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DENVER, CO — America’s oldest craft brewery, the F.X. Matt Brewery of Utica, N.Y., brewer of Saranac beer, and Denver Beer Company of Denver, C.O., have teamed up to create Continental Collide, a collaborative brew with a little taste of each brewery’s hometown. It is being brewed at Denver Beer Co. with brewers from both… Read more »

KENT, WA. — Beginning today, Seattle and Tacoma-area craft beer lovers and prophecy enthusiasts can begin stocking up on Airways Brewing Company’s┬« Final Departure Imperial StoutÔäó. The first packaged offering from the growing microbrewery — located just south of Seattle in Kent — Final Departure was brewed as a nod to the fast-approaching end of… Read more »

NEWTON, MA – TripAdvisor┬«, the world’s largest travel site*, has revealed the top 10 brewery tours in the U.S., according to the TripAdvisor Popularity IndexÔäó. These tours show lager lovers how the beverages are crafted and provide tasty samples from some of the country’s top breweries.

PORTLAND, OR – With the cold-weather months just around the corner, Widmer Brothers Brewing is releasing four beers to help you warm up with a cold one. The new beers offer a range of flavors, colors and textures meant to satisfy your thirst after a cold day on the slopes or a day spent lounging… Read more »

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq:BJRI) today announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Hillsboro, Oregon (a suburb of Portland) on Monday, October 1, 2012. The new BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse is located at the intersection of Cornell Road and Cornelius Pass Road and is the latest addition to the 420,000 square-foot… Read more »

EDWARDS, CO – Crazy Mountain Brewing Company, based in the Vail Valley of Colorado, has expanded their distribution network to include 9 states across the country. This expanded distribution will facilitate markets in all corners of the US, including the mid-west, to have proximal access to Crazy Mountain’s expertly crafted products. In early 2012 Crazy… Read more »

COLFAX, CA – Crispin is launching another “British Invasion” with Fox Barrel English Perry, a juicy, fresh, medium-bodied pear cider with a subtle citrus zing and a natural pear finish. “An exploration of traditional English Perry excited us enough to want to explore a Fox Barrel interpretation of a cider classic,” said Bruce Nissen, Head… Read more »

CHICAGO – Henry Weinhard spent considerable time and effort exploring the Pacific Northwest and searching for the perfect location for his brewery. More than 150 years later, beer drinkers across the country have the chance to explore the taste of the Pacific Northwest. This month, Henry Weinhard’s is launching three beers nationally: Private Reserve, Redwood… Read more »

LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is very proud to announce the upcoming release of their first collaboration with Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales (DFH) of Milton, Delaware. Liquid Breadfruit is an Imperial Golden Ale brewed with ‘ulu (local Maui breadfruit) and toasted papaya seeds. This unique beer also utilizes “DNA” (Delaware Native… Read more »

SACRAMENTO — California Craft Brewing Association (CCBA) President Steve Wagner of the Stone Brewing Company today announced the state’s craft brewing industry generated approximately $3 billion in total impact to the California economy in 2011. California’s craft brewers also created more than 22,000 jobs in a state still facing double-digit unemployment.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Hunterdon is pleased to announce they have successfully sold through their entire allocation of Chimay Spéciale Cent Cinquante in less than one week. Distribution commenced on September 17, 2012, making New Jersey the first market in the United States to release this highly-limited anniversary ale. By September 21, 2012, the distributor had… Read more »

JUNEAU, AK – Alaskan Brewing is excited to announce the launch of the Alaskan Brewing Sampler Pack. The new package features the award-winning Alaskan Amber, Alaskan IPA, Alaskan White, and a rotating Brewer’s Choice selection. The twelve-packs will ship to select Pacific Northwest locations this October.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Hunterdon is excited to announce a new addition to their portfolio of micro-distilled and hand-crafted spirits. On October 1, 2012 they will begin distribution for New Holland Artisan Spirits from Holland, Michigan. The inaugural release will feature two of their most popular products, Knickerbocker Gin and Hatter Royale Hopquila, with other varieties… Read more »

ATLANTA — SweetWater’s devilishly talented brewers are at it again. Just in time for a fall release, the boys have banded together to brew the first true lager style beer to come from the South’s second largest craft brewer. Danktoberfest, a high gravity Oktoberfest-style brew, is the latest creative brain-child to come from the brewery’s… Read more »