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Briess Malt & Ingredient Announces Manitowoc Expansion

Company officials at Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. have announced that a $17 million expansion of its barley processing and malting facility in Manitowoc, WI, is scheduled to start immediately. The plan includes replacing an aging structure, and installing a roaster and automated packaging line for the production and packaging of specialty roasted malts.

Molson Coors’ US Shipments Decline More Than 7 percent

Molson Coors’ US Shipments Decline More Than 7 percent

Molson Coors today reported a worldwide net dollar sales decline of 2.1 percent in the third quarter, highlighted by the company’s continued struggle to regain market share in a crowded U.S. marketplace.

MillerCoors Takes Bud Light Taste Test to St. Louis

The beer drinkers of St. Louis have spoken. Miller Lite went to Bud Light’s birthplace, St. Louis, to find out which beer people chose in a promotional blind taste test. 76% of St. Louisans chose Miller Lite instead of Bud Light, with dedicated fans surprised that the local favorite wasn’t chosen when the beers were revealed.

Anchor Brewing Releases 43rd Annual Christmas Ale

Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of its 2017 Anchor Christmas Ale. A smooth and creamy winter warmer with rich flavors of cacao, toffee and roasted nuts, and subtle hints of honey and herbal spice, this year’s brew marks the 43rd annual release of this Anchor tradition.

Night Shift Brewing to Contract Brew with Smuttynose

Night Shift Brewing to Contract Brew with Smuttynose

As a stopgap until it can identify a more permanent solution for capacity constraints, Massachusetts’ Night Shift Brewing will begin augmenting its production via a contract brewing agreement with Smuttynose Brewing Company in New Hampshire.

Dogfish Head Releases IPAs for the Holidays Variety Pack

Arriving just in time to make your holidays merry and bright, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery has released a hoptastic collection of its off-centered ales in one special box, the IPAs for the Holidays variety 12-pack.

Fort Orange Brewing Opens in Albany

Fort Orange Brewing (“Fort Orange”), Albany’s newest brewery in the city’s burgeoning Warehouse District, opened its doors to the public at 450 North Pearl Street.

Catawba Brewing Releases Deep State Baltic Porter

Catawba Brewing Co. unveils a new Limited Release on Friday, November 3. Brewed at their Morganton production brewery, Deep State Baltic Porter will be available in 5-state distribution, on draft and in 6-pack 12oz cans.