Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 14, 2013
August 14, 2013•Eugene, Oregon-based Ninkasi Brewing is set to expand distribution into southern California this month. The brewer will launch its flagship beers—including Total Domination IPA, Believer Double Red, Tricerahops Double IPA, Oatis Oatmeal Stout and Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout— as well as its seasonal releases and limited quantities of its Special Release, Prismatic Lager and Rare & Delicious series to Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties. Ninkasi has entered into agreements with six distributors—Orange County and L.A. will be handled by Straub Distributing Co., Ace Beverage Co., Mission Beverage Co., Triangle Distributing Co. and Heimark Distributing, while L. Knife & Son will handle the brand in San Diageo County. Ninkasi’s beers are available in Oregon, Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana and Washington.
•New Ulm, Minnesota-based August Schell Brewing is set to release Mosaic Pilsner—the first entry in its new Fresh Hop series—this fall. Brewed with fresh Mosaic hops, the perishable offering is best consumed right away and must be refrigerated. Mosaic Pilsner’s release will be limited to 100 barrels, available in both six-packs and 1/6-barrel kegs. The Fresh Hop series launch follows the success of Schell’s Fresh Hop Citra Pils entry, launched last fall as part of the brewer’s Stag Series. A new Fresh Hop release will be brewed during prime hop harvesting season each year. August Schell—which produces the Schell’s and Grain Belt craft beer brands—currently distributes its brews across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
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