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DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. — Victory Brewing Company brewmasters, Ron Barchet and Bill Covaleski, are extending the family of Victory beers to include White Monkey, a white wine barrel aged version of the brewery’s popular Belgian-style tripel, Golden Monkey. This limited edition release, bottled in corked 750ml bottles, will be offered to the public starting March 2, 2013.

SAN DIEGO — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is celebrating 24 years of pioneering San Diego’s local beer scene. When the company first opened its doors on February 2, 1989, no one knew if craft beer would take off. Now, with Karl Strauss helping to lead the charge, San Diego has become internationally recognized as a hotbed for craft beer culture and innovation. Karl Strauss is celebrating this milestone with its third annual Changing of the Barrels event and the debut of its 24th Anniversary Flanders- style ale.

DOVER, Del. — One year after beginning to export their brews across the Atlantic to England, Fordham beers have found their way into Whole Foods Markets in London. Imported by Heathwick, LTD, American craft beers Helles Lager, Copperhead Ale, and Tavern Ale entered London to accolades, being sold in many local bars. It was only a matter of time until the ales and lagers entered grocery stores and this partnership with Whole Foods will allow more people than ever access to the handcrafted beverages.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Fish Tale Brew Pub, an Olympia area gem, will be featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Guy Fieri knows great food when he sees it and the staff of the Fish Tale Brew Pub know how to deliver. Locally-sourced foods which highlight the Pacific Northwest are what the Fish Tale Brewpub is all about; watch Guy Fieri roll into Washington’s capitol for Fish Tale’s Bangers and Mash. This brewpub favorite features two hand-cast English-style sausages, sautéed carrots and garlic-mashed potatoes.

FREDERICK, Md. — Flying Dog’s Single Hop Imperial IPAs are your ticket to the best one-man show in town. Following in the footsteps of stage legends like Patrick Stewart, Andy Kaufman, and Mike Tyson, only the most rare and interesting hop varieties command the spotlight of our brewers. The 2013 releases include:

SPOKANE, Wash. — No-Li Brewhouse ended 2012 with a bang and 2013 promises even more innovation, design and construction from the little brewery that could. Four new fermentation and bright beer tanks kick off the year to make room for the rise of new Wrecking Ball imperial Stout, available in 22-ounce bottles and ┬¢ bbl. draft.

ATLANTA — SweetWater 420 Festival, one of Atlanta’s most eclectic Earth Day celebrations, is slated to return again to Candler Park this April. Kicking off on Friday, April 19 and running through Sunday, April 21, the festival weekend is jam-packed with a diverse lineup of events the whole family will enjoy including: live musical performances, earth-friendly activities, stand-up comedy acts, food trucks, SweetWater brews, a new SweetWater Experience, artist market and so much more.

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Icicle Brewing Company is proud to present its newest seasonal beer: Ill Eagle Imperial IPA

BOULDER, Colo. – Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Microbrewery, gets knee deep in craft beer with their friends in California. More than Ricky Bobby’s catchphrase in Talledaga Nights, Shakenbake is the name of the golden colored Rye India Pale Ale collaboration brew created by Knee Deep Brewing Company and Boulder Beer Company.

ST. LOUIS — Today BECK’S opened a pop-up “jewelry store” in Beverly Hills to celebrate BECK’S SAPPHIRE, the latest innovation in high-end beer. The space will host a series of private events over the next few weeks, with the official opening last night.

BEND, OR – Eighteen months after first mixing water, malt, and hops, GoodLife Brewing Company is increasing capacity by over 60% with the addition of new 30 BBL and 120 BBL fermenters. The new fermentation tanks increase GoodLife’s monthly capacity from 480 barrels to 780 barrels, making their annual capacity 9,360 barrels.

SEATTLE, WA – SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective are pleased to announce the expansion of their successful Cider Summit festival to Chicago, IL. The inaugural Chicago event will take place on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 11am-7pm in the Lakeview Terrace Room at Navy Pier. The event will benefit The Great Lakes Cider… Read more »

LARKSPUR, Calif. — The first brewery on the internet just got a digital facelift. Marin Brewing Company is proud to announce it’s recently renovated website, www.marinbrewing.com.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — BlackDog Strategy & Brand launched a brand awareness campaign for Saratoga Springs based Druthers Brewery that celebrates thought leaders and activists that have put their life, work, and convictions to the test.