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CHANDLER, AZ – Craft beer fanatics and lovers of all things smooth and chocolate know that Sex Panther brings the flavor while taming the panther within. Sex Panther is made with Colonial Rosewood Cocoa and a large dose of chocolate malt—there’s no chance of missing the chocolaty flavors in this brew!

FT. COLLINS, CO – Coffee cherries, dates, feijoa and hibiscus are just a few of the creative ingredients found in the first round of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beer series for 2013. The Lips of Faith series, which features New Belgium’s more esoteric and palate-elevating creations, will introduce two new selections per quarter throughout… Read more »

St. Paul, Minn. — The Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) has officially launched its brand new, redesigned website (www.mbaa.com). The new site includes advanced features and technical information designed to provide an online community for brewers.

PORTLAND, OR — Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) will distribute its gluten-free Omission Beer in Canada beginning in mid-January. Launched in March 2012, Omission Beer is the first U.S. craft beer brand focused exclusively on brewing great-tasting craft beers with traditional beer ingredients, including malted barley, that are specially crafted to be gluten-free.

KINGSTON, MA – Beginning in January 2013, American beer lovers will experience Lebanese craft beer for the first time when 961 Beer, debuts in the United States. Founded in 2006 by Mazen Hajjar, the brewery began as an experiment among friends and has grown to produce 300,000 cases annually

REDLANDS, CA. — Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, one of the top 100 brewers in the U.S., is proud to announce it will launch its craft beer in the San Francisco Bay Area starting Jan. 15, 2013. The initial release will include Orange Wheat, Alt-Bier Ale, Chocolate Porter and Double IPA along with its Seasonal offerings… Read more »

PAWTUCKET, RI — Foolproof Brewing Company (formerly High Jinx Brewing Company) announced its beers are now available in bars across Rhode Island. The brewery, which pairs high-quality, hand-crafted beers with a variety of life experiences, is the latest addition to New England’s craft brewing scene.

SANTA FE, NM – Santa Fe Brewing Co. is excited to announce that, after 24 years in business, we have finally reached the 15,000 bbl per year production landmark. Just in the last year we have grown 33% and added another 30% of fermentation space for 2013.

ST. LOUIS — Beck’s, the number one German beer brand in the world, today introduced Beck’s Sapphire, a remarkably smooth and distinctive golden pilsner brewed with German Saphir hops.

Westminster, MA — Wachusett Brewing Company celebrated Wachusett Mountain Ski Area’s 50 year anniversary by creating the world’s 1st Light IPA.

Mukilteo, WA – The start of a new calendar often sparks a desire to change things up – be it tastes, activities, attitudes or all of the above. With this in mind, starting mid-January 2013, Diamond Knot Craft Brewing will release its spring seasonal beer, Slane’s Irish-Style Red Ale.

LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is very proud to announce the release of Aloha B’ak’tun, the last of four limited release beers for 2012. Aloha B’ak’tun, which loosely translates to “hello and goodbye to a calendar period of 400 years”, was brewed last Friday, December 21st to coincide with the last day… Read more »

MUKILTEO, WA — As the original Diamond Knot Brewery & Alehouse undergoes major expansion, the management team has announced it will be suspending all operations at the waterfront location for about two months beginning in early January.

BOULDER, CO – After the holiday glut of heavy feasts and high-calorie beverages full of gluten, it is no surprise that many consumers kick-off the New Year with a resolution to eat healthier. And for those considering a gluten-free diet but fearful it won’t taste good, there’s good news. New Planet Beer Company, the innovative… Read more »