Craft brewer to expand supply with distribution partner James Clay
August 25, 2014
This September, Left Hand Brewing Co., Longmont, Colo., will expand its craft beer supply across the United Kingdom with distribution partner James Clay, a U.K.-based importer and distributor of craft beer with 25 years of experience. In addition, Left Hand named Sharona Selby as its first on-site, international brewery representative to represent the brand in the U.K. market.
New forklift accessories facilitate gentler handling
August 15, 2014
KHS USA Inc. released its new KHS Everywhere app for Apple devices. The app is designed to facilitate secure communication with all KHS lines and machines equipped with the new ClearLine human-machine interface operating system.
Pittsburgh Pirates-themed lineup supports craft brewer's 95 Days of Summer campaign
August 15, 2014
To help cheer on the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. added its third and final Collector Series Beer Can: “Raise the Jolly Roger.”
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, Calif., is launching its second seasonal 12-pack of the year: the Fall Pack. This seasonal sampler, which is scheduled to be shipped to distributors this week, includes two new craft beers, a returning favorite, and Sierra Nevada’s stalwart Pale Ale, the company says.
Craft brewer plans to expand Freshest Beer Program by end of year
July 31, 2014
The Boston Beer Co. Inc., Boston, reported a net revenue increase of 28 percent to $231.6 million in the second quarter of 2014, up $50.3 million from the prior-year period.
Today, Beachwood Brewing will release its Mocha Machine Imperial Coffee Chocolate Porter at Beachwood BBQ in Seal Beach, Calif., and Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Long Beach, Calif., in 22-ounce bottles and on draft.
Market research firm estimates beer segment to reach $20 billion in 2014
July 28, 2014
New research from Chicago-based Mintel suggests that while craft beer drinkers might enjoy the big, bold flavors of their favorite artisanal brews, they also place a premium on what the beer says about them. For the 25-34 age group, which represents the segment's heaviest consumers, 70 percent say that the brand of beer says a lot about a person, and 66 percent say the style does the same. This strong sense of self has manifested itself in record sales for the craft beer industry, as Mintel estimates sales of craft beer — including craft-style offerings — will reach $20 billion in 2014, more than doubling sales of five years ago.