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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of Herkulean Woods, a lager brewed with maple syrup and spruce tips and the 16th beer in the limited release Unchained Series. It will be available on draught and in 6-pack bottles the week of August 18.

LATROBE, Pa. and DUBLIN, — A beer with a dark past is coming to a store near you in September. Guinness┬« BlondeÔäó American Lager, from the makers of iconic Guinness Stout, is made in the famed American brewing city of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Guinness┬« BlondeÔäó American Lager uses American hops and Guinness’ world famous 125-year-old Guinness… Read more »

BOSTON, MA—Harpoon Brewery & Ball and Buck are joining forces for Boston’s first Brewdown Pop-Up. The Brewdown Pop-Up is an event series created by leading marketing innovation company GYK Antler to celebrate the local craft beer community and the collaborative spirit that spawns great ideas and partnerships. Each Brewdown Pop-Up pairs a New England brand… Read more »

Fort Bragg, CA — First brewed to celebrate our 25th anniversary, the beer now known as PUCK, a petite saison of just over 4% ABV, won a place in our hearts and in our year-round portfolio of beers.

Corvallis, Ore. — 2 Towns Ciderhouse announced today its partnership with Mussetter Distributing, the Sacramento area’s premier distribution company. Mussetter will begin its distribution of 2 Towns Ciderhouse ciders starting August 11th to Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Nevada, and El Dorado counties.

Seattle, WA — Fish Brewing, Ocean Brands, LLC and BevLink, LLC are pleased to announce the Hobbit Series of Beers, a collaboration of bold imperial style beers selectively tailored to emulate the Hobbit characters — Gollum (Smeagol), the Dragon Smaug, and the vicious Orc chieftain Bolg.

Flagstaff, AZ — MOTHER ROAD BREWING COMPANY is excited to brew the inaugural batch of beer on their brand new Pilot Brewing System with representatives from Ground Control Craft Beer & Coffee Bar (Goodyear, AZ) on August 18, 2014. Ground Control will be providing house-roasted coffee beans to contribute to this collaboration beer.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

Philadelphia, PA — Saxco International, LLC the market leader in the distribution of rigid packaging for the liquor, wine and beer industries announced today that it has acquired Square Peg Packaging and Printing, LLC. Saxco’s partnerships with North American glass, plastic and closure manufacturers, and their unparalleled sourcing capability allow them to deliver a wide… Read more »

Denver, CO — River North Brewery has announced it will expand distribution into the Kansas City Metro area in September. By partnering with Central States Beverage Company, beer lovers on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri border will have the opportunity to enjoy River North’s acclaimed brews.

ESCONDIDO, CA — Eighteen years ago, beer geek entrepreneurs Greg Koch and Steve Wagner launched Stone Brewing Co., selling the first keg of Stone Pale Ale to San Diego County brewpub Pizza Port.

Spokane, WA — With less than two weeks from No-Li Brewhouse’s second small batch festival “12,” on August 23, 2014 (noli12.eventbrite.com), the brewery announces their final beer list, and prepares for their first-ever packaged barrel-aged beer release, Blackfill.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Newcastle is resurrecting its popular Werewolf Blood-Red Ale, which was the top-selling imported limited edition in 2013.

SAINT LOUIS—Perennial Artisan Ales is thrilled to announce Dealer’s Choice, a new series of cocktail-inspired craft beers. Drawing inspiration from classic cocktails and new innovations, Dealer’s Choice is a celebration of mixed drinks and our talented friends behind bars across the country.

LITTLETON, Colo. — Hacker-Pschorr, Munich’s beer since 1417, is asking U.S. beer lovers “Has Your Oktoberfest Been to Oktoberfest?” and giving them a chance to attend the world’s most famous celebration in person.