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Chicago, IL — Finch’s Beer Company has chosen to move distribution in Wisconsin from General Beverage to Beer Capitol, Frank Beer and the Wisconsin Beverage Group to distribute its brand statewide. The decision comes from the need to reach a wider audience and keep on pace with Finch’s goals for 2013.

San Francisco, CA — Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of Craft Originals, a 12-pack offering four original Anchor beers. An undisputed icon, Anchor Brewing originated today’s craft beer movement. Anchor Craft Originals is a collection of America’s first craft-brewed beers. Inspiring both brewers and beer lovers alike, Anchor Steam┬« Beer, Anchor Porter┬«, Liberty… Read more »

BURLINGTON, MA — Clown Shoes Beer, based in Massachusetts, is preparing to release its much-anticipated fall seasonal beer Genghis Pecan in the beginning of September. This “pecan pie porter” is a dark, full-flavored beer clocking in at 7% ABV, and incorporates 200 pounds of freshly roasted pecans from Q’s Nuts in Somerville, MA.

Newburyport, MA — The Newburyport Brewing CompanyÔäó, Massachusetts’ only all-can and keg craft brewery, today announces the 1635 SeriesÔäó of original limited edition small batch craft beers. The 1635 Series will showcase all types of beers inspired by the creativity of our brewmaster as well as favorite recipes from our brewery team. It will feature… Read more »

BLOOMFIELD, CT — Back East Brewery and the Hartford Symphony Orchestra are releasing Bachtoberfest, an Oktoberfest-style seasonal beer produced by Back East Brewery. Beginning the week of August 26th, Bachtoberfest will be available on tap at many great restaurants throughout the Greater Hartford and New Haven markets, including several restaurants in downtown Hartford.

WARREN, Mich. — Kuhnhenn Brewing Company is expanding into a full-scale production and packaging facility, located at 36000 Groesbeck Hwy in Clinton Township, MI. The property formerly held a Home and Garden Center retailer, but has been vacant for several years.

Dover, Del. — Dominion Brewing is preparing to release its award winning Octoberfest mid-August this year.

BALTIMORE — Our Superbowl Champions are kicking off their season with Maryland craft beer. Flying Dog, out of Frederick, Maryland, will be the only Maryland-brewed craft beer available in M&T Bank Stadium throughout the 2013 season.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The July 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 16,350,000 barrels. July 2012 removals were 16,430,000 (revised) for a decrease of 0.5 percent.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Two Iraq War veterans eager to slake a growing American thirst for craft beer are setting up a brewery less than a mile from the main runway for the Navy’s East Coast master jet base.

DENVER — Great Divide Brewing Co. is thrilled to announce its newest limited release beer, Peach Grand Cru. Brewed with fruit picked at the peak of ripeness, this strong Belgian-style ale marries two of the Centennial State’s well known offerings: great beer and fresh Palisade, Colorado peaches.

PORTLAND, Maine — People flock to Portland and to Maine for the beautiful scenery and wonderful and vibrant culinary action. They also find their way here to try our local beer, spirits, mead and other craft made beverages.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will offer 23 different education seminars at its 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show to be held September 29 — October 2, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) (the “Company”) today announced it has signed a lease for a 37,000 square foot Flix Brewhouse at its 278,000 square foot Merchants’ Square shopping center in Carmel (Indianapolis), Indiana.