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Braxton Brewing and Graeter’s Ice Cream Re-Launch Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout

Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewing company, and Graeter’s Ice Cream, a 147-year-old, family owned craft ice cream company, will re-launch the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Milk Stout that began their partnership. This Braxton Brewing Co. flavor brings beer drinkers an adult-friendly beverage reminiscent of Graeter’s signature Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

Claremont Craft Ales Adds Distribution in San Diego

Brown Bag Beverage, one of the fastest growing Craft Beer Distributors in the Greater San Diego area added another great Craft Beer company to their distribution portfolio, Claremont Craft Ales from Claremont, California.

Ekos Releases Cidery Management Software

After three years of focusing on the brewing process, Ekos is excited to have a platform fully customizable for cider makers.

BeerBoard Shares 2017 On-Premise Trends

BeerBoard Shares 2017 On-Premise Trends

BeerBoard, the management platform behind digital menu displays at on-premise retailers such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Tilted Kilt and World of Beer, recently reviewed data from more than 50,000 draft lines and found that craft beer share grew by two percent in 2017.

Cans, Sours to Drive Upland Growth in 2018

Cans, Sours to Drive Upland Growth in 2018

After two decades of steady growth, Upland Brewing is taking a two-pronged approach to expansion in 2018. The brewery, ranked by the Brewers Association as the third largest beer company in Indiana, not only plans to dig deeper in its home state, but also expand distribution of its wood-aged and sour beers to a handful of new U.S. markets this year.

Former Sierra Nevada New Product Development Manager Joins Surly Brewing

In the ever-mercurial craft beer industry, the need for strong branding and innovation has never been more important. Minnesota alone is home to more than 150 craft breweries, with new taproom doors opening almost daily. Surly Brewing Co. (Surly), the Minneapolis-based independent craft brewery, is facing 2018 head-on with strategic growth, innovative beer styles, and the addition of Bill Manley as the Director of Brand Development.

Allagash Brewing Releases Map 40

Map 40, a Belgian-style stout that’s blended with cold-brewed coffee from local roaster Speckled Ax is releasing today to the brewery’s full distribution footprint.

Fifty West Brewing Company to Launch Cans

Fifty West Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of their craft beer cans in the Greater Cincinnati area. Patrons can look forward to purchasing their three core beers Coast to Coast IPA, American Lager, and Doom Pedal White Ale at restaurants, bars, and retail locations throughout the city, beginning Jan. 30, 2018.

Full Circle Brewing Raises $800,000 Via Equity Crowd Funding

Full Circle Brewing Co., Fresno-based craft brewery, announces their progress of securing $800,000 of capital. They are more than three-fourths to their goal which is projected to increase their productivity by ten fold.

DESTIHL Brewery Unveils 2018 Release Calendar

DESTIHL Brewery has unveiled their 2018 release calendar that will dictate production and distribution of its beers regionally, nationally and even internationally.