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Hopsteiner Prepares for Another Harvest Year

Hopsteiner, one of the foremost hop growing, trading, breeding and processing firms in the world since 1845, has begun prepping this year’s crops in Yakima Valley.

Petainer Expands Manufacturing Capacity

Petainer is building a new warehouse at its Aš plant in the Czech Republic to provide more on site storage capacity to meet its current and future ambitious growth plans while also improving sustainability.

Off-Premise Beer Sales Up 1.5 Percent Through March, Says IRI Worldwide

Off-Premise Beer Sales Up 1.5 Percent Through March, Says IRI Worldwide

The latest snapshot of beer category health is out. Market research firm IRI Worldwide, which tracks category-wide sales trends at off-premise retailers, reported yesterday that dollar sales of beer at multi-outlet and convenience stores were up 1.5 percent through March 25.

No-Li Brewhouse Releases Born & Raised Again Barrel-Aged IPA

You’ve enjoyed it out of cans, bottles and the tap, but No-Li Brewhouse now wants you to try its Born & Raised IPA out of a barrel. On Thursday, April 5, No-Li released Born & Raised Again — a version of its beloved IPA aged for two years in a wheat whiskey barrel from Dry Fly Distillery.

Holidaily Brewing to Break Ground on New Production Facility

In the coming weeks, Holidaily Brewing, one of the few certified gluten-free breweries in the U.S., will break ground on a new production facility that will dramatically expand its production capacity.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces April 2018 Beer Releases

Hi-Wire Brewing will be releasing three specialty beers this month highlighting their Sour & Wild Ale program, High Gravity 4-pack series, and a one-off can release for the Asheville City Soccer Club.

Stevens Point Brewery Introduces Milkshake Malt Porter

How sweet it is when you taste new Point Milkshake Malt Porter for the first time! Dark, creamy and chocolatey with a sweet finish, Milkshake Malt Porter is a perfect example of an American robust porter. It now occupies a sweet spot in Point’s portfolio that was vacant until now, according to Julie Birrenkott, Point Marketing Manager.

Summit Brewing Co. to Release Lazy Sipper

Homegrown in Minnesota with all local hops, malts and strawberries — just like last year’s brew — Summit Lazy Sipper features complex malt notes of light toast, bread crumb and graham cracker, plus gentle hop characteristics of lemon, green tea and grapefruit.