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New Beers: Deschutes Stoic; Breckenridge Autumn

Monday, August 29th, 2011

* Deschutes Brewery’s newest release, The Stoic, is described as a Belgian Quad. The recipe includes pomegranate molasses and sugar as well as Hallertau, Saaz and Northern Brewer hops. The beer was aged in Pinot Noir and Rye Whiskey barrels. 11% ABV, 21 IBU.
* Breckenridge Autumn Ale is now available in draft and 12-ounce [...]

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Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Seventeen 17 brewer-cyclists from Avery Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Ska Brewing and Sierra Nevada Brewing depart Monday from Avery Brewing Company in Boulder to kick off the Third Annual Tour of BoulDurango: a five-day, 470-mile bicycle odyssey over six mountain passes from Boulder to Durango.
Each evening, after the day’s riding is finished, the brewers are [...]

New Belgium boosts canning capacity

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

New Belgium Brewing will add a 16,000 square foot canning facility to its bottling hall in Fort Collins, Colo. The addition will increase New Belgium’s canning volume capacity six fold.
“Cans have been a great addition to the packaging portfolio for us,” said New Belgium spokesperson Bryan Simpson. “We first introduced Fat Tire cans in 2008 [...]

Michigan ends ban on Flying Dog Raging Bitch

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has reversed its decision banning Flying Dog Brewery’s Raging Bitch Belgian-Style India Pale Ale from the state.
In a press release, the company explained the move came three weeks after Flying Dog’s first hearing on the case before the federal court in Grand Rapids. Flying Dog argued that the original [...]

What’s new? Wheat in cans, Keith’s from Canada

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Shock Top Belgian White is available in cans for the first time today.
“Shock Top’s popularity just continues to increase year after year with a 24% growth in 2010 alone, and with the growth in canned beer sales over the past several years, we’re excited to bring the two together,” said Andy Goeler, vice president of [...]

Boston Beer releases 2011 Utopias

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Boston Beer has released the 2011 batch of Samuel Adams Utopias in time for American Craft Beer Week.
Hand-bottled in numbered, ceramic brew kettle shaped decanters the beer carries a suggested retail price of $150, but at 27% alcohol by volume often sells for more. The company’s press release notes Utopias is “meant to [...]

Super Cru celebrates New Belgium’s 20th anniversary

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, New Belgium Brewing is releasing a strong version of its flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale, calling it Super Cru. It is part of the brewery’s Lips of Faith Series, rolling out along with Abbey Grand Cru.
Super Cru doubles the malt bill and hop profile of Fat [...]