Category: Breweries
Pabst used to make an IPA, apparently.
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I'm too young to have even heard of this beer, I guess. But yes, at one point Pabst was brewing up one of the boldest beers in the US. But it fell away from the memory of most after it halted production of Ballantin...
Dogfish Head’s private capital infusion
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The big beer news this week is that Dogfish Head has sold a 15% stake to a private equity firm. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. On its website, LNK said it typically invests between $5...
The guy suing over Blue Moon is an idiot
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BeerGraphs lists all the salient points in this case and tries to be nice about it. But doesn't everyone do this? Your Mercedes dealer isn't required to tell you that you are buying a Chrysler. There's no mention of ...
Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head on CBS This Morning
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Here's a great segment with Sam Calagione discussing the craft industry in general. Must-see media for beer nerds.
Anheuser-Busch slashing prices of Shock Top, Goose Island
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It's a clever marketing strategy. It seems AB distributors in parts of Oregon and Washington (the reach of the campaign is uncertain) have issued updated price lists containing massive price drops on the Shock Top an...
Bells expanding their footprint
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I've always felt blessed that Bell's decided to come to Alabama when they did. They were among the first in line to distribute here when the state reformed its beer laws in 2008. Now a few more spots in the US are...
All Day IPA tops Founders sales already
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I knew this stuff was good and incredibly drinkable but I'm surprised that this 3-month old product is already beating Founders more storied/famous beers in terms of sales. I'd expect this to lead to more than a fe...
Stone “Runinating” the countryside
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Stone hilariously typo'd their signature beer on the packaging for their new variety pack. Runination? Yep, Runination. Hey, we’re not proud of it. It’s a bummer to have our Art Department put together such a gre...
Jester King is dead, all hail Jester King!
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It almost felt inevitable: their head brewer is moving on to start his own operation. It is with great sadness that we must announce that our Head Brewer, Jordan Keeper, is leaving Jester King to pursue his dream of ...
Wil Wheaton has a beer and it sounds amazing
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In the incoming horde of celebrity collaborations/endorsements of beer brands, comes this offering that may actually be as delicious as it is bizarre. Apparently it's as easy as being a famous geek and telling a br...