Colorado Brewing Systems Ceases Operations
Colorado Brewing Systems, a brewing equipment manufacturer based in Wellington, Colorado announced on its web site that they have ceased “most” operations.
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BA Now Accepting Proposals for 2022 Research and Service Grants
The Brewers Association is now accepting research and service grant proposals for 2022.
Read more...Norvel Beverage Partners with Shipyard and Sea Dog to Produce Non-Alc THC ‘Beer’
Novel Beverage is partnering with Shipyard Brewing Co. and Sea Dog Brewing Co. to launch THC-infused non-alcoholic beers.
Read more...Craft Maltsters Guild Announces 2021 Malt Cup Award Winners
2021 was the first time the Craft Maltsters Guild has hosted their annual conference virtually, and the first year the guild opened up the awards competition to international malthouses. 28 malthouses from seven countries, 17 states, and one province submitted a total of 46 entries spanned 29 different malt barley varieties.
Read more...Merger of the Kegs: MicroStar Buys KegStar
MicroStar Logistics, the largest independent owner of beer kegs in the world, announced that it has acquired the keg rental company Kegstar. The acquisition will grow Denver-based MicroStar’s international business by taking on Kegstar’s clients which include breweries in Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the U.S.
Read more...Proprietary Hop Varieties Continue to Increase
Although overall U.S. hop production was down in 2020 (see ProBrewer News story here), proprietary varieties continue to grab market share at an accelerating rate, according to a review of the 2020 hop harvest by Crosby Hops.
Read more...US Hop Production Down in 2020
Production for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in 2020 totaled 104 million pounds, down 7% from the 2019 crop of 112 million pounds, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report also said that the 2020 value of production for the United States totaled $619 million, down 3% from the previous year.
Read more...Oregon Issues New Guidance for Hard Seltzer
Hard seltzers are prompting some states to reevaluate where the product “fits in” to the regulatory structure given that seltzers are neither malt based or fruit based. Recently, Oregon issued clarification pertaining to the classification of hard seltzers in the state. The guidance impacts the majority of hard seltzers in the market, most notably on excise tax and licensing needed to produce or sell hard seltzers in the state.
Read more...Tips on Making Alcoholic Ice Cream
As the pandemic forces brewers to innovate to stay afloat, a growing trend among craft brewers is to utilize alcohol in ice cream and freezer pops, which can be sold in the retail freezer or direct to consumer at the brewery. As this practice gains popularity, more states are approving the manufacture and sale of these items.
Read more...Pack Expo Conference Goes Virtual This Week
PACK EXPO Connects, a virtual rendition of the packaging tradeshow, will take place online today through Friday.
Read more...BrewBilt Will Offer Contract Brewing Service
BrewBilt Manufacturing has announced that the company will be offering contract brewing services to new and existing craft brewers, restaurant owners or anyone else interested in a private label beer..
Read more...Can Manufacturers Institute Offers Grants for Can Recycling
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) will make grants available in 2021 to Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) for aluminum can capture equipment, which will ensure used beverage cans (UBC) are accurately sorted, sold and recycled. Capturing and recycling aluminum cans provides a positive environmental and economic impact as metal recycles forever and UBCs are typically made into new cans, according to the CMI press release.
Read more...TTB Updates Policy on Gluten Content Statements
In response to changes to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, the TTB has updated their policy on gluten content statements on labels and in advertisements for wines, distilled spirits, and beer.
Read more...Pabst Blue Ribbon Launches Cannabis-Infused Seltzer
Pabst Blue Ribbon continues to explore and expand into alternative non-beer drinks, with its latest being a non-alcoholic cannabis drink that will be available in dispensaries and online.
Read more...Wind, Smoke, Covid – A Tough Year for PacNW Hop Growers
Recent years have been tough on hop growers with the fast and ever-evolving craft brewing industry constantly changing their buying habits as they develop new beer styles. But this year has been like no other.
Read more...A Buyers Guide to Canning Lines
The pandemic has generated a new interest in canning like never before. Craft beer in cans was growing rapidly prior to March of this year, but with many taproom focused breweries now pivoting to shipping beer direct to the consumer and to off-premise sales, there is a growing interest in canning.
Read more...Wind Storm Damages Hop Crop
A major wind storm early this week that howled through portions of the Pacific Northwest, eastern Washington and parts of Idaho has damaged hops still on the vine and ready for harvest.
Read more...Pineapple IPA the Next Grapefruit?
Move over grapefruit, pineapple is here.
Read more...Tips for Making Alcoholic Ice Cream That’s Legal
It’s the lazy, hot final days of summer. People need a little cheer from the gloom of the ongoing pandemic. Have you thought about making alcoholic ice cream for your customers?
Read more...CO2 Supply May Get Worse
The supply of CO2 may get worse before it gets better.
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