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Green Flash To Build in Virginia Beach

Remember when we said Green Flash Brewing was looking for an east coast spot? They have announced they will build in Virginia Beach, VA.  The 9 acre site will house a 58,000 square foot facility. From GF:

Key Brewery Features: Closely replicates Continue Reading →

Iron Maiden to Create Beer [VIDEO]

Who knew that Iron Maiden was a fan of traditional English cask beer? Now THAT’S metal! In conjunction with Robinson’s Brewery in the UK Iron Maiden has created Trooper Ale which should be available in May. There’s no official word Continue Reading →

Stone Dayman Launch Date Set

Dayman, fighter of the Nightman, and champion of the sun will soon be in your neighborhood. Stone says they will launch this coffee IPA on March 18th 2013. This beer is a collaboration with Aleman Brewing and Two Brothers Brewing Continue Reading →

New Record of Craft Beer Exports in 2012

According to the Brewers Association the American craft beer industry saw record breaking export sales in 2012. Based on results from an industry-wide survey export sales volume increased by a whopping 72% when compared with 2011 with an estimated volume Continue Reading →

3 Floyds Darklord Day 2013

Pack your bags and grab beers, it’s that time of year already. This year’s 3 Floyds Dark Lord Day will take place Saturday, April 27th 2013. As per usual, tickets will go on sale here this Sunday March 17th 2013 at Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Brewery Expansions, Green Flash Brewing

Green Flash To Build in Virginia Beach

Remember when we said Green Flash Brewing was looking for an east coast spot? They have announced they will build in Virginia Beach, VA.  The 9 acre site will house a 58,000 square foot facility. From GF:

Key Brewery Features: Closely replicates San Diego Brewery: same state-of-the-art equipment and brewery footprint, onsite lab for beer analysis, brewery tours, tasting room and vast outdoor beer garden, space for private events and educational experiences, offices for staff and ample parking for guests

Brewing Capacity: 100,000 BBLS
Expected New Hires in Virginia: 40+ upon opening
Groundstaking Date: March 14, 2013
Groundbreaking Date: Late 2013 TBA

Expected Opening: 2015 TBD

Invested Capital: $20 Million

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Brewery Expansions, Oskar Blues Brewing

3 Months Later, Oskar Blues North Carolina Is Full

It has been three months since Colorado’s Oskar Blues opened the new brewery in Brevard, North Carolina. Here in March, 2013, the brewery is operating at full capacity. That means all the tanks are full of beer. What is a brewery to do? You add more tanks. We are told six more tanks are on the way to Brevard, allowing OB to make even more beer.

The Brevard, NC brewery now supplies the East Coast Oskar Blues markets. A lot of craft breweries are finding that over time, it is cheaper to build a second brewery then to deal with rising shipping costs.

Check out Beer Street Journal’s look inside the Brevard brewery just before it opened in December.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Iron Maiden to Create Beer [VIDEO]

Who knew that Iron Maiden was a fan of traditional English cask beer? Now THAT’S metal! In conjunction with Robinson’s Brewery in the UK Iron Maiden has created Trooper Ale which should be available in May. There’s no official word yet whether or not this will hit the US. Start crossing your fingers now.

“I’m a lifelong fan of traditional English ale; I thought I’d died and gone to heaven when we were asked to create our own beer. I have to say that I was very nervous — Robinsons are the only people I have had to audition for in 30 years. Their magic has been to create the alchemical wedding of flavor and texture that is Trooper. I love it.” – Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden lead singer

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Dayman Launch Date Set

Dayman, fighter of the Nightman, and champion of the sun will soon be in your neighborhood. Stone says they will launch this coffee IPA on March 18th 2013. This beer is a collaboration with Aleman Brewing and Two Brothers Brewing in Chicago after they won Stone’s annual homebrew con

Style: Imperial IPA (w/ Coffee)
Availability: 22oz Bombers, Draft.
Arrival: March 18, 2013

8% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Dry Neighborhood Approves Craft Only License

The East Village area of Chicago has approved a motion to allow alcohol sales in their previously dry community, but with one small catch.
In an attempt to control the clientele and ‘alcohol-related crimes,’ the area has approved a liquor license for the Garden Gourmet Market that allows only craft beer – prohibiting “hard liquor, ‘fortified wines’ such as Wild Irish Rose and Night Train, malt liquors such as Colt 45 and Cobra and “other products that are intended to provide high alcohol content at a low price.” Only single servings of cans or bottles of beer produced by breweries defined as “craft brewers” by the Brewers Association can be sold. This is a huge step for the Chicago suburb and excellent recognition of the craft brewers and enthusiasts who continue to support craft beer as a more refined beverage choice.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

New Record of Craft Beer Exports in 2012

According to the Brewers Association the American craft beer industry saw record breaking export sales in 2012. Based on results from an industry-wide survey export sales volume increased by a whopping 72% when compared with 2011 with an estimated volume of $49.1 million.

“The BA is very pleased with the continued growth in exports of American craft beer to markets around the world. Consumers continue to view American craft brewers as leaders in innovation and among the standard bearers for quality. Maintaining that perception is a priority for the craft brewing community,” Bob Pease, chief operating officer, Brewers Association.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 3 Floyds Brewing, Beer News

3 Floyds Darklord Day 2013

Pack your bags and grab beers, it’s that time of year already. This year’s 3 Floyds Dark Lord Day will take place Saturday, April 27th 2013. As per usual, tickets will go on sale here this Sunday March 17th 2013 at noon central time. The cost is $30 a ticket with a 2 ticket limit per person and partial proceeds will go to festival charities. Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

  • Group A – 10 am to 12 pm
  • Group B – 12 pm to 2 pm
  • Group C – 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Group D – 4 pm to 6 pm
  • Group E – 6 pm to 8 pm
by Reid Ramsay