Sierra Nevada and Germany's Brauhaus Miltenberger partner for Ultimate Oktoberfest Beer

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CHICO, CA — July 26, 2017 — Today Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. gave drinkers a window into a centuries-old German tradition with the introduction of its seasonal Oktoberfest festival beer.  For the past three years, Sierra Nevada has partnered with a  different German craft brewery to create an authentic fest beer fit for celebrating the world’s largest beer festival right here at home.  This year, Brauhaus Miltenberger, one of Germany’s most highly regarded craft brewers, was tapped for the collaboration.

“Cornelius and his team from Brauhaus Miltenberger embody the spirit and tradition of Oktoberfest,” says Brian Grossman, second-generation brewer for Sierra Nevada.  “It was a great to host them at our brewery in Mills River, NC, for the creation of this year’s fest beer.  They brought literally centuries of family brewing experience to the mix and helped us create the ultimate festival beer.”

 “We tried to re-create a classic Oktoberfest beer in the true German tradition,” says Cornelius Faust, fourth-generation brewmaster for Brauhaus Miltenberger.  “We used traditional techniques to create layers of rich malt notes that remain light and crisp to the taste.  That’s the secret of an authentic fest beer—complex malt flavor in a lager that remains easy to drink while you are celebrating the Oktoberfest season.”

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Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest is a deep golden lager weighing in at 6.1% ABV with an authentic, rich, and layered malt flavor balanced by traditional German-grown hops.  New for 2017 is Oktoberfest in 12-ounce cans, in addition to 12-ounce bottles and draught offerings.

Together with the launch of this year’s fest beer, Sierra Nevada today announced the dates for its Oktoberfest event series at the Mills River, NC, and Chico, CA, breweries.  Named one of America’s best Oktoberfest festivals, it’s an epic celebration of German culture and tradition, with live music, dancing, costumes, contests and, of course, beer.  Mills River welcomes guests Saturday, September 30, 2017, and Chico will host four fests over two weekends: Friday and Saturday, September 29-30 and October 6-7.  For more information and for tickets, please visit www.sierranevada.com/oktoberfest.

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About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Sidecar® Orange Pale Ale, Torpedo®, Tropical Torpedo®, Hop Hunter® IPA, Nooner® Pilsner, Otra Vez™, Kellerweis®, Porter, Stout and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.

Sierra Nevada Unveils Two New Product Launches For January 2017

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CHICO, CA — October 3, 2016 — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced two new products to hit the market in Q1 2017: Sidecar Orange Pale Ale and Tropical Torpedo IPA.  With nearly 5,000 craft breweries in operation in the United States, Sierra Nevada ranks third in annual volume with products like Pale Ale and Torpedo IPA leading the charge.  “Innovation is part of our DNA,” says Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada.  “36 years ago we changed the way Americans look at hoppy beer with Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.  In 2017 we’ll be doing it again, with fresh takes on beer styles that we helped pioneer: pale ale and IPA.”

Sidecar Orange Pale Ale is the perfect accompaniment to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.  Made with orange peel and bold, citrus-heavy hops, this 35 IBUs and 5.3% ABV addition is a refreshing twist on the classic pale ale.

Using the proprietary dry-hopping device – the “Hop Torpedo” – Sierra Nevada is able to control how much hop aroma is infused into beer without adding additional bitterness.  Tropical Torpedo IPA is prime for new drinkers entering the craft beer market via the IPA style.  “A lot of the excitement is coming from IPA styles utilizing intense aromatic hops that deliver notes of exotic fruits," says Brian Grossman, second generation brewer for Sierra Nevada.  “The rush of hop flavor and lush aromas of mango, papaya and passionfruit awaken your senses with our most adventurous IPA yet.”  This IPA has no fruit added and weighs in at 6.7% ABV and 55 IBUs, making it a truly sessionable beer fit for a variety of drinking occasions.

Sidecar Orange Pale Ale will be available January 1, 2017, in 6- and 12-pack 12 oz. bottles at retail and on draught in the on-premise.  Tropical Torpedo IPA launches January 1, 2017, in 6-pack 12 oz. bottles only, with draught to follow late Q1.

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo®, Hop Hunter® IPA, Nooner® Pilsner, Otra Vez™, Kellerweis®, Porter, Stout and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.

Sierra Nevada’s Brewmaster Steve Dresler Announces Retirement

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Chico, CA—July 8, 2016— Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Brewmaster, Steve Dresler, has announced that he plans to retire next year.  Dresler has been in charge of Sierra Nevada’s brewing program since the early 1980s, after joining Sierra Nevada in 1983.

Under Dresler’s direction, Sierra Nevada won eight World Beer Cup awards and 31 GABF medals.  He has overseen the development and production of almost all of their new beers for more than 30 years.  Last year, the Brewers Association awarded him the Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Brewing, an honor selected by a committee made up of members of the BA’s advisory board.  Sierra Nevada is the first and only two-time winner of this award.  

Of Dresler’s retirement, Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman said, “It’s bittersweet.  Steve is an iconic figure in our brewery and in the industry.  His talent and personality are legendary, and he has set the tone in our production department for years.  I wish him all the best in this much-deserved retirement.”

Although Dresler will work into 2017, Sierra Nevada will post the Chico head brewer position immediately in order to allow time for an extensive search, as well as for Dresler to help train the selected candidate. 

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo®, Hop Hunter® IPA, Nooner® Pilsner, Otra Vez™, Kellerweis®, Porter, Stout and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.

Sierra Nevada’s 2016 Beer Camp Across America Collaboration Beers Now Available

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 Six limited-edition beers crafted by 31 breweries available nationwide

CHICO, Calif., May 9, 2016 – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. introduced its six Beer Camp Across America 2016 collaboration beers at retail and select draught locations nationwide today. The highly anticipated beers were developed by 31 collaborating breweries from across the country. Each unique beer was brewed by a regional team of five breweries and Sierra Nevada to represent the styles of the breweries and ingredients from their region. 

“We created Beer Camp Across America to be a true national celebration of craft beer,” said Sierra Nevada Founder and President, Ken Grossman. “As part of that, we brought our fellow brewers and friends who share our passion, admiration and bold approach to pushing brewing boundaries along for the ride.”

The 2016 Beer Camp Across America collaboration will be sold as a 12-pack, containing two beers of each limited-edition style (SRP: $28.99–$29.99). Various beer styles will also be available on draught nationwide.

•       Sweet Sunny South Southern Table Beer (4.9% ABV) – An easy-drinking, malt-forward beer with a tangy finish, featuring traditional Southern ingredients like peaches, tea, corn grits and honey.

•       Pat-Rye-Ot Revolutionary Pale Ale (5.6% ABV) – A “revolutionary” Pale Ale inspired by the original 13 colonies with a nod to classic beer ingredients like rye and apple.

•       West Latitude Session Rye with Hibiscus (5.5% ABV) – A Session Rye combining a Hawaiian influence of hibiscus with California’s love of hops.

·        Moxee-Moron Imperial Session IPA (7.5% ABV) – A style contradiction honoring the Pacific Northwest’s hop-bomb heritage.

·        Family Values Imperial Brown Ale (8.5% ABV) – An Imperial Brown Ale that embodies the togetherness of the Midwest and its native flavors, including wild rice, honey and cocoa nibs. 

·        Stout of the Union Robust Stout (7.3% ABV) – The ultimate combination of rich and roasty malt flavors from our Southern California friends.  

“Leveraging decades of experience, these celebrated beer pioneers tinkered with flavors, explored native and exotic ingredients and poured heart and soul into the process,” said Sierra Nevada Vice President, Brian Grossman. “Camaraderie resulted in truly exceptional brews. We’re all looking forward to sharing these beers with our fans and celebrating these collaborations at festivals across the country this summer.”

Sierra Nevada will take the beers on the road this June via a six-city tasting festival tour hitting Tampa, Fla.; Seattle, Wash.; Milwaukee, Wis.; San Francisco, Calif.; Boston, Mass.; and Los Angeles, Calif. Every craft brewer in the nation is invited to pour at the festivals, with the lineup already including more than 500 different breweries from across the country. Proceeds will be donated to local brewers’ guilds and other nonprofits to encourage continued hops research and help ensure a supportive future for craft brewers across the nation. Tickets and more festival information are available at www.sierranevada.com/beercamp. 

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ABOUT BEER CAMP ACROSS AMERICA

Presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Beer Camp Across America is a celebration of America’s craft beer revolution. The project embodies the unique spirit that exists in the craft beer industry and the belief that a rising tide lifts all boats. As such, every craft brewery in the country is invited to participate in the festivals.

ABOUT SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO.

Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo®, Hop Hunter® IPA, Nooner® Pilsner, Otra Vez™, Kellerweis®, Porter, Stout and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com and follow along for updates on Twitter and Instagram at @SierraNevada.

Sierra Nevada Partners With Bamberg, Germany's Mahrs Bräu On New Oktoberfest Beer

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Oktoberfest fall seasonal will feature a different German partner each year

 

Chico, CA— April 26, 2016—Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce Bamberg, Germany’s Mahrs Bräu as their brewing partner for this year’s Oktoberfest seasonal beer. Released each fall, Sierra Nevada’s Oktoberfest collaborative seasonal will feature a different German brewery every year. The partnership blends centuries of brewing tradition with modern spirit, giving craft drinkers the ultimate Oktoberfest, a festival beer unlike any they’ve experienced in the US.

Last fall, Sierra Nevada’s owners, Ken Grossman and Brian Grossman, travelled to Upper Franconia, a Northern Bavarian region in Germany, to meet with the venerable brewers and found plenty of common ground with the Mahrs Bräu team. “We’re impressed by their commitment to quality, as well as their inventive spirit and eye toward creative and interesting beers,” said Brian Grossman.

Like Sierra Nevada, Mahrs Bräu is a privately-held, family-owned brewery. Founded in 1670, Mahrs Bräu is now owned by the Michel family and run by Stephan Michel who represents the fourth generation of the family. Mahrs Bräu is highly regarded for their traditionally styled lagers, but also for their technical precision and willingness to experiment. In 2007, Mahrs Bräu was named the “Best Brewery in the World” by Men’s Journal magazine. In 2010, Mahrs was awarded the gold medal at the European Beer Star awards for their “Festtags Weisse” beer and in the same year, then owner Ingmar Michel was awarded the prestigious “Bayerischen Bierordens” medal for brewing excellence. Mahrs Bräu also has a commitment to environmental responsibility and participates in the strict Bavarian Environmental Pact.

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“We’re excited to be working together with Mahrs Bräu,” said Ken Grossman, “We have so much in common with them in the way we approach brewing, and the way we run our businesses. We’re both independent, family-owned breweries with a respect for tradition, yet we’re not handcuffed by it. We’re not afraid to innovate and to change things up. We both care deeply about the environment, and work to make our respective beers with a mindful eye on how that impacts the world around us.”

The Sierra Nevada and Mahrs Bräu collaboration Oktoberfest will hit retail shelves in August. The beer will be a traditional festival lager featuring the nearly forgotten “Record” hop varietal and lean heavily on the rich and layered malt complexity found in the best authentic festival beers.

 About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo^®, Otra Vez Gose-style Ale, Hop Hunter^® IPA, Nooner^® Pilsner, Porter, Stout, Kellerweis^® and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.

About Mahrs Bräu
Founded in 1670, Mahrs Bräu is considered one of Germany’s leading breweries. Located in Bamberg, Germany, in the Upper Franconia region of Bavaria, Mahrs Bräu has made a name for themselves in a region known for having one of the highest concentrations of breweries in the world. More information at: http://www.mahrs.de/en/

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America Festival Tickets now Available

Festival details released for the nation’s largest six-city craft beer celebration in June 2016

WHAT: Tickets for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.’s Beer Camp Across America (BCAA) six-city festival tour are now available for purchase at: www.sierranevada.com/beercamp. Join the nation’s largest celebration of locally brewed craft beer, so far with more than 300 craft brewers signed up to pour alongside Sierra Nevada. The festival lineups include the six original BCAA collaboration beers (available in stores in May) and an incredibly diverse selection of beers from regional brew-masters and beyond. Tickets include a collector’s edition sampling glass, tastings and live entertainment. Festival-goers can also enjoy local eats. Come raise a glass with the most innovative brewers in American craft beer.

WHEN & WHERE:            

·        Sat., June 4, 2016: Tampa, Fla. Curtis Hixon Park (600 N Ashley Drive, 33602) from 6 – 10 p.m. EST

·        Sat., June 11, 2016: Seattle, Wash., Lake Union Park (860 Terry Avenue N, 98109) from 1- 5 p.m. PST

·        Sat., June 11, 2016: Milwaukee, Wis., Veteran’s Park (1010 N Lincoln Memorial Drive, 53202) from 3 – 7 p.m. CST

·        Sat., June 18, 2016: San Francisco, Calif., Pier 35 (1454 The Embarcadero, 94133) from 1- 5 p.m. PST

·        Sat., June 18, 2016: Boston, Mass., City Hall Plaza (City Hall Square, 02109) from 1 – 5 p.m. EST

·        Sat., June 25, 2016: Los Angeles, Calif., Queen Mary Event Park (1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, 90802) from 1 – 5 p.m. PST

MORE BCAA FESTIVAL INFORMATION:

·        Tickets on-sale online only, at www.sierranevada.com/beercamp:

o   Advance General Admission: $50

o   Advance Early Access: $70 (get in an hour early!)

o   Designated Driver Ticket: $35

ABOUT BEER CAMP ACROSS AMERICA 2016:

Presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Beer Camp Across America (BCAA) is the largest craft beer celebration, bringing together brewers from every corner of the country to create one-time-only collaboration beers and to stage huge beer festivals in craft-centric cities. BCAA showcases the creativity and camaraderie that make American craft beer extraordinary, and everyone’s invited—brewers and beer fans alike. Six beers created by 31 visionary breweries, it’s an experience craft beer fans won’t want to miss. 

The Beer Camp Across America festivals are each presented by a regional sponsor. All proceeds from the ticket sales of these festivals will benefit those organizations, find more information on our partners here: http://beercamp.sierranevada.com/partners/. 

More information and updates available at www.sierranevada.com/beercamp and on Twitter and Instagram at @SierraNevada.

Sierra Nevada Reveals Beer Camp Across America 2016 Beer Lineup

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co just released the details for this year’s Beer Camp Across America (BCAA)12-pack. From a robust stout to a “revolutionary” pale ale, the Beer Camp Across America 12-pack will be available this May. Check out the 2016 Beer Camp Across America Video below

Sierra Nevada divided 31 breweries into six regional teams—each with five breweries and Sierra Nevada—to collaborate on six ambitious beers that capture the here-and-now creativity of craft brewing.

Get the download on the limited-edition beers and festival details via the newly launched BCAA website at www.sierranevada.com/beercamp including: Artwork, specs, tasting notes and more on the 12-pack beers below:

o   West Latitude—Session Rye with Hibiscus

o   Stout of the Union—Robust Stout

o   Moxee-Moron—Imperial Session IPA

o   Family Values—Imperial Brown Ale with Cocoa

o   Pat-Rye-Ot—Revolutionary Pale Ale

o   Sweet Sunny South—Southern Table Beer

·        Behind-the-scenes photos from each team’s test brewing sessions

·        BCAA festival ticket sales and special events information

·        Brewery sign-ups for BCAA festivals (an already impressive beer roster, with 250+ pourers from across the country!)

Beer Camp Across America 2016 Video Highlighting The six beer styles In the coming mixed 12-pack

Check out the the new  Beer Camp Across America 2016 video highlighting the six beer styles that drinkers will get in the 2016 mixed 12-pack, on shelves in May.

Sierra Nevada Releases Beer Camp Across America 2016 Festival Details

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The nation’s largest craft beer celebration announces six festival dates and locations in June 2016

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will host its second Beer Camp Across America (BCAA) festival tour in June 2016 with stops in Tampa, Fla., Seattle, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles. BCAA festivals will offer craft beer fans the opportunity to sample specialty brews from hundreds of local and regional brewers while interacting with some of the most influential names in craft brewing. Every craft brewery is invited to pour at any of the six festival locations. Each event will also celebrate and serve six limited edition collaboration beers – each one created by a different regional team of five breweries alongside Sierra Nevada.

 

WHERE & WHEN:     

·        Sat., June 4, 2016: Tampa, Fla.

·        Sat., June 11, 2016: Seattle, Wash.

·        Sat., June 11, 2016: Milwaukee, Wis.

·        Sat., June 18, 2016: San Francisco, Calif.

·        Sat., June 18, 2016: Boston, Mass.

·        Sat., June 25, 2016: Los Angeles, Calif.

·        May, 2016: Special release events in Chico, Calif. and Mills River, N.C. (dates TBA)

 

ABOUT BEER CAMP ACROSS AMERICA 2016:

Presented by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Beer Camp Across America (BCAA) is the largest craft beer celebration, bringing together brewers from every corner of the country to create one-time-only collaboration beers and to stage huge beer festivals in craft-centric cities. BCAA showcases the creativity and camaraderie that make American craft beer extraordinary, and everyone’s invited—brewers and beer fans alike.

 

More information and updates available at www.sierranevada.com/beercamp and on Twitter and Instagram at @SierraNevada.

 

ABOUT SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO.

Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo^®, Hop Hunter^® IPA, Nooner^® Pilsner, Otra Vez™, Kellerweis^®, Porter, Stout and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com and follow along for updates on Twitter and Instagram at @SierraNevada.

 

Stone Brewing Releases Collaboration with Sierra Nevada Brewing

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Stone Brewing Co. Releases Collaboration with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
North and south converge to create Stone & Sierra Nevada NxS IPA

 

ESCONDIDO, CA (Dec. 7, 2015) — For many, California has been the epicenter of craft brewing innovation for the last few decades, especially where hop-centric beers are concerned. So in an effort that spans the state and is decades in the making, Stone Brewing Co. has joined forces with the iconic, Northern California-based Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., which together have a combined 50+ years of brewing experience. The result: Stone & Sierra Nevada NxS IPA (NxS = North by South). Beginning today, the latest Stone Collaboration beer—a barrel-aged IPA blended with a fresh, dry-hopped batch of the same IPA—will begin rolling out in 22-ounce bottles and on draft to select retailers in markets where Stone beer is sold. 

 

To create this significant collaboration, batches of an IPA were brewed and bittered with Magnum hops before providing the backdrop for a three-way late-kettle addition involving Amarillo, Chinook and Cascade. Given that whole flower Cascade hops have been a mainstay in Sierra Nevada’s beer portfolio, the classic hop varietal was necessary for this creation. The first batch, created months earlier, was split down the middle, with 50 percent being aged in gin-infused bourbon barrels and the other half making its way into rye whiskey barrels. The aged portions were then blended with a new, fresh batch of IPA, which was generously dry-hopped to impart rich hop aromas to accompany the citrusy, piney, woody, spice flavors of this multilayered collaboration.

 

To experience the extra dose of hops blended with oak and spirit flavors, the beer should be enjoyed fresh. Over time, the hop qualities will subside, allowing for more prevalent spicy notes of spirits and oaky vanilla character to shine through. Stone & Sierra Nevada NxS IPA is a meaningful representation of two renowned breweries embracing craft beer camaraderie and showcasing their brewing prowess. 

 

Quick Facts
Stone & Sierra Nevada NxS IPA

Name: Stone & Sierra Nevada NxS IPA
URL: stonebrewing.com/collab/nxs
Alcohol/Volume: 8.2%, 70 IBUs
Availability: Limited 22-ounce bottles and draft, beginning December 7
Hops: Magnum, Amarillo, Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, Mosaic
U.S. Distribution: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT and WA
International Distribution: Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand and United Kingdom
Find Beer: stonebrewing.com/collab/nxs#extra

 

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 About Stone Brewing Co.

Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. is the 9th largest craft brewer in the United States. Stone has been listed on the Inc. 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list 11 times, and has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The multifaceted company will be the first American craft brewer to own and operate its own brewery in Europe, and is also building a production brewery and destination restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. Brewing at both locations is anticipated to begin in spring 2016. Known for its bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers, Stone has earned a reputation for brewing outstanding, unique beers while maintaining an unwavering commitment to sustainability, business ethics, philanthropy and the art of brewing. For more information on Stone Brewing Co., please visit stonebrewing.com or the company’s social media sites: Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and The Stone Blog.

 

Sierra Nevada Brewing Launching Otra Vez a Gose-Style Ale With Cactus

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Chico, CA—November 18, 2015—Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is launching Otra Vez, an incredibly refreshing gose-style ale that will join the brewery’s year-round lineup. Craft drinkers can find Otra Vez on retail shelves starting January 2016.

Otra Vez means “another time,” and for Sierra Nevada that time is early California when beers were made from local ingredients. The brewery trialed various native produce searching for great flavors. Prickly pear cactus flourishes in the state’s arid deserts, and grapefruit fills the Central Valley’s flats. Together their fruity-tangy blend makes Otra Vez, whose tartness is true to the gose style, pop with character.



“We wanted to make one of the easiest drinking craft beers out there, and funny enough Otra Vez has been a bear to get just right,” said Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada’s founder. “We brewed several test batches a week for nearly a year, and even delicate changes made a big difference. Then it all clicked with perfect balance and complexity. We think folks will really enjoy it.”

Otra Vez clocks in at a sessionable 4.5% alcohol by volume, and its extremely low bitterness allows the prickly pear cactus, grapefruit and pinch of coriander to shape a bright and refreshing finish.

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Otra Vez will be available throughout Sierra Nevada’s nationwide distribution footprint in 12-ounce bottles, 12-ounce cans and on draught. Craft drinkers can track it and other Sierra Nevada beers down using the brewery’s Beer Locator.

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo^®, Hop Hunter^® IPA, Nooner^® Pilsner, Otra Vez^™, Kellerweis^®, Porter, Stout and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at  www.sierranevada.com.

Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp Across American Returns For 2016

 Sierra Nevada has announced that Beer Camp Across America will return for 2016. Details are limited at this time, but see what Sierra Nevada is sharing so far. Check out the links below for more information.

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Beer Camp Across America, the largest celebration of craft beer, is coming back in 2016! 

 And we’re starting right now. At this moment, our 30 (!) collaboration partners for a new mixed 12-pack are at our North Carolina brewery writing recipes. Next summer we’ll take those beers on the road, visiting 6 different cities for beer festivals where hundreds of other craft brewers will be pouring, too.

Head to SierraNevada.com/BeerCamp to see what we’ve shared so far. We’re keeping some details close to the vest, so stay tuned for updates in the months ahead.

Watch the video below to relive the 2014 revelry at Beer Camp Across America. It was only the beginning.

Secret Video Game On Sierra Nevada's Website Helps Launch New Oktoberfest Beer

So all old school gamers will love Sierra Nevada's secret throwback video game, that is hidden on the Sierra Nevada website. When playing the game, you help Kenny the Braumeister collect water, hops, barley and yeast so he can brew Oktoberfest.

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The new Oktoberfest from Sierra Nevada is a collaboration with German Brewer, Brauhaus Riegele and should be hitting shelves and draft accounts soon. See the press release freshpints.com posted here.

Here is how to find/play the video game.

On the Sierra Nevada Website top navigation, click around until Kenny appears. Click Kenny and get to brewin’.

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Or on the Sierra Nevada website footer, find the yellow ribbon that says “Locate Beers.” Type in Prost and hit enter.

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And in the spirit of friendly competition, players can share their final score on Facebook and Twitter.

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest hitting shelves & draft soon - Courtesy Sierra Nevada Brewing Co

Sierra Nevada And Brauhaus Riegele Partner On A Brand New Oktoberfest Beer

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SIERRA NEVADA PARTNERS WITH 600-YEAR-OLD BRAUHAUS RIEGELE
ON BRAND NEW OKTOBERFEST BEER

Oktoberfest fall seasonal will feature a different German partner each year

Chico, CA— June 29, 2015—On a trip to Germany this spring, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. finalized its inaugural partner, Augsburg’s Brauhaus Riegele, for a brand new Oktoberfest beer. Released each fall starting in 2015, the collaborative seasonal will feature a different German brewery every year. The partnership blends centuries of brewing tradition with modern spirit, giving craft drinkers the ultimate Oktoberfest, a Bavarian festival beer unlike any they’ve experienced in the US.

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 Family owned like Sierra Nevada, Brauhaus Riegele has brewed excellent craft beers since 1386, and more than 600 years later, its innovation earns accolades including 2015 Craft Brewer of the Year at the Meininger International Craft Beer Awards. Just as Sierra Nevada’s Ken and Brian Grossman lead as a father-son team, Brauhaus Riegele has a father-son duo at the helm. Its 27th generation Master Brewer Dr. Sebastian Priller-Riegele works alongside his son Sebastian Priller-Riegele, a World Champion Beer Sommelier, to brew a lineup of beers that together have earned more than 200 awards and medals stateside and abroad. Their brewmaster, Frank Muller, has won the German Government’s “Bundesehrenpreis” award for quality seven times—every year it’s been given.

“We’re honored that Brauhaus Riegele, a real cornerstone of German craft brewing, is kicking off this Oktoberfest collaboration with us,” said Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada’s founder. “We’re both family owned, our children are hands on, and we share a passion for great beer. We’re aligned in so many ways, and we’re excited about the outstanding beer that’s emerged.”

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“For years we’ve followed the great development of Sierra Nevada and we are really impressed by Ken and Brian’s fantastic beer culture,” said Sebastian Priller-Riegele, Brauhaus Riegele’s marketing manager. “We are really looking forward to sharing this outstanding beer together that shows our passion and dedication to the art of brewing. It’s an honor to work with Sierra Nevada.”

The Sierra Nevada and Brauhaus Riegele collaboration Oktoberfest will hit retail shelves in August. It will only be distributed in North America, although Brauhaus Riegele fans in Germany need not worry. The two breweries are collaborating on a separate barrel-aged beer to be brewed and aged on site at Brauhaus Riegele’s traditional Bavarian sudhaus.

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About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo®, Hop Hunter® IPA, Nooner® Pilsner, Porter, Stout, Kellerweis® and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.

About Brauhaus Riegele
Founded in 1386, Brauhaus Riegele is acknowledged as one of Germanys leading breweries in respect to quality and beer culture. It is located in Augsburg in the heart of Bavaria, where roughly 30 different kinds of craft beers are brewed, among them “Commerzienrat Riegele Privat,” Germany’s beer of the decade. More information at www.riegele.de or www.riegele-biermanufaktur.de.

Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival

NORTH CAROLINA CRAFT BREWERS GUILD AND SIERRA NEVADA CELEBRATE
BIG BEERS WITH INAUGURAL BURLY BEERS AND BARLEYWINES FESTIVAL

 

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Press Release:

Mills River, NC—February 9, 2015—The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) is partnering with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to present the inaugural Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival, which celebrates the bold, malt-forward beers common in the cooler months. Together they’ve invited more than 50 breweries from across the country to gather at Sierra Nevada’s brewery in Mills River, NC on Saturday, March 28, to pour a selection of their heartiest beers that will include at least one of the following: Barleywine, Stout or Imperial Stout, Barrel-aged beer or Spiced beer.

Featured breweries at the festival include Allagash Brewing Company (ME), Epic Brewing Company (UT), Dogfish Head Brewery (DE), Flying Dog Brewery (MD), and North Carolina’s own Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery. NCCBG and Sierra Nevada will share the final brewery list late-February at www.SierraNevada.com/BurlyBeers where festivalgoers can find all of the event details.

Festival tickets, on sale today, February 9, at 10 a.m. EST, include a commemorative tasting glass, unlimited tasting pours, live music and food provided by the soon-to-open Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant. All ticket proceeds benefit the NCCBG, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the interests of the craft breweries of North Carolina and to promote North Carolina craft beer.

“You can always cut the chill of winter with a big beer, and the options from American craft brewers are endless,” said Brian Grossman, second-generation brewer and co-manager of Sierra Nevada’s Mills River brewery. “Here in North Carolina, winters are a little longer and a little colder than we were used to in California, so we’re breaking out the Barleywines to celebrate that. We’re excited to see what our brewing friends bring for beer fans—what new twists they’ll use to give their brawny releases an extra edge.”

“We’re honored to partner with Sierra Nevada on this bold new festival,” said Margo Knight Metzger, executive director of NCCBG. “It’s going to be a stellar kickoff to NC Beer Month in April which celebrates our state’s burgeoning craft beer industry with special events and unique brews.”

Burly Beers and Barleywines is the East Coast complement to the annual Single, Fresh, Wet & Wild Harvest Festival held each fall at Sierra Nevada’s Chico, CA location—considered a favorite festival by both brewers and beer lovers alike.

Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival Overview:

• WHEN: Saturday, March 28, from 12–4 p.m.
• WHAT: Rare beer, local food, live music, good cause, great times for all
• WHERE: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, NC 28732
• TICKETS: $65 general admission. $30 designated driver. On sale starting today, February 9, at 10 a.m. EST online at www.SierraNevada.com/BurlyBeers. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

About the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild
The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild is a not-for-profit member organization whose mission is to advance the interests of the craft breweries of North Carolina and to promote North Carolina craft beer. North Carolina boasts the largest number of craft breweries in the American South, with more than 125 breweries and brewpubs. Learn more at www.ncbeer.org.

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo^® Extra IPA, Hop Hunter^® IPA, Nooner^® Pilsner, Porter, Stout, Kellerweis^® and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at www.sierranevada.com.

SIERRA NEVADA LAUNCHES 2015 WITH THREE ALL NEW BEERS

 

Introducing two year-rounds (Hop Hunter IPA, Nooner Pilsner) and a Beer Camp seasonal

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Press Release:  

Chico, CA—January 5, 2015—Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is debuting two year-round beers in early 2015: the intensely hop-heavy Hop Hunter IPA and the sessionable Nooner Pilsner. The brewery will also unveil its newest spring seasonal selection, Beer Camp Hoppy Lager, for a total of three brand-new beers for craft drinkers to explore.

Hop Hunter IPA features oil from wet hops steam distilled in the hop field, minutes after harvest—for the first time, drinkers can taste wet-hop character year-round. This pure, powerful hop essence is used alongside traditional hops to create the ultimate IPA experience. Hop Hunter IPA will be available year-round in 12-ounce bottles and on draught.

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Alongside Hop Hunter IPA, Sierra Nevada will introduce its first year-round lager with Nooner Pilsner. Nooner is a refreshing and aromatic German-style pilsner that’s easy-drinking yet full of spicy and floral hop flavor from the use of whole-cone European hop varietals. Available on draught, in six-pack bottles, and in twelve-pack cans, Nooner is the perfect way to kick off an afternoon of adventure.

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Beer Camp Hoppy Lager rounds out Sierra Nevada’s new releases for early 2015. Beer Camp is the ultimate brewing experience. Sierra Nevada invites beer fans to the brewery nearly every week to create a collaborative beer, and each spring, they will release one of the highlights from the past year. This year’s hoppy lager is a reimagined encore of the hop-forward collaboration with San Diego’s Ballast Point that was a part of the incredibly popular Beer Camp Across America mixed pack.

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“We’ve been incredibly busy designing and tweaking all of these new beers” said Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada’s founder. “Our brewhouses have been going round-the-clock perfecting the recipes and it has been really fun to explore the limits of hops. I’m really excited about the work we’ve done on Hop Hunter. We’re no stranger to experimental hops and hopping techniques, but developing distilled wet hop oil is unlike anything we’ve tried. The results are amazing.”

All of these new releases will be widely available throughout the Sierra Nevada distribution footprint and can be found using the brewery’s Beer Locator.

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Founded in 1980, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is one of America’s premier craft breweries, highly regarded for using only the finest quality ingredients. The pioneering spirit that launched Sierra Nevada now spans both coasts with breweries in Chico, California and Mills River, North Carolina. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for craft brewers worldwide with innovations in the brewhouse as well as advances in sustainability. It is famous for its extensive line of beers including Pale Ale, Torpedo^®, Porter, Stout, Kellerweis^® and a host of seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. Learn more at:
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