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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Announces Littleton Grand Opening

AUSTIN, TX — Alamo Drafthouse Littleton is pleased to announce a special grand opening event with actress Pam Grier in attendance on Monday, March 25th, and an exciting week of Alamo Drafthouse signature programming that begins on Thursday, April 4th. See below for event details and ticketing links. Tickets for all screenings and events go… Read more »

Wynkoop Releases Hand-Canned Version of Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout

DENVER, CO — On Monday, March 11, Wynkoop Brewing Company will release a hand-canned version of its world-famous Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout. “This is another seminal moment in our 25 years of small-batch liquid art,” says Wynkoop’s Marty Jones. Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout made its debut during last year’s Great American Beer Festival.

Boston’s Third Production Brewery, Trillium Brewing, Opens For Business

BOSTON — Trillium Brewing Company began brewing operations last week in their Fort Point Channel facility after receiving their Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boston. More than two years in the making by owners JC and Esther Tetreault, Trillium is now one of just three production breweries in Boston. They will launch with… Read more »

Nominations Open for Seventh Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are seeking nominations for the Seventh Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. The award recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to actively market, sell and promote craft beer. The award will be… Read more »

Corona Extra and Corona Light Named 2012 Effie Award Finalists

CHICAGO — Crown Imports is happy to have some sibling rivalry as Corona Extra and Corona Light each compete as the only two beer brand finalists in the Beverage-Alcohol category of the 45th annual Effie Awards. The Effie Awards, which highlight outstanding effectiveness in marketing communications, recognized Corona Extra for the “Find Your Beach” campaign.

Latitude 33 Celebrates First Anniversary With New Brew

VISTA, CA — Latitude 33 Brewing Company announced today that it would release its anniversary beer, Latitude 33 Biere de Mars, at its first anniversary celebration on March 9, 2013. The Biere de Mars, French for “March Beer,” is a farmhouse beer originally brewed in March or early spring in Northern France as well as… Read more »

No-Li Expands, Earns Draft Placement at Seattle Sports Venues

SPOKANE, WA – What was once thought to be impenetrable, the Cascade Curtain is coming down as No-Li Brewhouse goes west to satisfy forward thinking Seattle beer drinkers at both the city’s professional sports stadiums: Century Link Field and Safeco Field.

F.U. Sandy Brew From Flying Fish Raises $45,000

SOMERDALE, NJ — Flying Fish, New Jersey’s largest craft brewery, Flying Fish Brewing Company (900 Kennedy Boulevard, 856-504-3442), is proud to announce the beneficiaries of the $45,000 proceeds from its Forever Unloved (F. U.) Sandy hybrid wheat-pale ale: Habitat for Humanity and three shore-area chapters, Southern Ocean County, Northeast Monmouth County and Coastal; Hurricane Sandy… Read more »

Kona Brewing Releases Hang-10 Pint Pack

Kailua-Kona, HI – Kona Brewing Company’s new Hang-10 Pint Pack will be firing its way onto store shelves this week. The new Hang-10 Pint Pack, named after a classic longboarding maneuver, is a new configuration of 16-ounce cans sold as a 10 pack.

The Fat Cat Beer Company Expands Distribution Into Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — The Fat Cat Beer Company, makers of “sessionable,” handcrafted beer in a can, announced it entered into a distribution agreement with Virginia Imports to bring its craft beer into parts of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Founded in 1978, family-owned Virginia Imports possesses a portfolio of select, high-quality craft beers and will be… Read more »

Full Sail Brewing Earns Gold Level Recognition for Sustainability From Travel Oregon

HOOD RIVER, OR— Full Sail Brewing is among a select group to achieve Gold level recognition in Travel Oregon’s Sustainable Business Challenge! Through Travel Oregon’s Sustainable Business Challenge Full Sail Brewing has once again been recognized for their commitment to the environment.

Ninkasi Brewing Releases New 12 OZ., 12-Packs

EUGENE, Ore. —Ninkasi Brewing Company announces the release of its 12oz., 12-packs hitting shelves for the first time this April. Available throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska, Ninkasi will release two new packages to the shelves — Total Domination IPA and a Mixed Spring Pack—both available in the new 12oz., 12-pack cases.

Heineken Launches Soccer-Themed Campaign

NEW YORK — Heineken, the world’s leading premium beer brand is, once again leveraging the excitement of its partnership with the UEFA Champions League to bring the most prestigious soccer club competition to adult fans, 21 and older, throughout the U.S. while driving traffic to retail and on-premise accounts via a proprietary Account Locator.

New Belgium to Continue Philanthropic Beer and Film Festival

FT. COLLINS, Colo. New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a wide variety of award-winning beers, is once again taking its beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show on the road and they just may be coming to a city near you! Clips is a national beer and film festival where guests can try beers… Read more »