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CHICAGO — The Cicerone Certification Program today announced that Canadian Mirella Amato and Missourian Neil Witte became the fifth and sixth individuals to earn the title of Master Cicerone. Amato is the first Canadian citizen and first non-US resident to earn the top rank among beer professionals. Witte works as Field Quality Manager for Boulevard… Read more »

SAN DIEGO, CA — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is announcing several new distributorship deals in Northern California. The company launched distribution of its bottled and draft beer into Northern California this past summer and with higher than expected sales, new distributors have been signed on to fill out the footprint of the state.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Hunterdon is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff Rancan to the position of sales manager for both the on-premise and off-premise sales divisions of the company. Jeff has been a valuable asset to the Hunterdon team for the past seven years as both a sales rep and the on-premise sales manager…. Read more »

DURANGO, CO — Ska Brewing is announcing the second release in its Seasonal Stout series: Hibernal Vinifera Stout, an oak-aged foreign-style stout brewed with Malbec grapes. The beer—in keeping with the series’ solstice and equinox release dates—will be released on the winter solstice, December 21st.

SAN FRANCISCO – The countdown begins! The San Francisco Brewers Guild is happy to announce that the SF Beer Week website is now online. It’s where you can discover the first wave of events, build your own itinerary, find the latest news on our blog, and learn about our generous sponsors who help make this… Read more »

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – J.J. Taylor Minnesota, Minnesota’s largest beer distributor, announced today that it has an Agreement to acquire Chisago Lakes Distributing. The acquisition expands the Company’s geographic distribution area as well as the portfolio of brands it distributes.

REDLANDS, CA. – Hangar 24 Craft Brewery, one of the top 100 craft brewers in the country, has become the first Southern California craft brewery to both can and bottle beer with the release of 12-ounce cans of Helles Lager and Orange Wheat. Hangar 24’s new line of 12-ounce cans are currently available in its… Read more »

COOPERSTOWN, NY – Brewery Ommegang has partnered with Hurricane Sandy-damaged Barrier Brewing Company on Long Island, to create Barrier Relief Ale, a Belgian-style IPA. Using Barrier’s recipe, Ommegang is brewing about 400 kegs of the collaboration ale. Barrier Relief Ale will be sold under the Ommegang label and distributed in Barrier’s market in NYC and… Read more »

GLENDALE, WI — Just in time for the holidays Sprecher Brewing Company is releasing its first Imperial IPA, CitraBomb. The Imperial IPA style was developed and made popular by West Coast (U.S.) brewers. This style is most often characterized by a gold or copper color, citrus hop character, big malt body and lingering bitterness. What… Read more »

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — HEINEKEN USA today announces the appointment of Oscar Garcia as Region Vice President Sales, Central Region, effective immediately. In his new role, Garcia will report to Scott Blazek, Senior Vice President of Sales, and will be responsible for driving portfolio performance and delivering results through the effective management of regional resources.

BOULDER, CO — Projecting a 20% increase in production in 2012 over 2011, Colorado craft brewery Avery Brewing Company seeks solutions to meet a growing demand for its assortment of esoteric beers.

KINGSTON, MA — The United Kingdom’s number one selling bottled beer, Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer has recently made its debut in the United States. Now available in 18 states, famed Crabbie’s (4.8%) is fermented with the finest imported ginger and steeped for up to eight weeks to allow the complex natural flavors to fully… Read more »

BEND, OR — Twenty-five years ago marked a seminal time for the budding craft brewing industry in the United States. Deschutes Brewery is working with four other craft breweries founded in 1988 (North Coast Brewing Co., Rogue Brewery, Goose Island Beer Co. and Great Lakes Brewing Co.) to create a selection of commemorative beers to… Read more »

FORT COLLINS, CO — In January, 2013 Odell Brewing will release a new offering in its four pack series of beer, Lugene Chocolate Milk Stout, a full-bodied stout brewed with lactose (milk sugar) and milk chocolate. Lugene boasts roasted malts and milk chocolate that mingle with just a hint of vanilla. The rich flavor and… Read more »