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(COOPERSTOWN, NY – Brewery Ommegang has previously won European Beer Star awards and this year Ommegang brought home a record four more. The European Beer Star competition, one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world, is now in its ninth year. Each year brings together local, regional, national, and international breweries to compete… Read more »

LONGMONT, CO — Craft beer in-a-can pioneers Oskar Blues Brewery and SKA Brewing have come together to create a CANlaboration beer to celebrate the 10 Year CANiversary of Dale’s Pale Ale. The Smoked IPA, “oSKAr the G’Rauch”, is the first official brewing collaboration between the two breweries that share much of the same Colorado lifestyle…. Read more »

LANCASTER, PA – Big design changes are happening at Lancaster Brewing Company. With the release and redesigned label of Lancaster Brewing Company’s seasonal favorite beer, Winter Warmer Ale on October 22, a new partnership with Wolf Sanctuary of PA was formed. Lancaster Brewing Company is donating $.25 from each case of Winter Warmer beer sales… Read more »

LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is elated to announce some recent additions to their “family”: Darren Moser, Director of Brewery Operations, and Kaiao Archer, Brewer. Darren Moser, former Brewer and Production Manager for Trumer Brauerei in Berkeley, California, joined MBC in August. Darren tells us:

PORTLAND, OR – Upright Brewing, Portland’s first farmhouse-style brewery celebrates Black Friday appropriately with a new bottle release “Untitled” brewed in tribute to Punk band Bad Brains. The release party at Saraveza’s newly remodeled Bad Habit Room includes a screening of the Bad Brains documentary “A Band in DC” and a listening party for their… Read more »

STEVENS POINT, WIS — Ciderboys Cider Co., a new Wisconsin cider maker based in Stevens Point, introduces its family of carbonated craft hard ciders statewide this week, with other states to follow shortly. Ciderboys handcrafts two year-round hard ciders, First Press Traditional Hard Cider and Magic Apple Apple Strawberry Hard Cider, and two seasonal flavors, Cranberry Road Apple Cranberry Hard Cider for the fall and Mad Bark Apple Cinnamon Hard Cider for the winter.

ESCONDIDO, CA — Today, Stone Brewing Co. released its last collaboration beer of 2012: Evil Twin / Stillwater / Stone “The Perfect Crime” Black Smoked Saison. In a masterfully orchestrated collaboration of the minds, Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergs├© of Denmark’s Evil Twin Brewing, Brian Strumke from Baltimore’s Stillwater Artisanal Ales, and Stone brewmaster Mitch Steele crafted a… Read more »

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Today, Newcastle announces the first nationwide release of its limited edition beer, Newcastle Winter IPA. On retail shelves and on draught in on-premise locations now through January 2013, Newcastle Winter IPA pours a copper color with a strong hop aroma, subtle caramel notes, a full body and a balanced finish, staying… Read more »

BREVARD, N.C – Oskar Blues and Blue Ridge Community College are collaborating on a course that will provide students with hands-on brewing training starting in January 2013. Oskar Blues Brew School will alternate between the College’s Transylvania County Campus and the new Oskar Blues Brewery, both in Brevard, NC.

UTICA, N.Y. — The beer has been brewed and the golden tickets have been hidden. The F.X. Matt Brewery’s new Saranac 12 Beers of Winter variety package is now available, featuring four brand-new beers, two encore beers and a limited number of Golden Tickets for craft beer enthusiasts to take over the brewery for a… Read more »

NORWALK, CT – GUINNESS & Co. is embracing its rich heritage and the philosophy of its founder, Arthur Guinness, this holiday season with the release of its newest offering, GUINNESS┬« Generous Ale. Inspired by Arthur Guinness’ passion for full-flavored beers and his philanthropic legacy, GUINNESS┬« Generous Ale was created to help legal drinking age consumers… Read more »

DOVER, DE — The Dominion Brewing Co. will awaken Morning Glory, a full-bodied espresso stout, on November 15, 2012. Morning Glory will be Dominion’s final pin-up inspired “Bomber Girl” for 2012. Glory is a robust espresso stout brewed with locally roasted coffee beans. Chocolate, crystal, smoked, and wheat malts contribute to the rich body and… Read more »

WARRENVILLE, IL — For the first time in six years Two Brothers Brewing Company is expanding their distribution footprint to a brand new market. Cavalier Distributing, the highly respected specialty beer distributor based in Ohio and Indiana, has opened a new distribution facility in Lakeland, Florida and Two Brothers Brewing Company is thrilled to be… Read more »

LINCOLNWOOD, IL — Louis Glunz Beer Inc., which carries the largest selection of craft and specialty imports in the Chicagoland area is celebrating a successful 2012. The 124-year-old company saw its most profitable year of business to date and was named “Distributor of the Year” by Beverage World magazine. The infographic (inset: right) shows just… Read more »