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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — BJ’s Restaurants Inc. is launching new logos for all ten of its signature, handcrafted beers, as well as its seasonal beers.* The new beer labels capture each signature beer’s unique flavor and aroma, and bring the beer’s personality to life through the creative vision of the BJ’s team and its marketing… Read more »

East Haven, CT — Overshores Brewing Co., Connecticut’s first and only dedicated Belgian style brewery is pleased to announce that Brian Cox has joined the staff as Lead Brewer. Cox brings critical production brewing experience to the start-up brewery as it gears up to begin production this fall.

MUKILTEO, Wash. — Diamond Knot Craft Brewing has launched a month-long fundraiser in September for Oregon Dachshund Rescue and specifically Kramer, a young Dachshund who is need of major surgeries to help him live a normal doggy life.

SAN FRANCISCO — Anchor Brewers & Distillers will be celebrating San Francisco’s sailing traditions throughout September as the city hosts the 34th America’s Cup. As a part of Anchor Brewers & Distillers’ planned activities, Anchor Steam┬« Beer has been named the official beer and Jun├¡pero┬« Gin has been named the official gin to San Francisco’s… Read more »

CHICO, Calif. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., known for its allegiance to whole-cone hops and love of hop-forward beers, is highlighting the revered ingredient at its inaugural Single, Fresh, Wet & Wild Harvest Festival.

CHICAGO — SlapShot Brewing Company is the latest addition to the rapidly growing beer industry in Chicago. From the 4000 sq ft production facility in the Little Village community, SlapShot Brewing operates a small 3.5 bbl brewhouse. Brewing small batches allows us to hand craft experimental as well as classic beer styles.

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Combating beer-drinking confusion and superiority, the Just Beer Project has launched Just IPA in 12 oz. bottles, adding a sessionable option to the rows of beers battling to out-hop, out-ingredient, out-do their shelf mates. Quadruple barrel aged bourbon stout brewed with yeast from an ancient Saharan tomb? No thanks. Sometimes you just… Read more »

ALBANY, Ga. — REDD’s Apple Ale now offers two ways to Pick DifferentÔäó with the nationwide launch of REDD’s Strawberry Ale. With the original REDD’s Apple Ale exceeding expectations with its successful launch in February 2013, the new strawberry flavor of REDD’s will continue to propel the line’s momentum.

BEND, Ore. — Deschutes Brewery is taking full advantage of its close proximity to some of the world’s leading whole flower hops this season, releasing two fresh hop beers later this month.

NORWALK, Conn. — ReedPOP, the number one purveyor of pop culture events, and The Brooklyn Brewery today announce the launch of ‘Brooklyn Defender’ — an exclusive American Black Ale specifically created for this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC).

HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. — Ticket sales have begun for the 16th Annual Autumn Festival of Ales featuring craft beer, live entertainment and a chili cook-off to benefit Mercy Flight. Over 3,000 beer lovers will travel to Honeoye Falls to sample craft beer brewed by CB Brewing Company.

BOULDER, Colo. — Three years ago the brewers at the Avery Brewing Company wondered what would happen if a monstrous pumpkin ale, plump full of spicy gourdiness, was aged in fine fresh rum barrels to add suggestions of delicate oak and candied molasses. Rumpkin is what happened! And on September 22nd it is happening again.

TAUNTON, Mass. — Quality Beverage LP announced today the acquisition of the remaining interest of Consolidated Beverages LLC, based in Auburn, Mass. Quality Beverage LP will now operate two divisions located in Taunton and Auburn.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — In September, 2013 Odell Brewing will release the next version of its variety 12 pack, Montage. The Fall~Winter package will feature flagship 90 Shilling, the award winning IPA, seasonal Isolation Ale, and a new Roots Release brew called Wellspring.