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BrewDog Renames Punk IPA to Pink IPA in Protest of Gender Pay Gap

Independent craft brewer BrewDog is taking on the global scourge of gender pay inequality and combating sexist marketing with the launch of a “new” beer: Pink IPA. Satirically dubbed Beer for Girls, Pink IPA is BrewDog’s clarion call to close the gender pay gap in the U.S. and around the world and to expose sexist marketing to women, particularly within the beer industry.

Dogfish Head and The Flaming Lips Release Beer and Music Collaboration for Record Store Day

In celebration of Record Store Day, Dogfish Head is bringing independent beer and independent music together as they announce the release of a first-of-its-kind beer and vinyl collaboration with American rock icons, The Flaming Lips. Dropping on RSD (Saturday, April 21), The Flaming Lips will release a limited edition 7” called “The Story of Yum Yum and Dragon,” featuring two original songs inspired by the new Dogfish beer, Dragons & YumYums, a lip smackingly tart pale al

Telluride Brewing Partners with Ska Brewing for Distribution in Durango

Telluride Brewing has partnered with Ska Brewing Company on its Durango distribution. Telluride’s beers are now available at bars, restaurants, and liquor stores in Durango and in surrounding areas— and at Ska’s tasting room every once in a while, too.

Resolute Brewing Names New Head Brewer

Resolute Brewing Co., Centennial’s award-winning microbrewery, is pleased to announce Justin Burnsed as its new head brewer; Burnsed joined the team mid-January.

Stone Brewing Announces Lineup of Brewery and Taproom Exclusives

Stone Brewing announces a 2018 lineup of packaged Exclusive Release Beers available only at Stone Brewing locations. These beers are intended only for Stone’s most dedicated fans making the pilgrimage to its tap rooms and company stores in Southern California and Richmond, VA.

CPG Investment Banks Merge as First Beverage Joins Cascadia Capital

CPG Investment Banks Merge as First Beverage Joins Cascadia Capital

First Beverage Group, one of the top dealmaking firms in the beverage industry, today announced that it has spun off its investment banking division and merged the unit with Seattle-based Cascadia Capital’s consumer and retail team. Specific financial terms of the transaction, which closed on March 5, were not disclosed.

Rivertowne Brewing Unveils Updated Branding

Rivertowne Brewing, an independent craft brewery located just outside Pittsburgh in neighboring Murrysville/Export, has officially launched updated branding. This new initiative represents a top-to-bottom overhaul of Rivertowne’s logos, packaging, online presence, and product portfolio.

Hop Products Australia Launches 2018 Harvest

Hop Products Australia (HPA) today launch their 2018 harvest season at their Victorian farm, Rostrevor Hop Gardens. To be followed closely by their Tasmanian location, Bushy Park Estates on Monday 5 March.