Articles Tagged with ''craft beer''

Consumers of all ages use Facebook to digitally connect with friends, and now consumers of legal drinking age can use the social media site to serve up some friendly fun in real life.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), Alexandria, Va., kicked off the first full day of its 77th Annual Convention on Sept. 29 in New Orleans. The first full day of the convention focused on the regulatory, commercial and economic value of distributors.

Although the common business adage “The customer is always right” might not apply to all businesses, some beverage brands are collecting consumer insights to help guide their new product development. In fact, one beverage manufacturer exclusively uses consumer feedback to create its products.

After the successful launch of its Screamin’ Pumpkin Ale on tap last year, Griffin Claw Brewing Co. decided to help the craft beer reach more consumers by launching it in 16-ounce cans this year.

With a distribution territory that spans parts of Washington state, Idaho, Oregon and all of Alaska, one might wonder how The Odom Corp., Bellevue, Wash., has excelled throughout the years while dealing with factors like challenging weather climates and a broad territorial footprint.

In honor of San Diego’s O’Brien’s Pub celebrating 20 years of serving craft beer, Beachwood Brewing released its limited-edition Pride of cHops India Pale Ale.

Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. introduced its second 25th anniversary beer: Gordon Biersch Golden Export.

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.

In celebration of its 18th anniversary, Stone Brewing Co. launched its Stone Anniversary IPA.

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.