Author Archives: Adam Nason

New York Times backs Department of Justice in A-B InBev lawsuit

Under the Bush administration’s less robust antitrust division, a series of big mergers severely reduced competition in the beer...

February 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Grand Canyon Brewing introduced in-bottle plastic vessels called “flavor bombs” in December

This week's acclamation goes out to the Flavor Bomb, an invention from Grand Canyon Brewing Co. in Williams, Ariz. Sent to shelves in...

February 12, 2013 at 2:59 PM

Nebraska Romancing the Cone Barrel Aged IPA returns this Friday

We're starting Omaha Beer Week off on the right foot, with an Inception Series Release. This time we took our Romancing the Cone IPA and...

February 12, 2013 at 2:50 PM

Upland Lambics to be released on February 23rd

(Bloomington, IN) - Upland Brewing Co. recently announced some news on its blog regarding its series of Lambic-style beers. More...

February 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

SweetWater IPA 12-packs due out in mid-March

Hop heads across the Southeast rejoice, we're busting out the "Yellow Hulk" in 12-packs. That's right, we'll see a sea of yellow...

February 12, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Silver Eagle Distributors to open mega facility in Pasadena

One of the nation’s largest beer distributors recently confirmed plans to build a new facility in Pasadena. “Silver Eagle...

February 12, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Alpine Beer Co. to grow production fivefold, start packaging in Alumi-tek bottles

(Alpine, CA) - It has been exactly four months since Alpine Beer Company founder, Pat McIlhenny, announced that the company would grow...

February 12, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Boulevard Brewing moving Smokestack Series production to high-capacity facility in 2014

PSI’s lease expires sometime in the summer of 2014, at which time Boulevard plans to move its Smokestack Series production and...

February 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Holland Brewing investing $1 million on pub renovations

New Holland Brewing Co. is poised to begin a $1 million renovation at its downtown Holland brewpub. Assuming the city planning commission...

February 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Two Roads Brewing production in first full year ‘expected to be about 20,000 barrels’

Plans for the brewery include a full line-up of beers to suit many styles, ranging from a saison to a double IPA. For the first year...

February 12, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Victory Swing Session Saison to debut in March

I’m thrilled to announce that March 1st will mark the launch of our brand new spring seasonal, Victory Swing Session Saison. Swing...

February 12, 2013 at 11:43 AM

SweetWater 16 So Fine Red Wheat Wine Ale hits taps, shelves later this month

Press Release: (Atlanta, GA) - SweetWater Brewing Co. sent out a release regarding its upcoming 'Sweet 16' anniversary party on...

February 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM

After nearly three decades as Orval brewmaster, Marie-Rock to open his own brewery next year

At nearly 65, he intends to make his childhood dream to create his own brewery Noirefontaine (Bouillon) and recreate a beer with a recipe...

February 12, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Wall Street Journal defends A-B InBev in DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit

Justice argues that top rival MillerCoors tends to raise its prices along with Anheuser. But if that happens in the future, other...

February 12, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Pabst owners among four stalking-horse bidders for Hostess, sale hearing in mid-March

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain in White Plains, New York, today approved Flowers Foods Inc., McKee Foods Corp., United States Bakery...

February 12, 2013 at 9:56 AM

Bell’s Brewery to open ‘Chicago-biased’ sports bar in Kalamazoo

The Bell's Brewery Inc. president, a native of Park Forest, Ill., said he's already purchased an art deco bar and will sit down with...

February 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Gate City Beverage wins Heineken USA’s Red Star Award with 8.6% growth in 2012

Press Release: (White Plains, NY) - HEINEKEN USA announced that Gate City Beverage of San Bernadino, CA received the...

February 12, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Jackie O’s fires up new brewhouse with batch of Firefly (video)

    Here is a quick video with our Brewmaster, Brad Clark, recapping the brewing of the first batch in our new Jackie O's...

February 12, 2013 at 9:26 AM

Grand Teton Double Vision Doppelbock: the video

    Double Vision Doppelbock is the first of three 2013 Cellar Reserve brews from Grand Teton Brewing. Tune in to see what...

February 12, 2013 at 9:20 AM

A close-up look at Jester King Craft Brewery (audio)

Joining the Brewing Network crew in-studio is Jeff Stuffings and Ron Extract, the geniuses behind the fantastic beer coming out of...

February 12, 2013 at 9:04 AM