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Mikkeller, ├ÿl Opening New Bar in N├©rrebro, Copenhagen

When the man behind the successful Danish microbrewery Mikkeller was a physics teacher at a Copenhagen high school, he taught two of his students to brew beer after school. Now the three of them have teamed up to open a world-class beer bar in N├©rrebro, Copenhagen. The two high school students Tore Gynther and Tobias… Read more »

Brewers Association Announces 2013 Beer Style Guidelines

BOULDER, CO – The Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers, released its 2013 Beer Style Guidelines. Updated annually, this year’s version defines 142 styles of beer, up from 140 in 2012. Compiling the guidelines annually is a collaborative effort, and the 2013 version… Read more »

Waterloo Brewing Co. Unveils Mix Packs

KITCHENER, Ontario — Waterloo Brewing Co., the craft brewing division of Brick Brewing Co. Limited (TSX: BRB), today unveiled the first of its new line of craft beer mix packs. These Small Batch Brews will feature two traditional Waterloo craft brews and one seasonal specialty.

Bigfoot Beverages to Distribute Pelican Brewing Company Beers

PACIFIC CITY, OR)— The Pelican Brewing Company has partnered with Bigfoot Beverages to distribute its brands throughout all areas Bigfoot distributes including Coos, Clark, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Harney, Jefferson, Lane, Lincoln and Linn counties. (View Bigfoot Beverage Coverage Map.) The Pelican has developed and grown a successful self-distribution network over the last several years in… Read more »

Inaugural North Carolina Beer Month Set for April 2013

RALEIGH, N.C. –– With the most breweries of any state south ofPennsylvania and east of Texas, North Carolina is truly the South’s beer stronghold. To celebrate the state’s craftsmanship and the destinations where it’s nurtured, breweries, hotels, restaurants and other businesses combine forces with the North Carolina Brewers Guild and North Carolina Division of Tourism… Read more »

Two Seasonal Releases Return at Fort Collins Brewery

FORT COLLINS, CO — The Fort Collins Brewery’s Maibock —rated 99 on ratebeer.com — returns for its yearly appearance after a customary aging time of 6+ months. FCB’s rendition of this traditional style, brewed for centuries in Germany for consumption at spring festivals, features a smooth malty flavor attained from rich malts that finishes with… Read more »

Celebrating Farmhouse-Style Beers, Saraveza Tavern to Host Festival

PORTLAND, Ore. — Farmhouse-style beers are among the most rustic and traditional ales of the farming regions of France and Belgium and until recently were virtually unknown in America. In recent years breweries of the Pacific NW have helped bring about the resurgence of these beers with traditional methods like using locally grown ingredients that… Read more »

Steamworks-DMR event to benefit La Plata County Search & Rescue

DURANGO, CO — Steamworks Brewing Co., in partnership with Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort (DMR), will reprise its popular “Clam Bake,” on Friday, Mar. 15, 2013, 2-5 p.m. Proceeds will once again benefit La Plata County Search and Rescue (LPCSAR).

Ninkasi Brewing Company Releases New Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout

EUGENE, OR – Ninkasi Brewing Company announces the debut of its new Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout, available on shelves in 22oz. bottles starting in March and remaining on shelves year-round throughout the entire Ninkasi distribution footprint. As a new member of the Ninkasi Flagship Series, Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout will offer customers a tasty, more… Read more »

Flying Dog and Evolution Craft Brewing Co. Announce Collaboration

Frederick, MD — A key mechanism of evolution, Natural Selection is one of the cornerstones of modern biology and now, Maryland craft beer. Today, Flying Dog Brewery and Evolution Brewing Company announced the release of Natural Selection Ale, a three-part collaborative beer.

Narragansett Beer Releases Imperial Bohemian Pilsner

Providence, RI — Today, the Famous Narragansett Beer announces the release of its all-new Imperial Bohemian Pilsner, the second installment of the brewer’s Private Stock series of limited-edition craft offerings. Narragansett’s Imperial Bohemian Pilsner was brewed under the supervision of award-winning Brewmaster Sean Larkin.

New Widmer Brothers Beer Brings Together Portland Craft Beer and Soccer

PORTLAND, OR —Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Timbers Army have teamed up to brew Green & Gold K├Âlsch, a limited-edition beer for the 2013 Portland Timbers season. The new beer will be available throughout the Portland area, and in select markets in Oregon and Southwest Washington, beginning on March 3, opening day for this year’s… Read more »

Miller Lite Agrees to New Multi-Year Sponsorship With The Chicago Bears

CHICAGO — Few topics generate as much passion among Chicago sports fans as the Chicago Bears. From the start of training camp, throughout the regular season, into the playoffs and during the off-season, Bears fans love to get together to debate their team’s prospects.

Oskar Blues to Release GUBNA Seasonal

LONGMONT, Colo. — This March, GUBNA Imperial IPA will celebrate its 3-year anniversary as Oskar Blues’ hoppiest craft beer in a can. With a mutated overload of hops, GUBNA will be a limited seasonal release March through May 2013.