Author Archives: Adam Nason

SABMiller CEO says M&A deals in beer getting too expensive

Mackay also said he believes Anheuser-Busch’s purchase of the rest of Modelo will be approved by U.S. regulators. Any concessions...

January 29, 2013 at 6:49 PM

Cascade Vlad the Imp Aler Northwest Sour Ale to be released this weekend

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The wait is over. Vlad the Imp Aler bottle release this Sat at Noon at Barrel House, Raccoon Lodge & online. $30/bottle. #SourBeer

— Cascade Brewing (@cascadebrewing) January 29, 2013

More on Elysian Loser Pale Ale going year-round

(Seattle, WA) - The latest from Elysian Brewing Company, courtesy of a Tuesday email blast... --- As if five years of celebrating the...

January 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Lagunitas Brewing founder on branding and hops (videos)

  (Petaluma, CA) - Lagunitas Brewing Co. founder, Tony Magee, is featured in a couple new videos up on MSNBC.com. We've...

January 29, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Congressmen to reintroduce ‘Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act’ in February

Currently, small breweries that produce less than 2 million barrels a year pay a $7 excise tax for each of its first 60,000 barrels of...

January 29, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Why craft beer is under-spaced in chain stores

Since 2001, craft beer has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 percent, whereas imports have grown at an annual rate...

January 29, 2013 at 5:01 PM

Bluegrass Brewing looks to spread distribution with upcoming expansion

Scott Roussell, managing director of BBC Beer, noted that the company recently invested in three new fermenters — large containers in...

January 29, 2013 at 4:30 PM

Twinkie revival: Pabst owner reportedly close to buying Hostess

A source familiar with negotiations says that two private-equity firms, Apollo Global Management and C. Dean Metropoulos & Co., are...

January 29, 2013 at 3:36 PM

Saint Arnold Brewing production up 22% to nearly 50k barrels in 2012

Press Release: (Houston, TX) - Saint Arnold Brewing Company, the oldest craft brewery in Texas, today reported record shipments of more...

January 29, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Bison Organic Beer enters Los Angeles with Mission Beverage

Starting mid-January 2013, Bison Organic Beer will be distributed by Mission Beverage in the Los Angeles area. “With the emergence of...

January 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Rising Tide Brewing opens up Vermont distribution with g. housen

Press Release: (Portland, ME) - Rising Tide Brewing Company, a small family-owned brewery in Portland, has begun shipping its beer to...

January 29, 2013 at 11:59 AM

20 new beers added from Mikkeller, Nogne O, Mother Earth and more

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20 new #beer labels: Mikkeller, Nogne O, Mother Earth, Jackie O's, Laurelwood, Loe's, Snoqualmie, Beach, Boxcar http://t.co/17PgPN6G

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) January 29, 2013

Surly Abrasive Ale back online

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Surly Abrasive Ale now back online. Shipments from @France44Wine will go out next week (due to cold temps this wk). http://t.co/76eTT4zO #ad

— BeerPulse (@beerpulse) January 28, 2013

Sun King Brewing not expanding distribution to Chicago after all

  Some follow-up to a tweet from a Chicago beer industry member... We had been talking about setting up some distribution in...

January 28, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Watch: Megan Fox pitches for Brazilian Brahma Beer in new commercial

    Well, it's official: Megan Fox makes beer look hot. The stunning actress is starring in a new commercial for the...

January 28, 2013 at 4:49 PM

Redhook, Dan Patrick unveil Audible Ale in New Orleans during Super Bowl XLVII week

  Press Release: (New Orleans, LA) - Redhook Brewery, in partnership with sports broadcasting icon Dan Patrick, announced...

January 28, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Entrepreneur bringing old midwest brand, Drewrys Beer, back to life

Chicago entrepreneur Frank Manzo is moving ahead with plans to revive a local retro brand. To produce a limited edition brew within the...

January 28, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Behind the making of Hardywood Sidamo Coffee Stout (video)

    Hardywood Sidamo Coffee Stout is a Russian Imperial Stout brewed with single origin Ethiopian Sidamo coffee...

January 28, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Surly Brewing Co. brews first batch of Seven

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Seven brew 1 of 6 in the tank http://t.co/0kXgfEQ3

— todd haug (@ToddTheAxeMan) January 28, 2013

Iron Horse Brewery generates $2 million in 2012 revenue, projects 9k barrels in 2013

Today, 22 employees produce brews that are sold at about 2,000 retailers and restaurants throughout Washington state and North Idaho....

January 28, 2013 at 3:34 PM