Norfolk, VA based Smartmouth Brewing Company enters the Charlottesville, VA market. They have signed a distributor agreement with Virginia Eagle Distributing. They will start selling their beers to some of their 5,000 on and off-premise accounts, including local grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, clubs and bars. smartmouthbrewing.com
The Hourglass Brewery has new brewers….. plans to grow distribution
Longwood, FL based The Hourglass Brewery announced the departure of founding brewer, Sky Conley, and the promotion of Michael Delancett and Matthew Gemmell as co-brewers. The change in brewers is part of The Hourglass Brewery’s plans to grow the distribution of its beers, first in Central Florida, and then throughout the state. In July, The Hourglass Brewery began […]
Duck-Rabbit set to enter Florida
Farmville, NC based Duck-Rabbit Brewery announced it will launch their craft beers in Florida soon. Cavalier Distributing will handle distribution beginning September 1. Cavalier will distribute draft and bottle versions of Duck-Rabbit’s beers including Milk Stout, Amber Ale, Brown Ale, Hoppy Bunny American Black Ale, Baltic Porter and Wee Heavy Scotch Ale. www.duckrabbitbrewery.com
Mad Fox has a new lead brewer
Falls Church, VA based Mad Fox Brewing Company announced that Matt Ryan, who most recently was the lead brewer for Capitol City Brewing Company, has joined the staff as their new lead brewer. He replaces Brad Hulewicz, who left to become the head brewer at Pro Re Nata, a new brewery opening in Crozet, VA. madfoxbrewing.com
Funky Buddha to once again enter new markets
Oakland Park, FL based Funky Buddha Brewery announced that they will be launching in Gainesville, Tallahassee, and the Panhandle in Florida starting September 1. funkybuddhabrewery.com
Playalinda announces The Brix Project
Titusville, FL based Playalinda Brewing Company announced plans to build an offsite production brewery and distillery, both co-branded as The Brix Project. The production brewery, distillery, tasting room, beer garden and onsite restaurant will occupy 16,000-square-feet at 5220 S. Washington Ave. The projected opening date is set for 2016. www.playalindabrewingcompany.com
Barley Mow cans now available
Largo, FL based Barley Mow Brewing Company recently canned their Americana Golden Ale and Quackalope IPA. Look for them throughout the Tampa market. www.barleymowbrewingco.com
Southern Barrel cans their beer
Bluffton, SC based Southern Barrel Brewing Company has canned their beers. Look for Southern Session IPA, Takeaway IPA, Slippery Slope Double IPA and Saison N’on N’on very soon. southernbarrelbrewingco.com
Aviator expands distribution
Fuquay Varina, NC based Aviator Brewing Company expanded it’s reach last week. Aviator is now in the Atlanta, GA market as well as the Roanoke, VA market. Look for their year round offerings Devils Tramping Ground Tripel, Hogwild IPA, Wide Open Red Ale, Mad Beach American Wheat Ale, Black Mamba Oatmeal Stout, and Steamhead California Common. […]
Brewery 85 soon to release cans
Greenville, SC based Brewery 85 will be releasing Quittin’ Time Helles Bock and GVL IPA in 12 oz cans this fall. Later in the year they plan to release cans of Southern Style Pale Ale and Yeoman’s American Brown Ale. They are expanding their tap room and possibly adding a kitchen pending approval. brewery85.com
