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Brewers Association to Represent Industry at International Beer Conventions

BOULDER, Colo. — Beer lovers in the U.S. won’t be the only ones beating the heat with offerings from small and independent brewers this summer. Through the efforts of the Brewers Association (BA) Export Development Program (EDP), American craft brewers will have a significant presence at a number of international beer events.

Strike Brewing Expands Distribution to Southern California

SAN JOSE, CA – Strike Brewing Co. (San Jose, CA) and So Cal Beverage Distributors (Sun Valley, CA) announced today an agreement for the distribution of Strike’s craft beers in seven Southern California counties. Distribution of the Strike craft beer portfolio commences Monday, June 24, 2013.

Senator Cardin Visits Flying Dog Brewery

FREDERICK, Md. — With a homebrewer on his staff, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) said he thinks he drinks more craft beer than anyone else in the Senate.

Kona Brewing Company Announces Summer Sweepstakes

Starting on June 24, 2013, fans of Kona Brewing Company are invited to share their summer fun photos by posting them at the Kona Brewing Summer Bucket List sweepstakes.

Brewery Ommegang Unveils Second Game of Thrones Beer

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Night gathers, and it’s time to unveil the second Game of Thrones beer. From Brewery Ommegang and HBO comes the highly-anticipated Take the Black Stout, inspired by the Night’s Watch and the men who stand it.

Grand Teton Celebrates 25 Years of Beer on June 29

VICTOR, ID — Join Grand Teton Brewing for a community-wide party on Saturday, June 29th at the brewery from 6 to 10 PM as they thank patrons, businesses, press and distributors for helping their business grow. Nine special barrel-aged beers will take center stage in the pub. Food and beer pairings will be available along… Read more »

Fort Collins Brewery Introduces Wit & Wild

FCB (The Fort Collins Brewery) introduced a new addition to its limited release Tap Club Series this week: Wit & Wild. Wit & Wild is a variation on the Belgian witbier style that features pink peppercorn, sweet and bitter orange peel, Indian coriander, and wild flower honey.

Barley Farmers Honor Brewers, Beer Importers

WASHINGTON — The National Barley Growers Association (NBGA) presented their 2013 “Friend of Barley” award to the Beer Institute, representing the American brewing and beer importing industry.

The Lost Abbey Wins Six Medals in San Diego Beer Competition

SAN MARCOS, Calif. — In the 7th Annual San Diego International Beer Competition, The Lost Abbey was awarded 6 total medals, leading all other breweries and continuing the trend of being one of the most decorated in the history of this particular competition.

Stone Brewing Co. Welcomes the Public to Stone Farms

Stone Farms is now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day. To celebrate its public debut, Stone will host an open house event at the farm on Saturday, June 22.

Saint Archer Brewing Company Hires New Director of Brewing Operations

SAN DIEGO, CA. — June 20th, 2013 Saint Archer Brewing Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Yiga Miyashiro as Director of Brewing Operations. Yiga was introduced to brewing through the encouragement of his father in the 1990’s.