The Brew Site
In my latest article for The Bulletin this week, I embrace the St. Patrick’s Day theme and talk about nitro beers—or, more accurately, about nitrogenation as opposed to carbonation and how it works in beer. For many, the defining characteristic of Guinness is its creamy, silky texture and dense, thick … Continue reading
Cider news from 2 Towns Ciderhouse as the company announced the release of its The Bad Apple imperial cider in cans for the first time. The Bad Apple is 10.5% ABV and is one of the company’s flagship brands. Press release: The #1 independent cidery in the country, the Pacific … Continue reading
This is more of a “business of beer” news item, rather than on the liquid itself, highlighting Two Roads Brewing seeing the need to adapt to keep visible and relevant after being around for ten years—something every brewery needs to adjust to as they grow and age. The company announced … Continue reading
I’m not familiar with Switchback Brewing of Burlington, Vermont, but from this press release I received from the company, I’ve learned that it celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, and that it claims to brew the state’s number one draught beer. Switchback announced that its seasonal porter, Dooley’s Belated Porter, … Continue reading
Here it is, the first seasonal beer of 2023 from Ecliptic Brewing: Parsec Grapefruit Hazy IPA. The beer adds real grapefruit to a hazy IPA base and starts shipping this week; it will be available through April. Additionally, year-round Capella Porter is changing from 16-ounce to 12-ounce can format starting … Continue reading
Connecticut’s Two Roads Brewing added two new products to its beer lineup as the year winds down: a six-pack Hazy IPA variety pack of 16-ounce cans, the Juicy Box featuring beers in its Juicy Family series; and a new non-alcoholic American IPA to complement its existing NA Juicy IPA. Press … Continue reading
Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery, the first craft (or micro) brewery to can its beers, is celebrating two decades of its flagship Dale’s Pale Ale this year. Accordingly, the company is releasing a special “Throwpack” 15-pack of Dale’s, featuring three eras of can design from the past 20 years. Press release: … Continue reading
Good news from Buoy Beer Company with the announcement of two new year-round canned beers from the brewery: Helles Lager and Double IPA. The Helles was previously a seasonal spring release and is Buoy’s first year-round four-pack; Double IPA is a new beer that debuts in 19.2 ounce stovepipe cans. … Continue reading
Ecliptic Brewing announced a brand refresh for its flagship hazy IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, bringing the packaging design more in line with the company’s other core beers. The new label font for “Phaser” is an homage to the original “Star Trek” television series font. Press release: Ecliptic Brewing’s Phaser Hazy … Continue reading
Munich brewing icon Paulaner recently announced that it is transitioning its packaging to eco-friendly, sustainable materials. The company plans to phase out all of its plastic packaging within the year. It’s an important and worthwhile step to take even for a brewery like Paulaner that has been focused on protecting … Continue reading