More beer business. Uni-World Capital, L.P. an equity firm has acquired Iron City Brewing Company. From the looks of it, it’s an ownership change. Nothing else.
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 6, 2011) – Uni-World Capital, L.P., a private equity firm, has acquired the brands and assets related to the beer business of the Iron City Brewing Company. The brewery’s headquarters will remain in Pittsburgh and beer production will continue in Latrobe, Penn. The purchase is entirely funded by equity capital from Uni-World and its affiliates. Edwin R. Lozano, 43, will serve as the new president and chief executive officer of Iron City Brewing Co. Tim Hickman, president since 2007, will be retained as a consultant during the transition period
Maui Brewing (Lahaina, HI) is heading to Texas. In a few weeks Maui’s Bikini Blonde, Big Swell IPA, Mana Wheat, and Coconut Porter will grace the Lonestar state’s shelves.
Maui Brewing Co. is one of only two truly local Hawaiian breweries, brewing and packaging 100% of product in the state. Maui Brewing Co. and Hawaii Nui (on the Big Island) are very proud to be wholly produced “on-island”. MBC microbrews have been recognized as Hawaii’s #1 craft beer since 2005 and the company has a strong commitment to the local economy, and deep concern for the environment.
This is Sierra Nevada Snowed In Stout. It’s Beer Camp #45. A draft only offering. Typically, these small batch beer camp beers appear in 5-10 keg quantity. Destination for these kegs currently unknown.
Drinking beers from Stone Brewing? Does your dog feel left out? Not anymore. Using spent grain, organic peanut butter, organic flour, and organic eggs Stone & Doggie Beer Bones has created a perfect non alcoholic treat for pets. Stone Bones Continue Reading →
As previously mentioned, Dogfish Head Brewing is going “minty” with Black & Red. Raspberries & mint come together in a new one-off, draft only concoction. The brewery mentioned this is being kegged today.
The Mackenzie River Trust is a nonprofit organization formed in 1989 to protect habitats & land in the McKenzie basin & surrounding areas in Oregon. Currently, the River Trust protects close to 3,000 acres of land. Ninkasi Brewing, based in Eugene, Oregon Continue Reading →
Bud gimmicks. Or fun for hammered people. As of yesterday, Budweiser announced the “My Bud Light” program. The program entails adding a label to the 12 ounce bottles that the drinker can brand with their name, phone number or whatever Continue Reading →