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Rupee Beer Heads South, Expands into North Carolina

Rupee Beer is on a mission to bring Indian craft beer to the world and announces its expansion into the south, starting with North Carolina, with more southern states lined up in coming weeks. 

FX Matt and Flying Dog Leaders Discuss Sale Process, Future Opportunities

FX Matt and Flying Dog Leaders Discuss Sale Process, Future Opportunities

FX Matt Brewing Company and Flying Dog Brewery announced a deal Monday in which the New York legacy brand would acquire the Frederick, Maryland-based craft brewery and transfer all production to Utica, New York, later this summer. FX Matt CEO Fred Matt and new Flying Dog president Ben Savage shared details of the deal, the challenges Flying Dog has faced in the past and the opportunities ahead.

Liquid Riot Celebrates 10 Years with a Brand Refresh, Events & Collaborations

Liquid Riot, Maine’s first craft brewery & distillery hybrid, is releasing a refresh of its company logo and packaging. This new branding commemorates their 10-year anniversary and will be designed by Warren Cathro, Liquid Riot’s long-time graphic designer, and the launch led by Hannah Martin, Marketing & Sales Director.

FX Matt to Acquire Flying Dog, Creating Top-10 BA-Defined Craft Brewery

FX Matt to Acquire Flying Dog, Creating Top-10 BA-Defined Craft Brewery

New York’s FX Matt Brewing Company has struck a deal to acquire Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland, the companies announced today. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Flying Dog’s production will begin shifting to FX Matt’s Utica, New York-based production facility over the summer with operations in Maryland expected to stop “sometime in August.”