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Le Beez Collab Brings Together Gold Medal-Winning Breweries
May 6, 2021 | Mike ZollerNot only did Chicago breweries win the first two gold medals in the Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale category at the Great American Beer Festival, but Alarmist Brewing and Old Irving Brewing are just 10 minutes from one another. Now they’ve teamed up to collab on a Hazy IPA—Le Beez.
Two Denver Breweries Find Opportunities for Expansion During the Pandemic
April 30, 2021 | Tristan ChanIn the face of adversity during the ongoing pandemic, many breweries across the country have had to make difficult decisions on whether to close up shop or weather the storm. … Read More
Rethinking Your POS System With Arryved
April 21, 2021 | Emma WargoletThis post was sponsored by Arryved.
When it comes to a point-of-sale system, most software companies try to incorporate too many unnecessary features in an attempt to cater to a wide variety of industries and use cases. However, when Arryved was developing their platform, they knew specifically that they were building this out for breweries, leading to the ability to be more innovative and specialized towards the brewing industry. Despite having breweries in mind, Arryved is also fully functional for full-service kitchens, brewpubs and restaurants. The flexibility of Arryved, along with many additional benefits, allows their POS system to stand out in a sea of systems that were not designed for the craft beer world.
The PorchCast Ep 79 | Firestone Walker Tasting & 90’s + Early 2000’s Beer Bracket
April 19, 2021 | Tristan ChanIn episode 79 of the PorchCast we kicked off our 90’s & early 2000’s beer bracket for the ultimate showdown of beers that helped launch craft beer into popularity. For … Read More
2021 WeldWerks Invitational Announces Return for In-Person Festival
April 19, 2021 | Jaclyn MenendezIt’s time to dust off your favorite esoteric brewery t-shirt and find a pair of jeans that still fit: you officially have a beer festival to attend this year.
Since … Read More
Goldspot Brewing & Lady Justice Brewing Celebrate Major Milestone
April 15, 2021 | Tristan ChanRepresentation matters. In an industry where diversity has been under-prioritized for decades, craft beer has finally begun recognizing the importance of creating a more inclusive community. And while having conversations around diversity and inclusion are a great step forward, representation is still the most important path toward true change.
Asheville Breweries Bloom with Expansions & Taproom Reopenings
April 14, 2021 | Eeva SharpAsheville brewery expansions and reopening announcements have been in full bloom this spring. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announcing the reopening of their taproom, Hi-Wire Brewing Co. will open a new beer garden and Burial Beer Co. expanding its South Slope footprint. All in all, craft beer fans will have a lot to explore this summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Revolution Brewing Releases Cuvée de Grâce for Second Time
April 12, 2021 | Mike ZollerWhen Revolution Brewing Cuvée de Grâce was last released in January 2020 there was a line around the brewery, a big release party inside the taproom and just three U.S. airports were beginning to screen for COVID simply as a precaution.
Texas Craft Brewers Guild Launches Liquid Bake Sale Fundraiser
April 9, 2021 | Ruvani de Silva 1Who doesn’t love a bake sale? All manner of excitingly delicious, affectionately prepared offerings to tempt the taste buds, with any guilty feelings of over-indulgence thoroughly negated by the knowledge that one is stuffing one’s face to fundraise for a most-worthy charitable cause. A winning fundraising formula employed by school boards, scout troops and religious institutions across the nation, the bake sale has taken on a new and exciting beery form, courtesy of the Texas Craft Brewers Guild.
The PorchCast Ep 78 | Odell Brewing COO Brendan McGivney
April 8, 2021 | Tristan ChanOver the past 20 years, Odell Brewing has grown to become one of the country’s top breweries not just by volume but also in respect and quality of beer. In recent years, the Fort Collins-based brewery has organically begun spreading its reach by opening additional outposts in Denver’s River North Art District and earlier this week in Denver’s Sloan’s Lake neighborhood. Now they’re also nearing the launch of a wine project.
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Full List | 150 Breweries Team Up to Celebrate Colorado Pint Day
April 6, 2021 | Scott GrossmanThis year’s Colorado Pint Day looks set to make a big splash, with a record number of craft breweries participating in 2021. On Wednesday, April 7 breweries will offer limited-edition glassware for sale, with $1 of each pint glass sold going to the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG).
With over 150 breweries involved, beer-lovers should have no problem finding a place—or several— to celebrate. Colorado Pint Day coincides with National Beer Day, giving craft beer drinkers yet another reason to visit a taproom. Read More
2021 GABF In-Person Event CANCELLED, Will Return in 2022
April 5, 2021 | Tristan ChanThe writing was on the wall when the Brewers Associated first announced nearly three months ago that the 2021 Great American Beer Festival would hold its competition and awards ceremony … Read More
Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake Serves Up Incredible Beer, Food & Views
April 1, 2021 | Zoe LantermanHoneymoons have no shortage of passion, but in the case of Doug and Wynne Odell, a passion was ignited not only for each other but for craft beer as they drank their way across the UK. From that moment on, the craft beer scene would be forever changed. As the Odells returned to the US their travels would go on to inspire them to launch Odell Brewing Company in 1989 in Fort Collins, CO.
Breaking Down America’s Top 50 Largest Breweries By Volume in 2020
March 30, 2021 | Tristan Chan 2Every year the Brewers Association releases their list of the top 50 breweries by volume based on overall craft beer sales for the previous year.
We took a quick look at last … Read More
Firestone Walker Doubles Down on Success with New Double Mind Haze Release
March 26, 2021 | Taylor LaabsWhen a bet works, it’s not a bad idea to double down. California’s Firestone Walker Brewing Company bet big on the Hazy IPA trend back in 2019 with the release of Mind Haze IPA. Firestone Walker believed that they had dialed in the hops and malt bill needed to create a standout Hazy IPA with the Firestone Walker spin that would be competitive in the California – and US – landscape. And they were right. Mind Haze is a best-seller for the brewery and the Hazy IPA trend shows no signs of slowing down. Two years later, Firestone Walker is doubling down on their Hazy IPA bet with the release of Double Mind Haze – a beer that they call their “juiciest, fruitiest and haziest IPA ever.” Here are the details.
Ballast Point Chicago Faced Challenges from the Start
March 25, 2021 | Mike Zoller 7On Tuesday, Ballast Point Brewing owners announced that they would be closing the brewpub in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood for good. The location was open for just under three years and while the pandemic definitely played a factor, the location for the brewpub was always going to present big challenges.
The PorchCast Ep 77 | Boulder Beer Company
March 23, 2021 | Tristan ChanIn episode 77 of the PorchCast, the PorchCast team was joined by Matthew Osterman, founder of Sleeping Giant Brewing; Eric Foster, co-founder of Stem Ciders and Greg Owsley, founder of … Read More
CO Beer News | The Jailhouse Re-Opening, Call to Arms Distro, Odell Sloan’s Lake
March 22, 2021 | Tristan ChanAs things begin re-opening across Colorado, the craft beer scene is showing signs of new life. To help sort through all of the recent craft beer news that has emerged … Read More
Denver Beer Company is Becoming Colorado’s Must Watch Brewery
March 17, 2021 | Tristan ChanIt’s not often that you get to witness the next big thing before it becomes mainstream. In my lifetime, I’ve been fortunate to catch Nathaniel Rateliff perform one final show … Read More
LUKI Brewery Releases Circus-Themed Goodies Box
March 15, 2021 | Scott GrossmanBuilding on the recent brewery trend of creating innovative to-go offerings, LUKI Brewery in Arvada, Colorado, will debut Circus-in-a-Box March 16. This is the first of their quarterly boxes offering seasonal goodies, fun-inspired curations and deals from local vendors.
The first edition of Circus-in-a-Box will be available through May. It includes glassware, snacks and items designed to bring out the beer-lover’s inner child. Customers can get their box by purchasing four crowlers online or in-person and choosing the Circus-in-a-Box upgrade. Read More
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