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Stone Brewing Releases Notorious P.O.G. Berliner Weisse

Stone Brewing is proud to announce the release of a cult fan favorite, Stone Notorious P.O.G. Berliner Weisse. Brewed with passion fruit, orange and guava the beer releases this week for a limited time.

East 9th Brewing Acquires Sample Brew

East 9th Brewing has acquired fellow independent brewing company Sample Brew for an undisclosed figure after the company was handed over to administrators in mid-May.

Uinta Brewing Regroups After Private Equity Partner Exits

Uinta Brewing Regroups After Private Equity Partner Exits

The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with offices in New York City and Cleveland, has exited its investment in Salt Lake City’s Uinta Brewing Company. Reached by Brewbound, a spokesperson for the firm, which acquired a partial stake in 2014, declined to comment on its decision to back away from the investment.

Brewers Association Names New ‘Public Relations Agency of Record’

Brewers Association Names New ‘Public Relations Agency of Record’

The Brewers Association (BA) has severed ties with longtime New York-based PR firm The Rosen Group. The Colorado-headquartered not-for-profit trade association representing small and independent U.S. craft brewers today announced it has chosen Backbone Media as its new public relations agency of record. Backbone, based in Carbondale, Colorado, supplants The Rosen Group, which had served as the BA’s public relations firm for more than a decade.

Deschutes Brewery Releases Marionberry Lavender Sour Ale and Brut IPA

Deschutes Brewery launches two new refreshing, easy drinking beers for summer. Marionberry Lavender is an American Sour Ale infused with Oregon Marionberry and aromatic lavender. And Brut IPA joins the Just Tapped Series where popular beers from their Bend and Portland pubs emerge for a broader market.

Brewery Ommegang Releases Saisonztraminer

Brewery Ommegang is pleased to announce the release of Saisonztraminer, a brand new offering from their Co-Fermentation Project.

Unibroue Launches Blanche de Chambly in Cans

The award-winning Blanche de Chambly, the first beer ever produced by Unibroue, is now available year-round for the first time in cans in a 16-ounce single-serve format nationwide.

Full Tilt Brewing to Release Boomshakalaka Hazy IPA

FULL TILT BREWING announces the release of their latest brew, BOOMSHAKALAKA – Hazy IPA, the 5th Volume of the Hops-the-Cat Adventure Series. Taproom doors open at 11am on July 13th with live music by local artist, Janelle de la Rosa, from Noon – 3pm.

Arlington Capital Advises Dogfish Head in Merger with Boston Beer Company

Arlington Capital Advisors, LLC, a leading consumer-focused investment bank, announced today that its principals acted as lead financial advisors to Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Inc. in its merger with The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), which closed on July 3, 2019.

Bear Republic Shakes Up Leadership Team

Bear Republic Shakes Up Leadership Team

Bear Republic Brewing Company co-founder Richard R. Norgrove will step down as CEO, the Northern California-based company announced Monday. Mr. Norgorve’s son, Richard G., will take over as the company’s chief executive. In addition to the younger Norgrove’s transition into the CEO role, Bear Republic named long-time employee Peter Kruger as its new chief operating officer. He takes over for Richard G. Norgrove, who also goes by “Ricardo.”

Angry Horse Brewing Partners with Garvey Wholesale

Angry Horse Brewing is proud to announce their partnership with Garvey Wholesale for can product distribution. This partnership will put Garvey at the helm of servicing onsite and offsite retailers in the Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Bernardino County territories.

Worthy Brewing Releases Exuberance Summer Sour

Exuberance Summer Sour is the fourth release from Worthy Brewing as a small-batch series called “Hopstar.” This exciting Gose-style brew features local Oregon berries and a collaboration with Pacific Northwest culinary titans, Jacobsen Salt Co.