Bootstrap Brewing Announces Double Lush Puppy Juicy IPA

LONGMONT, COLORADO— Bootstrap Brewing announced today its Double Lush Puppy Juicy IPA will begin hitting store shelves in March through distribution partners in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.

“When we released Lush Puppy Juicy IPA at 6.3% ABV in 2019, it became our #2 best-seller behind Insane Rush IPA. We wanted to take the same juicy, hazy characteristics of Lush Puppy and turn it into a 9.2% Imperial Juicy IPA that was easy-drinking, full of flavor and aroma, with value-pricing the consumer could afford,” explains Steve Kaczeus, Owner/Brewer of Bootstrap Brewing. “Thus was born Double Lush Puppy Juicy IPA with the perfect blend of hops and malt. Idaho 7 and Citra hops combine to give a tangerine flavor with notes of citrus, tropical fruits and stone fruits. Double Lush Puppy Juicy IPA is for both the casual beer drinker and the adventurous craft beer enthusiast who wants a little more cowbell.”

The company plans to donate 1% of beer sale profits this year to nonprofit groups and shelters focused on fostering, housing, and rehoming dogs. “We did a similar program with our Lush Puppy launch in 2019, and with the help of our distribution and on-premise partners were able to save a lot of pups that year and we’re planning to replicate that with this beer as well,” explained Leslie Kaczeus, Chief of Stuff for Bootstrap Brewing. “Coloradans love their dogs and it’s always fun to meet people who say they see their dog on our can artwork.”

Double Lush Puppy Juicy IPA is a tropical, citrusy, luscious IPA that encourages another sip. At 9.2% ABV and 41 IBUs, Double Lush Puppy will be available in 6 packs of 12oz cans and kegs for draft accounts.

A complete list of all of Bootstrap Brewing awards for all beers can be found at www.bootstrapbrewing.com/awards.

For more information about Medal AF or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Boat Snack, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax and Wreak Havoc. Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at www.bootstrapbrewing.com.

Bootstrap Brewing Wreak Havoc® Earned Even More Decoration at Prestigious Beer Awards Programs in 2024

Photo courtesy Brewers Association

LONGMONT, CO—  Bootstrap Brewing Company’s Wreak Havoc® Imperial Red Ale needs a bigger trophy case. Already one of Bootstrap’s most decorated beers, Wreak Havoc was honored with even more awards at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) and the 2024 Japan International Beer Cup.

Wreak Havoc is a smooth, massively hopped Imperial Red Ale that weighs in at 8.5% ABV. Seven different hop additions and the perfect mix of malts give this beer its unique flavor and aroma. 

Wreak Havoc took home the gold medal in the Strong Red Ale category that had 56 entries at the 44th annual GABF competition. Wreak Havoc’s GABF medal count is now three, having won silver in 2015 and bronze in 2016 in the Imperial Red Ale category. 

This famed beer also won a silver medal at the Japan International Beer Cup, which featured 1,423 entries from 370 breweries across 20 countries, judged by 90 international beer experts. 

“It’s always an honor when our brewing team receives well-deserved recognition for their recipes and brewing prowess,” says Bootstrap Brewing Co-Founder Leslie Kaczeus. “Especially when it’s for one of our time-honored flagships. We’ve been brewing this fan favorite since 2013, and we plan to keep wreaking havoc with it!” 

Wreak Havoc is available in canned 6-packs across Bootstrap’s international distribution footprint. Enjoy it on draft and purchase cans to-go at Bootstrap Brewing in Longmont year-round. 

Contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com to learn more about Bootstrap’s award-winning beers. 

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Boat Snack, Medal AF, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of highly drinkable ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at http://www.bootstrapbrewing.com.

Bootstrap Brewing Bags Four Medals at the 2024 USA Beer Ratings Competition

LONGMONT, CO— At the USA Beer Ratings event, which took place in San Francisco this July, Boat Snack Hazy IPA and Medal AF Mosaic IPA won Gold medals and Insane Rush IPA and Lush Puppy Juicy IPA won Silver medals in the competition.

To receive this distinction, Bootstrap Brewing needed to score highly in three different categories - Quality, Value, and Packaging. All beers were evaluated by a high-profile panel of judges, all of them with commercial buying experience, ensuring that all beers scoring highly in the competition are those with broad commercial appeal.

In contrast to other international beer competitions, which focus on evaluating just a single variable or factor, the USA Beer Ratings uses a three-factor scoring system that takes into account the overall quality of the beer, its relative value compared to other beers in terms of pricing, and the overall branding and presentation of the beer. The goal of the USA Beer Ratings competition is to award and celebrate beers that beer drinkers actually want to drink.

According to Sid Patel, CEO and Founder of event organizer Beverage Trade Network, “this three-factor rating system is central to our mission of finding and awarding the very best beers in the world. We wanted to take a different approach to judge beers that really take into account the factors that consumers and beer drinkers use whenever they are deciding which beer to purchase in a store or order from a menu.”

The judging panel consisted of beer industry experts with extensive commercial buying experience. These judges assessed beers on the basis of three primary factors - Quality, Value, and Packaging. Quality refers to the taste and aroma profile of the beer, Value refers to the relative affordability of a beer vis-a-vis its peers, and Packaging refers to the overall branding and presentation of a beer.

“We were extremely pleased that our beer scored so highly in the USA Beer Ratings competition,” said Steve Kaczeus, Owner/Brewer at Bootstrap Brewing. “It’s further evidence that we are creating the type of beer that consumers want to drink. We take a lot of pride in crafting consumer-friendly, approachable beers that look as good as they taste.”

To win a USA Beer Ratings award, you will need to score highly in all three areas of the judging criteria. You might have an outstanding quality beer, but if the price and packaging are not right, you will not be recognized by the USA Beer Ratings.

Scoring System

USA Beer Ratings’ score is decided on the following judging formula:

Q (Quality Score) + Value Score (V) + Package Score (P) = USA Beer Ratings Score.

A separate weighted score is given for each of the three parts of the judging process. The scores are then calculated to give a final score out of 100 from which individual prizes are awarded.

Quality Score: Marked out of 100

Value Score: Marked out of 100

Package Score: Marked out of 100

Gold: To receive a Gold medal you need to score 90 or over.

Silver: Need to score between 80-89.

Bronze: Need to score between 70-79.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Boat Snack, Medal AF, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of highly drinkable ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT USA BEER RATINGS

The 7th Annual USA Beer Ratings competition took place in San Francisco this July. USA Beer Ratings competition represents the perfect opportunity to get in front of influential judges, tastemakers and commercial buyers. An award from the USA Beer Ratings competition is a prestigious mark of approval that is highly valued by consumers when they are making the choice of which beer to buy. The organizer of the event is Beverage Trade Network (BTN), which also hosts industry events around the world and owns media assets and platforms to connect the drinks industry globally.

Bootstrap Brewing Exports to Europe

LONGMONT, CO– Bootstrap Brewing is excited to announce that it has begun exporting beer to Europe.

The company joined the Brewers Association’s Export Development Program earlier this year and attended its first Import Festival in February at the Beer + Food Attraction in Rimini Italy. At the show, owners Steve and Leslie Kaczeus were able to meet with importers and distributors to sample beer which directly resulted in partnerships formed with Beer Republic, a BrouwUnie Company based in the Netherlands and Great Brands of Sweden.

Bootstrap Brewing recently shipped its first pallet of award-winning beers to Beer Republic and they will begin hitting stores, bars and restaurants in the Netherlands and other European countries very soon.

“For the initial launch, we wanted all eight styles of Bootstrap’s canned products so we can introduce our customers to their full product line and see which ones are favored,” explained Steven van Eendenburg van Oosterhout of Beer Republic.

Then, in early April, Great Brands received news that 2 of Bootstrap’s beers, Medal AF IPA and Wreak Havoc Imperial Red, won placements in the Systembolaget’s tender which is Sweden’s state-owned retail monopoly run by the country.

“This is absolutely fantastic news for a brand-new supplier that has never shipped into our market to win 2 placements straight out of the gate,” explained Jörgen Hasselqvist, owner of Great Brands. “We’re excited to work with Bootstrap to promote their products in Sweden, Finland and Norway in the coming months.”

Bootstrap will attend more international shows to continue to develop relationships with more importers and distributors on other continents.

“This year, we’ll attend shows in the U.K., Sweden, Costa Rica, Japan and any other countries that make sense to continue this momentum,” explained Leslie Kaczeus. “We love to travel, and this new marketing emphasis is a perfect way to sell more beer while visiting countries we enjoy exploring.”

For more information Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

For more information about Beer Republic, contact Steven van Eendenburg van Oosterhout at steven@brouwunie.nl.

For more information about Great Brands, contact Jörgen Hasselqvist at jorgen@greatbrands.se.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Boat Snack, Medal AF, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at www.bootstrapbrewing.com.

Bootstrap Brewing Announces Medal AF Mosaic IPA

LONGMONT, CO— Bootstrap Brewing announced today that its Medal AF Mosaic IPA will begin hitting store shelves in March through distribution partners in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Missouri, and Idaho.

“While brainstorming new recipe ideas for our next can release over beers in the taproom, we came up with a really fun concept”, explained owner/brewer Steve Kaczeus. “What if we took the best ingredients and attributes of our two most medaled beers, Wreak Havoc and Stick’s, and created a new beer?”

Wreak Havoc Imperial Red and Stick’s Pale Ale have won 38 medals collectively including 3 at the highly competitive World Beer Cup and 4 at the Great American Beer Festival* 

“Once we finalized the recipe, we turned our attention to the can design”, explained co-founder Leslie Kaczeus. “In line with our other animal themed can designs, we wanted to have a lot of fun with this can featuring a gorilla and other apes in a heavy metal scene for a play on words with ‘metal’ and ‘medal’. Moxie Sozo hit another home run by creating our main tattooed gorilla clutching a fist full of medals in his rock-n-roll hand surrounded by baboons, orangutans and chimpanzees smashing guitars, playing drums and of course our ever-present cowbell.”

The company will also donate a portion of beer sales proceeds to nonprofit groups with programs focused on the protection, conservation and education of apes. They have already started by adopting infant gorilla Uwacu from Dian Fossey’s Gorilla Fund based out of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Medal AF Mosaic IPA has a massive amount of Mosaic hops to provide a crisp finish with a pleasant lingering bitterness that encourages another sip. At 6.5% ABV and 53 IBUs, Medal AF will be available in 6 packs of 12-ounce cans and kegs for draft accounts. 

*Wreak Havoc Imperial Red won:

• Silver at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival in the Imperial Red Category

• Bronze at the 2016, 2018, & 2022 World Beer Cup Competitions in the Imperial Red Category

• Bronze at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival in the Imperial Red Category

Stick’s Pale Ale won 

• Gold at the 2016 and 2021 Great American Beer Festival in the American Pale Ale Category.

A complete list of all of Bootstrap Brewing awards for all beers can be found at http://www.bootstrapbrewing.com/awards 

For more information about Medal AF or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Boat Snack, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at www.bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Bootstrap Brewing Announces Cherry Gose Can Release

LONGMONT, CO— As part of its Adventure Series, Bootstrap Brewing announced today that its Cherry Gose, which has been a taproom favorite for years, will begin hitting store shelves in December through distribution partners in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Missouri, and Idaho.

“Our base Gose Ale is a delicious, crisp, tart kettle-sour German Wheat beer. It’s brewed with additions of coriander, Himalayan salt and peppercorn and then we add the perfect amount of Montmorency Tart Cherries that we purchase from a family-owned farm in Door County Wisconsin” explained Steve Kaczeus, Owner/Brewer at Bootstrap Brewing. “The result is a delicious blend of spices and fruit that reminds me of a Cherry Jolly Rancher candy. 

At 4.8% ABV and 8 IBUs, the beer will be available in 6 packs of 12-ounce cans and kegs for draft accounts.

For more information about Cherry Gose or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

About Bootstrap Brewing Company
Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Boat Snack, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at www.bootstrapbrewing.com.

Bootstrap Brewing Announces Boat Snack Hazy IPA

A Vacation in a Can!

LONGMONT, CO— Bootstrap Brewing has been producing two high selling power house IPAs for years with their Insane Rush IPA and Lush Puppy Juicy IPA  but the company just announced a third addition to the fleet. Boat Snack Hazy IPA will be hitting store shelves in June through distribution partners in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Missouri and Idaho.

“I love a really well-made Hazy IPA but some can be very filling or over the top so I5worked on this recipe for over a year to perfect it to make sure customers will want to order and drink 2 or more back-to-back,” explained Steve Kaczeus, Owner/Brewer at Bootstrap Brewing.

At 6.2% ABV and 35 IBUs, this smooth, delicious, juicy, well-balanced IPA is highly drinkable with a soft finish. Amarillo, Citra and Galaxy hops add the perfect aromatic citrus notes. 

“We had so much fun with the art on this can,” explained owner Leslie Kaczeus. “This is our first underwater scene based on our bucket list vacation destination of Bora Bora. Moxie Sozo captured all the important players of the sea in the Black Tipped Sharks, Manta Ray, Moray Eel, Rockfish, and Seahorses but then added playfulness with the cowbell adorned pirate skeleton.”

For more information about Boat Snack Hazy IPA 6-packs or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at bootstrapbrewing.com.

Bootstrap Brewing Brings Home Bronze in the 2022 World Beer Cup

LONGMONT, CO— Bootstrap Brewing is proud to bring home a THIRD Bronze medal for the Strong Red Ale category at the 2022 World Beer Cup® for their Wreak Havoc Imperial Red Ale available in 6-packs and on draft.   

Wreak Havoc, a traditional Imperial Red Ale, has also won numerous other awards including two GABF® medals as well both in the same Strong Red Ale Categories — Silver at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival and Bronze at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival.

“The World Beer Cup is known as the Olympics for brewers and it’s such an extremely competitive event because we’re competing against breweries of all sizes across the globe”, explained co-owner and brewer Steve Kaczeus. “It’s such a great achievement and confirmation to us that our team is truly making world-class beer and we’re so proud of our entire staff."

The 2022 World Beer Cup was the largest yet, with 10,542 entries from 2,493 breweries across 57 countries according to the Brewers Association. Learn more about the World Beer Cup and all of the 2018 winners at worldbeercup.org.

For more information about Bootstrap and their 2020 World Beer Cup win contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING CO.
Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at http://www.bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Bootstrap Brewing Announces Pickle Me Up Beer

LONGMONT, CO— If you love pickles and beer then you’re in for a special treat when you try Bootstrap Brewing’s new Pickle Me Up beer. Based on its award-winning Golden Ale and infused with just the right amount of pickle juice, the company announced today that it will begin shipping Pickle Me Up in February to distribution partners in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah and Missouri.

“We tapped our first keg of Pickle Me Up in our taproom for our 9th Anniversary party in June, and knew we had a home run when we couldn’t keep it on tap,” explains co-founder Leslie Kaczeus. 

Inspired by the hilarious YouTube videos of cats versus cucumbers, Bootstrap asked their brand design agency Moxie Sozo to run with a kitty theme. “As an afterthought, we realized how much fun we can have working with Pickle Ball venues and leagues so we added a Paddle Board and ball to the design along with the ever present cowbell,” adds Kaczeus.  

Not only is pickle juice delicious, but it also has health benefits per the vinegar, a secret that athletes have known for years. A quick search on the Internet for Benefits of Pickle Juice yields a plethora of results including electrolytes, antioxidants and more.

For more information about Pickle Me Up 6-packs or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, and Wreak Havoc, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at www.bootstrapbrewing.com.

Bootstrap Brewing Announces Sparkalicious Greyhound Hard Seltzers in 6-packs

LONGMONT, CO — Bootstrap Brewing announced today their Greyhound Sparkalicious Hard Seltzer is now available in 6-packs.  As one of the three delicious flavors in Bootstrap’s Sparkalicious Hard Seltzer Party Pack, Greyhound has risen to the top as a fan favorite.

“We’ve received so many requests from customers asking if they can buy cases of Greyhound that we knew we had a winner with this one and needed to release it on its own,” explained Steve Kaczeus, Owner/Brewer at Bootstrap Brewing.  “We’ve also won 3 awards for this flavor in the short time since its release which is further confirmation for us.”

Hard seltzers are light, refreshing, low calorie, low in ABV, gluten-free, and are expected to become a $2.5 billion beverage category by 2021. They’re also a go-to drink for the Kaczeus’, who currently offer three Sparkalicious flavors (4.5% ABV | 0 IBUs), all made with real fruit and inspired by classic cocktails. You can find every flavor in a 12-pack called the Sparkalicious Party Pack.

ABOUT THE SPARKALICIOUS PARTY PACK

The Sparkalicious Greyhound, Sunrise, and Cosmo are sold in a special Sparkalicious mixed Party Pack. Unlike many hard seltzers on the market that use oils, resins, or extracts derived from natural sources to impart flavor to the beverage, Bootstrap’s hard seltzers are all made with real fruit, creating a more natural delicious flavor with vibrant colors. 

“When we decided to make Sparkalicious, we wanted a hard seltzer we would enjoy drinking ourselves, and we wanted to use real fruit,” said Kaczeus. “We then decided to create flavors based on cocktails we like to drink.” 

For more information about Greyhound Sparkalicious 6-packs or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, and Wreak Havoc, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found at http://www.bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Bootstrap Brewing Stick’s Pale Ale Earns Another Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival

Photo © Brewers Association

LONGMONT, CO— Bootstrap Brewing’s Stick's Pale Ale just won a gold medal in the American-Style Pale Ale category at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival®, among 150 other competitors for that medal.

Considered to be the Oscars of the American brewing industry, GABF® scores beers based on how well they represent each beer-style category, with winners landing gold, silver, and bronze placements if they meet or exceed those standards.

A GABF veteran, Stick’s won gold in 2016 in the same category. and has won numerous other medals at competitions around the country for it’s smooth, delicious flavor profile. A true American Pale Ale, Stick’s is citrusy and dry hopped with Mosaic hops for a bright and bitter finish that is categorically delicious.

This win comes on the heels of several other achievements for Bootstrap, including multiple medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship, the USA Beer Ratings, and the U.S. Beer Tasting Championship.

“This was such an awesome moment for the entire Bootstrap team,” explains owner/brewer Steve Kaczeus. “It’s hard enough to win one gold medal in a popular GABF beer category let alone 2 gold medals. In developing the recipe, I wanted to make sure Stick’s had great flavor and awesome aroma using Galaxy and Mosaic hops. 

“It took me several iterations but it obviously got there. It’s my favorite porch pounder,” Kaczeus added. 

For more information about Bootstrap Brewing’s Stick's Pale Ale, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, and Wreak Havoc, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Bootstrap Brewing Announces The New Adventure Series Rotating 6-Packs

LONGMONT, CO — Bootstrap Brewing announced today the release of their brand new Adventure Series 6-packs which will begin shipping September 13th. The Adventure Series will rotate through a variety of styles that have previously only been available in the tasting room plus feature brand new recipes never released before. 

The first release of the Adventure Series is an ESB-style Amber Ale that has been on tap in the tasting room since the brewery opened in June of 2012. “I’m extremely excited about this one because our Amber is a strong favorite of mine, and I’ve only been able to enjoy it outside of the taproom in growlers or Crowlers. Not ideal when I’m riding my horse and want to enjoy a beer at a favorite stop,” explains Owner Leslie Kaczeus.

In parallel with Bootstrap’s previous can designs, the Adventure Series features a variety of animals indigenous to the Rocky Mountains to reflect the company’s love of outdoor adventures. “Amber pairs so well with tubing down your favorite lazy river,” Kaczeus adds.

Bootstrap’s 5.6% ABV, 28 IBUs ESB-Style Amber combines a blend of malts from light to dark along with various Cascade hop additions to make a fresh, crisp, hoppy beer. It’s also crafted to reduce gluten.

“We’re still deciding which styles we’ll feature in forthcoming releases in the rotation and are contemplating our Cherry Gose, Foreign Stout, a new super Hazy IPA or possibly our new pickle beer that we can’t seem to keep on tap,” explained Owner/Brewer Steve Kaczeus.  “We love to let our customers weigh in on the vote too, so whatever we release will be one of their favorites for sure.”

For more information about the Adventure Series or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

About Bootstrap Brewing Company 

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, and Wreak Havoc, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found at http://www.bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Bootstrap Brewing Continues Upward Growth in Challenging Times

LONGMONT, CO — Despite the trend of decline in sales volume at craft breweries across the country, Colorado-based Bootstrap Brewing Company continues to celebrate success. Bootstrap has reported a +23 percent increase in sales YOY while the Colorado craft market overall is reported to be down double digits. 

Bootstrap Brewing attributes its growth to increased sales of flagship beers, expansion of distribution territories, the release of innovative new products, and national account execution and programming. “I’m fortunate to work with such an outstanding and hard-working team at Bootstrap” explained Geoff Hess, Director of Sales. “Every day their passion and dedication to producing high quality craft beer in a can reminds me of the good ole days! Our attention to detail and focus on the consumer experience is the reason we are experiencing a groundswell of momentum.”

Sales Growth*

Bootstrap Brewing saw a 25.7-percent growth in 2020 and a 541 percent increase in barrels produced since 2015.  The company expects to grow another 10 percent or more in volume this year.

Brands are experiencing YOL Growth:

• The company’s flagship beer Insane Rush IPA

• Lush Puppy Juicy IPA 

• Mixed Beer Party pack

Additionally…

• Overall distribution is up +29 percent

• Off premise National Account Business is up +71 percent

New Distribution Territories 

Bootstrap Brewing added four new distribution partners in the first half of 2021 that now serve  Southwest Colorado, Northwest Wyoming and Eastern Kansas. The company has additional agreements in place to soon begin shipping to Kansas City in both Kansas and Missouri, Utah and Idaho. 

Innovations and Beer Launch 

The company released new products and packaging options:

• Spring 2020: Bootstrap releases 2 innovative 12 packs: 

  • The Sparkalicious Party Pack features 3 flavors of delicious hard seltzers that emulate favorite cocktail flavors. Real fruit used in Sparkalicious Hard Seltzers sets them apart giving the products natural color and flavors.

• Mixed Beer Party Pack features five of their award-winning craft beers and 2 of the popular Sparkalicious hard seltzers. The mix of beer and seltzer in the same pack is a unique offering making it an easy grab-and-go option for households desiring a variety of options.

• Winter 2020: Bootstrap releases Strapless Non-Alcoholic IPA and Gold in 6 packs. The innovative manufacturing process uses low temperature and low pressure to evaporate, separate and filter the beer, allowing for optimization of quality and flavor. Strapless non-alcoholic beers are made to taste like traditional craft beers while providing the ability for longer days on the trail or longer nights with friends.Summer 2021: Bootstrap releases Insane Rush IPA 12 pack

Contact Geoff Hess about Bootstrap sales at farmergeoff@bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Contact Leslie Kaczeus with media inquiries at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com. 

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, and Wreak Havoc, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Data Sources: 

*Internal Brewery Shipments & Colorado IRI Food

*VIP Depletion Data

RadCraft Partners Bring Home Six 2018 World Beer Cup Awards; Malt Barley For Winning Beers

NASHVILLE, TN— RadCraft partner breweries were awarded six medals at the 2018 World Beer Cup®, including two gold medals for German-Style Pilsner and Belgian-Style Flanders Oud Bruin.

Here are the winners in order of announcement at the 2108 World Beer Cup Awards Ceremony at Nashville’s Music City Center.

Category 1: Telluride Brewing received a silver award for its Whacked Out Wheat in the American-Style Wheat Beer category. It was among 53 entries. Whacked Out Wheat also won silver at the 2016 World Beer Cup.

Category 39: Rockyard Brewing was honored to take home the gold medal in the German-Style Pilsener category. Primadonna Pilsner was one of 176 entries into this category. Read the full press release about this win here.

Category 60: Karl Strauss Brewing Company’s Farmhouse was awarded a silver medal in the French & Belgian-Style Saison category, among 87 entries. This small-batch beer was produced at the company’s 4S Ranch satellite brewery in San Diego by Head Brewer Sean Albrecht. There is a full press release about this win and Karl’s recent win at the LA International Beer Competition here.

Category 65: Funkwerks is proud to return home with the gold medal for the Belgian-Style Flanders Oud Bruin or Oud Red Ale category. Oud Bruin, a traditional Flemish-style sour, was produced once a year from a blend of beers aged for a range of up to two years in a variety of oak barrels. Funkwerks was one of 41 entries into this category. Read the full press release about this win here.

Category 97: Bootstrap Brewing’s Wreak Havoc was awarded bronze in the Imperial Red Ale category. This beer was also awarded a bronze in the same category at the 2016 World Beer Cup. Imperial Red Ale had 44 entries this year.

Category 81: Brink Brewing Co. was awarded a bronze medal for Moozie in the Sweet Stout or Cream Stout category that had 73 entries. "Competitions are great ways for small brewers like us to get our name out there," says Brink Brewing head brewer Kelly Montgomery. "After winning a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival® in 2017, winning a bronze at WBC really validates that it wasn't just a fluke. We're so proud to bring this medal home to the College Hill neighborhood."

Also in this years winner’s circle was Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project’s Hickory Peach Wee Heavy that was brewed with Palisade peaches and Odyssey Pilsner malt from Root Shoot Malting in Loveland, Colorado. It won a silver medal in Category Category 19: Experimental Beer that had 130 entries. “Our beers provide a global experience, but we continue to strive to localize our ingredients,” says Intrepid’s Head of Brewery Operations Andrew Moore. “We're thrilled that we have such a quality malt product so close by.”

The 2018 World Beer Cup was the largest yet, with 8,234 entries from 2515 breweries hailing from 66 countries in 101 categories judged by 295 judges from 33 countries— 72 percent of whom were from outside the United States, according to the Brewers Association. Learn more about the World Beer Cup and all of the 2018 winners at worldbeercup.org.

If you would like to speak with any of the above 2018 World Beer Cup winners, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.