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Founders Expands Midwestern Footprint

Founders Expands Midwestern Footprint

Founders Brewing will expand its distribution footprint in the Midwest this month, tapping two new states and broadening its presence in a third.

Stone Releases Saison

Stone Brewing Co. is reintroducing its take on a traditional Belgian farmhouse ale, using Southern California ingredients grown on its 19-acre farm. Stone Saison is brewed with lemon zest, grains of paradise, lemon thyme, lavender and a small dose of habanero peppers, making it the quintessential refresher for the warm-weather months.

Dock Street Brewery’s Newest Beer is Listening to Wu Tang Clan For the Summer

Dock Street Brewery is barrel-aging “Dock Street Beer Ain’t Nothing to Funk With”, a Golden Saison with non-subtle notes of spicy pineapple and tart orange. And we’re bringing Da Ruckus to da beer, serenading it non-stop all summer with the sweet sweet sounds of Wu Tang Clan while it lies conditioning in a red wine barrel from a local winery.

Former Boulevard Brewing Executive Joins Uinta as New CEO

Former Boulevard Brewing Executive Joins Uinta as New CEO

Less than one year after selling a partial ownership to private equity firm The Riverside Company, Uinta Brewing today announced that it has hired former Duvel Moortgat USA and Boulevard Brewing sales chief Steve Mills as its new chief financial officer. Mills takes over for Uinta founder Will Hamill, who had been acting as CEO and will now focus on brand development and brewery innovation in his new role as a company board member.

Anheuser-Busch InBev to Invest $328 Million in Mexico

Anheuser-Busch InBev to Invest $328 Million in Mexico

Anheuser-Busch InBev subsidiary Grupo Modelo said it will invest approximately $328 million – or roughly 5 billion pesos – to construct a new brewery and can production plant in Yucatán, Mexico.

Narragansett Releases Del’s Black Cherry Shandy

Narragansett Beer has teamed up with Del’s Lemonade once again to create Narragansett Del’s Black Cherry Shandy, becoming the second wildly refreshing shandy flavor on which ‘Gansett and Del’s have collaborated. Combining Narragansett’s award-winning Lager with tart juice of all-natural black cherries, Del’s Black Cherry Shandy is now available to quench the thirst of beachgoers and backyard grillers throughout Rhode Island while supplies last.

Devils Backbone Signs with MicroStar Logistics

As they prepare to expand from a 30-barrel brewhouse to a state-of-the-art 120 barrel brewhouse, Devils Backbone Brewing has elected to switch to MicroStar Logistics to meet their keg and related logistics needs. Devils Backbone chose to move to MicroStar from their owned float because the flexibility and efficiency of MicroStar’s industry leading pooled-keg model will accommodate their rapid growth.

Fireman’s Brew Expands Distribution to Ohio

Fireman’s Brew, a Los Angeles-based craft beer company founded by two firefighters, today announced a partnership with Heidelberg Distributing Company to expand distribution of its three award-winning beers throughout Ohio.

Hydro Flask Set to Break Ground on New Bend Headquarters

Hydro Flask—the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks—is excited to announce plans for a new state-of-the-art headquarters facility in Bend, Oregon. After two years in its current Northwest Crossing location, the company’s continued growth has spurred the need for a larger space and an elevated office design that will support the brand’s outdoor-loving culture.

Empyrean Brewing Co. Announces Release of LemonWeizen

Lincoln, NE — Empyrean Brewing Co. announces the release of a new beer in its Carpe Brewem line, a LemonWeizen. Brewed with wheat and Meyer lemons for a bready base with a refreshing citrus finish. Brewing with wheat instead of barley is an ancient tradition that stretches back to the earliest days of brewing. Pairing… Read more »

Last Call: Illinois Brewers Hope New Bill Will Spur Growth

Last Call: Illinois Brewers Hope New Bill Will Spur Growth

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild and the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois have negotiated language to include in a bill – HB 3237– that would loosen restrictions on how brewers in the state operate.