KAILUA-KONA, HI. – Fresh off victories at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO, Kona continues its winning streak by nabbing two medals at the Great International Beer & Cider Competition in Providence, RI this past weekend. Big Wave Golden Ale and Pipeline Porter were awarded first and third place finishes, respectively, in the… Read more »

Attention craft brewers. Brewery Ommegang is offering assistance to any companies feeling the devastating impacts of Hurricane Sandy, which put a beating on many East Coast towns yesterday. Company president and CEO Simon Thorpe said that while his own brewery was not harmed in the storm, he’s aware of the damage a tragic event like… Read more »

The latest release from Widmer Brothers is SXNW, a creative play on the “South By Southwest (SXSW)” interactive, film and music conference held annually in Austin, Texas. It’s called SXNW (South by Northwest) and it joins the Widmer Brothers Brewing limited-edition Brothers’ Reserve series, which showcases the brewery’s innovation in craft brewing.

Odell Brewing no doubt has one of the finer barrel-aging programs in the country and although the company’s distribution spans just 10 states, its barrel-aged offerings are not to be missed. The latest release is The Meddler, a resurrected style from the Flemish region of Belgium. Read past the jump for a complete review.

It’s not quite the ‘hot-button’ issue you would expect from a presidential race, but for better or worse beer seems to have taken center stage during this year’s election. And at this point, it’s common knowledge that Barack Obama loves to enjoy a frosty mug or two on the campaign trail.

BevNET, the industry-leading beverage media company, is announcing plans to release its first guide to the Craft Beer industry. The Brewbound New Beer Guide will be a key quarterly resource for U.S.-based breweries, distributors, and retailers looking for product exposure and a taste of what’s to come for new and seasonal beer releases. (Brewbound is BevNET’s web site covering craft beer).

Now that fall is upon us, Brewbound will be reviewing a few of this year’s autumn offerings. First up, Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale from Weyerbacher Brewing in Easton, Penn. This is a unique offering for the category and checks in at 8 percent ABV. Follow the link below for the complete review.

White Plains, N.Y. — HEINEKEN USA today announced the appointment of Matthew Kahn as Vice President of Marketing for Portfolio Brands effective September 19, 2012. In his new role, Kahn will be responsible for leading the development and execution of brand strategy, media and public relations for Dos Equis, Newcastle Brown Ale, Amstel and the… Read more »

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Already recognized as America’s oldest brewery, Yuengling now holds a coveted new distinction: America’s largest American-owned brewery. To celebrate, Yuengling wants to thank the city that has played the most significant role in supporting the brewery — generation after generation — with a free lager and a sincerethank-you.

Widmer Brothers Brewing announced two new releases for the coming change in seasons. Old Embalmer ’12 is a barleywine ale being offered through the brewery’s Alchemy Project line. The brewery plans to highlight a different hop each year, starting this year with the tropical fruit flavors and aromas of the Bravo hop. Old Embalmer ’12… Read more »

CHICAGO, IL – Pacifico, the authentic pilsner-style Mexican beer, is honoring the brand’s free-spirit lifestyle with its new “State of Pacifico” marketing campaign set to roll out nationally on August 20. The campaign, which includes online, outdoor and experiential elements, will continue to drive Pacifico’s rapid growth. The brand is posting double-digit growth trends year-to-date… Read more »