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Kona Offers Drinkers a Chance to Win a Trip to Kona Brewers Festival

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — All beer lovers have a photo of themselves drinking a big frosty pint at their favorite brewery. Now, that photo could earn a free round trip ticket to Kona Brewers Festival on Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm.

Ninkasi Brewing Co. Recaps 2013 Donation Efforts

EUGENE, Ore.—Jan. 16, 2014—Established in 2012, Ninkasi Brewing Company’s Beer is Love program, has enabled the brewery to offer donations and support to non-profits and community organizations throughout all the states it distributes. In its first year, the program worked with more than 600 organizations throughout these six states.

Missouri Beverage Co. Hires Team of Craft Beer Specialists

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — Demonstrating its commitment to and investment in the craft beer business, Missouri Beverage (MoBev) announced today the appointment of three craft beer specialists to its new Craft Beer Team. In teamwork, the trio will manage the company’s long-term growth goals for its craft beer portfolio.

SanTan & Four Peaks to Host Dinner for Arizona Craft Beer Week

Chandler, AZ — For the first time ever, Arizona’s leading craft breweries, SanTan Brewing Company and Four Peaks Brewing are joining forces to celebrate Arizona Craft Beer Week. In collaboration with Vintage 95, this amazing, Brazilian themed rare five-course beer dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 6 p.m.

No-Li Brewhouse Boasts Strong Bomber Sales

Spokane, WA — The internationally award-winning Spokane-based brewery, No-Li Brewhouse, carries the top 22 oz-bottle craft beer portfolio in Eastern Washington, according to fourth quarter 2013 IRI scan data. The microbrewery’s success with sales comes from focusing on three main goals: beers, brewery, and people.

Colorado Breweries Compete for Title of ‘Master of the Brewniverse’

DENVER – Jan. 16, 2014 – Who will be the first Master of the Brewniverse? The inaugural Masters of the Brewniverse Beer Festival and Brewery Pageant, presented by Wynkoop Brewing Company, will take place on Feb. 13 from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at The Oriental Theater (4335 W 44th Ave, Denver CO 80212).

New Belgium Accepting Submissions for Clips Beer & Film Tour

Ft. Collins, CO — January 16, 2014 —New Belgium Brewing is now accepting film submissions for its 2014 Clips Beer & Film Tour. Selected films will be viewed in 21 cities across the U.S., starting in May. Clips Beer & Film Tour is a unique film festival where guests sit under the stars, enjoy New… Read more »

Hopworks Releases Rise Up Red Ale for Spring

PORTLAND, Ore. — Hopworks Urban Brewery’s (HUB) is releasing its award-winning Organic Rise Up Red ale beginning in February. The Pacific Northwest Red is available in four-packs of 16 oz. cans, 22 oz. bottles and on draught at Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia bars, pubs and stores.

Short’s Brewing Company Cancels Annual Kayaking Event

Bellaire, Mich. — Northern Michigan’s largest craft brewery, Short’s Brewing Company has announced this morning that the annual Short’s to Short’s Paddle will not be held in 2014, but will likely return in 2015. The Short’s to Short’s Paddle has been run by Short’s Brewing Company for five consecutive years (2009-2013).

Aztec Brewing Co. Selects Statewide Beverage for San Diego County Distribution

Vista, CA – Aztec Brewing Company has selected Statewide Beverage Company, Inc. to be the exclusive distributor for the Aztec portfolio in San Diego County. Aztec currently self-distributes its line of beers in this area. This partnership will increase Aztec’s brand placement.

Summit Brewing Co. Expands Distribution to Arkansas

ST. PAUL, MN — Summit Brewing Company is proud to announce its expansion into the Arkansas beer market, contributing to the burgeoning growth of craft beer in that state. The brewery’s flagship beer, Extra Pale Ale, along with S├íga IPA, Oatmeal Stout, and Horizon Red IPA will be available on draught for Arkansas beer lovers… Read more »

Bear Republic Unveils Wastewater Reuse System

BOSTON & CLOVERDALE, Calif.–Cambrian Innovation, a water and bioenergy technology provider, and Bear Republic Brewing Company, Inc., known for its high revving IPAs and environmental stewardship, today announced the unveiling of an EcoVolt water treatment system at Bear Republic’s brewery in Cloverdale.

Web Series Seeks to Raise Money for Show Through CrowdBrewed

Chandler, AZ/Denver, CO — The hit web show “Adventures in Brew” has been a crowd favorite ever since it hit the air in early 2013. James Swann is the host and beer expert behind “Adventures in Brew” and his decades of beer knowledge and beer brewing experience encompass a love of beer that began back… Read more »

Total Wine & More to Host Total Beer Experience Event

POTOMAC, Md.— Total Wine & More, America’s largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, will host North Texas’s first Total Beer Experience at its locations in Plano, Dallas and Fort Worth locations from January 15 th through January 25 th.