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Mate Veza Announces Newest Beer, Morpho Herbal Ale

Mate Veza Announces Newest Beer, Morpho Herbal Ale

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mate Veza, currently with just two styles of beer on the market, announced today plans to release their third beer, Morpho Herbal Ale. “We are pleased to announce a new limited release called MateVeza Morpho Herbal Ale, an organic ale brewed with yerba mate, hibiscus flowers, and bay leaves,” writes Founder… Read more »

Eataly Reaches New Heights With Rooftop Birreria

Eataly Reaches New Heights With Rooftop Birreria

NEW YORK- Sam Calagione has long been viewed as an innovator in the craft brewing scene and his latest project, La Birreria, could be his best work yet. When he founded Dogfish Head in 1995 with the mission of brewing “off-centered ales, for off-centered people,” even Calagione couldn’t have imagined where making beers with raisins… Read more »

Pacific Brewing Laboratories Partners With Devil’s Canyon

Pacific Brewing Laboratories Partners With Devil’s Canyon

SAN FRANCISCO – When Patrick Horn and Bryan Hermannsson began serving free homebrew out of their garage in the SOMA district of San Francisco, they didn’t anticipate breaking into the growing craft beer marketplace in just over a year. But being voted the best Nano Brewery in San Francisco and routinely having over 100 guests… Read more »

Sunoco Gas Stations Serve Craft Beer In Buffalo

Sunoco Gas Stations Serve Craft Beer In Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drivers over the age of 21 in Buffalo can now fill up their growlers after they’re done filling up their gas tanks. Sunoco Inc. rolled out a pilot program at the end of June entitled the “Craft Beer Exchange,” in an attempt to capitalize on the growth of the craft beer market.

An Interview With Stacey George, Clown Shoes Label Designer

An Interview With Stacey George, Clown Shoes Label Designer

IPSWICH, MA – Last week, a debate ensued over the Clown Shoes label design for their newest offering, Lubrication. Candice Alstr├Âm, the Director of Events and Promotions for Beer Advocate called some of the labels “borderline sexist or racist.” Stacey George, the designer behind the labels took some time to discuss the labels with Brewbound…. Read more »

Castello USA Projecting 120 Percent Growth For 2011

Castello USA Projecting 120 Percent Growth For 2011

LAS VEGAS — Castello Premium Lagers is making an aggressive push for market share in the United States, with plans to import six million cases worth of beer in both bottles and kegs in 2016. Italian Brands and Beverage Company, owned and operated by Adam Patel is the exclusive importer for the Italian brand, which… Read more »

Trillium Brewing Company Receives Zoning Approval

Trillium Brewing Company Receives Zoning Approval

BOSTON — Trillium Brewing Company raised a pint last night in celebration of their zoning board approval to build out a brewery in the historical neighborhood, Fort Point. “Fort Point is one of the most vibrant and developing areas of the city and draws on all aspects of what makes Boston so great,” said JC… Read more »

Purpose Energy Raises $750,000

Purpose Energy Raises $750,000

WALTHAM, MA — Purpose Energy, the company that aims to “save the earth, one beer at a time,” has secured $750,000 from private investors in their most recent funding round. 30 investors in total from 13 different states have now committed $3.2 million in equity capital to the venture. “We raised some capital, accomplished some… Read more »

Sixpoint Introduces Autumnation, First Seasonal Can Release

Sixpoint Introduces Autumnation, First Seasonal Can Release

BROOKLYN, NY – Sixpoint Craft Ales has something brewing for the fall, in the form of their newest seasonal beer, Autumnation. The brewery, which began canning their beers for the first time in May, is adding a pumpkin beer to the lineup for release in September. This isn’t your ordinary pumpkin beer however. Canned pumpkin… Read more »

Samuel Adams Announces 2011 Longshot Finalists

Samuel Adams Announces 2011 Longshot Finalists

BOSTON – Four finalists for Samuel Adams’ annual ‘Longshot American Homebrew Competition’ have selected by a panel of judges who reviewed the beers last week. The four finalists (listed below) will fly to Denver in September for the Great American Beer festival (GABF) where two winners will be announced. The two winners will have their… Read more »

Life And Limb Returns, Canning Line Installation Begins At Sierra Nevada

Life And Limb Returns, Canning Line Installation Begins At Sierra Nevada

CHICO, CA – Sierra Nevada Brewing Company confirmed today that Life and Limb, the collaboration beer with Dogfish Head, will make its return this August. The initial release of Life and Limb was in November of 2009, and has not been brewed since. According to Sierra Nevada Communications Coordinator, the beer should make its return… Read more »

Southern Tier Brewing Company Presents Summerfest

Southern Tier Brewing Company Presents Summerfest

LAKEDWOOD, NY – Celebrate Summer with Southern Tier on Saturday July 16th. The event will include keg bowling (win a trophy!) and live music by Southern Tier’s favorite regional reggae band, Mosaic Foundation. The event will also have frisbee games and additional music by DJ Jonny Cobra. Tickets are being sold for $10. The $10… Read more »

Clown Shoes Label Causes Controversy

Clown Shoes Label Causes Controversy

BOSTON – The debate over the most recent Clown Shoes label for “Lubrication,” raged on Beer Advocate today after Candice Alstr├Âm, the Director of Events and Promotions for the company published a thread entitled “Done with Clownshoes.” The opinionated rant focused on the graphics for Clown Shoes’ most recent beer, “Lubrication.” In the post, Alstr├Âm… Read more »

Fourth Of July Fireworks For Your Taste Buds

Fourth Of July Fireworks For Your Taste Buds

BOSTON – Nothing says America like blowing up some fireworks and drinking some cold brews – and we think you should celebrate your own independence by choosing some quality, American-made craft beer. In the spirit of Independence Day, Brewbound is here to offer you 10 beers that should find their way into your coolers this… Read more »