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Amid growing controversy over an ongoing ban against gay and lesbian rights activists’ marching in South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Boston Beer Company today announced that it has dropped its sponsorship of the event. Jessica Paar, the company’s senior public relations manager, sent a statement to Brewbound explaining the decision:

The country’s largest craft brewery, Boston Beer Company, last week reported fourth quarter depletions growth of 20 percent and net revenue of $205.4 million, an increase of $52.4 million over the same period last year. The company’s full-year depletions grew 23 percent while production volumes increased 25 percent, to about 3.4 million barrels.

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM -4.79% reported fourth quarter 2013 net revenue of $205.4 million, an increase of $52.4 million or 34% over the same period last year, mainly due to core shipment growth of 29%.

BOSTON, MA — After countless test batches in Samuel Adams’ Boston-based nanobrewery, the brewers are ready to share Samuel Adams Rebel IPA with drinkers across the country. Rebel IPA is a West Coast style IPA brewed to maximize the aromatics and flavors of five of the brewers’ favorite American hops from the Pacific Northwest.

Earlier this month, Anheuser-Busch InBev shared a glimpse of its plans for 3 ┬¢ minutes of commercial airtime during this Sunday’s Super Bowl. With five total ads, the beer giant will debut a new slogan, a re-closeable aluminum bottle, and trot out its famous Clydesdale horses for a “Hero’s Welcome” dedicated to American troops returning… Read more »

Craft Beer sales in key U.S. retail channels grew 19.2 percent in 2013, according to new data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Sales eclipsed $1.8 billion in IRI’s multi-outlet and convenience retail channel universe (MULC), which comprises grocery, drug, Wal-Mart, Club, Dollar, Mass-Merchandiser and Military stores, gaining 0.86 share points of total off-premise U.S…. Read more »

An assertive push for tap handles by the country’s largest craft brewery, Boston Beer Co., became a global crisis in the twittersphere as Lagunitas founder, Tony Magee posted a series of inflammatory messages to the social networking site on Dec. 17. Perhaps alarmed that amidst increasing competition for tap handles his larger competitor might be throwing its weight around, Magee alleged that Boston Beer is “specifically targeting” the Lagunitas IPA business.

BOSTON, MA — The brewers at Samuel Adams are ushering in the new year with a new spring beer—Samuel Adams Cold Snap—the newest addition to the brewery’s popular seasonal beer collection. Brewed for spring’s transition away from the hearty brews of winter to the bright, lighter-bodied beers of summer, Cold Snap is the brewers’ take… Read more »

BOSTON, MA — Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a microlending and mentoring program for food, beverage, craft beer, and hospitality small businesses, announced that Brewla Bars has won the program’s 2013 national Pitch Room competition. Founded by siblings Daniel and Rebecca Dengrove, Brewla Bars are healthy, popsicle-like treats based on brewed ingredients such as… Read more »

Graham Mackay, the creator and chairman of SABMiller Plc, passed away this morning at the age of 64, according to Bloomberg. Native to South Africa, Mackay stepped down from his post as chief executive officer after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor in April. Last year, Mackay spoke about the rise of craft and… Read more »

BOSTON, MA — Today, The Boston Company announced that David Rocco has joined the Operations Department as Senior Director of Supply Chain, with responsibilities for planning, customer service, order fulfillment and freshest beer operations. David brings 25 years of supply chain experience from Staples, Accenture, and Quaker/Pepsi where most recently he has led changes and… Read more »

It’s only Tuesday, but we’re guessing you already need a beer. Good news — today is National Lager Day! Two breweries that have become synonymous with the lager style are celebrating in different ways.

7G Distributing, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Anheuser-Busch InBev wholesaler announced that, effective Jan. 1, it will acquire Davenport, Iowa based Vanguard Distributing. “It was a footprint that’s adjacent to our territory and that made it very attractive. We expect to achieve a number of synergies,” 7G Owner Joe Lee told The Gazette.

BrewDog is back at it, taking another stab a precisely defining “craft beer” as it applies to European countries. In October, brewery co-founders James Watt and Martin Dickie wrote on their blog that having a clear definition has helped craft beer become so popular in the United States.