Derek Jeter got his 3,000 hit last Saturday, which so happened to be a homerun. Christian Lopez caught the ball. The milestone combined with the person who hit it, makes that ball both historical and worth a good bit Continue Reading →
MillerCoors has just gotten pinched in Minnesota state government shutdown. Due to the state not being able to come to terms with a new budget, the government shut down on July 1st. Now in it’s 13th day, the shutdown is Continue Reading →
Breckenridge Brewing celebrates 39% growth over the first half of 2011 alone. When the brewery began, it produced a mear 3,000 barrels. Today Breckenridge produces 30,000 barrels a year. In light of this growth Breckenridge is more than doubling it’s Continue Reading →
Presenting Equity For Punks II. Brewdog is opening up the opportunity to buy shares of Brewdog. You can now invest in the craft beer business in a more “tangible” way. Right now you can literally click over to the brewery’s Continue Reading →
Perennial Artisan Ales is edges closer to launch. Perennial is the brainchild of Phil and Emily Wymore. Phil was the head brewer at Half Acre Brewing in Chicago, Illinois, and also worked for Goose Island.
Expansion #7 for Thomas Creek Brewing. The mentioned they are currently working adding extra room to accommodate
For the seventh time since our inception, Thomas Creek Brewery is expanding! We are currently brewing at max capacity, and as a result, have ordered three Continue Reading →
Miller Helps Jeter Homerun Catcher Live The High Life
Derek Jeter got his 3,000 hit last Saturday, which so happened to be a homerun. Christian Lopez caught the ball. The milestone combined with the person who hit it, makes that ball both historical and worth a good bit of money.
Lopez could have kept it, (and made thousands) but returned it to the Yankees instead. In return, the team has showered him with tickets, and jerseys. He even got a 2009 World Series ring. In true bloodsucking style, the IRS is coming after Lopez for money. The well respected government institution will be billing Lopez somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,000 to $14,000 dollars. This on top of a mound of student loans he already has.
Miller High Life has stepped forward, stating they will cover Christian Lopez’s tax bill.
Miller High Life believes you should be rewarded for doing the right thing, not penalized,” Miller High Life brand manager Brendan Noonan said in a statement. “We want to recognize Christian Lopez, and in turn everyone like him, for doing the common sense thing and help him continue to live the High Life.
Let’s hope the IRS doesn’t tax the tax assistance. <ESPN>
MillerCoors has just gotten pinched in Minnesota state government shutdown. Due to the state not being able to come to terms with a new budget, the government shut down on July 1st. Now in it’s 13th day, the shutdown is affecting bars – and especially MillerCoors. Now, the company will have to pull their beer.
Every 3 years, an application must be renewed to sell/distribute beer in the state. Miller didn’t get the permits resubmitted in time to make the shutdown. Without the renewed license, MillerCoors is forced to pull all 39 brands from the shelves. Seemingly, there is no workaround until the state begins operations again.
Bars to are having this issue too. You must possess a license to purchase alcohol for bars. Since there is no renewal, bars are running dry on beer. Inability to purchase can harm small breweries.
Those breweries and bars with current licenses can continue sales and distribution during the government shutdown. Ironically, while the political battle wages on in the state capital, a bar in Minneapolis has already had to shut it’s doors. The name? The Independent.
Breckenridge Brewing celebrates 39% growth over the first half of 2011 alone. When the brewery began, it produced a mear 3,000 barrels. Today Breckenridge produces 30,000 barrels a year. In light of this growth Breckenridge is more than doubling it’s capacity. By the end of 2011, the brewery will add 37,500 barrel to its current 30,000 for a total of 67,500 barrel per year capacity. They aren’t stopping there either. Breckenridge has paired up with Wynkoop Brewing on a canning line purchase. This will boost the production of Avalanche Ale, Lucky U, and SummerBright cans. This will also produce more of Wynkoop’s Rail Yard Ale and Silverback Pale Ale in cans.
PRESS RELEASE
Denver, CO — July 13, 2011 — Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado, LLC, announces momentous production growth of 39% in the first half of 2011 over the same period last year. Production of all brands is up – across main line, seasonal and small batch offerings. Outstanding performers (based on year over year barrels through June) are:
SummerBright — up 118%
Agave Wheat — up 88%
Vanilla Porter — up 78%
Sampler Packs — up 59%
Lucky U — up 76%
471 IPA — up 67%
“We’ve invested more than ever in sales, production, and marketing in the last 18 months, and we’re seeing real results” says Todd Usry, Brewery Director and Brewmaster. “We expanded in the northeast this year, but we’re growing our existing markets as well.”
“We’ve seen a 35% increase in sales in Denver this year…that’s on top of double-digit growth in 2010,” says Scott Whitley, President of Coors Distributing Company, Breckenridge’s distributor for Denver, Colorado and surrounding areas. “Breckenridge will continue to grow this year, and its well-balanced portfolio of beers positions the brewery to keep growing at a steady pace for a long, long time. We are excited to have Breckenridge in our portfolio and to represent Breckenridge’s brands in its home market.”
Other traditionally strong markets for the brewery, like Texas, Ohio, and Illinois, are up over 50%. Todd Thibault, Director of Marketing for the brewery, has focused the marketing strategy on organic growth as much as new market growth. “Our recent series of short spoof commercials [found by searching “Breckenridge Brewery pokes fun” on www.youtube.com] were a ton of fun and got some attention. Those ads tied in nicely with our growing social media efforts, which are certainly contributing to our organic growth.”
The L. Knife and Sons Companies distribute into Breckenridge Brewery’s recently added northeast territory. “We are excited to be partnering with the Breckenridge team,” says Michael Brazel, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for The L. Knife and Sons Companies. “From the outset, the level of commitment and cooperation from the brewery has been as solid as we’ve experienced. As a result, our retail execution and sales results have exceeded our ambitious expectations. With that said, we still feel there remain enormous opportunities ahead for continued growth.”
To help manage its growth, the brewery is investing in infrastructure this summer and fall.
In partnership with Wynkoop Brewing Company, Breckenridge Brewery purchased the first automated canning line from Wild Goose Engineering of Boulder, Colorado. The new line, the first of its kind from a U.S. manufacturer, will dramatically boost the production of canned beer for both companies. Within weeks Breckenridge Brewery will begin shipping Avalanche Ale, Lucky U, and SummerBright cans in volume. On the horizon is a boost in availability of Wynkoop’s Rail Yard Ale and Silverback Pale Ale in cans.
Two new 300-barrel fermenters are scheduled to be installed later this month. An additional three 300-barrel fermenters are scheduled to be installed in October. The additional capacity, along with a ramped-up 7-day-a-week brewing schedule, will add 37,500 barrels to Breckenridge Brewery’s production capability.
“With these additions to our brewery, we can keep growing at an accelerated rate and still meet demand in our markets,” says Usry.
Breckenridge Brewery was founded in 1990 in Breckenridge, Colorado. In the past two decades Breckenridge Brewery has grown from a small 3,000-barrels-a-year brewpub to one of the most successful craft beer and restaurant companies in the nation. It now handcrafts well over 30,000 barrels of fresh beer annually and owns and operates five brewpubs and ales houses in the state of Colorado.
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Perennial Artisan Ales is edges closer to launch. Perennial is the brainchild of Phil and Emily Wymore. Phil was the head brewer at Half Acre Brewing in Chicago, Illinois, and also worked for Goose Island.
Perennial mentioned via their blog that their first brew is a few weeks away, with grand opening in St. Louis, Missouri in late August.
The brewhouse is 8.5 barrel brewhouse is 3,000 square feet. There is also a cellar area, and a tasting room. Initial lineup:
Hommel Bier (a dry-hopped Belgian Pale Ale)
South Side Blonde (a Belgian Blonde Ale)
Strawberry Rhubarb Tart (a Witbier with strawberries, rhubarb stalks, and Indian coriander),
Saison de Lis (a Saison brewed with chamomile flowers)
Heart of Gold (a big 10% ABV Wheat Wine)
The brewery will be located at 8125 S. Michigan Ave, St. Louis, Missouri. The building was once used by Coca-Cola to produce syrup.
Expansion #7 for Thomas Creek Brewing. The mentioned they are currently working adding extra room to accommodate
For the seventh time since our inception, Thomas Creek Brewery is expanding! We are currently brewing at max capacity, and as a result, have ordered three new fermenters, and one new finishing tank. This new equipment will enable the brewery to expand the Thomas Creek and private label brands.
As part of the growing process, we have three new private label beers in production. These beers include Hatuey, Monday Night Brewing, and O’Dempsey’s. Check with your local retailer to find these great brews!
In addition, we are pleased to welcome new hires Ben, Bo, Casey, Danny, John, and Josh to the Thomas Creek team!
2 out of 3 of those breweries are Atlanta based. Monday Night is close to launch, O’Dempsey’s recently changed from contract brewing at Red Brick To Thomas. More on Hatuey here…
