Author Archives: Adam Nason

Automatic Brewing Co.’s Lee Chase on Will Ferrell and brewery consulting

This week, the BN proudly welcomes to the show two of California's living legends. Joining the Brewcasters is the inimitable Lee Chase, one...

December 12, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Hangar 24 head brewer on becoming a brewer and average brewer salaries

The decision to enter into the craft brewing industry is becoming more and more popular lately. Many people, fueled by a passion for...

December 12, 2012 at 2:29 PM

What Lagunitas’ founder told a room full of ‘Big Beer’ industry executives

“I could talk on any business and brew-related topic for hours, but this is a unique chance to not only talk to a group of my peers in...

December 12, 2012 at 2:25 PM

Hunterdon Distributing appoints new sales manager

Press Release: (Phillipsburg, NJ) - Hunterdon is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Rancan to the position of sales manager for...

December 12, 2012 at 2:05 PM

Excel Bottling Co. adding new beer brands in 2013

Press Release: (Breese, IL) - Excel Bottling Company has created and bottled soda in the small Illinois town of Breese for more than 75...

December 12, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Ommegang Barrier Relief collab profits to aid brewery that incurred $100k in Sandy damage

Press Release: (Cooperstown, NY) - Brewery Ommegang has partnered with Hurricane Sandy-damaged Barrier Brewing Company on Long...

December 12, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Molson Coors selling brewing equipment in Toronto, hosting inspections Weds and Thurs

Features: JV Northwest fermentors and bright tanks (several), CIMEX bottle line, Brewhouse, DME keg washer, PALL filter...

December 12, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Tröegs ¿Impending Descent? Imperial Stout makes debut on 12/12/12 (video)

    Tröegs ¿Impending Descent?, a colossal Russian Imperial Stout brewed to celebrate the end of the Mayan calendar...

December 12, 2012 at 11:41 AM

DeCrescente Distributing Co. breaks ground on 45k square-foot addition

Press Release: (Mechanicville, NY) - DeCrescente Distributing Co., Inc. (DDC), Upstate New York’s leading full-service beverage...

December 12, 2012 at 11:37 AM

SweetWater Festive Ale: the video

    A beer description of SweetWater's holiday Catch and Release seasonal brew, Festive Ale. Short. Sweet. Subtle...

December 12, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Reminder: Top ten reasons to go with the Rare Beer Club this holiday season

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Top 10 reasons to choose the Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club this holiday season http://t.co/kRHjzN8b #beer (sponsored by @RareBeerClub)

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) December 12, 2012

SweetWater Brewing hits Orlando, The Gimp still slated for December release

Our head honchos are Orlando bound today and ready to serve up Micky, Minnie and the rest of the mouse trap with our lip-smackin' lineup....

December 12, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Westvleteren XII empty box and two chalices listed for $230 on eBay

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Someone is trying to sell an empty Westvleteren XII box on eBay for $230, ~3x the price of a brand-new box. http://t.co/mr1mhp9p

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) December 12, 2012

They are lining up for Westvleteren XII

UPDATE: Locations where the beer was sold this morning (but probably no longer available in most cases). It's the big day. Though...

December 12, 2012 at 9:54 AM

NPR on why the Westvleteren XII release is a big deal

  In case you're not a daily BeerPulse reader, it's a nice summary... The 12th day of the 12th month of 2012 is not a day of...

December 12, 2012 at 9:01 AM

Number of Chicago breweries could double or triple (video)

    The ‘Windy City’ is now experiencing a craft brewing boom with the number of local brew houses more than...

December 12, 2012 at 8:53 AM

Brooklyn Brewery co-founder speaks out against looming A-B InBev – Modelo deal (video)

    Anheuser-Busch already controls about 47% of the U.S. beer market. Adding Modelo's Corona beer and other brands...

December 12, 2012 at 8:31 AM

20 new beer labels from Widmer Brothers, Anchor, Big Sky and more

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20 new #beer labels: Widmer Bros, Anchor, Big Sky, Columbus, Revolution, Jackie Os, Right Brain, Black Raven, Paw Paw http://t.co/17PgPN6G

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) December 12, 2012

Anchor Brewing & Distilling Co. releases HOPHEAD Vodka

(San Francisco, CA) - Anchor Brewing & Distilling Company announced a new hop-driven vodka on Friday called HOPHEAD. Here is an excerpt...

December 11, 2012 at 9:25 PM

DESTIHL Brewery hopes to open production facility in first quarter (video)

    2012 GABF interview with Matt Potts, CEO & Brewmaster at DESTIHL Brewery in Bloomington-Normal and Champaign,...

December 11, 2012 at 8:14 PM