Beer News

The Top Breweries Of 2011

Brewers Association–the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries–today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on 2011 beer sales volume. Of the top 50 overall brewing Continue Reading →

Jolly Pumpkin: Maxed Out

Good news from Ron Jefferies, founder of Jolly Pumpkin (Dexter, MI.)   He’s maxed out.  Jefferies has gone from selling 160 barrels in 2004, to selling shy of 2,000 barrels (62,000 gallons.) He was quoted at  AnnArbor.com as saying:

“I have Continue Reading →

Green Flash/Founder’s Collab “Linchpin” Arrives In May

UPDATE: Linchpin will be distributed through Green Flash’s wholesale network.  (Meaning, none for Michigan.)

Press Release: (San Diego, CA) – Green Flash Brewing Co. announces that they have partnered with like-minded Michigan brewer, Founders Brewing Co. to produce a first-time, limited release called Linchpin White IPA.

The Continue Reading →

Heineken USA Recalls Include Georgia Products

Heineken NV has issued a partial recall for a few Mexican beers.  The affected bottles are less than 1%, but the company is issuing a partial recall.

The affected products include:

Carta Blanca 12-ounce brown bottles in 6-packs and 12-packs
Dos Equis Ambar Continue Reading →