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Valiant Brewing Co. Releases Barleywine

Hot on the heels of its six-month anniversary, Orange’s newest microbrewery has released Stentorian, a 13.3% ABV barrel-aged English barleywine.

Full Sail Brewing Hosts Craft Beer Cookbook Signing

HOOD RIVER, Ore. — Full Sail Brewing is excited to host a book signing of The American Craft Beer Cookbook at their pub with author,John Holl. Join Full Sail Brewing on Wednesday, September 18th from 5-7pm to meet the author of this newly released book. Local bookseller Waucoma Books will be on site with books… Read more »

Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Finalizes Colorado Launch Plans

DENVER — Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, today announced plans to celebrate its entry into the Colorado craft beer market with a party at the Falling Rock Tap House in Denver.

Remodeled Micro Matic Dispense Institute Opens

The Center Valley classroom and lab have just been expanded 1,000 square feet. The goal was to bring in modern classroom equipment including SMART Board presentation screens, and the latest in draft beer and wine dispensing equipment.

Kona Pipeline Porter Makes Way to Midwest

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Kona Brewing Company’s Pipeline Porter is making its way to the Midwestern states of Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana and Minnesota for the first time this September. Part of Kona Brewing’s Aloha Series, this American Porter is brewed with freshly roasted Kona coffee from the Cornwell Estate Coffee plantation neighboring Kona Brewing on… Read more »

Widmer Brother Releases Official Beer of Feast Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — Widmer Brothers Brewing has released Krystal Pear, a filtered American-style wheat beer brewed with Oregon pears as the official beer of this year’s Bon Appétit presents Feast Portland: A Celebration of Oregon Bounty, a four-day festival celebrating Oregon’s culinary culture with top Oregon chefs, along with nationally recognized chefs and food influencers.

Record Number of Nominees Announced for Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are pleased to announce the nominees for the Seventh Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. The award recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to actively market, sell and promote craft beer.

Icicle Brewing Company Releases Two New Seasonals

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Icicle Brewing Company presents its two new seasonal beers: Drumfire Dark Lager (Distributed) and Apres Harvest Fresh Hop Pale Ale.

Fat Cat Beer Company Creates New Distribution Arm in California

SAN DIEGO — The Fat Cat Beer Company, makers of “sessionable,” handcrafted beer in cans, announced it received its California distributor and importer’s license and has started selling its products throughout the state.

Oregon State University to Host Craft Brewery Startup Workshop

BEND, Ore. — Forty students from all over the world will meet in Bend Sept. 9 through Sept. 13 to learn the nuts and bolts of starting their own breweries. Over 30 percent of the participants are women and over half are traveling from outside of the Northwest, including as far as away as Australia… Read more »

Walmart Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer to Speak at NBWA’s 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place September 29 — October 2, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Duncan Mac Naughton, Walmart’s executive vice president, chief merchandising and marketing officer, will address attendees on Tuesday, October 1, during the General Session.

No-Li Brewhouse Introduces New Imperial Series 4-Pack

Spokane, WAÔǪ The award-winning No-Li Brewhouse that brings you Spokane-Style beers continues to push innovation through mind-bending growth, brewery expansion projects, and a new screen-printed,12-oz long-neck bottle, 4-pack. Despite a saturated craft beer market, No-Li Brewhouse continues to thrive on innovation in beer styles and bottle packages that serve a year-round customer experience. Continuous research… Read more »