...Enriquez says this development may not arrive on a broad scale for another year or so, though some producers, such as Minneapolis’s Fulton Brewing, are already in on the action.
Hops aren’t the only way in which craft producers are trying to entice beer drinkers with familiar techniques and terms...
..."There's nothing scarier for us than to walk through a cooler and see 800 to 1,000 half-barrels or kegs sitting there with a clock on them, not sure what you'll be able to do with them," said Fulton Brewing co-founder Jim Diley. "You know when it gets past a certain date, that beer is going down the drain."...
...And yet, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains—beer included—leaving plenty of brewers stuck with draft beer that had been earmarked for bars. Without the option to sell this kegged beer directly to consumers in growlers, breweries argue that, in the short-term, the current rule can leave them literally pouring beer down the drain. "I have over 800 half-barrel kegs in my warehouse that, as soon as the governor made the announcement of the shutdown, no longer had a home," Jim Diley, chief operating officer of Fulton Beer, was quoted as saying, last month. "If I had growlers, I could do something with that product… We have breweries a block away that are able to sell growlers."...
...Six Minnesota breweries are joining together to call on lawmakers to remove the state's cap on who can sell growlers.
The breweries – Castle Danger, Fulton, Indeed, Lift Bridge, Schell's and Surly – are part of an initiative called the Alliance of Minnesota Craft Breweries. They're pushing to #FreeTheGrowler by seeking a repeal of state law that prohibits breweries that produce 20,000 or more barrels of beer a year from selling their beer in growlers (64-ounce containers)...
...Many taprooms and brewpubs have adopted the same sales strategy during the pandemic. But these craft brewers, including Fulton Beer in Minnesota, now face another challenge. There’s a limited supply of aluminum cans to put the beer in.
“Fulton and a lot of other brewers, beverage companies, are experiencing shortages. Now, we’re looking at periods in the future where we know that we’re going to not able to have the container that we need to put the beer in,” said Ryan Petz, the CEO of Fulton Beer...
Minnesota's bar and restaurants are once again reimagining their outdoor spaces as loosened COVID-19 restriction went into effect Saturday, two days before the official start of winter. Fulton Brewery in downtown Minneapolis was among the thousands of Minnesota bars, restaurants, and breweries that patiently waited to reopen for outdoor service over the weekend. "We're super excited to welcome people back, especially before the Christmas holiday," said Fulton's Chief Operation Officer, Jim Diley. "This gives people a chance to put on their Minnesota coat and come out and enjoy some great, local, small business crafted beer."...
MINNEAPOLIS — Some Minnesota breweries are in a pinch. A group of them can't sell as much beer as they would like, and during the pandemic, they say that's a problem.
A bi-partisan effort could bring relief as soon as Monday, especially to Fulton Brewing. It's a Minnesota success story that started in Jim Diley's garage 11 years ago and is now one of the biggest breweries in the state...
Most breweries can still use their tap beer to fill 64-ounce growlers for carryout, but not the six breweries that have formed the Alliance of Minnesota Craft Breweries because they all brew more than 20,000 barrels a year, exceeding a limit on growler sales set in state law....
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It may be harder to get your favorite drink in a can.
There’s an unprecedented demand for aluminum, leading to a shortage. And while can manufacturers try to keep up, it’s impacting local companies, like Fulton Brewing...
...You miss the ballpark? Get as close as you can this weekend with a Twins Experience at Fulton Brewing. Grab a rezzie for $25/person, for up to 4 people, and you'll get 2 beers (batter's choice), stadium peanuts, crackerjacks, and some swag. Plus there will be baseball bingo for some BIG swag and the taproom is all spiffy and new so you need to see it...
