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Wicked Weed Signs with Elite Brands for Colorado Relaunch
December 27, 2016 | Tristan Chan
When Wicked Weed announced that it would be entering the Colorado market this August, they signed with CR Goodman, a local distributor focused on growing special craft beer brands. A … Read More
BREAKING | Left Hand Brewing Announces New Beers to 2017 Lineup
December 20, 2016 | Tristan Chan
We’ve already seen some major beer lineup overhaul announcements this year from the likes of New Belgium, Founders, Avery, and Firestone Walker, and it seems another major old guard brewery … Read More
Ale Syndicate to Take ‘Hiatus’ from Brewing; Returning Sometime in 2017
December 20, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Ale Syndicate will be brewing beer in Chicago in 2017. It just won’t be in their current space. The brewery announced on Monday that they would be leaving their Logan Square location to brew with another brewery in the city. At this time they have not announced who they will be brewing with when they begin producing beer again.
Around the Bend to Begin Contract Brewing at Burnt City
December 20, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Once Around the Bend Beer Company discovered they would have to be out of their current brewing space by Dec. 15th, owner Dan Schedler looked at several different options in order to keep the brewery operational. It was announced on Monday that Around the Bend would begin contract brewing at Burnt City starting in 2017.
BREAKING Arcade Brewery Shutting Down Operations
December 19, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Arcade Brewery co-founder Chris Tourre has confirmed that the brewery will shut down operations immediately.
Founders Brewing 20th Anniversary Release Calendar Announced
December 9, 2016 | Tristan Chan
How does one of America’s most iconic craft breweries celebrate 20 years of Midwest liquid gold? Founders Brewing’s 20th Anniversary will be commemorated by dropping a special line of barrel-aged beers to bolster an already impressive overall portfolio.
Editor’s Picks | My Favorite Chicago Beers from 2016
December 8, 2016 | Mike Zoller
It’s hard to believe that we’re nearing the end of another year. 2016 was full of highs and lows for Chicago breweries. We saw a bunch of new breweries open up, some close, new beers sending waves throughout the industry and some well-known breweries recall a lot of beer. After all the dust cleared there were some great Chicago beers that came out this year.
New Belgium Dayblazer Taking on Big Beer and Introducing New Beer Lineup
December 7, 2016 | Tristan Chan
As we’ve seen over the past three years, the likes of Constellation, North American Breweries, Heineken USA, Duvel Moortgat, Oskar Blues, Craft Beer Alliance, Kirin, along with countless other brewery conglomerates and private equity firms, have all joined the craft beer arms race, stockpiling their craft brewery portfolios in hopes of taking a crack at the monopolistic market share held by AB InBev and MillerCoors. However New Belgium Brewing, the country’s fourth largest independently owned craft brewery is taking aim at big beer via a different approach with the release of New Belgium Dayblazer Easygoing Ale.
Released! 2016 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Lineup
December 6, 2016 | Carly Mento
It’s finally here! With the Black Friday crowds still swarming retail stores post-holiday, head out for Goose Island‘s 2016 Bourbon County Brand Stout lineup, which is now available for purchase! (as limited release)
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Weekly Growler Fill | National Beer News Roundup
December 5, 2016 | Tristan Chan
It has been a busy week for BrewDog USA. The Scottish based brewery, which plans to open its first US location in Columbus, OH in 2017, first announced a crowdfunding campaign in August to raise with a goal of raising $50 million for the 110,000 sq ft project. Investors in the Equity For Punks campaign can earn rewards such as, equity in the company, ownership stake in the Columbus location as well as a portion of the U.S. distribution of the company’s beer all for $95.
BREAKING | Number of Breweries in America Tops 5,005 & More 2016 Beer Trends
December 5, 2016 | Tristan Chan
The Brewer’s Association, the national not-for-profit trade organization for the craft beer industry released a look back on high level trends for 2016 craft beer this morning. The most notable of which includes the fact that America now has a record 5,005 U.S. breweries in operation, with 99% consisting of small and independent craft brewers.
Cademon Brewing Co. Announces Their Permanent Closing
December 1, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Two years to the day that they opened their doors to the public, Cademon Brewing Co. has announced that they are permanently closed.
Call to Arms Presswork (CTAP) | A Printed Publications Side Project
December 1, 2016 | Cory Pelc
Call to Arms Brewing Company is incredibly proud to announce the launch of Call to Arms Presswork (CTAP) – a Call to Arms side project that will offer greeting cards, … Read More
Moody Tongue Brewing Shaved Black Truffle Pilsner Returns December 2
December 1, 2016 | Mathew Powers
Moody Tongue Brewing in Chicago, the brainchild of Jared Rouben, a graduate of both the Culinary Institute of America and Seibel, recently opened its new, cozy taproom on the city’s west side. With that opening, Moody can now provide its coveted Shaved Black Truffle Pilsner on draft – a sinful holiday beer treat for either the naughty or nice this year.
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Off Color Brewing Announces Plans for Second Brewery
November 30, 2016 | Mike Zoller
John Laffler of Off Color Brewing has officially announced that the brewery will be opening up a second location with a taproom in Lincoln Park.
Former Goose Island Brewmaster Behind Virtue Cider
November 28, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Back in the 1990s Greg Hall was seen as a pioneer in craft beer. At a time when the industry was beginning to grow, Hall helped Goose Island become a national leader in craft beer. In 2011 Hall left the brewery to enter a space that was on the verge of experiencing large growth just like the craft beer industry years ago – cider.
Burnt City Brewing Introduces Freight Handler Milk Stout
November 25, 2016 | Mathew Powers
Most of the leaves have vanished, the nights are getting longer, and Jack Frost has been seen wandering around North America. There’s no stopping it – winter’s coming. You know what that means, right? Cheers to stout season! It may be getting cold outside, but the appropriately named Burnt City Brewing in Chicago is one of many brewers ready to combat each cold front with robust beer — take that, Jack! If you are in Chicagoland or Alabama, get ready to enjoy some Freight Handler Milk Stout. And on New Year’s Eve – Burnt City and Arcade Brewery are ready to help Chicagoans ring in 2017.
Avery Brewing Discontinues Dictator Series in 2017, Expands Barrel Program
November 22, 2016 | Mathew Powers
From IPA to BBA, craft beer continues to evolve, and Colorado’s Avery Brewing is unafraid to ride that wave of transformation and help influence its direction. In 2017, Avery Brewing will offer fans far more fermented pleasures from its Botanicals & Barrels series, as well as a add to its year-round selections. While that is exciting news for many fans of Avery, it comes with a price — a few long time favorites will have to be retired.
Meet the Brewer Behind 2016 Bourbon County Proprietor’s
November 22, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Two years ago Emily Kosmal was working on recipes for chocolate milk. Today she is the creator of one of the most coveted barrel-aged stouts in the country.
BREAKING | DC Brau Announces Brewery Expansion
November 18, 2016 | Stacey Goers
The 7-year-old beloved Washington, D.C. brewery, DC Brau, announced this week that they are setting up infrastructure to increase their production capabilities — by 360 percent over the next 8 to 10 years, according to a release on Friday.
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