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Nickel Brook to Release Cafe Del Bastardo

Nickel Brook is excited to announce the release of the latest member of the Bastard family, Café Del Bastardo, at the Burlington Bottle Shop. On February 11 2017, Café Del Bastardo will be available exclusively at the Nickel Brook Bottle Shop in 750ml wax-sealed bottles.

Laura Bell Promoted to CEO of Bell’s Brewery

Laura Bell Promoted to CEO of Bell’s Brewery

Bell’s Brewery announced Friday that co-owner Laura Bell would take over as the company’s CEO. Laura Bell, who most recently served as the brewery’s vice president, will oversee the brewery’s operations and planning for Bell’s Brewery and its sister operation, Upper Hand Brewery, according to a press release.

Firestone Walker Releases Luponic Distortion Revolution No. 005

The next release in Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion revolving hop series begins rolling out today with Revolution No. 005—a blend of five hops led by an emerging American cultivar from Washington’s Moxee Valley.

Brewery Ommegang Releasing New Game of Thrones Beer: Bend the Knee Golden Ale

When fans last gripped their glasses at the end ofGame of Thrones’ sixth season, the great houses of Westeros were on the brink of an epic conflict. Cersei had ascended to the Iron Throne as the first queen of Westeros, Jon Snow and Sansa Stark had just reclaimed the North, and Daenerys Targaryen had set sail for the Seven Kingdoms. To commemorate the coming mêlée in the Emmy® Award-winning show’s epic seventh season, Brewery Ommegang and HBO Global Licensing are excited to announce a new beer in their collaborative series: Bend the Knee Golden Ale.

Crux Fermentation Project Introduces PCT Porter

The Pacific Crest Trail provides a vibrant thread for hikers and horseback riders through Washington, Oregon, and California. Crux Fermentation Project’s beer is distributed in all three states (as well as in parts of Idaho and Colorado). Crux’s hometown of Bend, Oregon, is a favorite of PCT hikers who come to enjoy the Cascade views and a refreshing beer and to share stories from the trail with newfound friends.

Scarlet Lane Announces Year-Round Dorian Stout Variant

After the wide success of Dorian Espresso Stout Scarlet Lane Brewing is excited to announce that our Tinker Coffee Espresso version of Dorian Stout will become a year-round, standard offering for our Dorian Stout portfolio.

Anchor Glass CEO to Take Temporary Leave of Absence

Anchor Glass Container Corporation announced today that its President and CEO, Jim Fredlake, will take a leave of absence for personal reasons, starting immediately. During his leave, Jim will remain on its board of directors.

Martin Roper to Retire as CEO of Boston Beer Company in 2018

Martin Roper to Retire as CEO of Boston Beer Company in 2018

Boston Beer Company, the country’s second-largest craft brewery according to trade group the Brewers Association, today announced that CEO Martin Roper would retire in 2018. Roper, who has led the company since 2001, said in a press release that he informed the company’s board of directors of his plans to step down “a year in advance” to give the Boston Beer ample time to name a successor and to “assure a very smooth transition.”

Dogfish Head and AC Beverage Introduce Barrel-Aging, Nitrogen Draft-Dispensing System for Bars, Restaurants, Breweries

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, off-centered Delaware brewing pioneer, and AC Beverage, leading beer and draft system design and installation company based in Annapolis, Maryland, are pleased to introduce Rack AeriAle, a groundbreaking, innovative barrel-aging, nitrogen draft-dispensing system developed and designed for restaurants, bars, tasting rooms and breweries.

Fort Collins Brewery Names Josh Hall as National Sales Manager

Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) announces an exciting change to the FCB team. Brand Ambassador, Josh Hall, will continue to support sales distributors and accounts across the FCB footprint as the newly appointed National Sales Manager.