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Puerto Rico’s Medalla Light Now Available in Florida

Puerto Rico’s Medalla Light Now Available in Florida

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – Medalla Light, Puerto Rico’s top-selling light beer, is now available in bars and retail locations across Florida for the first time. Cervecera de Puerto Rico, the award-winning beverage’s manufacturer, finalized distribution arrangements with Launch Beverage Companies, LBC, and Floridians and tourists can officially begin looking for the new taste this… Read more »

Widmer Brothers Introduces Kill Devil Brown Ale

Widmer Brothers Introduces Kill Devil Brown Ale

PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing has released Kill Devil Brown Ale, the sixth beer in the brewery’s limited-edition Brothers’ Reserve series, which showcases the brewery’s commitment to innovation and creativity in craft brewing. The Brothers’ Reserve beers are one-of-a-kind, and each run is limited, so once they’re gone, they’re gone forever.

Heineken USA Launches Website For On-Premise Beverage Professionals

Heineken USA Launches Website For On-Premise Beverage Professionals

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – HEINEKEN USA today announced the launch of Passion4Beer.com, a website designed to be a resource for on-premise beverage professionals on HEINEKEN USA’s portfolio of premium brands offered on draught including Heineken┬« Lager, Heineken Light, Dos Equis┬« Lager, Dos Equis Ambar, Amstel┬« Light, Amstel Wheat, Newcastle┬« Brown Ale and the Newcastle Limited… Read more »

New Belgium’s Clips of Faith Stops in Madison, WI Thursday

New Belgium’s Clips of Faith Stops in Madison, WI Thursday

FORT COLLINS, CO — New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is bringing its Clips of Faith tour of homemade films and handmade beer back to Madison this Thursday, June 21 at Olin Park. Join us under the stars to have a great time and raise money for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin…. Read more »

Heineken USA Releases ‘Beers of Mexico’ Variety Pack

Heineken USA Releases ‘Beers of Mexico’ Variety Pack

NEW YORK – HEINEKEN USA is setting the stage for summer celebrations with the release of its ‘Beers of Mexico’ variety pack. The ‘Beers of Mexico’ 12 and 24 packs, available this summer, contain equal quantities of Dos Equis Lager, Dos Equis Ambar, Tecate and Sol.

Modelo Especial Partners with Puma, Provides Musicians with ‘Blank Canvas’

Modelo Especial Partners with Puma, Provides Musicians with ‘Blank Canvas’

CHICAGO – Modelo Especial, the number three imported beer in the U.S., has teamed up with sneaker giant PUMA, and Complex Media to launch the Modelo Especial Blank Canvas Project, a fully-integrated campaign devoted to the brand’s self-expressive fans. The Blank Canvas Project is a program that celebrates self-expression by fusing music, art, and style… Read more »

China Beer Consumption Hits 50 Billion Liter Mark

China Beer Consumption Hits 50 Billion Liter Mark

CHICAGO – It’s the largest beer market in the world and it seems that when it comes to its importance for manufacturers, there will be no half measures–as latest research from Mintel reveals that China’s beer market grew by 29% in volume terms in the five years to 2011, to reach an all-time high total… Read more »

Dos Equis Engages Consumers with ‘Most Interesting Academy’ Summer Program

Dos Equis Engages Consumers with ‘Most Interesting Academy’ Summer Program

NEW YORK, NY — Dos Equis, the fastest growing premium Mexican beer in the U.S., today announced the details of this summer’s Most Interesting Academy program. Originally introduced in summer 2009, the award-winning Most Interesting Academy program provides adult Dos Equis drinkers with compelling offers, exclusive content and unique resources that deliver experiences that compliment… Read more »

Heineken USA Announces U.S. Launch of Indio

Heineken USA Announces U.S. Launch of Indio

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – HEINEKEN USA today announced the launch of Indio, a unique Mexican dark beer. Brewed and sold in Mexico since 1893, Indio will be available in June across seven key markets in California and Texas.

Florida Beer Company Pro Tennis Tournament Begins This Weekend

Florida Beer Company Pro Tennis Tournament Begins This Weekend

MELBOURNE, FL – The Florida Beer Company Pro Tennis Tournament is set to kick off at Kiwi Tennis Club, Indian Harbor Beach on June 15th through the 24th with proceeds benefitting the Scott Center for Autism Treatment.

Narragansett Beer Releases 2012 Limited-Edition Father’s Day Ties

Narragansett Beer Releases 2012 Limited-Edition Father’s Day Ties

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The famous Narragansett Beer announces the release of its annual Father’s Day tie. Keep it simple this year and treat your dad to a gift he’s sure to love: a case of ‘Gansett dressed up with this year’s signature necktie — now in two styles. The 2012 limited-edition neckties were designed by… Read more »

Maui Brewing Co. to be Showcased at 2012 SAVOR

Maui Brewing Co. to be Showcased at 2012 SAVOR

LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – 1 June 2012 -As food and drink enthusiasts descend up the nation’s capital on June 8 and 9, Maui Brewing Co. will be among the 74 small and independent craft brewers participating at SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience in Washington, D.C.

Pong Beer Appoints Norm Latham as VP and Director of Sales

Pong Beer Appoints Norm Latham as VP and Director of Sales

WESTPORT, CT – PONG BEER USAÔäó is proud to announce the addition of Norm Latham as Vice President/Director of Sales, as the Company looks to solidify and expand its presence in the marketplace. Norm’s experience in the beer industry includes distributor sales and management. Norm was previously a Sales Director at Scottish and Newcastle Importers,… Read more »