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Widmer Brothers Unviels Fresh, New Look

PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing released a note to their fans today via facebook concerning the new look of their packaging. With nearly 30 years of brewing history under our belt, we are excited to unveiled a fresh new look. The new packaging design highlights many things that are important to our brewery, starting… Read more »

Craft Brewers Conference 2011 Recap

Craft Brewers Conference 2011 Recap

SAN FRANCISCO – The Craft Brewers Conference took place last week in San Francisco. Nearly 4,000 craft brewers, industry suppliers and media members converged on the “City by the Bay” to discuss all things craft. Topics ranged from Ray Daniels discussion on “Why doesn’t my beer taste good,” to Sam Calagione and Floris Delee’s seminar… Read more »

Brew Madness 2011 Enters Elite Eight

BOSTON – Brewbound.com announced the Elite 8 match-ups in their inaugural ‘Brew Madness’ competition today. The Sweet 16 round saw a few notable “upsets.” Great Divide’s Yeti Imperial Stout was an eight-seed and defeated the Bruery’s Rugbrod, a fifth seed. Victory’s Prima Pils, a sixth seed, defeated Harpoon’s UFO, a two seed. Notable wins came… Read more »

UPDATE: Brew Madness 2011 – Sweet Sixteen

BOSTON – Brewbound.com announced the third round match-ups for their ‘Brew Madness” competition today. A few close finishes and a huge voter turnout highlighted the second round of voting. The Bruery advanced to the Sweet Sixteen over Narragansett by just two votes. Grand Teton Brewing lost a close battle to 21st Amendment by just three… Read more »

Bell’s Brewery Drafts Response Letter

Bell’s Brewery Drafts Response Letter

GALESBURG, MI – Yesterday brewbound.com posted a story regarding the cease and desist letter that was sent to Northern Brewer over their “Three Hearted Ale” extract kit. Larry Bell released an official statement regarding the issue today.

Granite City Food And Beverage To Bottle Beer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Granite City Food & Brewery (Nasdaq: GCFB) today announced the launch of a bottled beer line in retail stores outside of their 26 restaurants throughout the Midwest. Through its patented beer processing system, Granite City has been developing and brewing some of the best handcrafted beers available throughout the region.

Clown Shoes Expands Distribution

Clown Shoes Expands Distribution

IPSWICH, MA – Clown Shoes Brewing announced today that it will enter the Upstate New York and Virginia markets. Currently, Clown Shoes distributes Hoppy Feet Black IPA, Brown Angel Brown Ale, Clementine White Ale and Eagle Claw Fist Imperial Amber Ale outside of Massachusetts. The brewery’s Belgian IPA, Tramp Stamp, will soon be joining those… Read more »

Product Review: Bison Brewing Gingerbread Ale

Product Review: Bison Brewing Gingerbread Ale

When you think of classic fall seasonal offering, pumpkin immediately comes to mind. Bison Organic takes a different approach with their Gingerbread Ale. This beer pours a dark brown color with a slight red hue. Surprise, it smells like gingerbread! If you dig a little deeper, you will notice notes of caramel, cinnamon and nutmeg…. Read more »

Brew Madness 2011

March Madness is here and to celebrate, brewbound.com has set up their own 64-brew bracket to honor some of the best craft beer the U.S. has to offer — and let fans pick a champion! This year’s selection committee selected some of the most popular, most innovative, and all-around best-loved beers in the country to… Read more »

Press Release: Samuel Adams

BOSTON – New Hampshire homebrewer Jim Prucha scored big, beating entries from all six New England states to win the fourth annual Samuel Adams Patriot Homebrew Contest™.  His winning brew, a Baltic Porter, will be served and sold at Gillette Stadium during the upcoming New England Patriots season. Hailing from Londonderry, New Hampshire, Prucha has… Read more »

Press Release: Hoppin Frog

AKRON, OH – Hoppin' Frog is releasing Hop Dam Triple IPA for 2011 on Friday and Saturday March 18/19 at the brewery. Damn, is it intense this year – it is hoppier than ever, and at 10.0% abv intense is not too hard to understand!! We used the same hop weights and times, but a different… Read more »