Archives for January 2022

San Diego, CA – As 2021 comes to a close, AleSmith Brewing Company is investing $1.75 million in brewery and equipment upgrades to continue production growth and new innovation launches in 2022.

This year, the San Diego-based brewery increased production to 34,000 barrels (up from 32,000 barrels in 2020, according to the Brewers Association), and increased sales to retailers +33%. The brewery also increased shipments (sales to wholesalers) +40% year-over-year (YOY) compared to 2020, and +29% compared to 2019.

About AleSmith

Forged in 1995, AleSmith has been recognized by consumers and critics alike as one of the world’s foremost craft brewing companies behind accolades that include medals won at prestigious national and international beer competitions. In addition to being well established within its hometown of San Diego, AleSmith was acknowledged by the RateBeer community as the Top Brewer in California and the 4th Best Brewery in the World in 2017. AleSmith also received the Champion Brewery Award for the past three years at the San Diego International Beer Competition and was named Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival in 2008. AleSmith is celebrating its 23rd year in business and occupies a 109,942 square-foot facility with a state-of- the-art brewery. AleSmith is currently ranked #9 out of 33,000+ breweries worldwide.

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https://alesmith.com/

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Hershey, PA – Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its once-a-year cult classic, Nugget Nectar. Excessively dry-hopped, this Imperial Amber celebrates the arrival of “fresh-off-the-bine” Nugget hops from the brewery’s annual trek to Yakima, WA, for hop selection.

It’s no surprise that Nugget hops take center stage, adding dank notes of pine and grapefruit. Simcoe chimes in with hints of ripe mango and creamsicle, and it’s all balanced with enough kilned malt to add body and a touch of sweetness.

With its beautiful orange color, big hop flavor and 7.5% ABV, Nugget Nectar provides plenty of warmth on those dark, cold winter nights.

To celebrate the release of Nugget Nectar, Tröegs has re-initiated its popular First Squeeze events, where fans can enjoy fresh Nugget Nectar on draft and take home limited-edition glassware and illustrated art prints from a variety of local and regional artists. A handful of events will also feature Double Nugget Nectar on draft.

Look for creative takes on Nugget Nectar from these artists:

Joshua Noom, the designer and illustrator who helped Tröegs reimagine both Troegenator and The Mad Elf

Tristan Bond, the Harrisburg artist who designed the 2021 Fresh Fest collaboration label art

Devin Watson, the Art of Tröegs alum who designed LolliHop and Hop Cyclone

Chris Piascik, doer of daily drawings for more than 10 years

Lauren West, illustrator, muralist and unapologetic Nugget lover

Nugget Nectar is available on draft, in 12-oz. cans and bottles, and in 16-oz. cans everywhere Tröegs beer is sold. Stay tuned for info about our Double Nugget Nectar 16-oz. can release coming later this month!

To learn more about Nugget Nectar, including the beer’s origins and flavor profile, please click here for a virtual tour. You can also check out their website here!

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