The above sign caught the wrong kind of attention for a Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square restaurant.
This week, Smith’s Restaurant and Lounge displayed a chalkboard with the phrase – “I like my beer like I like my violence. Domestic.” Apparently Continue Reading →
Something for Texans to look forward to…
Juneau, Alaska (February, 2012) — Beer drinkers in Texas will soon enjoyfrom the Last Frontier when Alaskan Brewing brings their bottled “taste of Alaska” to the Lone Star State this spring. Alaskan Brewing Co. Continue Reading →
Elysian Brewing is celebrating the supposed end of the world with 12 Beers of the Apocalypse. Beer #2 Heather Ale was just released yesterday. So it doesn’t get lost in the shuffle, this release #3 – Fallout. A pale ale Continue Reading →
CVC Capital Partners Ltd, a British private equity firm that owns Formula One is currently considering the sale of StarBev. StarBev is based in the Czech Republic, and brews 16 brands including Staropramen. Three big beer players have Continue Reading →
The craft beer nation is prepping to celebrate American Craft Beer Week, The Mother of all Beer Weeks, May 14-20. American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW) invites breweries, beer wholesalers, retailers, media and craft beer fans to join in the country’s craft beer revolution by Continue Reading →
From a couple of days ago- Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to increase production capacity at Metal Container Corporation facility in Arnold, Missouri. The total investment is in the neighborhood of $70 – $80 million dollars. The investment will Continue Reading →
Just 2 weeks ago, BSJ mentioned that Flying Dog Brewing was adding Disobedience Abbey Dubbel to the Brewhouse Rarities series. These releases are/were limited to draft only offerings around the Mid-Atlantic region. Looks like one will get a little bottle Continue Reading →
The above sign caught the wrong kind of attention for a Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square restaurant.
This week, Smith’s Restaurant and Lounge displayed a chalkboard with the phrase – “I like my beer like I like my violence. Domestic.” Apparently the sign was written by an employee who is a survivor of domestic violence. Regardless of the story behind it, many women’s groups against domestic violence have spoken out against the sign. [Philly.com]
Something for Texans to look forward to…
Juneau, Alaska (February, 2012) — Beer drinkers in Texas will soon enjoyfrom the Last Frontier when Alaskan Brewing brings their bottled “taste of Alaska” to the Lone Star State this spring. Alaskan Brewing Co. is partnering with Ben E. Keith Beverage Distributors in Texas to bring their award-winning beers to market throughout the state.
“Alaskan’s line up of award-winning beers has been requested by retailers and consumers in Texas for some time,” says Ben E. Keith specialty beverage manager, Kevin Nettleton. “We are thrilled to be able to distribute this unique portfolio of beers across the state.”
Founded by Geoff and Marcy Larson in 1986, Alaskan has been brewing and bottling award-winning beers that reflect their home in Juneau, Alaska for more than 25 years. The brewery researched the move into Texas for several years, wanting to first ensure they had an established supply chain to support the long trip from Alaska before expanding their distribution to such a large state. Texas will be the 14th state to serve Alaskan Brewing products.
“Alaskans and Texans seem to have a lot in common, especially in their appreciation of wide open spaces and of quality craft beer. We have been getting letters, calls and emails from thirsty Texans for years,” says Alaskan Brewing Co-founder, Marcy Larson. “We are truly excited to finally be answering the call with our partners at Ben E. Keith.”
Alaskan will first enter Texas with their Gold Rush-era inspired Alaskan Amber, Alaskan White Ale and Alaskan IPA on draft. These and Alaskan’s seasonal products will be available in kegs and cases in Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio in April.
“We are very proud to represent Alaskan,” shared Ben E. Keith Beverage Division president, Kevin Bartholomew. “Geoff and Marcy are wonderful people and they, and their crew, brew incredible beers.”
Alaskan Brewing and Ben E. Keith Co. will be posting news and announcements about launch events and activities at Facebook.com/AlaskanBrewingCoTX and AlaskanBeer.com as they get closer to beer’s release in the market.
Elysian Brewing is celebrating the supposed end of the world with 12 Beers of the Apocalypse. Beer #2 Heather Ale was just released yesterday. So it doesn’t get lost in the shuffle, this release #3 – Fallout. A pale ale brewed with green cadamom.
If the world was coming to an end, what would you brew?
Utilizing artwork by Seattle native Charles Burns from his graphic novel classic, Black Hole, Seattle’s Elysian Brewing and Fantagraphics Books team up to the answer the question with The 12 Beers Of The Apocalyse.
Beer #3 FALLOUT – Green Cardamom Pale Ale, Add a little spice to what’s left of your life. Remember: THE END IS BEER.
Style: Pale Ale ( w/ Green Cardamom)
Availability: Bottles & Draft
Arrival: March 21st, 2012
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CVC Capital Partners Ltd, a British private equity firm that owns Formula One is currently considering the sale of StarBev. StarBev is based in the Czech Republic, and brews 16 brands including Staropramen. Three big beer players have apparently approached StarBev, including Kirin, Asahi Group, and Anheuser-Busch InBev. Ironically, AB sold that same business to CVC back in 2009. In that 2009 deal, AB retained the rights to purchase the company back, should CVC decide to sell.
Other Suitors
The list of interested parties don’t stop there. Rumors are that Turkish brewer Anadolu Efes Biracilik & Malt Sanayii A.Åž., SABMiller, Heineken, Tsingtao and Carlsberg could also want StarBev. The Wall Street Journal mentioned yesterday that the sale could come in as high as $3 billion. [Bloomberg]
The craft beer nation is prepping to celebrate American Craft Beer Week, The Mother of all Beer Weeks, May 14-20. American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW) invites breweries, beer wholesalers, retailers, media and craft beer fans to join in the country’s craft beer revolution by celebrating with events featured on CraftBeer.com.
“Last year, all fifty states held official celebrations to hoist a glass to America’s small and independent craft brewers,” said Julia Herz of CraftBeer.com, producers of ACBW. “As the excitement for craft-brewed beer continues to grow, our goal is to list even more events in each state in 2012.”
With more breweries, beers and events to commemorate the week, a savvy craft beer enthusiast needs help keeping track of their favorite beers. That’s why ACBW will once again team up with Untappd.com to provide a special badge so you can socially share the craft beers you’ve enjoyed.
“At Untappd, it’s our goal to encourage our users to explore the world of beer,” said Untappd’s co-founder, Tim Mather. “There are so many amazing breweries out there that it’s nearly impossible to know about them all. That’s where the power of Untappd comes in. The best recommendations and discoveries often come from your friends, which is why sharing is a key component and the heart of Untappd. We’re honored to bring you a special badge for American Craft Beer Week! It’s our hope that this badge will encourage craft beer drinkers, and even more so, the average beer drinker, to explore the world of American craft beer.”
More details regarding unlocking the ACBW 2012 badge will be released as the week approaches. Be sure to follow Untappd on Twitter (@untappd) and Facebook for the latest news and updates.
Started in 2006 and recognized by congress twice in its history, American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW) is the national celebration of America’s small and independent craft brewers, their impact on American culture, and the love affair that craft beer enthusiast have for their favorite American made craft beers.
ACBW fans will begin to see planned events on the ACBW Events page as breweries, wholesalers and retailers add them to the calendar. Be sure to check out the free ACBWpoint of sale materials to help promote events and the week.
From a couple of days ago- Anheuser-Busch has announced plans to increase production capacity at Metal Container Corporation facility in Arnold, Missouri. The total investment is in the neighborhood of $70 – $80 million dollars. The investment will add 100,000 square feet to the facility, and add 20 jobs to the current 100 jobs. MCC makes the cans that AB uses nationwide, and cans for soft drink companies. The expansion is slated for completion in 2013.
“The expansion of our Arnold MCC facility is one more example of our company’s dedication to the state, contributing to the economic stability of the region,” said Luiz Edmond, president of Anheuser-Busch InBev North America. “Through our strong partnerships with state and local leaders, we have been able to bring this valuable investment to our hometown.”
The facility expansion is made possible through a property tax abatement program in collaboration with the City of Arnold and Jefferson County. The bond program is designed to encourage business recruitment and expansion and provides incentives for a variety of industrial projects. Missouri Quality Jobs, the state’s Department of Economic Development program that helps create and maintain valuable jobs, also contributed incentives to this project.
Anheuser-Busch holds a 48.3% share of beer to United States retailers. [PressRelease]
Just 2 weeks ago, BSJ mentioned that Flying Dog Brewing was adding Disobedience Abbey Dubbel to the Brewhouse Rarities series. These releases are/were limited to draft only offerings around the Mid-Atlantic region. Looks like one will get a little bottle treatment too – Disobedience Abbey Dubbel. Disobedience is brewed with maple syrup.
Style: Dubbel (w/ Maple Syrup)
Availability: Draft. 750 ml bottles (limited)
Arrival: After April, 2012
7.6% ABV
note: The above is tentative. Subject to change at whim of the brewer, the beer, or the barrel.
