November 1, 2007
SBS joins forces with Russian River Brewing to raise funds for Santa Rosa Women's Breast Care Center
SBS congratulates Natalie & Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing for raising over $8,000 during their October "All Hopped up for the Cure" promotion. In addition to donating a portion of the proceeds from their Aud Blonde Ale, they made a donation for each employee that dyed their hair pink during the month. SBS is pleased to make a partial matching donation to suppport their good work. For more information please visit www.russianriverbrewing.com.
October 24 , 2007
Aspall announces plans to double production capacity to meet demand
Due to soaring demand for Aspall Cyders, juices, and specialty vinegars Aspall will be doubling production capacity over the next five years, including an expansion of its organic orchards.. SBS-Imports is the exclusive U.S. importer for the Aspall Cyder range. More information is available at the UK Publican site.
October 22 , 2007
SBS and Allagash announce plans for 2008 Signature Series Collaboration
SBS is pleased to announce the acclaimed Allagash Brewing Company of Portland, Maine will partner with De Proef Brouwerij on the 2008 Signature Ale collaboration. Allagash President Rob Tod and Brewmaster Jason Perkins will design the beer with De Proef's Dirk Naudts. The collaborative brew is scheduled at De Proef in early March, with release to the U.S. market during late summer or early fall. More information on Allagash is available at their site: www.allagash.com.
October 17 , 2007
SBS appoints Carolina Craft Distributing as exclusive South Carolina distributor
In early November the SBS portfolio will be available for the first time in South Carolina. Carolina Craft Distributing will have the exclusive distribution rights for the entire state. See: www.carolinacraftdist.com.
October 13 , 2007
Rave reviews pour in for Signatue Ale collaboration and entire De Proef Brewmaster's Collection
Beer critics and consumers have been nearly unanimous in their praise of the recent Signature Ale collaboration with Tomme Arthur of Port Brewing/Lost Abbey.
Jack Curtin of Liquid Diet Online makes his case for being admitted to heaven for sharing his lone sample bottle of Signature here: www.jackcurtin.com/liquiddiet/Archive/Sep07.htm.
Peter Rowe of the San Diego Union Tribune gives Signature **** and names it his Pint of the Week.
William Brand of the Oakland Tribune Newgroup discusses Zoetzuur Flemish Ale, Reinaert Wild Ale, and Signature at: www.contracostatimes.com/foodandwine/ci_7002788.
At Hot Knives they describe the "holy matrimony" of the combination of brewmasters Dirk Naudts and Tomme Arthur. Their site also includes video of Signature Ale.
Peter LaFrance of Beer Basics recently added reveiws of Lozen Boer Abt & Saison Imperiale to his tasting notes section.
The Beverage Testing Institue's World Beer Championships rated Signature "Exceptional - 94 Points." Their tasting notes are located at: www.tastings.com/scout_beer.lasso?id=182025.
Ratebeer.com readers have rated Signature at the 96th percentile of all beers tasted. The reviews are available at: www.ratebeer.com/Beer/signature-ale/75023/.
