Beer News

There It Is! Bud Light Platinum

AdAge back in September mentioned that Bud is interesting in expanding the family of products – namely Bud Light Platinum.   The beer would be a higher alcohol version of it’s predecessor, in the 6%-8% range.

It looks like the Continue Reading →

Westvleteren Gift Packs will be shipping to the United States for the first time next year by Shelton Brothers Importers.  The gift pack will have a few bottles of the beer, and glassware.  The abbey is not up to fire Continue Reading →

Ball Introducing 568ml Cans

Ball Corporation, the largest maker of cans world, is also the first to make a 568mL can (19.2 oz.) It is being introduced to North America.  This “imperial pint” can is popular in Europe.

The 568 is unique. It’s the height Continue Reading →

No Victory Old Ho In 2012

Victory Brewing’s Old Horizontal Barleywine will not make an appearance in 2012.  As Victory grows, so does the demand for their products.  Why?  Bill Covaleski basically explains it like this:

With most of our beers, we can use the second-runnings of sugar-rich Continue Reading →