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Silver Moon Brewing Releases Anti-Cancer IPA

Returning for a fourth year, Silver Moon Brewing will again lead the charge for cancer prevention, education and research with its annual “F* Cancer” campaign.

Newly Appointed Heineken USA Chief Becomes First Woman to Lead Major US Brewery

Newly Appointed Heineken USA Chief Becomes First Woman to Lead Major US Brewery

Heineken USA today announced that Maggie Timoney, who currently serves as the CEO and managing director of Heineken Ireland, will take over as CEO of the international beer maker’s U.S. division starting September 1. With the appointment, Timoney, a U.S. citizen who got her start in the beer business in 1993 as a sales supervisor for New York’s Sound Distributing Corporation, will become the first female CEO at a major U.S. beer company.

Sapporo USA Releases Premium in 16 oz. Cans

Sapporo, the number one selling premium Asian beer brand in the U.S., announced today the release of Sapporo Premium in a new 16-oz.(473 ml.) version of the sleek and distinctive Sapporo can.

Robot Brewing Takes Over the Funky Buddha’s Brewery and Hookah Lounge

Robot Brewing Takes Over the Funky Buddha’s Brewery and Hookah Lounge

Ryan Sentz has handed over the Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca Raton, Florida, to family friend and homebrewer Allen Steen, who is transforming the space into the Robot Brewing Company & Quixotic Lounge. Sentz, the founder of Funky Buddha, told Brewbound that the transaction, which was finalized about a month ago, gives Robot Brewing the lounge’s 1-barrel brewery and neighboring homebrew supply shop for “zero dollars.”

Brewery Ommegang and Beekman 1802 Collaborate

Upstate New York neighbors Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown and Beekman 1802 farm and mercantile in Sharon Springs have taken seats at the table together to collaborate on a variety of projects this year, including two new beers. The companies, who enjoy a shared sense of a dedication to their craft and to the artisanal farmstead, are excited to share those values with neighbors as they introduce this series of products and events.

Iron Hill Brewery Opens Third Delaware Location

Delaware-headquartered  Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces the opening of their third location in the Diamond State’s Rehoboth area.