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LOS ANGELES, CA – Unless you’ve been under a rock and/or ignoring our stellar press releases/blog posts, you should be more than aware that the 4th Annual LA Beer Week is nigh, taking place from September 20-30, 2012. And you’ve undoubtedly read about Unity (the official beer of LA Beer Week), and all the other… Read more »

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — On Wednesday, November 21, Victory Brewing Company will release its first-ever wine barrel-aged beer: Red Thunder. Victory Brewing Company is known for melding traditional styles and unique concepts to produce the highest quality, full flavored beers. Red Thunder does just that. By aging their popular Baltic Thunder in once-used red wine barrels… Read more »

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Already recognized as America’s oldest brewery, Yuengling now holds a coveted new distinction: America’s largest American-owned brewery. To celebrate, Yuengling wants to thank the city that has played the most significant role in supporting the brewery — generation after generation — with a free lager and a sincerethank-you.

NEW YORK — Tecate, cerveza con car├ícter, is leveraging its authenticity and Mexican heritage to launch Tecate Michelada, a savory and refreshing ready-to-drink mix that follows the traditional michelada recipe. The product will be available at retail throughout the Western and Central regions of the U.S., in 16 oz. single-serve cans for adults 21 and… Read more »

ALEXANDRIA, VA — National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Chairman Steve Lytle announces Adam Vitale, President of G&M Distributors Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, has been appointed to serve as the Chairman of NBWA’s “Next Generation” young professionals group.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO – As Oktoberfest celebrations come to a head this fall, Red Robin’s new shake will leave beer enthusiasts and dessert-lovers alike craving a cold one—a cold beer milkshake, that is! Now through Nov. 11 (or until supplies last), Red Robin is featuring the Samuel Adams┬« Octoberfest Milkshake — a unique 21 and… Read more »

ELMONT, NY. – Award-winning event producer Starfish Junction, confirmed today that the Long Island 2012 International Great Beer Expo will move to a new venue for fall, the indoor concourse at Belmont Park Racetrack in Elmont, NY-home of the third and final leg of the triple crown of horse racing. The 5th annual International Great… Read more »

LOS ANGELES, CA – To celebrate the 4th Annual LA Beer Week (Sept 20-30), several local brewers have brewed their own commemorative beers, all incorporating one special ingredient: prickly pears! Also known by their Spanish name, tuna, prickly pears are the edible and oh-so-tasty fruit from the Opuntia genus of cactus.

PORTLAND, OR. — For the next installment in its Rotator IPA series, Widmer Brothers Brewing is bringing back one of its most popular limited edition ales: Falconer’s India Pale Ale. Brewed and introduced for the first time a year ago, Falconer’s IPA is the only Rotator IPA series beer to make a comeback thus far… Read more »

GORHAM, ME – Sebago Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of their fall seasonal beer, Local Harvest Ale on Friday September 7th, 2012 on draft in all Sebago Brewing Company pubs and in bottles on Monday September 10th, 2012.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Today Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer from Amsterdam, officially announced that Amstel Wheat Bier, a pure hefeweizen, is now available in bottles in select markets in the U.S. After launching in draught in seven markets in September 2011, fans of the beer will now be able to find Amstel… Read more »

ST. LOUIS, MO – Grey Eagle Distributors, the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler for St. Louis County, has agreed to purchase Illinois Distribution Company, an Anheuser-Busch wholesaler based in Belleville, Ill. The agreement allows Grey Eagle to acquire Illinois Distributing’s assets and sales territory which includes most of St. Clair County, Monroe County, Collinsville and Granite City.

COOPERSTOWN, NY – Brewery Ommegang is debuting a new palate pleasing seasonal fall beer, Scythe & Sickle Harvest Ale. Scythe & Sickle is an-amber ale brewed with a variety of malts, including pils, rye flakes and oat flakes, for incredible depth of flavor and a hint of natural sweetness. Scythe & Sickle brings a new… Read more »

PORTLAND, ME — Shipyard Brewing Company’s award-winning Pumpkinhead Ale has returned for the season with a new addition to the crop. For the first time, Pumpkinhead is available in cans. Pumpkinhead can 6-packs will hit the shelves in CT, FL, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT next week with other select markets to follow.