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James River Brewing Coming Early 2012

James River Brewing Company out of Scottsville, VA has elected an Executive Committee and is expecting to go into commercial production next month.  James River Brewing began as a weekend brewing experiment which lead to another and another and sharing Continue Reading →

Half Acre Heads To Philly

In 2012 the City of Brotherly Love will be among the lucky ones who will be able to buy Half Acre Beer.  Gabriel Magliaro of Half Acre has come to an agreement with Bella Vista Distribution to bring Half Acre Continue Reading →

National Premium Closer To Relaunch

Maryland’s National Premium – discontinued in 1996, is officially being brewed again.  In Delaware. For now.    Tim Miller, a realtor, bought the rights to the brand in 2010 for less than $100 Grand.  Apparently he tracked down the original Continue Reading →

Skull Coast Expanding And Canning

Skull Coast Brewing (Fort Mill, SC) is not only expanding but also planning to start canning.  Today, the brewery wired a deposit for a new 30bbl brewing system with 4 Fermenters, and a  brite tank.   In other big news Continue Reading →

Cigar City To Get Spot In Tampa Airport

Cigar City Brewing is slated for space in the Tampa International Airport, according to the airport’s communication director.

The new attractions to airport accent local flair, something Cigar City excels at.  The airport concession overhaul and expansion will run close to Continue Reading →

Pics Of Sierra Nevada Cans Surface

Sierra Nevada will release cans next year. There was a slight delay, pushing the beer release into February of 2012.  By the looks of it, the canning as started.  The picture above appeared via a closed beer forum on Facebook.

Sierra Continue Reading →

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James River Brewing Coming Early 2012

James River Brewing Company out of Scottsville, VA has elected an Executive Committee and is expecting to go into commercial production next month.  James River Brewing began as a weekend brewing experiment which lead to another and another and sharing these brews with friends.  Eventually the idea to start James River Brewing Company was born.  Part of the philosophy of this brewery is sustainable and organic.  The waste water from the brewing process will be used to water a rooftop garden that will sit atop their sustainable green building.

James River Brewing has secured 16 10 bbl fermenters and is under construction.  You can invest in the brewery by purchasing Phase II shares here.

[James River Brewing Company]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Crooked Stave

Crooked Stave Cellar Reserve Memberships On Sale At End Of December

Crooked Stave announced today that it will begin selling Cellar Reserve memberships at the end of the month.  This membership will grant you access to ten special barrel aged beers, aged almost one year already, to be released throughout 2012.  The membership will also give you Crooked Stave product discounts, special glassware, and exclusive merchandise.  Proceeds will go to Crooked Stave’s Denver expansion project.

More purchase details will be available in the next few days.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Distribution Expansion, Half Acre Brewing

Half Acre Heads To Philly

In 2012 the City of Brotherly Love will be among the lucky ones who will be able to buy Half Acre Beer.  Gabriel Magliaro of Half Acre has come to an agreement with Bella Vista Distribution to bring Half Acre to Eastern Pennsylvania.  However, do not expect to see all of this Chicago brewer’s beers appear on shelves in PA.  Only some of the beers will be distributed and they will not be widely available.  Why ship to the Philly area then?  Matt and Gabriel of Half Acre Beer grew up in the area.

So what and when you ask?  Well, at first there will only be Daisy Cutter draft offerings – before the end of this year!  Down the road there is the potential for some cans to make their way out of the Chicagoland area if they ever have any left over.

Lucky ducks.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Coming Soon, National Premium

National Premium Closer To Relaunch

Maryland’s National Premium – discontinued in 1996, is officially being brewed again.  In Delaware. For now.    Tim Miller, a realtor, bought the rights to the brand in 2010 for less than $100 Grand.  Apparently he tracked down the original recipe.   Fordham Brewing Company is doing the test batches for Miller (the realtor) but hasn’t made any long term commitments for the brewing process.  Rumor has it, it could be in stores by March, 2012 in Baltimore. [BaltimoreSun]

Update: 

National Premium owner Tim Miller, Easton Resident, is also proud to announce his appearance on The History Channel’s hit show American Pickers. An episode titled “The Mad Catter” features the mother lode of “petroliana.” Mike and Frank scour Tim’s old distribution site where everything is for sale. Tim opened up his warehouse in the hopes of picking up some extra cash to revive National Premium. Details for the episode are below:

Who: National Premium
What: American Pickers Episode 
When: Monday, December 19th, 2011 
Where: The History Channel
Tim: 9pm EST


by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Brewery Expansions, Skull Coast Ale Company

Skull Coast Expanding And Canning

Skull Coast Brewing (Fort Mill, SC) is not only expanding but also planning to start canning.  Today, the brewery wired a deposit for a new 30bbl brewing system with 4 Fermenters, and a  brite tank.   In other big news for the small brewery – they will begin canning Maelstrom IPA, and Gallows Point Dead Mans Porter in 2012.  By the looks of it, 12oz cans are the skull of choice.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Cigar City Brewing

Cigar City To Get Spot In Tampa Airport

Cigar City Brewing is slated for space in the Tampa International Airport, according to the airport’s communication director.

The new attractions to airport accent local flair, something Cigar City excels at.  The airport concession overhaul and expansion will run close to $6 million dollars, and be completed in 2012.

The release details the beery addition as this:

Airside C

– Add Shula Burger, Cigar City Brewing and a Stella Bar (now open)

According to Cigar City, they are currently working on the details of the build.  More info to follow.  [TampaAirport]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Cool Stuff, Sierra Nevada

Pics Of Sierra Nevada Cans Surface

Sierra Nevada Pale CansSierra Nevada will release cans next year. There was a slight delay, pushing the beer release into February of 2012.  By the looks of it, the canning as started.  The picture above appeared via a closed beer forum on Facebook.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale was/is going to be the first offering coming off the can line.  According to Sierra’s PR guy – Pale Ale is first in 12oz cans, followed by Torpedo 16oz tallboys.   Now, throw in some SweetWater IPA & 420 cans, and the pool next summer can’t get here fast enough.

For more of your favorite beer coming to cans, check this out.

by Reid Ramsay