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New Belgium Reveals ‘Tour de Fat’ Schedule

FT. COLLINS, Colo. — New Belgium Brewing today announced the long-awaited Tour de Fat 2013 schedule. The tour, now in its 14th year, will spin into 12 cities across the nation. This daylong festival in the park celebrates the bicycle, showcases New Belgium beers, and provides eclectic and engaging entertainment for all.

America’s Beer Distributors Applaud Craft Beer’s Growth

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) — which represents the interests of America’s 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributors — applauds America’s craft brewers for their continued growth and entrepreneurial spirit, which adds energy and excitement to the American beer industry.

Sweetwater 420 Festival Announces Day-By-Day Schedule

ATLANTA (March 20, 2013) — One of Atlanta’s largest, most organically grown events — SweetWater 420 Festival — returns to Candler Park this April and is sure not to disappoint.

Icicle Brewing Co. Seasonals Win Awards

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — In their short time as a production brewery, 20 months to be exact, Icicle Brewing Company has been turning out consistently quality craft beer.

The Fat Cat Beer Company Expands Distribution to Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — The Fat Cat Beer Company, makers of “sessionable,” handcrafted beer in a can, announced it entered into an agreement with Micro Man Distributors to bring its craft beer to Florida.

Bear Republic Brewing Company to Release Black Racer in Bottles

Cloverdale, CA — Bear Republic Brewing Company is adding another popular, award winning beer to their seasonal bottled offerings, Black Racer. Currently being bottled and kegged, Black Racer will be landing on shelves in select areas of California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Virginia during the first week of April. This will… Read more »

Ska Brewing Production Up 21 Percent in 2012

DURANGO, CO. — Ska Brewing Co., a seventeen-year old Colorado craft brewer, produced 25,770 bbls in 2012—a 21.2% increase over 2011 (21,257 bbls.) Dollar sales increased 20.4% over the same period. The Durango-based company released its numbers on the same day The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, released… Read more »

Brewery Ommegang to Host Second-Annual Philadelphia Hop Chef Competition

COOPERSTOWN, NY — On Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m., some of Philadelphia’s most talented young chefs will compete in Brewery Ommegang’s second-annual Philly Hop Chef for a chance to represent the city in a cook-off at the brewery’s annual Belgium Comes to Cooperstown event.

Anheuser-Busch Wholesalers and Anheuser-Busch Foundation Donate $179,000 to American Red Cross

ST. LOUIS – The Anheuser-Busch Foundation and 25 Anheuser-Busch wholesalers recently donated a combined total of $179,000 to the American Red Cross to help aid Northeast residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. After the storm hit the East Coast, select Anheuser-Busch wholesalers committed to contribute 5 cents per case on package cases of Budweiser sold fromDecember… Read more »

Cicerone Certification Program Announces BeerSavvy eLearning Platform

CHICAGO – The Cicerone Certification Program announces the next in its line of beer education software, BeerSavvy. Covering the areas tested on the Certified Beer Server exam, which includes the history and flavor profiles of 42 beer styles, BeerSavvy provides a kinetic studying option for candidates.

Overshores Brewing Company to Begin Commercial Production This Summer

EAST HAVEN, CT – Overshores Brewing Co., Connecticut’s first and only brewery dedicated to making Belgian-style beers, announced today its plans to begin commercial production of its award-winning beer this summer. Overshores, the first place winner at the 2012 CPTV Craft Beer and Chili Challenge, recently moved its brewing operations to East Haven and is… Read more »

Shebeen Brewing Company to Open This Spring, Offer Cannoli Beer

WOLCOTT, Conn. — A beer that tastes like a Cannoli? A hoppy ale usually found on the West Coast? A Belgian ale that tastes like wine? A German beer made with agave nectar that is used to make Tequila? An IPA made from only hops grown in Idaho and mashed potatoes? An oatmeal stout made… Read more »

Honda Grand Prix Serves Up Shipyard and Sea Dog Brewing Beers

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A line up of beer from Maine’s Shipyard and Sea Dog Brewing companies will be available at the 2013 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This event will be held this Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 and feature award-winning Shipyard Export Ale, Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale and Sea Dog Wild… Read more »

Victory and Dogfish Head To Bring Beer-centric Art To Washington DC

DOWNINGTOWN, PA – Highlighting the artistry behind American craft beer, Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown, PA) and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery (Milton, DE) are hosting an event for the 2013 Craft Brewer’s Conference that will showcase brewer’s art, both liquid and visual. Amber Waves: The Art of American Craft Beer will illustrate that well-crafted beer can… Read more »