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LITTLETON, CO – If you thought Oktoberfest was solely in the fall, think again. Paulaner Brewery, Munich’s traditional Bavarian brewery, is celebrating Oktoberfest by taking its authentic traveling biergarten on a cross-country tour for a second year. Fully equipped with tables, taps, and an abundance of Paulaner kegs, this biergarten stops in 19 U.S. cities from late March to mid-October, bringing towns the chance to experience authentic German beer traditions.

Capacity utilization can be quite the balancing act. Just ask Nick Matt, the third generation chairman and CEO of F.X. Matt Brewing Company, the country’s eighth biggest craft brewery and a large producer of contract brewed craft beers.

The success of Uinta Brewing’s IPA is anything but another notch on the belt. After making its debut in September of 2011, the Utah-based brewery’s Hop Notch IPA has grown to become the company’s largest single brand. Uinta president Will Hamill said the aromatic beer will represent about 35 percent of total sales before the end of the year.

DALLAS, TX – Lakewood Brewing Company is happy to announce that La Dame du Lac, the second release in their Legendary Series, will launch next Thursday, May 30th at the Common Table. The first tapping will be at around 5 p.m. The limited release beer will be available on draft first, then in 22 oz. bottles shortly thereafter. Look for it at craft beer bars and craft beer stores throughout North Texas. La Dame du Lac is a Bière de Garde, a traditional farmhouse ale. Company president Wim Bens explains: “A Bière de Garde is a very malt forward beer, which means it tends to be a little on [...]

Make no mistake, Gary Fish, the founder and CEO of Deschutes Brewery, envisions his brand being sold in all 50 states one day. “We know we are going to get there, we just can’t tell you when we are going to get there,” he told Brewbound.com during a video interview at the 2013 Craft Brewers Conference.

Consortium Holdings (C.H. Projects) is helping to launch the San Diego-based Saint Archer Brewing Company — one of Southern California’s most buzzed about breweries — with a triple tap takeover.  Saint Archer boasts a team of stellar brewers and co-owners made up of over 15 action sports and music industry celebrities.

As craft brewers continue chipping away at a U.S. beer landscape primarily dominated by two international mega-brewers, a few rapidly expanding craft beer companies are beginning to consider national distribution models. But building out that national footprint isn’t as simple as just flipping a switch.

When asked to explain the secret to craft brewing innovation, Jim Koch, head of the country’s largest craft brewery, had a rather simple response at yesterday’s Brewbound Session, held in Boston. “I get bored easily,” he said.

Boston, MA (May 1, 2013) – It all started as a friendly brewing competition among Harpoon employees. About 4 years ago, brewery staffers from every department were invited to brew a beer of their choosing and present it to their colleagues for a blind sampling and voting at the company’s annual gathering in Vermont. Each year the competition became more fierce and the entries more numerous and diverse.

(CHICAGO) April, 2013 – Negra Modelo beer will complement the forthcoming ninth season of Chef Rick Bayless’ Emmy-nominated series “Mexico: One Plate at a Time” with the debut of the brand’s first-ever television advertising.  Two new spots, “Judged” and “Meals,” highlight Negra Modelo’s premium quality and unique ability to pair well with a variety of meal options, particularly the Latin flavors that Chef Bayless uses to create his flavorful dishes. The new season premieres Saturday, May 4, on PBS and features Bayless incorporating the unique styles, culture and flavors of Mexico into his legendary cooking.

In an effort to continue providing craft brewers access to valuable insight into the branding, marketing and distribution of craft beer, Brewbound.com has made video recordings of its Brew Talks events series available on YouTube. Launched in January, Brew Talks are gatherings designed to provide craft brewers, distributors and retailers the opportunity to come together and have in-depth discussions on craft beer.

The latest innovation in can packaging might pair best with a nude beach. It’s been dubbed the topless beer can, and it was unveiled by Crown Beverage Packaging at last month’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) in Washington D.C.