DENVER – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are pleased to announce that Brown Distributing Company, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, has been selected as the 2012 Craft Beer Distributor of the Year. The Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award , now in its sixth year, recognizes the… Read more »
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL), one of the largest metal packaging companies in the world, has won four “Can of the Year” awards in the annual global contest held by The Canmaker magazine, a prominent industry trade publication.
WESTPORT, CT – BevBucks, a website that partners with alcohol brands to offer exclusive discounts at bars, restaurants and events has been selected by the Westport Downtown Merchants Association (WDMA) to assist in ticket sales and promotions for its Biergarten on the Green event. The craft beer and beer-infused food tasting event will take place… Read more »
Baltimore, MD — Baltimore sports just got another dose of Maryland craft beer. Flying Dog Brewery out of Frederick, Maryland, will begin serving its beer at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday, October 14, as Baltimore takes on Dallas.
GLENDALE, WI — Come alone, with friends or bring the kids in for some Halloween fun at Sprecher Brewery. Throughout the month of October the Sprecher Gift Shop will have Black Widow IPA, a sinfully delicious Black IPA (22oz); Vampire’s Blood Wheat Ale, frightfully good Hefe Weizen (1 liter swing top); and Wicked Root Beer,… Read more »
STEVENS POINT, WI — Point Oktoberfest and Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale, the Stevens Point Brewery’s fall seasonal craft beers, are the toast of the season after winning gold medals at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival in Denver on October 13.
DURANGO, CO – Furthering its mission of community support, the Durango Bootlegger’s Society, the local consortium of Durango’s four award-winning craft breweries, will host the 10th Annual “Pint for a Pint” blood drive in support of United Blood Services on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at the American Legion Hall, 878 E. 2nd Ave., Durango, 11… Read more »
LONGMONT, CO – Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery and Indiana-based Sun King Brewery have created “The Deuce”, their second CANlaboration project to unite the brewer’s friendship and passion for pushing the boundaries of craft beer in a can. The Deuce is a limited-release Hopped-Up Brown Ale and the second craft beer (following the pair’s CHAKA Belgian-Style… Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO – President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is finishing one of his comforting “Fireside Chats” to a worried nation….and this one is about beer. A warming, winter spiced ale that will lift the nation’s spirits and make every holiday event special. And F.D.R. better hurry. There’s a poker game going on in the Oval office… Read more »
HOOD RIVER, OR – In Hood River, every year a few undeniable signs signal when winter is at the doorstep. The cool east winds begin to blow, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams get a white blanket of fresh powder, and the snow report for the backcountry regains its trance-like hold. But most of all, we… Read more »
NEW YORK – Dos Equis is giving five fans the opportunity to assist The Most Interesting Man at the brands Masquerade Gala, a private event in New York City in November. The Most Interesting Man is opening up his wooden chest of interesting things, taking out his favorite mask, and looking for a few compadres… Read more »
PORTLAND, ME – With the support of local bars, restaurants, caterers, retailers and entertainers, Thirsty Pig owner Allison Stevens is spearheading Portland Beer Week. This week will take place November 4th — 11th at various locations throughout the city. Beer lovers will have the opportunity to sample many unique offerings from dozens of world class… Read more »
RONGY, BELGIUM — The Cloak of St. Martin is a limited-edition Barleywine-style Belgian ale, ready to warm the North American autumn and winter (fermentation details seen below). The Cloak is Brasserie Brunehaut’s first Abbaye ale brewed using doubled fermentation capacity gained via three new vats installed on Leap Day 2012. This increased capacity delivered enough… Read more »
ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing Co. is unleashing the second round of Stone Enjoy By IPA to Colorado and Ohio: Stone Enjoy By 11.09.12 IPA. Like its predecessor (Stone Enjoy By 09.21.12 IPA), Stone Enjoy By 11.09.12 IPA is devastatingly fresh. Yes, devastatingly. Why? It’s specifically brewed NOT to last.