[9][21][22] Chaka was named one of the best beers of 2012 by Esquire. And if you didn’t realize it, don’t feel bad. Hundreds of workers at the JBS plant in Greeley were infected with the coronavirus and at least six died, CDFIs, like Colorado Enterprise Fund, provide underserved communities with capital when banks say no. [9], Sun King produced 18,000 barrels of beer in 2012 with a revenue of $5 million. Indianapolis – Sun King Brewery of Indianapolis announces partnership with Cavalier Distributing of Florida. WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. The Colorado Sun — johnfrank@coloradosun.com, These are selected by the writer and confirmed by the editor. “One of the things that we are hoping to do is highlight some of the local brewers.”. Established in 1992 by Founder/President George Fisher, Cavalier Distributing is one of the only distributors in the country with a portfolio that is exclusively American craft and imports. [26] That year, Sun King won an award for "Most Creative Names" for Bitch'n Camaro, bronze in the barley wine category for Johan the Barleywine, and silver in the wood barrel aged sour category for Stupid Sexy Flanders at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. No grapefruits were harmed in the creation of this beer... Don't miss any updates or promotions by signing up to our newsletter. That year, Sun King replaced their 15-barrel system with a 30-barrel system. Free shipping on orders of $35+ or same-day pick-up in store. Boom, simple. [28], Their main yeast provider is the Colorado based company, Brewing Science. Confusing forms in the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program led some gig workers to overestimate their income. Careers About Us Drizly cities [2][13] That same year, Sun King was named best Indiana beer by Nuvo Newsweekly readers. About. Releases Mango Hard Seltzer Flavor, Saxco Announces Tony Caracciolo as SVP/GM East Region, Scorpion Mezcal Distiller Seeks Preservation of Mexico’s Heirloom Corn, Davos Brands Acquires Controlling Interest in Sombra Mezcal, John Esposito Joins Real McCoy Spirits as Chairman, CÎROC Vodka Release New Limited Edition Summer Colada, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Teams with K. Michelle for Southern Peach Flavor, Preiss Imports Adds Ferdinand’s Saar Collection to its International Spirits Portfolio, Humboldt Distillery Expands to Markets Outside of California. Your Go-To Resource for Beer. The speciality liquor stores and boutique shops — ranging from Molly’s Spirits to boutique shops like Small Batch Liquors — will remain the prime places to find beer from smaller craft brewers.