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Genesee Bock Beer Returns

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The snow is melting and signs of spring are getting closer, which can only mean one thing for beer drinkers — Genesee Bock Beer is back!

Karl Strauss Introduces New Lineup of Bombers

SAN DIEGO — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is introducing a new line-up of 22 oz. bombers dubbed internally as the Cask Series. The first beer to debut in this series is a bourbon barrel-aged version of Wreck Alley Imperial Stout.

Goodlife Brewing Co. to Can Descender IPA

BEND, Ore. — Being outdoor enthusiasts living in a mountain town, canning beer was a natural fit for GoodLife Brewing. This week, GoodLife will be the first brewery in Central Oregon to can its beer when it releases Descender IPA in 12oz/6 packs.

Upslope Brewing Co. to Re-release Belgian Style Pale Ale

BOULDER, Colo. — It’s back! Join us this Thursday for the re-release of our Belgian Style Pale Ale out of the tap room. As we did last year for it’s release, from 5-7 p.m. you’ll be able to walk right back to our canning line and grab a fresh can before the lid is dropped… Read more »

Deschutes Brewery Releases First Class of ’88 Collaboration Beer

BEND, OR — Deschutes Brewery, North Coast Brewing Company and Rogue Ales have teamed up to create a traditional barley wine as the first in Deschutes Brewery’s Class of ’88 collaboration series. The series will include a number of commemorative beers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of craft breweries around the country that were founded… Read more »

Craft Brew Alliance Reports 2012 Results

PORTLAND, OR — Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), an independent craft brewing company, reported final 2012 financial results and confirmed 2013 guidance. CBA’s successful strategic focus on building a national portfolio strategy over the last three years has positioned the Company to expect strong sales and profit growth in 2013 and take advantage… Read more »

Heineken Launches New Star Bottle in the U.S.

NEW YORK — Heineken, the world’s leading premium beer brand, announces the U.S. debut of its premium Star Bottle packaging for Heineken and Heineken Light.

Brewery Ommegang Unveils 15th Anniversary Offering in Crown Specialty Packaging

PHILADELPHIA, PA — To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Cooperstown, NY-based Brewery Ommegang partnered with CROWN Speciality Packaging North America, a business unit of Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com), to craft an elegant metal package to hold 750ml bottles of Ommegang XV Reserve Ale, a Belgian-Style Trappist Dark Ale.

The Lost Abbey Announces New Beer Inspired by Papal Vacancy

SAN MARCOS, CA, — Inspired by the shroud of mystery that envelopes the Vatican City during the Papal Conclave, The Lost Abbey presents their newest creation, Sede Vacante (SEH-deh vah-CAHN-teh). Created from a cloak and dagger blend of variously aged barrels previously stored in the catacombs of the brewery, Sede Vacante is a marvel of… Read more »

Hair of the Dog Brewing to Host FredFest 2013

PORTLAND, OR. — Organizers announced that tickets go on sale today, March 12, for FredFest 2013 at the official website: http://www.fredfestpdx.com, and that the event is slated for Sunday, May 5 from 2-6 p.m. at Hair of the Dog Brewing. The event, which always sells out, is highly anticipated in the craft beer community, with… Read more »

Oskar Blues Up 42 Percent in 2013, Expands Into Michigan

LONGMONT, CO. — Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery continues to build on its 52% growth in 2012 by posting 42% YTD increase through February 2013 and launching the state of Michigan in the first week of March. Michigan, known as a hop-savvy state, fits Oskar Blues’ hop-centric approach well represented by Dale’s Pale Ale, Deviant IPA,… Read more »

LANE Public Relations Wins Award for Work with Redhook Brewery

PORTLAND, OR – LANE, a national, independent agency specializing in public relations, digital marketing and investor relations, has won a 2013 PRWeek Award for Public Affairs Campaign of the Year. The award recognizes LANE’s work with Redhook Brewery, a Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) brand, to change the legal definition of beer in New Hampshire.

Sierra Nevada Launches ‘Brewer and the Beer Geek’ Video Series

CHICO, CA — Today Sierra Nevada announced a video podcast series, The Brewer and the Beer Geek, that gives craft drinkers uncensored insight into the backgrounds of the brewery’s seasonal, specialty and limited release beers. To complement each beer release, a new podcast episode—around 7 to 8 minutes long—will dissect how the liquid came to… Read more »

Flying Dog Creates New Beer Exclusively For 2013 Craft Brewers Conference

FREDERICK, MD — What brings us together, as brethren of craft beer, is an innate bitterness that runs through our veins, creating a thirst that can only be quenched by an all-out assault on our taste buds and an intense love of the craft. Brewed exclusively for the 2013 Craft Brewers Conference (and a collaborative… Read more »