Madtown Nutbrown, Ambergeddon, Hopalicious—just a few of the popular flagship beers from Madison’s Ale Asylum that Minnesotans could only find by crossing the border into Wisconsin. That is, until now. Madison, Wisconsin’s Ale Asylum announced today that it will begin distributing five of its brands this month in Minnesota. “We have begun a soft launch … [ Read more]
Legendary Twin Cities beer distributors reflect on the rise of craft
In the craft beer industry, brewers tend to get a lot of attention, and rightly so. But behind every great brewery is a great salesforce. And if you ask around in the industry, there are certain names on the sales/distribution side of things that come up again and again—the veterans. The legends. The gurus. Gary … [ Read more]
Boston’s Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project closes, on to next adventure
Dann Paquette and Martha Holley-Paquette, owners of Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project, announced today in an open letter on their blog that they will cease operations and be moving on to a new project—though what that is remains to be seen. From the owners: Brewing our beers has been a great labor and a … [ Read more]
Union strike in Oregon City halts distribution of local craft beers
General Distribution in Oregon City is facing a strike by unionized drivers, shelf stockers and sales people, and it’s affecting the flow of local craft beer to retailers. According to a report by KGW Portland, workers say management has hinted at a pay cut that would amount to $19,000 less per employee, or $1.5 million total. In … [ Read more]