blend of experimental hops donated by B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion. From these hops, each brewer will brew a unique beer and donate a portion of the sales to ALS TDI. Target brew availability is June and July 2013.
Ales for ALS craft brewers (by location) include:
California: Beachwood BBQ, Bear Republic Brewing, Brewery at Abigaile, Coronado Brewing Co., Drakes Brewing Co., Faction Brewing Co., Iron Springs Pub & Brewery, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Russian River Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Stone Brewing, Third Street Ale Works, Triple Rock Brewing Co.
Colorado: New Belgium, Odell Brewing
Connecticut: Willimantic Brewing Co.
Delaware: Dogfish Head Brewing Co.
Georgia: 5 Seasons Brewing Co.
Massachusetts: Boston Beer Co. (Samuel Adams), Cambridge Brewing Co., Harpoon Brewery, Wormtown Brewery
Missouri: Mother’s Brewing Co.
Nevada: Great Basin Brewing
New Mexico: La Cumbre Brewing Co., Marble Brewery
New York: Brooklyn Brewery, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
North Carolina: Front Street Brewery
Ohio: Fat Head’s Brewing Co., Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Oregon: Deschutes Brewery Public House, Full Sail Brewing Co.
Utah: Uinta Brewing Co.
Washington: Bale Breaker Brewing Co., E9 Brewing, Fremont Brewing Co., Two Beers Brewing Co.
“My family and I wanted to create a program with ALS TDI that we could lead and sustain until a treatment for ALS is in hand,” says Michael M. Smith , president of B.T. Loftus Ranches , Inc. and ALS TDI board member.
“We’re honored to have the enthusiasm and support of hop growers, B.T. Loftus Ranches and Hopunion, and the nation’s top craft brewers in our effort to end ALS,” says Steve Perrin , Ph.D., CEO and CSO of ALS TDI. “We thank them on behalf of patients, families and the ALS community who desperately need effective treatments and a cure for the disease.”
To learn more about Ales for ALS, please visit www.alesforals.com.
About ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to paralysis, due to the death of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain. There is no known cure for the disease. About 5,000 people in the US are diagnosed with ALS each year; the incidence is similar to multiple sclerosis. However, with no effective treatment, the average patient survives only two to five years following diagnosis. There are about 30,000 people in the US diagnosed with ALS today. The worldwide population of ALS patients is estimated at 450,000.
About ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI)
The mission of the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is to develop effective therapeutics that slow or stop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig ‘s disease) as soon as possible for patients today. Focused on meeting this urgent unmet medical need, ALS TDI executes a robust target discovery program, while simultaneously operating the world’s largest efforts to preclinically validate potential therapeutics; including a pipeline of dozens of small molecules, protein biologics, gene therapies and cell-based constructs. The world’s first nonprofit biotech institute, ALS TDI has developed an industrial-scale platform, employs 30 professional scientists and evaluates dozens of potential therapeutics each year. Built by and for patients, the Cambridge, Massachusetts based research institute collaborates with leaders in both academia and industry to accelerate ALS therapeutic development, including Biogen Idec, UCB, the Gladstone Institutes, MDA and RGK Foundation. For more information, please visit us online at www.als.net.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Deschutes wins international awards in London
Deschutes wins international awards in London: Deschutes Mirror Pond and Obsidian Stout each win an International Brewing Award in the 127-year-old event, where BridgePort IPA won gold in 2000 and 2005...
Monday, May 6, 2013
Worthy Brewing: Best. IPA. Ever.
Worthy Brewing: Best. IPA. Ever.: The Worthy IPA I just had at the Hop & Vine may be the best beer I've ever had...
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
2013 International Brewing Awards
2013 International Brewing Awards:
Nine beers and one cider were today named as overall Champions of The International Brewing Awards 2013, at a presentation in London’s Guildhall that marked the end of this year’s competition.
More than 400 people attended today’s celebration, among them many of the brewers and cider makers from all over the world who had entered the bi-annual competition. Chair of judges Bill Taylor presented not only the trophies to the Championship winners, but also Bronze, Silver and Gold medals to 96 winners across the 10 beer and cider categories.
Taylor said, “The International Brewing Awards are about recognising excellence in brewing and cider making and it gives us great pleasure to present this year’s Champions with their trophy.
“Close to 1,000 beers and ciders were sent into the competition in Burton-upon-Trent earlier this year, so to be selected as one of just 10 Champions is a great accolade and one that today’s winners will surely be able to use to advantage in raising the profile of their beers and ciders.”
The list of medal winners reflected the international reach of the competition, with recognition for brewers and cider makers from 25 countries, including South Korea, Greece, Cambodia and Lithuania alongside more established brewing nations such as the USA, UK and Belgium.
Equally diverse was the range of styles present in the beers taking honours today, thanks to the broad structure of the competition, which encourages brewers to innovate and interpret styles in their own way.
Ruth Evans, director of competition organisers Brewing Technology Services, said, “We are delighted with the response to The International Brewing Awards 2013. The competition attracted more entries than in 2011, from 50 countries and from a broad spectrum of producers from regional micro-brewers to multi-national companies. This diversity is important to our Awards and is key to their appeal to the international brewing community.
She added, “We evolved the Awards this year, by reintroducing a cider category.. We will be building on this, as well as reviewing our existing beer categories, for the 2015 Awards.”
The International Brewing Awards 2015 will be held in Burton-upon-Trent in February 2015. Entries will open on 1st August 2014.
The International Brewing Awards Champions 2013
Champion Smallpack Ale
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Deschutes Brewery, USA
Champion Dark Beer
Obsidian Stout
Deschutes Brewery, USA
Nine beers and one cider were today named as overall Champions of The International Brewing Awards 2013, at a presentation in London’s Guildhall that marked the end of this year’s competition.
More than 400 people attended today’s celebration, among them many of the brewers and cider makers from all over the world who had entered the bi-annual competition. Chair of judges Bill Taylor presented not only the trophies to the Championship winners, but also Bronze, Silver and Gold medals to 96 winners across the 10 beer and cider categories.
Taylor said, “The International Brewing Awards are about recognising excellence in brewing and cider making and it gives us great pleasure to present this year’s Champions with their trophy.
“Close to 1,000 beers and ciders were sent into the competition in Burton-upon-Trent earlier this year, so to be selected as one of just 10 Champions is a great accolade and one that today’s winners will surely be able to use to advantage in raising the profile of their beers and ciders.”
The list of medal winners reflected the international reach of the competition, with recognition for brewers and cider makers from 25 countries, including South Korea, Greece, Cambodia and Lithuania alongside more established brewing nations such as the USA, UK and Belgium.
Equally diverse was the range of styles present in the beers taking honours today, thanks to the broad structure of the competition, which encourages brewers to innovate and interpret styles in their own way.
Ruth Evans, director of competition organisers Brewing Technology Services, said, “We are delighted with the response to The International Brewing Awards 2013. The competition attracted more entries than in 2011, from 50 countries and from a broad spectrum of producers from regional micro-brewers to multi-national companies. This diversity is important to our Awards and is key to their appeal to the international brewing community.
She added, “We evolved the Awards this year, by reintroducing a cider category.. We will be building on this, as well as reviewing our existing beer categories, for the 2015 Awards.”
The International Brewing Awards 2015 will be held in Burton-upon-Trent in February 2015. Entries will open on 1st August 2014.
The International Brewing Awards Champions 2013
Champion Smallpack Ale
Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Deschutes Brewery, USA
Champion Dark Beer
Obsidian Stout
Deschutes Brewery, USA
Monday, April 29, 2013
Boston Beer Co. trademarks ‘Boston Strong’ 26.2 Brew for marathon charities (video)
Boston Beer Co. trademarks ‘Boston Strong’ 26.2 Brew for marathon charities (video):
Boston Beer Company, maker of Samuel Adams, has filed a trademark for “Boston Strong” 26.2 Brew in the beer category. The trademark would allow for Boston Beer’s annual marathon beer, "26.2 Brew", to be re-named with an eye toward supporting the victim’s of this year’s tragedy at the Boston Marathon.More >> Boston Globe.
Draft Session and Session Black debut Tuesday at the Horse Brass
Draft Session and Session Black debut Tuesday at the Horse Brass: This is good news for those of us who love Full Sail's Session and Session Black lagers --- they'll now be available in kegs in the Pacific Northwest instead of only in 11-ounce Stubbies...
Monday, April 22, 2013
Pucker-Up: Hopworks Resuscitating Sour Barrel Program
Pucker-Up: Hopworks Resuscitating Sour Barrel Program:
And that's not all. Taking a moment away from a demanding production schedule and steady growth, the brewers at Hopworks Urban Brewery have recently begun experimenting with everything from wild yeasts and fruits to granola beer, and expanding the brewery's barrel collection in the process. If you're one of those who delighted in Hopworks' 2010 creation--Piledriver, a melange of barrel-aged beers, wild yeasts and cherries that was a startlingly delicious first attempt at a sour beer--then you will be very pleased.
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And that's not all. Taking a moment away from a demanding production schedule and steady growth, the brewers at Hopworks Urban Brewery have recently begun experimenting with everything from wild yeasts and fruits to granola beer, and expanding the brewery's barrel collection in the process. If you're one of those who delighted in Hopworks' 2010 creation--Piledriver, a melange of barrel-aged beers, wild yeasts and cherries that was a startlingly delicious first attempt at a sour beer--then you will be very pleased.
CLICK HERE to read the rest of this post!
Friday, April 12, 2013
BridgePort Stumptown Tart returns with new look, blueberries
BridgePort Stumptown Tart returns with new look, blueberries:
Press Release:
(Portland, OR) – Each year, BridgePort Brewing Company chooses a different fruit to include in its limited edition beer, Stumptown Tart. With Oregon’s variety of incredible produce it can be a difficult decision. This year, the brewery turned to an Oregon favorite – blueberries. These indigo berries were blended with Oregon grown raspberries and blackberries, creating a brew that is rich in color and in taste.
The addition of blueberries gives off a remarkable amount of flavor. That flavor, when blended with an increase in Belgian yeast, yields a nice balance of fruit and noticeable Belgian characteristics.
“The same climate that helps us grow the world’s best aroma hops also helps to grow over 75 million pounds of Oregon blueberries each year,” comments Brewmaster, Jeff Edgerton. “For many people, the release of Stumptown Tart signals summer and we’re all looking forward to opening up the patio at the brewpub to enjoy a Tart in the Portland sunshine.”
BridgePort will host a Stumptown Tart release party Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the BridgePort Brewpub in Portland. Be among the first to sample the new beer while supplies last. As guests are enjoying their first taste, bottle model Bernie Dexter will be puckering up at the Stumptown Tart kissing booth. For $1, guests can snag a smooch from the Stumptown Tart herself and have their bottle signed by the well-known pin-up model. All Donations will go to The American Cancer Society.
BridgePort’s Stumptown Tart Stats:
IBUs: 21 ABV: 7.8% Color: Hazy Purple/Pink OG: 17.0
Ingredients: Pilsner malt, wheat malt, Belgian yeast, ale yeast, lager yeast and 5 pounds per barrel each of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
Description: A mixed berry Belgian style ale infused with Oregon raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
About BridgePort Brewing Company
Oregon’s oldest craft brewery continues to evolve from a microbrewery to a regional leader in the craft brewing market, while remaining faithful to its commitment to producing high-quality, innovative craft ales. The BridgePort family of ales includes IPA, Hop Czar, Kingpin, and a list of seasonal releases. BridgePort Brewery is located at 1313 N.W. Marshall St. For more information, call 503-241-7179 or visit www.bridgeportbrew.com.
Press Release:(Portland, OR) – Each year, BridgePort Brewing Company chooses a different fruit to include in its limited edition beer, Stumptown Tart. With Oregon’s variety of incredible produce it can be a difficult decision. This year, the brewery turned to an Oregon favorite – blueberries. These indigo berries were blended with Oregon grown raspberries and blackberries, creating a brew that is rich in color and in taste.
The addition of blueberries gives off a remarkable amount of flavor. That flavor, when blended with an increase in Belgian yeast, yields a nice balance of fruit and noticeable Belgian characteristics.
“The same climate that helps us grow the world’s best aroma hops also helps to grow over 75 million pounds of Oregon blueberries each year,” comments Brewmaster, Jeff Edgerton. “For many people, the release of Stumptown Tart signals summer and we’re all looking forward to opening up the patio at the brewpub to enjoy a Tart in the Portland sunshine.”
BridgePort will host a Stumptown Tart release party Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the BridgePort Brewpub in Portland. Be among the first to sample the new beer while supplies last. As guests are enjoying their first taste, bottle model Bernie Dexter will be puckering up at the Stumptown Tart kissing booth. For $1, guests can snag a smooch from the Stumptown Tart herself and have their bottle signed by the well-known pin-up model. All Donations will go to The American Cancer Society.
BridgePort’s Stumptown Tart Stats:
IBUs: 21 ABV: 7.8% Color: Hazy Purple/Pink OG: 17.0
Ingredients: Pilsner malt, wheat malt, Belgian yeast, ale yeast, lager yeast and 5 pounds per barrel each of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
Description: A mixed berry Belgian style ale infused with Oregon raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries.
About BridgePort Brewing Company
Oregon’s oldest craft brewery continues to evolve from a microbrewery to a regional leader in the craft brewing market, while remaining faithful to its commitment to producing high-quality, innovative craft ales. The BridgePort family of ales includes IPA, Hop Czar, Kingpin, and a list of seasonal releases. BridgePort Brewery is located at 1313 N.W. Marshall St. For more information, call 503-241-7179 or visit www.bridgeportbrew.com.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
New Belgium Rolle Bolle Ale makes debut as summer seasonal
New Belgium Rolle Bolle Ale makes debut as summer seasonal:
Press Release:
(Fort Collins, CO) – It’s time to shed that sweater and gear up for some friendly backyard bowling competition. New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a wide variety of award-winning beers, has revealed its summertime seasonal, a playful brew called Rolle Bolle Ale. The beer is named after a favorite Belgian past time best played with two hands, one preferably holding a beer. Available now through September, Rolle Bolle is the perfect accompaniment to all sunshine-related festivities.
Rolle Bolle Ale is brewed with monk fruit and soursop, pouring as a brilliant blonde. It offers both earthy and tropical tones, following up tartness with the citrus of Cascade and Centennial hops. Oats bring creaminess to the mouthfeel, and it finishes dry and clean.
“Rolle Bolle is a session beer that will surely makes its way into backyards and festivals all season long,” said New Belgium Assistant Brewmaster Grady Hull. “The entire recipe celebrates the lighter desires of summertime living.”
Rolle Bolle is 5.2 percent ABV, available in 12 oz. and on draft in most New Belgium markets.
As you begin your annual festival and beer-tasting planning, don’t forget to see if either New Belgium’s Tour de Fat (https://www.facebook.com/TourDeFat/events) or Clips Beer and Film Tour (https://www.facebook.com/ClipsBeerAndFilmTour/events) is coming to your area.
To find New Belgium beers near you, use the New Belgium Libation Location tool: http://www.newbelgium.com/beer.aspx.
Pricing varies by location. You can also follow New Belgium on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/newbelgium and Twitter @NewBelgium.
About New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, is recognized as one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work and one of the Wall Street Journal’s Best Small Businesses. The 100% employee owned brewery is a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Business as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, and one of World Blu’s most democratic U.S. businesses. In addition to Fat Tire, New Belgium brews eight year round beers; Ranger IPA, Rampant Imperial IPA, Shift Pale Lager, Sunshine Wheat, 1554 Black Ale, Blue Paddle Pilsener, Abbey Belgian Ale and Trippel. Learn more at www.newbelgium.com.
Press Release:
(Fort Collins, CO) – It’s time to shed that sweater and gear up for some friendly backyard bowling competition. New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a wide variety of award-winning beers, has revealed its summertime seasonal, a playful brew called Rolle Bolle Ale. The beer is named after a favorite Belgian past time best played with two hands, one preferably holding a beer. Available now through September, Rolle Bolle is the perfect accompaniment to all sunshine-related festivities.
Rolle Bolle Ale is brewed with monk fruit and soursop, pouring as a brilliant blonde. It offers both earthy and tropical tones, following up tartness with the citrus of Cascade and Centennial hops. Oats bring creaminess to the mouthfeel, and it finishes dry and clean.
“Rolle Bolle is a session beer that will surely makes its way into backyards and festivals all season long,” said New Belgium Assistant Brewmaster Grady Hull. “The entire recipe celebrates the lighter desires of summertime living.”
Rolle Bolle is 5.2 percent ABV, available in 12 oz. and on draft in most New Belgium markets.
As you begin your annual festival and beer-tasting planning, don’t forget to see if either New Belgium’s Tour de Fat (https://www.facebook.com/TourDeFat/events) or Clips Beer and Film Tour (https://www.facebook.com/ClipsBeerAndFilmTour/events) is coming to your area.
To find New Belgium beers near you, use the New Belgium Libation Location tool: http://www.newbelgium.com/beer.aspx.
Pricing varies by location. You can also follow New Belgium on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/newbelgium and Twitter @NewBelgium.
About New Belgium Brewing Company
New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, is recognized as one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work and one of the Wall Street Journal’s Best Small Businesses. The 100% employee owned brewery is a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Business as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, and one of World Blu’s most democratic U.S. businesses. In addition to Fat Tire, New Belgium brews eight year round beers; Ranger IPA, Rampant Imperial IPA, Shift Pale Lager, Sunshine Wheat, 1554 Black Ale, Blue Paddle Pilsener, Abbey Belgian Ale and Trippel. Learn more at www.newbelgium.com.
Make-Out with Bridgeport's Stumptown Tart
Make-Out with Bridgeport's Stumptown Tart:
For the sixth year BridgePort Brewing Company has released it's limited edition Stumptown Tart, each year with a different fruit. In 2013 Bridgeport has turned to an Oregon favorite - Blueberries. The brewers didn't stop there however they blended them with Oregon grown raspberries and blackberries. As promised in the headline Bridgeport will offer the opportunity to kiss the annual real-lie Stumptown model Bernie Dexter at the release party on Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE to read the rest of this post!
For the sixth year BridgePort Brewing Company has released it's limited edition Stumptown Tart, each year with a different fruit. In 2013 Bridgeport has turned to an Oregon favorite - Blueberries. The brewers didn't stop there however they blended them with Oregon grown raspberries and blackberries. As promised in the headline Bridgeport will offer the opportunity to kiss the annual real-lie Stumptown model Bernie Dexter at the release party on Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE to read the rest of this post!
Friday, April 5, 2013
Watch: New Belgium Kim Jordan’s speech
Watch: New Belgium Kim Jordan’s speech:
Didn’t make it to the Craft Brewers Conference keynote? You can watch Kim Jordan’s speech thanks to @brookston http://t.co/DBd97nnq5T #CBC13
about 3 hours agoWorthy Grand Opening
Worthy Grand Opening:
Worthy Brewing Grand Opening Celebration and Hop House Dedication
04/05/13
Worthy Brewing
495 NE Bellevue Ave
Bend
4-9pm
Special Tribute to Dr. Al Haunold as we christen the Worthy Hop House and plant rhizomes in the Worthy Hop Yard. We’ll kick it off with a short (!) speech at 5:30 pm and present our hero with a commemorative “Farm Out” tie dye t-shirt and Großes Dankeschön poster.
- Special release of our Worthy Saison! e’ll also break out two firkins: a one-off Amarillo dry hopped ESP and our Pilot Butter Bitter.
-Worthy Pig Roast! We’ll be smoking one of our own Worthy pigs, raised on Worthy spent grain by our friends at the Lemke Berkshire Farms in Bend. Yes, Chef Mike Harrison gave our big, fat and happy hog a moving eulogy this weekend. All part of Worthy’s “waste not, want not” mission.
-Live music! We’ll be opening up our blimp hanger-sized brewhouse for live music, featuring the dance music driven Oxfords, who will bust a move at about 6 pm. Our warm up acts include Worthy’s own KC Flynn and Amanda Sorles, who will usher in the mood with soulful duets and solo performances. Lace up your dance shoes!
-Kid Friendly. Mom’s and Dads: fret not, the Worthy Bier Garten is open and the grass is green and soft; an ideal playground for the kids to frolick while you get to know each other again over a lovingly crafted Worthy ale. And if that kid should frown, well then paint on a happy face, courtesy of Worthy’s artisanal physiognomy specialist. Fancy!
-Tons-o Free Parking. We’ve opened up the 2 acre empty lot across the street (Bellevue) so don’t be intimidated by the crowd. There’s no charge for entry to this historic event. We’ll have plenty of Worthy beer, food and swag for purchase
Worthy Brewing Grand Opening Celebration and Hop House Dedication
04/05/13
Worthy Brewing
495 NE Bellevue Ave
Bend
4-9pm
Special Tribute to Dr. Al Haunold as we christen the Worthy Hop House and plant rhizomes in the Worthy Hop Yard. We’ll kick it off with a short (!) speech at 5:30 pm and present our hero with a commemorative “Farm Out” tie dye t-shirt and Großes Dankeschön poster.
- Special release of our Worthy Saison! e’ll also break out two firkins: a one-off Amarillo dry hopped ESP and our Pilot Butter Bitter.
-Worthy Pig Roast! We’ll be smoking one of our own Worthy pigs, raised on Worthy spent grain by our friends at the Lemke Berkshire Farms in Bend. Yes, Chef Mike Harrison gave our big, fat and happy hog a moving eulogy this weekend. All part of Worthy’s “waste not, want not” mission.
-Live music! We’ll be opening up our blimp hanger-sized brewhouse for live music, featuring the dance music driven Oxfords, who will bust a move at about 6 pm. Our warm up acts include Worthy’s own KC Flynn and Amanda Sorles, who will usher in the mood with soulful duets and solo performances. Lace up your dance shoes!
-Kid Friendly. Mom’s and Dads: fret not, the Worthy Bier Garten is open and the grass is green and soft; an ideal playground for the kids to frolick while you get to know each other again over a lovingly crafted Worthy ale. And if that kid should frown, well then paint on a happy face, courtesy of Worthy’s artisanal physiognomy specialist. Fancy!
-Tons-o Free Parking. We’ve opened up the 2 acre empty lot across the street (Bellevue) so don’t be intimidated by the crowd. There’s no charge for entry to this historic event. We’ll have plenty of Worthy beer, food and swag for purchase
Monday, April 1, 2013
America's Beer Distributors Recognize National Alcohol Awareness Month
America's Beer Distributors Recognize National Alcohol Awareness Month: The 130,000 men and women of the American beer distribution industry play a critical role in the effort to encourage responsible consumption and eliminate alcohol abuse of all types, including drunk driving and the underage purchase and consumption of ...
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Friday, March 29, 2013
MillerCoors launches official beer blog, “Behind the Beer”
MillerCoors launches official beer blog, “Behind the Beer”:
This blog will serve as a place for us to bring fresh new perspectives and stories that have never been seen outside our walls before. With the help and dedication of an agency not too far down the road, Juice Interactive, as well as our MillerCoors team, we’re very excited to bring you Behind the Beer, and we hope you’ll be coming back for more soon.More >> MillerCoors blog.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Boston Beer's Jim Koch makes new 'Sam Can' design available for free to craft ...
Boston Beer's Jim Koch makes new 'Sam Can' design available for free to craft ...: The Boston Beer Co. (NYSE: SAM) made a million-dollar investment in designing a high-tech can aimed at making drinking Sam Adams out of aluminum a pleasurable experience. But the South Boston-based company is hoping its flagship brand won't be the ...
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Jim Koch: Samuel Adams's Beer Revolutionary
Jim Koch: Samuel Adams's Beer Revolutionary: In 1984, Jim Koch started brewing an old family beer recipe in his kitchen. Before long he was packing samples in a suitcase and going from bar to bar, trying to get people to taste his Samuel Adams Boston Lager. Today the 63-year-old founder ...
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New Belgium Brewing Reveals "Tour de Fat" National Schedule; 14th Season ...
New Belgium Brewing Reveals "Tour de Fat" National Schedule; 14th Season ...: COLLINS, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 03/19/13 -- New Belgium Brewing today announced the long-awaited Tour de Fat 2013 schedule. The tour, now in its 14th year, will spin into 12 cities across the nation. This daylong festival in the park celebrates the ...
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MillerCoors Strikes Product Placement Pact Across TNT TBS | Media ...
MillerCoors Strikes Product Placement Pact Across TNT TBS | Media ...: MillerCoors has struck a deal for product-placement exclusivity in all original shows on TNT and TBS.
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MillerCoors Strikes Product Placement Pact Across TNT TBS | Media ...
MillerCoors Strikes Product Placement Pact Across TNT TBS | Media ...: MillerCoors has struck a deal for product-placement exclusivity in all original shows on TNT and TBS.
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Beer Serves America ... Literally
Beer Serves America ... Literally: Jointly commissioned by the Beer Institute (BI) and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), the Beer Serves America study shows that the industry ...
Deschutes Brewery update: 15% growth, new tanks, Fresh Squeezed IPA, Class of ’88
Deschutes Brewery update: 15% growth, new tanks, Fresh Squeezed IPA, Class of ’88:
(Bend, OR) – BeerPulse caught up with Deschutes Brewery Digital Marketing Manager, Jason Randles, on Friday to chat about the brewery’s foray into cans. You can get all the info you need on Mirror Pond Pale Ale cans there. We also asked Randles about production, capacity and new beers.
CAPACITY
Deschutes produced just over 252,000 barrels in 2012, up ~15% from 2011, and is at capacity, says Randles. The addition of five 1,300-barrel tanks at the end of April will fix that, taking the brewery up to 430,000 barrels of annual capacity. This is the second set of tanks that will fit into a ten-tank cradle with the other five having gone into operation last year.
Deschutes can increase output beyond 430k/year “with a lot of work” but the new tanks provide some cushion for a few years. Packaging will eventually transition over to a warehouse at the Bend facility, opening up opportunities to grow capacity again.
With the capacity boost, Deschutes will add “at least one state” in the back half of the year. The team was very pleased with the Illinois launch with Wirtz in January. Inversion IPA should be making its way to that market now.
While fashionable over the last year, Randles notes that Deschutes is not looking to open a second brewery.
CONTRACTING
Deschutes considers contracting as a logical next step to eventually getting its beers out to the East Coast and the canning partnership with Cold Spring is the first move. Illinois was the first state the brewery entered East of the Mississippi and it has ambitions to go further.
“Shipping beer from Bend to the East Coast and Midwest- like other breweries, we are looking at other ways to deliver fresh beer to those fans. Part of it is looking for that contract brewer out there. We’ve been looking for years but haven’t got there yet.”
DESCHUTES RIVER ALE
Building on the successful 2012 launch of Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA (#1 new craft beer in supermarkets), Deschutes introduced River Ale this month. A new year-round beer, River Ale hit the market on March 4th, primarily in independent shops and small chains. It is still very early though Randles says, “reception has been good.” There are a few markets where it may not appear until May like Missouri and Minnesota. It had yet to make it to Kansas as of late last week.
DESCHUTES CLASS OF ’88 BARLEYWINE
Here is a quick primer for the uninformed on this 25th anniversary project. Deschutes is looking at the week of April 8th for the first release. The company is coordinating with collaboration partners, Rogue Ales and North Coast, on timing for the respective versions.
DESCHUTES FRESH SQUEEZED IPA
Deschutes will replace its spring offering in the high-end 22 oz. Bond Street Series, Hop in the Dark, with Fresh-Squeezed IPA. Like so many popular IPAs in the modern era, this one focuses on Citra hops. The beer description reads, “Three types of malt, one type of bittering hop and a whole lot of Citra hops.” The label artwork has been submitted to the TTB so we will see it soon though Randles notes there is a subsequent label still to come that will be the final version.
DESCHUTES ARMORY XPA
Armory XPA launched across Deschutes’ footprint earlier this year, only on draft. “It is another one of those beers that was developed out of the Portland Pub and kind of became the signature beer there.”
(Bend, OR) – BeerPulse caught up with Deschutes Brewery Digital Marketing Manager, Jason Randles, on Friday to chat about the brewery’s foray into cans. You can get all the info you need on Mirror Pond Pale Ale cans there. We also asked Randles about production, capacity and new beers.CAPACITY
Deschutes produced just over 252,000 barrels in 2012, up ~15% from 2011, and is at capacity, says Randles. The addition of five 1,300-barrel tanks at the end of April will fix that, taking the brewery up to 430,000 barrels of annual capacity. This is the second set of tanks that will fit into a ten-tank cradle with the other five having gone into operation last year.
Deschutes can increase output beyond 430k/year “with a lot of work” but the new tanks provide some cushion for a few years. Packaging will eventually transition over to a warehouse at the Bend facility, opening up opportunities to grow capacity again.
With the capacity boost, Deschutes will add “at least one state” in the back half of the year. The team was very pleased with the Illinois launch with Wirtz in January. Inversion IPA should be making its way to that market now.
While fashionable over the last year, Randles notes that Deschutes is not looking to open a second brewery.
CONTRACTING
Deschutes considers contracting as a logical next step to eventually getting its beers out to the East Coast and the canning partnership with Cold Spring is the first move. Illinois was the first state the brewery entered East of the Mississippi and it has ambitions to go further.
“Shipping beer from Bend to the East Coast and Midwest- like other breweries, we are looking at other ways to deliver fresh beer to those fans. Part of it is looking for that contract brewer out there. We’ve been looking for years but haven’t got there yet.”
DESCHUTES RIVER ALE
Building on the successful 2012 launch of Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA (#1 new craft beer in supermarkets), Deschutes introduced River Ale this month. A new year-round beer, River Ale hit the market on March 4th, primarily in independent shops and small chains. It is still very early though Randles says, “reception has been good.” There are a few markets where it may not appear until May like Missouri and Minnesota. It had yet to make it to Kansas as of late last week.
DESCHUTES CLASS OF ’88 BARLEYWINE
Here is a quick primer for the uninformed on this 25th anniversary project. Deschutes is looking at the week of April 8th for the first release. The company is coordinating with collaboration partners, Rogue Ales and North Coast, on timing for the respective versions.
DESCHUTES FRESH SQUEEZED IPA
Deschutes will replace its spring offering in the high-end 22 oz. Bond Street Series, Hop in the Dark, with Fresh-Squeezed IPA. Like so many popular IPAs in the modern era, this one focuses on Citra hops. The beer description reads, “Three types of malt, one type of bittering hop and a whole lot of Citra hops.” The label artwork has been submitted to the TTB so we will see it soon though Randles notes there is a subsequent label still to come that will be the final version.
DESCHUTES ARMORY XPA
Armory XPA launched across Deschutes’ footprint earlier this year, only on draft. “It is another one of those beers that was developed out of the Portland Pub and kind of became the signature beer there.”
Oregon Garden Brewfest
Oregon Garden Brewfest:
The Oregon Garden Brewfest has released the lineup for its 9th annual event, taking place April 26 through 28 at The Oregon Garden’s Grand Hall. A record 62 breweries will be presenting their products, for a total of 125 beers, ciders and mead. Event hours are Noon to 11 pm Friday & Saturday, and Noon to 6 pm Sunday. Located in the historic town of Silverton, just an hour’s drive from the Portland metropolitan area, the Oregon Garden Brewfest also features live music from 22 area bands, food, tasting lessons by Women Enjoying Beer and a homebrew competition presented by Capitol Brewers.
Advance admission includes a one-day pass for $15 that features a tasting glass, seven tasting tickets, and express entry; a three-day pass for $30 that includes a tasting glass, 15 tasting tickets, and express entry; and a VIP pass for $50 that includes a tasting glass, 45 tasting tickets, a T shirt and a food voucher. Advance sales are available at http://ogbf2013.blogspot.com. Tickets at the door are $15 for one-day entry and increase to $20 after 5pm, and include five tasting tickets. Three-day entry at the door is $30 and includes 10 tasting tickets and no express entry, and VIP entry is $50 and includes 35 tickets and no express entry. Designated drivers pay a cover charge of $5 and receive a bottled water. Once inside, a full glass of beer costs four tickets, and a taster costs one ticket. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 apiece. The event is cash only, with an ATM on-site. Parking at The Oregon Garden is $5 per car; free shuttles will be available to various locations in town. The Oregon Garden Brewfest is for ages 21 and over on Friday and Saturday; minors are welcome all hours on Sunday.
Beer List
10 Barrel Brewing Co | Apocalypse IPA & Wheat IPA
Alameda Brewing Co | Black Bear XX Stout & Yellow Wolf Imperial IPA
Base Camp Brewing Co | Ripstop Rye Pils & In-Tents India Pale Lager
Brew Werks Brewing | Neurotic Blonde & Rabble Rouser Red
BridgePort Brewing Co | Smooth Ryed & Hop Czar
Calapooia Brewing Co | Chili Beer & Big Aft Pale Ale
Cascade Brewing | Razberry Wheat & Oblique Coffee Black & White Stout
Cascade Lakes Brewing | Blonde Bombshell & Cyclops IPA
Crux Fermentation Project | On the Fence Pale & Outcast IPA
Double Mountain Brewery | Vaporizer Dry Hopped Pale & India Red Ale
Falling Sky Brewing | Dark Heart & Retrograde NW Red
Flat Tail Brewing | Tailgater Kölsch & Black Hand Maple Nut Porter
Fort George Brewery and Public House | Divinity Fruit Beer & Tender Loving Empire NW Pale Ale
Full Sail Brewing Co | Lager Series LTD 5 & Pub Series ESB
Gigantic Brewing | Dark Meddle Vienna Lager & Gigantic IPA
Gilgamesh Brewing | Ridgeway IPA & Hopscotch Strong Ale
Golden Valley Brewery | Red Thistle Ale & Bald Peak IPA
GoodLife Brewing Co | Sweet As Pacific Ale & Descender IPA
Hop Valley Brewery | Alphadelic IPA & Double ‘D’ Blonde
Hopworks Urban Brewery | Organic HUB Lager & Organic Hopworks IPA
Lagunitas Brewing Co | a little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ & Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale
Laurelwood Brewing Co | Organic Free Range Red & Workhorse IPA
Logsdon Farmhouse Ales | Seizoen & Seizoen Bretta
Lompoc Brewing | Kick Axe Pale Ale & C-Note Imperial Pale Ale
McMenamins Thompson Brewery & Public House | TBD
Ninkasi Brewing Co | Total Domination IPA & Believer Double Red
Oakshire Brewing | Line Dry Rye & Watershed IPA
Old Town Brewing Co | OTB Pilsner & Boysenberry Black Ale
Pale Horse Brewing | Hillbilly Blonde & Hopyard Dog
Pelican Pub & Brewery | Winema Wit & Silverspot IPA
Ram Restaurant & Brewery | Oregon Blonde Ale & Big Red IPA
Rusty Truck Brewing Co | Moonlight Ride Blackberry Ale & Stupiphany Imperial Red Ale
Santiam Brewing | Spitfire ESB & Pirate Stout
Sasquatch Brewery | Oregon Session Ale & Woodboy IPA
Standing Stone Brewing Co | Noble Stout & I Oregon Ale
Vertigo Brewing | Razz Wheat & Friar Mikes IPA
Widmer Brothers Brewing | Alchemy Pale Ale & Hopside Down IPL
Play it smart and play it safe: The Oregon Garden Resort is offering two room packages | the Brewer’s Dinner Package for $219 is available on April 25 and includes accommodations, two tickets to the Brewer’s Dinner, breakfast for two the next morning, and two one-day tickets to the Brewfest on April 26. The Brewfest Package for $189 is available April 25 through April 28 and includes accommodations, breakfast for two, two one-day tickets to the Brewfest and two food booth vouchers. Reservations are available at http://oregongardenresort.com/Packages.htm or call 503-874-2500.
The Oregon Garden Brewfest has released the lineup for its 9th annual event, taking place April 26 through 28 at The Oregon Garden’s Grand Hall. A record 62 breweries will be presenting their products, for a total of 125 beers, ciders and mead. Event hours are Noon to 11 pm Friday & Saturday, and Noon to 6 pm Sunday. Located in the historic town of Silverton, just an hour’s drive from the Portland metropolitan area, the Oregon Garden Brewfest also features live music from 22 area bands, food, tasting lessons by Women Enjoying Beer and a homebrew competition presented by Capitol Brewers.
Advance admission includes a one-day pass for $15 that features a tasting glass, seven tasting tickets, and express entry; a three-day pass for $30 that includes a tasting glass, 15 tasting tickets, and express entry; and a VIP pass for $50 that includes a tasting glass, 45 tasting tickets, a T shirt and a food voucher. Advance sales are available at http://ogbf2013.blogspot.com. Tickets at the door are $15 for one-day entry and increase to $20 after 5pm, and include five tasting tickets. Three-day entry at the door is $30 and includes 10 tasting tickets and no express entry, and VIP entry is $50 and includes 35 tickets and no express entry. Designated drivers pay a cover charge of $5 and receive a bottled water. Once inside, a full glass of beer costs four tickets, and a taster costs one ticket. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 apiece. The event is cash only, with an ATM on-site. Parking at The Oregon Garden is $5 per car; free shuttles will be available to various locations in town. The Oregon Garden Brewfest is for ages 21 and over on Friday and Saturday; minors are welcome all hours on Sunday.
Beer List
10 Barrel Brewing Co | Apocalypse IPA & Wheat IPA
Alameda Brewing Co | Black Bear XX Stout & Yellow Wolf Imperial IPA
Base Camp Brewing Co | Ripstop Rye Pils & In-Tents India Pale Lager
Brew Werks Brewing | Neurotic Blonde & Rabble Rouser Red
BridgePort Brewing Co | Smooth Ryed & Hop Czar
Calapooia Brewing Co | Chili Beer & Big Aft Pale Ale
Cascade Brewing | Razberry Wheat & Oblique Coffee Black & White Stout
Cascade Lakes Brewing | Blonde Bombshell & Cyclops IPA
Crux Fermentation Project | On the Fence Pale & Outcast IPA
Double Mountain Brewery | Vaporizer Dry Hopped Pale & India Red Ale
Falling Sky Brewing | Dark Heart & Retrograde NW Red
Flat Tail Brewing | Tailgater Kölsch & Black Hand Maple Nut Porter
Fort George Brewery and Public House | Divinity Fruit Beer & Tender Loving Empire NW Pale Ale
Full Sail Brewing Co | Lager Series LTD 5 & Pub Series ESB
Gigantic Brewing | Dark Meddle Vienna Lager & Gigantic IPA
Gilgamesh Brewing | Ridgeway IPA & Hopscotch Strong Ale
Golden Valley Brewery | Red Thistle Ale & Bald Peak IPA
GoodLife Brewing Co | Sweet As Pacific Ale & Descender IPA
Hop Valley Brewery | Alphadelic IPA & Double ‘D’ Blonde
Hopworks Urban Brewery | Organic HUB Lager & Organic Hopworks IPA
Lagunitas Brewing Co | a little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ & Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale
Laurelwood Brewing Co | Organic Free Range Red & Workhorse IPA
Logsdon Farmhouse Ales | Seizoen & Seizoen Bretta
Lompoc Brewing | Kick Axe Pale Ale & C-Note Imperial Pale Ale
McMenamins Thompson Brewery & Public House | TBD
Ninkasi Brewing Co | Total Domination IPA & Believer Double Red
Oakshire Brewing | Line Dry Rye & Watershed IPA
Old Town Brewing Co | OTB Pilsner & Boysenberry Black Ale
Pale Horse Brewing | Hillbilly Blonde & Hopyard Dog
Pelican Pub & Brewery | Winema Wit & Silverspot IPA
Ram Restaurant & Brewery | Oregon Blonde Ale & Big Red IPA
Rusty Truck Brewing Co | Moonlight Ride Blackberry Ale & Stupiphany Imperial Red Ale
Santiam Brewing | Spitfire ESB & Pirate Stout
Sasquatch Brewery | Oregon Session Ale & Woodboy IPA
Standing Stone Brewing Co | Noble Stout & I Oregon Ale
Vertigo Brewing | Razz Wheat & Friar Mikes IPA
Widmer Brothers Brewing | Alchemy Pale Ale & Hopside Down IPL
Play it smart and play it safe: The Oregon Garden Resort is offering two room packages | the Brewer’s Dinner Package for $219 is available on April 25 and includes accommodations, two tickets to the Brewer’s Dinner, breakfast for two the next morning, and two one-day tickets to the Brewfest on April 26. The Brewfest Package for $189 is available April 25 through April 28 and includes accommodations, breakfast for two, two one-day tickets to the Brewfest and two food booth vouchers. Reservations are available at http://oregongardenresort.com/Packages.htm or call 503-874-2500.
19th Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest
19th Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest:
19th Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest
3/29-3/30m 2013
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK JR BLVD
Portland
Noon-11pm
19th Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest
3/29-3/30m 2013
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK JR BLVD
Portland
Noon-11pm
Monday, March 18, 2013
Rogue Farms Honey Kölsch added as newest addition to Rogue Ales’ lineup
Rogue Farms Honey Kölsch added as newest addition to Rogue Ales’ lineup:
(Newport, OR) – Rogue Ales recently released its 2013 schedule.
We are already a couple months in and Rogue released five rotational beers this winter.
Up next are XS 2IPA and MoM’s Hefeweizen in April followed by American Amber Ale and Dad’s Little Helper Black IPA in May.
The only new introduction listed on the schedule is “Rogue Farms Honey Kölsch,” presumably part of the “Chatoe Rogue” series. That beer will debut in July.
That said, Rogue is part of a collaboration with Deschutes and North Coast that will yield three different bottled barleywines. One of those will be brewed out of Rogue’s facility.
And who knows, maybe we will finally see Beard Beer.
Check out the full schedule.
(Newport, OR) – Rogue Ales recently released its 2013 schedule.We are already a couple months in and Rogue released five rotational beers this winter.
Up next are XS 2IPA and MoM’s Hefeweizen in April followed by American Amber Ale and Dad’s Little Helper Black IPA in May.
The only new introduction listed on the schedule is “Rogue Farms Honey Kölsch,” presumably part of the “Chatoe Rogue” series. That beer will debut in July.
That said, Rogue is part of a collaboration with Deschutes and North Coast that will yield three different bottled barleywines. One of those will be brewed out of Rogue’s facility.
And who knows, maybe we will finally see Beard Beer.
Check out the full schedule.
U.S. craft brewers sell $10.2 billion in beer in 2012, dollar market share hits 10%
U.S. craft brewers sell $10.2 billion in beer in 2012, dollar market share hits 10%:
Press Release:
(Boulder, CO) – The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, today released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing¹ growth. In a year when the total U.S. beer market grew by one percent, craft brewers saw a 15 percent rise in volume² and a 17 percent increase in dollar growth, representing a total barrel increase of almost 1.8 million.
With production at 13,235,917 barrels in 2012, craft brewers reached 6.5 percent volume of the total U.S. beer market, up from 5.7 percent the previous year. Additionally, craft dollar share of the total U.S. beer market reached 10.2 percent in 2012, as retail dollar value from craft brewers was estimated at $10.2 billion, up from $8.7 billion in 2011.
“Beer is a $99 billion industry to which craft brewers are making a significant contribution, with retail sales share hitting double digits for the first time in 2012,” said Paul Gatza, director, Brewers Association. “Small and independent brewers are consistently innovating and producing high quality, flavor-forward craft brewed beer. Americans are not only responding to greater access to these products, but also to the stories and people behind them.”
In 2012, there was an 18 percent increase in the number of U.S. operating breweries, with the total count reaching 2,403. The count includes 409 new brewery openings and only 43 closings. Small breweries created an estimated 4,857 more jobs during the year, employing 108,440 workers, compared to 103,583 the year prior.
“On average, we are seeing slightly more than one craft brewery per day opening somewhere in the U.S., and we anticipate even more in the coming year. There is clearly a thirst in the marketplace for craft brewed beer, as indicated by the continued growth year after year,” added Gatza. “These small breweries are doing great things for their local communities, the greater community of craft brewers, our food arts culture and the overall economy.”
Note: Numbers are preliminary. A more extensive analysis will be released during the Craft Brewers Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 26-29. The full 2012 industry analysis will be published in the May/June 2013 issue of The New Brewer, highlighting regional trends and sales by individual breweries.
¹The definition of a craft brewer as stated by the Brewers Association: An American craft brewer is small, independent, and traditional. Small: Annual production of beer less than 6 million barrels. Beer production is attributed to a brewer according to the rules of alternating proprietorships. Flavored malt beverages are not considered beer for purposes of this definition. Independent: Less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not themselves a craft brewer.
Traditional: A brewer who has either an all malt flagship (the beer which represents the greatest volume among that brewers brands) or has at least 50 percent of its volume in either all malt beers or in beers which use adjuncts to enhance rather than lighten flavor.
² Volume by craft brewers represent total taxable production.
Press Release:
(Boulder, CO) – The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, today released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing¹ growth. In a year when the total U.S. beer market grew by one percent, craft brewers saw a 15 percent rise in volume² and a 17 percent increase in dollar growth, representing a total barrel increase of almost 1.8 million.
With production at 13,235,917 barrels in 2012, craft brewers reached 6.5 percent volume of the total U.S. beer market, up from 5.7 percent the previous year. Additionally, craft dollar share of the total U.S. beer market reached 10.2 percent in 2012, as retail dollar value from craft brewers was estimated at $10.2 billion, up from $8.7 billion in 2011.
“Beer is a $99 billion industry to which craft brewers are making a significant contribution, with retail sales share hitting double digits for the first time in 2012,” said Paul Gatza, director, Brewers Association. “Small and independent brewers are consistently innovating and producing high quality, flavor-forward craft brewed beer. Americans are not only responding to greater access to these products, but also to the stories and people behind them.”
In 2012, there was an 18 percent increase in the number of U.S. operating breweries, with the total count reaching 2,403. The count includes 409 new brewery openings and only 43 closings. Small breweries created an estimated 4,857 more jobs during the year, employing 108,440 workers, compared to 103,583 the year prior.
“On average, we are seeing slightly more than one craft brewery per day opening somewhere in the U.S., and we anticipate even more in the coming year. There is clearly a thirst in the marketplace for craft brewed beer, as indicated by the continued growth year after year,” added Gatza. “These small breweries are doing great things for their local communities, the greater community of craft brewers, our food arts culture and the overall economy.”
Note: Numbers are preliminary. A more extensive analysis will be released during the Craft Brewers Conference in Washington, D.C. from March 26-29. The full 2012 industry analysis will be published in the May/June 2013 issue of The New Brewer, highlighting regional trends and sales by individual breweries.
¹The definition of a craft brewer as stated by the Brewers Association: An American craft brewer is small, independent, and traditional. Small: Annual production of beer less than 6 million barrels. Beer production is attributed to a brewer according to the rules of alternating proprietorships. Flavored malt beverages are not considered beer for purposes of this definition. Independent: Less than 25 percent of the craft brewery is owned or controlled (or equivalent economic interest) by an alcoholic beverage industry member who is not themselves a craft brewer.
Traditional: A brewer who has either an all malt flagship (the beer which represents the greatest volume among that brewers brands) or has at least 50 percent of its volume in either all malt beers or in beers which use adjuncts to enhance rather than lighten flavor.
² Volume by craft brewers represent total taxable production.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Angry Orchard Hard Cider’s Sipes says it is already #1 U.S. cider brand
Angry Orchard Hard Cider’s Sipes says it is already #1 U.S. cider brand:
In less than a year, Angry Orchard has become the No. 1 cider brand in the U.S., which is pretty exciting. We’re seeing drinkers with sophisticated palates reach for Angry Orchard, as well as drinkers looking for something different that’s not beer or wine. And cider is practically new to people everywhere because so few people have discovered it yet.More >> The Street.
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Deschutes Brewery Releases First Class of '88 Collaboration Beer
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American Craft Beer Exports Increase 72 Percent in 2012
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Friday, March 8, 2013
Hopworks (HUB) Rise Up Red NW Red Ale released in cans (video)
Hopworks (HUB) Rise Up Red NW Red Ale released in cans (video):
This full-bodied NW Red Ale is mahogany smooth and hopped to the rafters with locally grown Cascade and Centennial hops. Rise up and get down! Thank you for supporting Northwest sustainable business.More >> Vimeo | Hopworks.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
BridgePort Brewing signs three-year deal with Hillsboro Hops baseball team
BridgePort Brewing signs three-year deal with Hillsboro Hops baseball team:
BridgePort Brewing Company’s Regional Sales Manager, reached out to Hillsboro Hops General Manager K.L. Wombacher to gauge the team’s interest in working together. The interest was mutual, and Wombacher and the franchise announced a three-year agreement with the brewery on Wednesday.More >> OregonLive.com.
BridgePort Beermaker Dinner
BridgePort Beermaker Dinner:
Bridgeport Beermaker Dinner
03/14/13
Salty’s on the Columbia
3839 N.E. Marine Drive,
Portland
6:30pm
$65
Talk with Chef Josh Gibler from Salty’s and Jeff Edgerton from Bridgeport Brewery. We’ll sip and savor 5 beers and 5 courses with the mighty Columbia and Mt Hood in view. This intimate event is only 65.00 and includes take-away pint!
c1/Bridgeport India Pale Ale-w/Lobster Panzanella, Preserved Lemon Mostarda, Castelvetrano Olives
c2/Bridgeport Smooth Ryed Ale-Seafood Brochette, Saffron Risotto, Radicchio, Fried Leeks, Lobster Beurre Blanc
c3/Bridgeport Kingpin Red Ale-Seared Sea Scallop, Blood Orange Gremolata, Citrus Chili Aioli
c4/Bridgeport Old Knucklehead (Oak-Aged) – Carlton Farms Pork Tenderloin, Apple Gorgonzola Stuffing, Morel and Asparagus Ragout
c5/Bridgeport Bear Hug Chocolate & Cherry Stout-Dulche de Leche Eclair with Candied Pecans and Milk Chocolate
Bridgeport Beermaker Dinner
03/14/13
Salty’s on the Columbia
3839 N.E. Marine Drive,
Portland
6:30pm
$65
Talk with Chef Josh Gibler from Salty’s and Jeff Edgerton from Bridgeport Brewery. We’ll sip and savor 5 beers and 5 courses with the mighty Columbia and Mt Hood in view. This intimate event is only 65.00 and includes take-away pint!
c1/Bridgeport India Pale Ale-w/Lobster Panzanella, Preserved Lemon Mostarda, Castelvetrano Olives
c2/Bridgeport Smooth Ryed Ale-Seafood Brochette, Saffron Risotto, Radicchio, Fried Leeks, Lobster Beurre Blanc
c3/Bridgeport Kingpin Red Ale-Seared Sea Scallop, Blood Orange Gremolata, Citrus Chili Aioli
c4/Bridgeport Old Knucklehead (Oak-Aged) – Carlton Farms Pork Tenderloin, Apple Gorgonzola Stuffing, Morel and Asparagus Ragout
c5/Bridgeport Bear Hug Chocolate & Cherry Stout-Dulche de Leche Eclair with Candied Pecans and Milk Chocolate
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
A look at new ad campaigns for Corona, Modelo Especial and Pacifico (video)
A look at new ad campaigns for Corona, Modelo Especial and Pacifico (video):
Crown Imports, U.S. importer and Marketer for Grupo Modelo brands including Corona shared its new ad campaigns with Advertising Age recently. Check out the videos for Corona, Pacifico and Modelo Especial.
Crown Imports, U.S. importer and Marketer for Grupo Modelo brands including Corona shared its new ad campaigns with Advertising Age recently. Check out the videos for Corona, Pacifico and Modelo Especial.
New Belgium to Continue Philanthropic Beer and Film Festival
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Monday, March 4, 2013
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Sam in a can
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Extreme Harlem Shake Catapults Red Bull to Top of YouTube Tracker
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Oregon breweries approach 2013 milestones
Oregon breweries approach 2013 milestones, 10 Barrel and Boneyard post big 2012:
Last week, The Oregon Liquor Control Commission released final 2012 numbers ranking breweries by taxable barrels, the amount of beer produced and sold in-state.
Note: It should, therefore, go without saying that this breakdown doesn’t consider sales from out-of-state breweries, which account for 84% of Oregon sales.
Without further ado…
TOTAL BREWERIES:
In 2012, the total number of taxable Oregon breweries rose from 110 to 134, an increase of 22%. Compare to 2011 when taxable breweries went from 94 to 110, a 17% increase, and 2010 when taxable breweries went from 78 to 94, a 20.5% increase. At this rate, the number of breweries in Oregon could pass 150 by the end of 2013, effectively doubling the state’s breweries in just three years.
Half of the state’s breweries operate in the Portland metro, according to the Oregon Brewers’ Guild fact sheet.
TOTAL BARRELS:
According to that same fact sheet in 2008, Oregon breweries’ market share of total sales in barrels (bbls) was 11.4% in the year 2007. According to the latest OLCC numbers, that number rose to 16.5% in 2012, a full 5% gain in market share over a span of five years. Total taxable sales in Oregon reached nearly 2.8 million bbls.
On the downside, taxable bbls from Oregon breweries increased just 6% to ~462,000 bbls after consecutive years of double-digit growth. Taxable bbls had previously increased 10% in 2011 and 15% in 2010.
Oregon is one of the nation’s most mature craft beer markets, if not the top market. To illustrate using the extreme case of Alabama, taxable bbls from in-state small brewers came just shy of 20,000 bbls last year. One thing to consider going forward with a market this mature is how much upside there is for brewers going after volume. Artisanal-centric breweries doing barrel-aged beers and the like? No problem if they can make the economics work. Volume appears to be a bigger challenge.
So who grabbed the ~26,000 incremental bbls of growth last year?
TOP THREE BREWERIES:
Deschutes Brewery is back in the #1 spot with nearly 89,000 bbls sold or about one-third of the brewery’s total sales in 2012. At 8.5% growth (7,000 bbls), that is slightly behind the company’s national average. Not bad at all for a 25 year-old company in its home base.
Craft Brew Alliance saw nearly 4% growth (3,000 bbls) but fell to #2 with just over 88,000 bbls in Oregon. With CBA facilities in Portland, Washington, New Hampshire and Hawaii producing more than 600,000 bbls annually collectively, it is hard to glean much from just the top line Oregon number. Because the company is publicly traded, we can get a better view when it reports fourth quarter and full-year earnings in March.
Ninkasi Brewing sales rose 13% (5,300 bbls) to 41,841 bbls in Oregon with total sales amounting to 68,000 bbls across its Northwest distribution area, according to Co-Founder, Nikos Ridge. Ninkasi sales grew 75% in 2011 in Oregon so this comes as a bit of a surprise though Ridge tells BeerPulse that the slow down was by design due to coming capacity constraints. Ninkasi upped its annual working capacity to 95,000 bbls which it projects to be up against throughout 2013.
THE REST OF THE TOP DOZEN:
After the top three, sales stayed flat or even declined for a number tenured Oregon breweries: (4) Portland/MacTarnahan’s, (5) BridgePort, (6) Full Sail, (7) Henry Weinhard’s/MillerCoors and (8) Rogue Ales. BridgePort sales actually declined by 3,000 bbls, over 10%.
That brings us to (9) where we find the big winner of the year: 10 Barrel Brewing Company. 10 Barrel’s sales shot up from 2,634 bbls to 8,648 bbls. 6,000 barrels. 225% growth. The company opened up a new 50-barrel brewhouse in Bend at the beginning of 2012 and plans to open a brewpub in Idaho this spring.
10 Barrel even managed to leapfrog Hopworks Urban Brewery which fell to 10th place. Hopworks still grew sales by 1,000 bbls (or 15%) to 7,600. That number is likely to rise by double-digits again in 2013 with the addition of a new canning line this past year.
Behind Hopworks in 11th place is Boneyard Beer Company, which, like 10 Barrel, had a huge year increasing sales by 175% to 7,500 bbls. Boneyard aims to open a new facility with a canning line this spring.
What is apparent is that this new crop of to-be ‘regional’ breweries like 10 Barrel and Boneyard are taking share at the expense of a group of tenured breweries, ones that will likely have to look elsewhere for growth. Rogue is already national. Henry Weinhard’s is wisely going national. MacTarnahan’s went the opposite direction and just re-branded as Portland Brewing Company. What will Gambrinus (parent company) do with BridgePort? Will employee-owned Full Sail look to expand its distribution further?
Boneyard and 10 Barrel actually sold more bbls to Oregon beer drinkers than Rogue for the combined months of November and December. At its current rate, 10 Barrel may actually hit 15k bbls in 2013 and pass Rogue for the year.
What to watch in 2013: will Oregon reach 150 breweries and will those breweries pass 500k in-state barrels in 2013?
Last week, The Oregon Liquor Control Commission released final 2012 numbers ranking breweries by taxable barrels, the amount of beer produced and sold in-state. Note: It should, therefore, go without saying that this breakdown doesn’t consider sales from out-of-state breweries, which account for 84% of Oregon sales.
Without further ado…
TOTAL BREWERIES:
In 2012, the total number of taxable Oregon breweries rose from 110 to 134, an increase of 22%. Compare to 2011 when taxable breweries went from 94 to 110, a 17% increase, and 2010 when taxable breweries went from 78 to 94, a 20.5% increase. At this rate, the number of breweries in Oregon could pass 150 by the end of 2013, effectively doubling the state’s breweries in just three years.
Half of the state’s breweries operate in the Portland metro, according to the Oregon Brewers’ Guild fact sheet.
TOTAL BARRELS:
According to that same fact sheet in 2008, Oregon breweries’ market share of total sales in barrels (bbls) was 11.4% in the year 2007. According to the latest OLCC numbers, that number rose to 16.5% in 2012, a full 5% gain in market share over a span of five years. Total taxable sales in Oregon reached nearly 2.8 million bbls.
On the downside, taxable bbls from Oregon breweries increased just 6% to ~462,000 bbls after consecutive years of double-digit growth. Taxable bbls had previously increased 10% in 2011 and 15% in 2010.
Oregon is one of the nation’s most mature craft beer markets, if not the top market. To illustrate using the extreme case of Alabama, taxable bbls from in-state small brewers came just shy of 20,000 bbls last year. One thing to consider going forward with a market this mature is how much upside there is for brewers going after volume. Artisanal-centric breweries doing barrel-aged beers and the like? No problem if they can make the economics work. Volume appears to be a bigger challenge.
So who grabbed the ~26,000 incremental bbls of growth last year?
TOP THREE BREWERIES:
Deschutes Brewery is back in the #1 spot with nearly 89,000 bbls sold or about one-third of the brewery’s total sales in 2012. At 8.5% growth (7,000 bbls), that is slightly behind the company’s national average. Not bad at all for a 25 year-old company in its home base.
Craft Brew Alliance saw nearly 4% growth (3,000 bbls) but fell to #2 with just over 88,000 bbls in Oregon. With CBA facilities in Portland, Washington, New Hampshire and Hawaii producing more than 600,000 bbls annually collectively, it is hard to glean much from just the top line Oregon number. Because the company is publicly traded, we can get a better view when it reports fourth quarter and full-year earnings in March.
Ninkasi Brewing sales rose 13% (5,300 bbls) to 41,841 bbls in Oregon with total sales amounting to 68,000 bbls across its Northwest distribution area, according to Co-Founder, Nikos Ridge. Ninkasi sales grew 75% in 2011 in Oregon so this comes as a bit of a surprise though Ridge tells BeerPulse that the slow down was by design due to coming capacity constraints. Ninkasi upped its annual working capacity to 95,000 bbls which it projects to be up against throughout 2013.
THE REST OF THE TOP DOZEN:
After the top three, sales stayed flat or even declined for a number tenured Oregon breweries: (4) Portland/MacTarnahan’s, (5) BridgePort, (6) Full Sail, (7) Henry Weinhard’s/MillerCoors and (8) Rogue Ales. BridgePort sales actually declined by 3,000 bbls, over 10%.
That brings us to (9) where we find the big winner of the year: 10 Barrel Brewing Company. 10 Barrel’s sales shot up from 2,634 bbls to 8,648 bbls. 6,000 barrels. 225% growth. The company opened up a new 50-barrel brewhouse in Bend at the beginning of 2012 and plans to open a brewpub in Idaho this spring.
10 Barrel even managed to leapfrog Hopworks Urban Brewery which fell to 10th place. Hopworks still grew sales by 1,000 bbls (or 15%) to 7,600. That number is likely to rise by double-digits again in 2013 with the addition of a new canning line this past year.
Behind Hopworks in 11th place is Boneyard Beer Company, which, like 10 Barrel, had a huge year increasing sales by 175% to 7,500 bbls. Boneyard aims to open a new facility with a canning line this spring.
What is apparent is that this new crop of to-be ‘regional’ breweries like 10 Barrel and Boneyard are taking share at the expense of a group of tenured breweries, ones that will likely have to look elsewhere for growth. Rogue is already national. Henry Weinhard’s is wisely going national. MacTarnahan’s went the opposite direction and just re-branded as Portland Brewing Company. What will Gambrinus (parent company) do with BridgePort? Will employee-owned Full Sail look to expand its distribution further?
Boneyard and 10 Barrel actually sold more bbls to Oregon beer drinkers than Rogue for the combined months of November and December. At its current rate, 10 Barrel may actually hit 15k bbls in 2013 and pass Rogue for the year.
What to watch in 2013: will Oregon reach 150 breweries and will those breweries pass 500k in-state barrels in 2013?
Bear Hug, BridgePort's new cherry chocolate stout, available soon
Bear Hug, BridgePort's new cherry chocolate stout, available soon: BridgePort's new cherry chocolate stout , Bear Hug, should be on shelves now
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Beer Blast for Feb. 25, 2013 - Worthy Brewing Company
Beer Blast for Feb. 25, 2013 - Worthy Brewing Company: Bend, Or. Worthy Brewing is proud to announce we are partnering with the venerable Columbia Distributing of Portland, Oregon for the sales and distribution of ...
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Monday, February 25, 2013
A River Runs Through It
A River Runs Through It:
Last Friday I received two packages to greet the oncoming weekend, one from Deschutes Brewery contained 3 bottles of their brand new spring seasonal "River Ale" the other a small envelope contained the Hermetus bottle opener and resealer from Kaufman Mercantile. The opportunity presented itself to try out both said items with each other on a surprisingly clear skied day on my back porch.
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Last Friday I received two packages to greet the oncoming weekend, one from Deschutes Brewery contained 3 bottles of their brand new spring seasonal "River Ale" the other a small envelope contained the Hermetus bottle opener and resealer from Kaufman Mercantile. The opportunity presented itself to try out both said items with each other on a surprisingly clear skied day on my back porch.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Samuel Adams IPA Hopology variety pack released earlier this month
Samuel Adams IPA Hopology variety pack released earlier this month:
(Boston, MA) – The Boston Beer Company sent out its monthly newsletter on Friday and made note of a returning Samuel Adams pack. More below…
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Last year we brewed the limited-edition IPA Hopology variety pack for the hop lovers. Each IPA takes on a different hop character and builds upon it with layers of complex flavors inspired by unique combinations of ingredients and/or fusion with other beer styles. The outcry from Sam fans was so overwhelming that we had to bring it back for 2013.
Hopology is perfect for getting together with fellow hop heads and sampling the spectrum of flavors available in IPAs today. Styles included in the 2013 IPA Hopology variety pack, in the order we recommend sampling, are: Whitewater IPA, Grumpy Monk, Latitude 48 (new release for 2013 featuring Mosaic™ hops), Tasman Red, Dark Depths, and Third Voyage.
This variety pack will be a limited release again, so be sure to track one down in your area.
(Boston, MA) – The Boston Beer Company sent out its monthly newsletter on Friday and made note of a returning Samuel Adams pack. More below…—
Last year we brewed the limited-edition IPA Hopology variety pack for the hop lovers. Each IPA takes on a different hop character and builds upon it with layers of complex flavors inspired by unique combinations of ingredients and/or fusion with other beer styles. The outcry from Sam fans was so overwhelming that we had to bring it back for 2013.
Hopology is perfect for getting together with fellow hop heads and sampling the spectrum of flavors available in IPAs today. Styles included in the 2013 IPA Hopology variety pack, in the order we recommend sampling, are: Whitewater IPA, Grumpy Monk, Latitude 48 (new release for 2013 featuring Mosaic™ hops), Tasman Red, Dark Depths, and Third Voyage.
This variety pack will be a limited release again, so be sure to track one down in your area.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Samuel Adams To Launch Boston Lager In Cans
Samuel Adams To Launch Boston Lager In Cans: Koch and the other brewers at Samuel Adams first worked with can manufacturer Ball Corporation to understand can design, technology, and how to package premium beer in cans. The brewers then worked with a design team at IDEO, a recognized global ...
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Deschutes River Ale Release Celebration (Portland Pub ...
Deschutes River Ale Release Celebration (Portland Pub ...: Deschutes Brewery, brewing award winning craft beers in Oregon with brew pubs in Bend and Portland Oregon.
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Bridgeport's Bear Hug Cherry Chocolate Stout
Bridgeport's Bear Hug Cherry Chocolate Stout:
Dark beers are all the rage in February, I like seeing Stouts and similar styles get their due. Bridgeport Brewing is releasing one of their stranger branding beers "Bear Hug Cherry Chocolate Stout", regardless of the name and odd label it seems like it will be a crowd pleaser.
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Dark beers are all the rage in February, I like seeing Stouts and similar styles get their due. Bridgeport Brewing is releasing one of their stranger branding beers "Bear Hug Cherry Chocolate Stout", regardless of the name and odd label it seems like it will be a crowd pleaser.
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Stone Oak-Smoked Barleywine
Stone Oak-Smoked Barleywine:
Every odd year Stone Brewing Co. is releasing an "odd" version of its classic Old Guardian Barleywine. You may remember the Belgo version in 2011 (let's try to forget about the Anise version of Russian Imperial Stout). This year's release is hitting shelves on February 25th in Oregon and looks like a very promising twist--an oak-smoked version of the barleywine.
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Every odd year Stone Brewing Co. is releasing an "odd" version of its classic Old Guardian Barleywine. You may remember the Belgo version in 2011 (let's try to forget about the Anise version of Russian Imperial Stout). This year's release is hitting shelves on February 25th in Oregon and looks like a very promising twist--an oak-smoked version of the barleywine.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Support Women Brewers: Pink Boots Society founds Scholarship
Support Women Brewers: Pink Boots Society founds Scholarship:
The Pink Boots Society is an organization founded to support and encourage women in the beer industry. Founded by Portland's own Teri Fahrendorf who gained great acclaim and fanfare for her time spent as Steelhead's Brewing's Brewmaster and her cross country brewing tour that lead to the formation of PBS. (Read: Ben Edmunds interview with Teri here)
As a supporter of more women in the beer industry The New School is pleased to announce that the Pink Boots Society has finally achieved federal non-profit 501C3 status and has formed their own scholarship program for aspiring women brewers. This Friday 2/15 the PBS celebrates in style with a fundraiser party welcome to guys and gals at Saraveza's Bad Habit Room from 6-10pm.
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The Pink Boots Society is an organization founded to support and encourage women in the beer industry. Founded by Portland's own Teri Fahrendorf who gained great acclaim and fanfare for her time spent as Steelhead's Brewing's Brewmaster and her cross country brewing tour that lead to the formation of PBS. (Read: Ben Edmunds interview with Teri here)
As a supporter of more women in the beer industry The New School is pleased to announce that the Pink Boots Society has finally achieved federal non-profit 501C3 status and has formed their own scholarship program for aspiring women brewers. This Friday 2/15 the PBS celebrates in style with a fundraiser party welcome to guys and gals at Saraveza's Bad Habit Room from 6-10pm.
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