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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Jack’s Abby Brewing, the only all-lager brewery in Massachusetts, is celebrating its first anniversary with two events featuring over ten beers and a cask offering. The first event will be on Thursday, July 19th, at 7pm, at the British Beer Company in Framingham. The second event will be on Saturday, July 21st,… Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO – DBI Beverage Inc., one of California’s largest beverage distributors, has named Jeffrey D. Skinner chief executive officer. DBI Beverage Inc. and its sister company, Ingram Entertainment Inc., are owned by David B. Ingram and headquartered in La Vergne, Tenn., outside of Nashville.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – HEINEKEN USA today announced the promotion ofPaul Smailes to the position of Digital Manager, Heineken Global. In his new role, Smailes will report to Cyril Charzat, Global Heineken Brand Director, and will be responsible for developing Heineken’s digital strategy and enhancing the brand’s global competitive market advantage.

DURANGO, CO — The brewdogs at Steamworks Brewing Co. were feeling the heat (and wafting sentimental about Austin Powers) and thus created the perfect lusty brew for July’s Firkin Friday, a “shandy-style” beer christened the Randy Firkin. Firkin Fridays continues at Steamworks on July 6, 2012, with the cask to be tapped at 3 p.m.

VICTOR, N.Y. – Constellation Brands, Inc., (NYSE:STZ), which currently owns 50 percent of Crown Imports LLC (Crown), a 50-50 joint venture with Grupo Modelo S.A.B. de C.V. (Modelo), announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (AB InBev) to purchase the remaining 50 percent interest in Crown as AB InBev… Read more »

What’s in a name? Free beer — if your name happens to be Miller. Legal-drinking-age consumers with the first, middle or last name Miller will receive a gift card equivalent to the cost of a case of Miller Lite so they can enjoy a little Miller Time with their friends.

NEW YORK – As part of its ongoing effort to encourage adventure seekers around the world to stay thirsty, Dos Equis today officially announced the launch of the newest iteration of the Most Interesting Academy. The Academy’s mission is to inform, inspire and equip adult fans with the tools and knowledge necessary for leading an… Read more »

LOS ANGELES – Following their expansion through Los Angeles and into Orange County, Golden Road Brewing is now heading south, partnering with Markstein Beverage Company to begin distribution in North County San Diego. An Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, Golden Roadis proud to be the firstLos Angelescraft brewery represented in the Markstein portfolio.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids has yet another reason to toast the town. Ten area breweries have teamed to create Beer City Pale Ale, a new craft beer produced in celebration of both the city’s newest title and Craft Beer Month beginning July 1.

CHICAGO – For the first time in 13 years, the MillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series (MUES) is giving consumers the chance to vote for their favorite urban entrepreneur. The new Consumer’s Choice Award is a unique addition to the national business plan competition that has awarded nearly two million dollars in grants since the program’s inception… Read more »

SAN DIEGO, CA — Karl Strauss Brewing Company recently competed in the Los Angeles, San Diego, and California State Fair commercial beer competitions, winning a company record of 21 medals. The company has won a total of 23 medals in 2012, surpassing its record of 16 wins in 2011. “We know we’re always against terrific… Read more »

NORTH GARDEN, VA – CiderWorks in North Garden VA has announced that three of its locally crafted artisanal ciders, Ragged Mountain , Virginia Hewes Crab and Royal Pippin won Silver Medals in the 2012 Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition which held its seventh Annual Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) March… Read more »

Golden Chaos lived up to its name by taking home a gold medal in the ‘Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale, Pale Strong Ale.’ Bourbon-barrel aged Imperial Black Phoenix won a silver medal in the ‘Wood- and Barrel-aged Strong Stout’ category, and Knuckle Sandwich and spring-seasonal Mountain Meadow both took home bronze medals.

The Portland International Beerfest turns it up to 11 in it’s 11th year this July 20-22nd. PIB is a sophisticated, slightly extreme festival specializing in hard-to-find, rare, & exotic styles of beer from breweries near & far. Situated amidst the grass & trees of the Pearl District North Park Blocks in downtown Portland, it feels… Read more »