Press Releases

Budweiser Project 12 Sampler Pack (PR)

(St. Louis, MO) — Call it a friendly competition, one best argued over a bottle or pint.  Its name is “Project 12.” Twelve Anheuser-Busch brewmasters at Budweiser’s 12 geographically dispersed breweries worked together to create their own “tribute” beers to Continue Reading →

Terrapin Releases Samurai Krunkles (PR)

(Athens, GA) — The Krunkles saga continues at Terrapin Beer Co. this summer with yet another brew dedicated to the intrepid traveler and brewer Krunkles! The legend moves forward with Samurai Krunkles, a brew as unique as the man it’s named after and which is set to be Continue Reading →

Shipyard Introduces Export Cans (PR)

Shipyard Brewing Company Keeps Up With Consumer Demand for Pumpkinhead by Expanding Production:  Will Introduce Shipyard Export in Cans This Month

PORTLAND, ME — (July 12, 2012) — Due to the high demand for Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Shipyard Brewing Company is pleased to announce it Continue Reading →

Twisted Pine: 2 July Releases (PR)

(Boulder, CO) – Through heat haze and beads of sweat, fans of Twisted Pine Brewing Company can see the oasis close at hand.  Amidst recent days of record-breaking temperatures, the brewers are preparing to offer two new beers to help cool Continue Reading →

Posted in Anheuser-Busch, Press Releases

Budweiser Project 12 Sampler Pack (PR)

(St. Louis, MO) — Call it a friendly competition, one best argued over a bottle or pint.  Its name is “Project 12.” Twelve Anheuser-Busch brewmasters at Budweiser’s 12 geographically dispersed breweries worked together to create their own “tribute” beers to fit the Budweiser brand’s reputation for quality and consistency. The assignment pays homage to Budweiser’s “clean and crisp” taste by using the proprietary yeast directly descended from the original Budweiser yeast culture used by Adolphus Busch in 1876 and still used by Budweiser today.

Through internal tasting and analysis, the 12 small-batch beers — each a lager using all-natural ingredients — were pared to six to take part in a summer-long, nationwide sampling effort. Consumer feedback will help Budweiser narrow the six beers to three for inclusion in a limited-edition sampler pack, available for purchase this fall.

“We asked our Budweiser brewmasters to each submit a beer idea in styles that consumers have shown interest in,” said Rob McCarthy, vice president of Budweiser. “From those 12 ideas, we narrowed it to the six best. Our brewmasters have been working in small teams this spring and early summer to perfect these six and now it’s time for consumers to let us know what they think.”

To launch the six sampler beers, private events with brewmasters are scheduled to take place in August in all 12 A-B brewery cities:  St. Louis, Mo.; Merrimack, N.H.; Baldwinsville, N.Y.; Newark, N.J.; Williamsburg, Va.; Cartersville, Ga.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Columbus, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Fort Collins, Colo.; Fairfield, Calif.; and Los Angeles, Calif.

Each small batch Budweiser is distinguished by the ZIP code where the beer is brewed. Among the six beers being sampled this summer and the brewmasters behind them:

  • Budweiser Small Batch 91406 (Los Angeles):  A deep-amber lager with 6 percent ABV that uses four different types of hops. The beer is brewed by brewmaster Bryan Sullivan in Los Angeles and was developed in collaboration with Scott Ungermannin Fairfield and Dave Cohen in Houston.
  • Budweiser Small Batch 63118 (St. Louis):  A deep-gold 5 percent ABV American lager that uses the same types of hops (Hallertau and Tettnang) commonly used at the St. Louis brewery during  the 19th century.  The beer is brewed in St. Louis by brewmaster Jim Bicklein and was developed in collaboration with Katie Rippelfrom Fort Collins.

  • Budweiser Small Batch 43229 (Ohio): A light-amber lager using eight different types of hops with 6 percent ABV.  The beer is brewed in Columbus, Ohio, and was the brainchild of the brewery’s general manager, Kevin Lee and developed with assistant brewmasters Travis Burge and Tyler Hunter.
  • Budweiser Small Batch 23185 (Virginia): A light-amber all-malt bourbon cask lager aged on bourbon staves and vanilla beans and with an ABV of 5.5 percent. The beer is brewed by Daniel Westmoreland in Williamsburg and was developed in collaboration with Mike Anderson in Jacksonville and Dan Kahn in Cartersville.
  • Budweiser Small Batch 13027 (New York): A bright-golden lager brewed with six imported and domestic hops and with an ABV of 7 percent.  The beer is brewed in Baldwinsville, N.Y., by brewmaster Nick Mills in consult with general managerSteve McCormick.
  • Budweiser Small Batch 80524 (Colorado): A deep-gold, filtered wheat beer with 5.2 percent ABV using lemon peel, orange peel and coriander.  The beer is brewed by Katie Rippel in Fort Collins and was developed by Nick Mills in Baldwinsville,Otto Kuhn in Merrimack and Tiago Darocha in Newark.

“The key to this project was the common yeast — which is a very important and often under-appreciated contributor to the flavor and aroma of beer,” said Jane Killebrew-Galeski, director of brewing, quality and innovation for Anheuser-Busch. “We are proud of all these beers — the variety and the quality — but we want consumer feedback. So, we’re looking forward to what we hear when we sample this summer. Our objective is to allow our brewmasters to show some creativity, but the beers must fit the hallmarks the Budweiser brand is respected for, such as quality and consistency, and have a very crisp and clean taste.”

Anheuser-Busch’s commitment to quality and spirit of innovation are at the foundation of the company’s history and continue to be it defining characteristics.  This passion helped the company expand from a local St. Louis brewery to a leader in the industry.  Today, Budweiser’s recipe for success brings together its proud heritage and talented teams to brew, package and sell some of the most popular beers in the world.

The six sampler beers also will be sampled during “Budweiser Made in America” over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. The two-day music festival benefits United Way and will culminate following a summer of music parties in cities all across America in which Budweiser will invite its Facebook fans to experience talented local bands and artists and sample some of these news beers along with local food in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Nashville, Miami, Boston and New York City.
For more information on Budweiser’s Project 12, visit www.anheuser-busch.com/Project12.

About Budweiser 
Budweiser, an American-style lager, was introduced in 1876 when company founder Adolphus Busch set out to create the United States’ first truly national beer brand — brewed to be universally popular and transcend regional tastes. Each batch of Budweiser follows the same family recipe used by five generations of Busch family brewmasters.  Budweiser is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp and pure beer with blended layers of premium American and European hop aromas, brewed for the perfect balance of flavor and refreshment.  Budweiser is made using time-honored methods including “kraeusening” for natural carbonation and Beechwood aging, which results in unparalleled balance and character.  The brand celebrates great times and has used the phrase “Grab Some Buds” in advertising since 2010.

About Anheuser-Busch
Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 47.7 percent share of U.S. beer sales to retailers.  The company brews Budweiser and Bud Light, two of the world’s largest-selling beers.  Anheuser-Busch is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and has been a leading aluminum recycler for more than 30 years.  The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo.  For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Press Releases, Redhook

Redhook’s Ben Harris Tribute Beer Releases Friday (PR)

(Portsmouth, NH) — Redhook Brewery invites the New England community to remember and celebrate Ben Harris with a special tapping of Ben Harris Beer, a memorial beer brewed for Ben. The keg tapping celebration will be held at the Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth, N.H., located at 1 Redhook Way, on Friday, July 20, from 4:00-11:00 p.m. All proceeds from Ben Harris Beer sold during the event will benefit the Ben Harris Fund.

After the July 20 tapping, Redhook will donate $1 to the Ben Harris Fund for every pint of Ben Harris Beer sold at the Cataqua Pub. Redhook Brewery plans to make Ben Harris Beer available on draught nationally over the next several weeks and months. Starting this fall, the brewery plans to bottle Ben Harris Beer and distribute it in the New England markets of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts. Additionally, Redhook plans to make the bottled beer available in Ben’s home state of Pennsylvania.

“Ben Harris was an incredible man. He was a longtime member of the Redhook family, a friend to all of us and a beer lover through and through,” said Alex Kopf, Redhook senior brewer. “We chose to brew a cream ale for Ben to represent not only the type of beer he loved, but also the man he was: a fun-loving, hard-working family man. There’s nothing we’d like more than to be enjoying this beer with Ben, and we hope that the community will join us in honoring his legacy and celebrating his life by raising a pint.”

About Ben Harris Beer
Ben Harris Beer is Redhook’s special take on the classic cream ale style, brewed in tribute to our friend and teammate, Ben Harris. This is a beer that Ben would have wanted to drink. It’s a beer brewed for those who work hard and play hard, just as Ben did. But most importantly, it’s a beer brewed for us to share as we remember and celebrate Ben’s life.

Ben liked a touch of hops in his beer, so we hopped up a classic cream ale recipe, Redhook style. Ben Harris Beer was brewed with ingredients you’d expect to find in cream ale: two-row barley, carapils for a touch of sweetness, victory malt for a touch of breadiness and a dose of corn for good measure. We hopped it up with some Sterling, Saaz, and Hallertau hops, which create a crisp, clean and refreshing beer just for Ben. Ben Harris Beer is 4.7% ABV and 19 IBU.

About Redhook
Redhook was born out of the energy and spirit of the early 80s in the heart of Seattle. While the term didn’t exist at the time, Redhook became one of America’s first “craft” breweries. From a modest start in a former transmission shop in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, to the current breweries in Woodinville, Wash., and Portsmouth, N.H., Redhook has become one of America’s most recognized craft breweries. While Redhook has “grown up” during the past 30 years, one thing has never changed — Redhook is still brewing great beers like ESB, IPA, Copperhook, Pilsner and seasonal brews. Most importantly, Redhook makes sure to have fun doing it. Redhook’s beers are available both on draught and in bottles around the country. For more information, visit www.redhook.com.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Press Releases, Widmer Brothers Brewing

Widmer Brothers Announces Four Summer Beers (PR)

(PORTLAND, OR) — Looking for a great summer beer for your barbecue or after-work drink on the patio? Widmer Brothers Brewing has four beers that are perfect for the warm summer months ahead.

“It’s time to think about thirst-quenching summer brews,” said Rob Widmer, co-founder of the brewery, “and we have options to please every palate — from the new Shaddock IPA and Marionberry Hibiscus Gose to the refreshing Citra Blonde Summer Brew and longtime summer favorite Hefeweizen.”

The recently released Shaddock IPA is the fifth beer in Widmer Brothers’ Rotator IPA Series. Brewed with grapefruit peel, Shaddock IPA is a refreshing new beer that blends the sweet aroma and distinct flavor of grapefruit with the tropical notes found in Citra hops. The beer, which is a slightly modified version of the popular X-114 IPA recipe, offers slight hints of spice and significant but smooth bitterness. Shaddock IPA is available in limited quantities on draught and in six-packs and 12-packs at select retailers.

Another new release is Marionberry Hibiscus Gose, a traditional cloudy German-style wheat beer that balances tart and slightly salty flavors with a soft malt background. Widmer Brothers’ unique take uses a healthy dose of Oregon-grown Marionberries as well as dried hibiscus flowers for a tart, floral profile with clove and coriander flavors to round it out. Marionberry Hibiscus Gose is the latest limited-release in the brewery’s Series 924 and is available on draught, 22-ounce bottles, and four-packs of 12-ounce bottles.

Widmer Brothers has also just released its summer seasonal, Citra Blonde Summer Brew. Citra Blonde Summer Brew offers a subtle, refreshing hop aroma complemented by a light malt body. The Citra hops help create a balanced and flavorful beer with little bitterness. This summer seasonal is available through August on draught and in six-packs at select retailers across the country.

Finally, Hefeweizen is a summertime classic that deserves special mention. Hefeweizen is the original unfiltered American-style Hefeweizen. It is purposefully cloudy in appearance due to live yeast in suspension. Wheat and biscuit flavors provide the backbone to the refreshing beer, which is complemented by subtle citrus and faint spice notes. Serve with a lemon to accentuate the natural citrus notes found in the beer. Hefeweizen is available on draught, in 22-ounce bottles, six-packs, 12-packs, 24-packs and five liter mini-kegs across the country.

About Shaddock IPA

Ingredients and Profile:

Malts: 2-Row Pale, Caramel 10L, Carapils

Hops: Alchemy for bittering and Citra for aroma

Original Gravity: 14.3

Apparent Extract: 2.9

IBU: 50

Alcohol by Volume: 6.2%

Color: 10

About Marionberry Hibiscus Gose

Ingredients and Profile:

Malts: Pale, Wheat

Hops: Alchemy

Other Additions: Marionberry, hibiscus, coriander

Original Gravity: 12.6

Apparent Extract: 2.3

IBU: 15

Alcohol by Volume: 5.5%

Color: 7 SRM

About Citra Blonde Summer Brew

Ingredients and Profile:

Bitterness: 15 IBU

Original Gravity: 10.48

Alcohol by Volume: 4.3%

About Hefeweizen:

Ingredients and Profile:

Malts: Pale, Wheat, Extra Special

Hops: Alchemy, Willamette, Cascade

Original Gravity: 11.75

Apparent Extract: 2.95 p

IBU: 30

Alcohol by Volume: 4.9%

Color: 8 SRM

About Widmer Brothers Brewing:

What started as a dream for two ordinary brothers who just loved beer has now become a reality for two ordinary brothers who still just love beer. Kurt and Rob Widmer helped lead the Pacific Northwest craft beer movement in 1984 when, in their 20s, they dreamed of brewing unique interpretations of traditional beer styles. In 1986, Widmer Brothers Brewing introduced the first American-style Hefeweizen; today, the unfiltered cloudy beer is the company’s signature brew and one of the best-selling wheat beers in the country. Based in Portland, Ore., the brewery currently brews a variety of beers including Drifter Pale Ale, Nelson Imperial IPA, Rotator IPA Series, Drop Top Amber Ale and Pitch Black IPA. For more information about Widmer Brothers Brewing, visit www.widmerbrothers.com.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Press Releases, Terrapin Beer Company

Terrapin Releases Samurai Krunkles (PR)

(Athens, GA) — The Krunkles saga continues at Terrapin Beer Co. this summer with yet another brew dedicated to the intrepid traveler and brewer Krunkles! The legend moves forward with Samurai Krunkles, a brew as unique as the man it’s named after and which is set to be released this July as Volume 17 of theTerrapin Side Project Series.

This most recent episode of the Krunkles saga finds our friend traveling around the Pacific Rim. Storms at sea leave Krunkles shipwrecked on the coast of Japan. Taken in by the Samurai, Krunkles develops a love for the diversity of culture, the delicious cuisine, and the skills of the ancient warriors. He decides to extend his stay and eventually becomes known as Samurai Krunkles.

In Side Project 17, Samurai Krunkles takes on the Orient. This Asian-inspired IPA is brewed with fragrant jasmine rice, ginger and jasmine green tea for a bold and unique set of flavors built to balance out the hoppy kick present in all Krunkles brews. Yes, Krunkles is known for his love of hops and the Samurai Krunkles is no exception with five hops in the mix. This beer is our homage to the man and the beers we think he brewed while studying with these ancient masters. We call it his version of the tea ceremony.

Samrai Krunkles is the 17th Volume of the Terrapin Beer Co.’s celebrated Side Project Series of beers. The Side Project Series showcases Terrapin Brewmaster and Co-Founder Brian “Spike” Buckowski’s unique and creative spirit. These experimental beers are one-time brewing improvisations that move beyond traditional styles and celebrate the idiosyncratic nature of the craft beer movement. The beers are available in 22 ounce bottles and on draft in restaurants, bars, and package stores across the Southeast.

Planned Release: July 15th
ABV: 7.1% IBU’s: 70 O.G.:6.5
Malt: 2-Row, Best Munich, Victory, Pale Crystal
Hops: Columbus, Nugget, Falconers Flight, Zythos, Sorachi Ace
Other: Green Tea, Jasmine Rice, Ginger, Dextrose

Terrapin Beer Co. has a portfolio of three year-round beers, four seasonal beers, the Monster Beer Tour collection of four high-gravity selections, and the Side Project series of one-time releases. Terrapin has developed a reputation for high-quality beers that push the boundaries of creative brewing. Tours of the TerrapinBrewery are offered every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. with live music and tastings. The brewery is located at 265 Newton Bridge Road in Athens, GA. The tours are an excellent opportunity to taste Terrapin’s full line of award winning beers and see the brewing process first hand.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Press Releases

Shipyard Introduces Export Cans (PR)

Shipyard Brewing Company Keeps Up With Consumer Demand for Pumpkinhead by Expanding Production:  Will Introduce Shipyard Export in Cans This Month

PORTLAND, ME — (July 12, 2012) — Due to the high demand for Shipyard Pumpkinhead, Shipyard Brewing Company is pleased to announce it has leased space to begin brewing at an additional location in Memphis, Tennessee.  This will also allow Shipyard to offer its products in cans for the first time and expand its overall brewing capacity.

“This is a very exciting time in our growth,” stated Shipyard’s president Fred Forsley.  “Our brewery in Portland is at full capacity and this allows us to meet consumer demand for our products.”    

Shipyard has leased space within a brewery in Memphis and manufactured tanks to employ its signature open top fermentation brewing process using Ringwood Yeast.  Master Brewer Alan Pugsley did the first brew in June and cans of Shipyard Export will be available in Maine starting next week with other select markets to follow this summer.   Shipyard Pumpkinhead will be available in cans this fall.      

This is not the first time Shipyard has brewed outside of Maine.  In 1997, Shipyard opened the world’s first airport microbrewery at the Orlando International Airport.  Today, the Shipyard Brew Pub in Winter Park, Florida operates its own nano-brewery.  Plans are also underway to open a 20 barrel brewing facility elsewhere in Florida later this year, using the same brewing system that had been installed at the Orlando airport.    

About Shipyard Brewing Company:  Founded in 1994, Shipyard Brewing Company is located on the historic waterfront in Portland, Maine and produces 17 varieties of award-winning English style and seasonal beers.  Its products are distributed in over 35 states.  The Brewers Association ranks Shipyard as the 16th largest craft brewery in the U.S. and 24th overall, making it one of the top 15 rising breweries in the country.  In 2011, the brewery produced 129,285 barrels (1,781,260 cases) of its award-winning brews.  This marks a 31.7% increase over 2010.  

A full list of Shipyard Brewing Company’s distributors can be found at this link.  .

A national beer finder for Shipyard’s products can be found at this link.

www.shipyard.com

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Jolly-Pumpkin, Maui Brewing Company, Press Releases

Jolly Pumpkin Takes to the Hawaiian Islands for Latest Collaborative Beer: Sobrehumano Palena ‘Ole (PR)

Jolly Pumpkin Takes to the Hawaiian Islands for Latest Collaborative Beer: Sobrehumano Palena ‘Ole

(DEXTER, Mich) — Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales has released its latest collaboration beer — Sobrehumano Palena ‘Olo — a red ale brewed with liliko’i and Michigan cherries — brewed with Maui Brewing Company. Brewers Ron Jeffries (Jolly Pumpkin) and John Walsh (Maui Brewing) spent time in each other’s breweries earlier this year to craft this ale. Both versions of Sobrehumano Palena ‘Ole were introduced at SAVOR, an annual craft beer and food exposition, held in Washington DC each June.

Maui Brewing Company used standard fermentation to produce approximately 4000 cases of cans and 80 barrels in draft for its version. This is the brewery’s first collaboration beer.

The Jolly Pumpkin version is an open-fermented, barrel aged and bottle conditioned sour ale, using naturally occurring wild yeasts. Approximately 850 cases of 750ml bottles and 20 draft barrels have been produced by Jolly Pumpkin. This brew is available in draft and bottles, with special glassware, at the Jolly Pumpkin Pub and Cafe in Downtown Ann Arbor. It has also just launched nationally and will be shipped to Michigan wholesalers in immediate future. It will also be available for sampling at the 15th Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival, July 27-28, in Ypsilanti.

Maui Brewing Company has built a reputation for creating handcrafted beers brewed using their finest natural ingredients. Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing is one of Hawaii’s fastest growing companies and the island’s only microbrewery. All beers from Maui Brewing are packaged in cans, which can be recycled and aid in sustainining the state’s vibrant tourism industry.

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales is dedicated to more than the traditions of old world craftsmanship. Everything they do is designed to create ales of outstanding art and flavor. Focusing on traditional rustic country style beers brought to life through labor and love, Jolly Pumpkin strives to create beers to lighten the spirit and soothe the soul

The Jolly Pumpkin is part of Northern United Brewing Co., which also encompasses the Grizzly Peak and North Peak Beer Co. craft beer brands, as well as Civilized Spirits and Bonafide Wine. NUBC’s philosophy focuses on a dedication to conservation, inspiration and locally sustainable practices. All of the beers and spirits under these brands are produced at either the 5600-square-foot facility on Old Mission Peninsula adjacent to Mission Table restaurant (former Bowers Harbor Inn) or at the original Jolly Pumpkin brewing facility in Dexter.

Find NUBC products at stores, restaurants, and bars all throughout Michigan, including: North Peak Brewing Company, Mission Table and Jolly Pumpkin Brewery, all in Traverse City; Jolly Pumpkin and Grizzly Peak, in Ann Arbor.

http://www.jollypumpkin.com

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Press Releases, Twisted Pine Brewing

Twisted Pine: 2 July Releases (PR)

(Boulder, CO) – Through heat haze and beads of sweat, fans of Twisted Pine Brewing Company can see the oasis close at hand.  Amidst recent days of record-breaking temperatures, the brewers are preparing to offer two new beers to help cool off the perspiring populace.

Saturday, July 7th will bring the introduction of Hoppy Girl, the seventh release in Twisted Pine’s Artisan Ale Project.  The new brew is an American-style double India Pale Ale double dry-hopped with loads of Cascade hops as well as Hibiscus, Jasmine and Rose buds.  Hoppy Girl is subtly sweet, sensationally bitter and stealthily strong at 8.5% ABV with 70 IBU.

Local artist Kate Medlin provided the piece featured on the label, a black and white photograph titled ‘Hush’.  Kate will be on hand throughout the afternoon on Saturday displaying her work and signing bottles for collectors.  The release party/art show will begin at noon and go until 9pm.  Hoppy Girl will be available in wax-dipped 750ml bottles and on tap at the Twisted ale house and other select locations throughout Colorado.

The following Saturday, July 14th, is Twisted Pine’s 17thanniversary celebration.  The brewery will release their newest birthday beer, Red Rye-der, to thirsty party-goers in honor of another year of exponential growth and ever-expanding creativity in brewing.  The brewers used a variety of malted grains, including copious amounts of München and rye malts, to craft a solid foundation for the beer, and then tossed in flavorful American hops by the bucketload.

The result is a delectable, dry-hopped red ale with sophisticated balance and an extra level of complexity added by the rye.  At 6.1% ABV and 60 IBU, the 17th anniversary ale makes for a perfect, full-flavored heat quencher.  Red Rye-der will be available in draft form and 22oz bottles throughout Twisted Pine’s distribution network.

Based in Boulder, Colorado Twisted Pine Brewing Company has been handcrafting beer since 1995.  They are the brewers of such favorites as “Hoppy Boy IPA,” “Raspberry Wheat Ale” and “Billy’s Chilies.”  The Ale House is a very popular local hangout and boasts 17 taps, 5 rotating.  Twisted Pine is active with local charitable organizations and a strong believer in sustainable business practices.   You can find more information atwww.twistedpinebrewing.com.


by Reid Ramsay