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Michelob Golden Light Draft To Sponsor Garth Kaufman Of Christian Brothers Racing

Michelob Golden Light Draft To Sponsor Garth Kaufman Of Christian Brothers Racing

ST. LOUIS – Michelob Golden Light Draft announced that it will sponsorGarth Kaufman of Christian Brothers Racing for the 2012-13 ISOC National Snocross and USXC Cross Country Snowmobile Racing seasons. Kaufman is one of the most successful riders in snocross today, having appeared on the winners’ podium 15 times in his career.

Bear Republic Claims Silver at 2012 Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer

Bear Republic Claims Silver at 2012 Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer

CLOVERDALE, CA – Bear Republic Brewing Company brought home a silver medal at the 2012 Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer, the country’s largest celebration of wood and barrel-aged beer. Presented by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer (FOBAB) Competition spotlights and celebrates beer that has been aged in… Read more »

Ithaca Beer Extends Taproom Hours, Introduces Full Menu

Ithaca Beer Extends Taproom Hours, Introduces Full Menu

ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca Beer is excited to announce the Taproom will move to a full menu and longer hours of operation on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, with weekend brewery tours resuming on Saturday, December 1, 2012. The Ithaca Beer Taproom is excited to announce the addition of wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, local wines,… Read more »

Firestone Walker’s IPA’s Make Europeans ‘Hoppy’

Firestone Walker’s IPA’s Make Europeans ‘Hoppy’

PASO ROBLES, CA – European beer enthusiasts cast their vote in favor of American hops as Firestone Walker’s Double Jack IPA was named the “Consumer Favourite Gold” for top honors at the European Beer Star competition. The competition included 1,366 beers from 45 countries.

America’s Beer Distributors Applaud NIH Announcement

America’s Beer Distributors Applaud NIH Announcement

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) applauds National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins’ recent announcement that the NIH will “pursue functional integration, rather than major structural reorganization, to advance substance use, abuse, and addiction-related research.”

Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout Now Available

Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout Now Available

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI — The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company’s Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout is returning for its third winter. Available now through January, the robust Russian Imperial Stout offers big beer drinkers a complex flavor experience.

A Whale of an Ale

A Whale of an Ale

PORTLAND, OR — Call it White Whale Ale. Powell’s Books and Rogue Ales and Spirits, two unique Oregon businesses, have collaborated to create a beer that’s dedicated to everyone with a thirst for books and artisan craft beer — WHITE WHALE ALE. White Whale Ale is infused with the sea-faring spirit of Moby-Dick. Michael and… Read more »

Narragansett Porter Makes Seasonal Return

Narragansett Porter Makes Seasonal Return

November 20, 2012; Providence, RI — The Famous Narragansett Beer announces the return of its winter craft brew, Narragansett Porter. A brand staple since the early 1900s, Porter has received a number of industry accolades, including a silver medal at the 2012 Great International Beer Competition following a bronze medal win the year prior, and… Read more »

Flying Dog Supporting Washington Redskins Tight End Chris Cooley

Flying Dog Supporting Washington Redskins Tight End Chris Cooley

FREDERICK, MD — After zero hours of negotiation, hearty handshakes, and minimal amounts of rabble, Flying Dog Brewery has agreed to supply Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley with a case of beer after each game remaining in the 2012 season.

Heineken USA Partners with Mark McNairy and Union LA For 2012 Heineken 100 Program

Heineken USA Partners with Mark McNairy and Union LA For 2012 Heineken 100 Program

NEW YORK – Heineken┬«, the world’s leading premium beer brand, today announced their partnership with the LA-based retail store Union LA, and fashion designer Mark McNairy, for the “Heineken 100” program—an influencer and celebrity seeding program that celebrates tastemakers that represents Heineken’s “Man of the World.” For the partnership, Union LA and Mark McNairy created… Read more »

21 American Craft Breweries Claim Medals at European Beer Star Awards

21 American Craft Breweries Claim Medals at European Beer Star Awards

BOULDER, CO – Competing on the world stage, 21 American craft breweries, all members of the Brewers Association’s Export Development Program, won 35 awards in 22 different categories at The European Beer Star awards, one of the most recognized beer competitions in the world. The honors were announced on November 14 at Brau Beviale in… Read more »

Beat the Mayan Apocalypse with Stone Brewing Co.’s New IPA

Beat the Mayan Apocalypse with Stone Brewing Co.’s New IPA

ESCONDIDO, CA — The Mayan civilization predicted that on December 21, 2012, the world would end in a fiery apocalypse. But thanks to Stone Brewing Co. one can, in his or her final moments, toast to a life well lived with a heavenly beer brewed NOT to last: Stone Enjoy By 12.21.12 IPA.

Redhook Brewery’s ‘Ben Harris Beer’ Now Available in Select Markets

Redhook Brewery’s ‘Ben Harris Beer’ Now Available in Select Markets

PORTSMOUTH, NH – Redhook Brewery has announced that the Ben Harris Beer, a tribute beer brewed in honor of Ben Harris, a longtime member of the Redhook family who passed away earlier this year, is now available on draught and in bottles in select markets, including the brewery’s backyard markets in New England and in… Read more »