Author Archives: Adam Nason

Mims Distributing picks up Bear Republic, Foothills in North Carolina

(Durham, NC) There is some transition afoot in North Carolina, says Mims Distributing's Craft Craft Brand Manager, Tony...

February 18, 2013 at 2:15 PM

Two Roads Brewing’s production to approach 50,000 barrels in first year

(Stratford, CT) - We recently linked over to a report that Two Roads Brewing would hit 20,000 barrels this year, its first full year of...

February 18, 2013 at 1:58 PM

More on Montana’s battle between breweries and taverns

For now, this bill seems to languish and the threat seems tabled. However, the Montana Brewers Association fully expects the Montana...

February 18, 2013 at 1:43 PM

Tallgrass update: Cold Spring contract, new IPA, Half Acre collab

(Manhattan, KS) - The Seacoast Beverage Lab podcast caught up with Tallgrass Brewing founder, Jeff Gill, back in November and just pushed...

February 18, 2013 at 1:37 PM

North Carolina’s Mystery Brewing signs with Freedom Beverage

We're approaching our one-year anniversary. We just signed a statewide distribution deal in North Carolina, and we're just about to open...

February 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM

Greenbush Brewing launches bottle distribution in Michigan with Imperial Beverage

Press Release: (Sawyer, MI) - The first deliveries of Greenbush Brewing Company bottles are now on the way to retail establishments...

February 18, 2013 at 12:17 PM

Trinity Brewing to expand distribution throughout Colorado

The distribution contract is signed – Yester said he isn’t quite ready to identify the distributor – and the plan is to focus on...

February 18, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Chicago Department of Buildings to mull over Lagunitas’ new brewery plans today

(Chicago, IL) - On Tuesday morning, Lagunitas Brewing founder, Tony Magee, noted on Twitter that the city of Chicago's Department of...

February 18, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Saint Arnold Bishop’s Barrel 2 (Chardonnay Barrel Aged Old Ale) lands today

Press Release: (Houston, TX) - Saint Arnold Brewing Co., the oldest craft brewery in Texas, is releasing Bishop’s Barrel No. 2 today....

February 18, 2013 at 11:05 AM

The Commons Brotherly Love BBA Belgian Dark Ale to be released on Thursday

Press Release: (Portland, OR) – The Commons Brewery will be releasing the third beer from the Beetje Series on Thursday, February,...

February 18, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Wirtz’s craft play in Illinois and how it is fueling Greenbush’s aggressive growth plan

With Wirtz lined up to move their product, the Greenbush crew plans to increase production quickly. This year they're aiming for 11,000...

February 18, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Alaskan Freeride APA becomes brewery’s first new year-round bottle in four years

Press Release: (Juneau, AK) - Alaskan Brewing is releasing their first new, year-round bottled brew since 2009 with Alaskan Freeride...

February 18, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Lost Coast Head Brewer to head up Modern Times Beer brewing operations

Matt Walsh has been Head Brewer at Lost Coast for the past 2 years, having been responsible for a combined ~130,000 bbls of production....

February 18, 2013 at 10:03 AM

Founders KBS release event tickets going for $100+ on eBay

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First Founders KBS release tickets go up on eBay. Two tix sold today for $100+ each: http://t.co/xReTfHRS

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) February 17, 2013

Brown Paper Tickets says pre-scheduled maintenance was cause of KBS ticket mishap

Brown Paper Tickets has responded to criticism after Saturday's mishap around the sale of Founders KBS beer release event tickets. The...

February 17, 2013 at 5:09 PM

Facebook fans largely outraged over Samuel Adams’ decision to add cans

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Sentiment on @SamuelAdamsBeer FB page re: cans looks be north of 80% negative. Full comment thread: https://t.co/mTjC4Rkx

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) February 17, 2013

Samuel Adams was already available in cans in the early 90s in the UK

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Did you know? @SamuelAdamsBeer was available in cans in the early 90s in the UK http://t.co/2B1kJfZR

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) February 17, 2013

Samuel Adams Boston Lager in cans: first concept drawing

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First shot of @SamuelAdamsBeer Boston Lager in a can (via brewery's FB page) #beer pic.twitter.com/lxEc3Ufh

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) February 17, 2013

Lagunitas Brewing update: WTF’s return and Barrel-aged Cappuccino Stout

(Petaluma, CA) - Lagunitas Brewing Co. founder, Tony Magee, had this to say on barrel-aging in April of last year. I think barrel-aging...

February 17, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Summer Ale coming to cans by summer

For decades, company founder Jim Koch snubbed aluminum containers because of the metallic flavor they impart to liquid. His resolve cost...

February 17, 2013 at 7:58 AM