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Winners of the 6th Annual Bell’s Homebrew Competition were announced Nov. 1st during the 7th Annual All Stouts Day at Bell’s Eccentric Café, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., in downtown Kalamazoo.

Brewery registration is now underway for the 2016 World Beer Cup. Developed and run by the Brewers Association, the World Beer Cup is open to professional breweries throughout the world that meet all legal and permitting requirements for breweries in their respective country. The competition, which is among the most prestigious beer competitions in the world, takes place every two years and held in conjunction with the annual Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America.

In June 2015, Shmaltz Brewing Company collaborated with 10 premier NYS breweries to brew New York’s first official state beer (Statewide Pale Ale). Proving that strength in numbers is a recipe for success, the hardworking brewmasters were able to raise $3,575 to be directly donated to the New York State Brewers Association. On Saturday, November 7, 2015, a check for $3,575 will be presented to Paul Leone (Executive Director, New York State Brewers Association) at The 3rd Annual Craft New York Brewers Festival (Landmark Theatre, Syracuse, NY).

Today Mike Hess Brewing (MHB) introduced its Open Mike™ beer can, becoming the only brewery in California to use Crown Holdings Inc.’s (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) patented 360 End technology. A simple pull tab removes the entire top end of the can, effectively turning the can into an instant pint glass.

ACE Premium Craft Cider has released the second vintage of its signature “Blackjack 21” hard apple cider, the family-owned and operated company announced today. The limited release, small-batch “champagne of the cider world” is barrel-aged, and made entirely from Sonoma County Gravenstein apples.

Resignation Brewery is teaming up with Beerthirst to distribute it’s highly sought after beers in British Columbia. In November, KCCO Gold Lager will be hitting liquor store shelves, with some locations giving away KCCO Beer Pong tables, whilst others will be raising money for The BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund.

Widmer Brothers Brrr is a big, NW red ale that emphasizes aromatic and flavorful hoppiness while embracing a feeling of winter with a robust malt backbone, rich body, and red appearance. Brrr, the brewery’s winter seasonal for eight years, features Simcoe and Cascade hops for a big, citrusy aroma and Widmer Brothers’ Alchemy hop blend for bittering.

Anheuser-Busch announced today a multi-year renewal and global expansion of Bud Light’s official beer sponsorship of the National Football League (NFL). The new agreement signals an evolution in how the leading sports marketer will build connections with partners and fans in the 21st century.

NEW YORK — delivery.com has released a new iOS app that gives users a simpler, easier way to order from their favorite restaurants and stores. The new app features an optimized user experience within each of delivery.com’s core categories — food, alcohol, groceries and laundry — which together comprise a convenient one-stop shop for local… Read more »

HEINEKEN USA, a leading importer of upscale beer brands, is upping the stakes on game day with its What’s Your Play? portfolio retail program running from January 1 through February 28. The comprehensive program includes eye-catching football themed POS materials, digital partnerships, a Twitter-driven sweepstakes, and cross-merchandising opportunities to inspire the LDA+ men of the world to up their game by choosing Heineken, Heineken Light, Dos Equis, Tecate, Tecate Light and Strongbow Hard Ciders for their game day celebrations.

Evans Brewing Company, which produces the award-winning Evans Brewing Company craft beers, has approved a Stock Option Plan paving the way for stock to be granted to employees who contribute to the growth of the company. Two million shares of common stock have been authorized and reserved pursuant to the plan.

The limited edition 2015 vintage of Alaskan Brewing Co.’s Alaskan Smoked Porter officially releases this week on draft and in 22 oz bottles throughout the 17 states where Alaskan beer is sold.

Kona Brewing Company’s Makani Wheat Ale is the first craft beer made with honey collected from bees that pollinate the flowers of native Hawaiian koa trees. Makani Wheat Ale is the final beer in the four‐part 2015 “Makana Series” that supports local non‐profits dedicated to protecting Hawaii’s natural resources.

Newburyport Brewing announces today that its 1635 Series Barleywine won the Gold Medal in the “Strong Beer” category. Newburyport Pale Ale, Plum Island Belgian White, and the 1635 Series Saison each won Silver Medals in the categories of “American Pale Ale”, “Witbier”, and “Saison”, respectively. The 1635 Series Kölsch rounded out the awards with a Bronze Medal in the “Kölsch” category.