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ST. LOUIS – For the first time in many years, the iconic Budweiser bottle will see a major makeover — special red, white and blue packaging for a limited window this summer.

JUNEAU, AK – The 2012 World Beer Cup set a new record Saturday as the largest global commercial beer competition, earning it’s moniker as the “Olympics of beer.” Nearly 4000 beers were entered this year and of the only 284 awards given, Alaskan Brewing won medals for three of their beers — Alaskan Amber, Alaskan… Read more »

BOULDER, CO – The Twisted tradition continues with the fifth release in the brewery’s Artisan Ale Series, as fans prepare for the May 5th launch of Big Easy Offbeat Brown, a highly imaginative ale with a wild streak of flavor. The American-style brown ale, suffused with wasabi, horseradish and ginger roots, packs a wacky punch… Read more »

ST. LOUIS, MO – Anheuser-Busch’s Michelob ULTRA today announced the newest addition to its portfolio, Michelob ULTRA Light Cider, a naturally sweetened and gluten-free cider made from crisp apples. Featuring one-third fewer calories (120) and a more mellowed sweetness than traditional ciders*, Michelob ULTRA Light Cider is ideal for year-round enjoyment and provides adult drinkers… Read more »

STEVENS POINT, WI – In March the Stevens Point Brewery announced the availability of the widely popular Point Drop Dead Blonde, a 110 calorie ale, in 12-ounce long-neck bottles and 12-ounce aluminum cans. Now the search is on for the real thing.

WILLIMANTIC, CT – Willimantic Brewing Company and Main Street Café’s proprietor, David Wollner, has been honored by the CT Main Street Program with the Main Street Pioneer — Business Owner Lifetime Achievement Award – Award of Excellence. He was recognized for his commitment to the Willimantic community.

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In early May, Victory’s Summer Love Ale will hit shelves across the country. At the same time, consumers will begin to see signage that reads, “Find Your Summer Love.” By simply scanning a QR code found on various posters, coasters and across the web, Victory drinkers and the general public will be… Read more »

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — During Alcohol Awareness Month, and with prom and graduation season just around the corner, now is a critical time for parents to engage their teens in discussions about alcohol, according to the Health Alliance on Alcohol.

GLENDALE, WI – Get ready for a new taste from Sprecher! The brewmaster at Sprecher Brewery has been busy this spring creating Hooligan, a new limited release English Pale Ale made with whole cone hops. For the past month the beer has been dry-hopped, aging on whole cone hops, so we can’t give you the… Read more »

MIDDLEBURY, VT – American Forests┬« will plant 12,672 trees on behalf of Woodchuck Hard Cider, and our fans. It’s the result of an Earth Week campaign in which Woodchuck agreed to plant two trees for every new Facebook ‘Like’ received between April 16th and April 22nd.

PORTLAND, OR – Today Old Town Brewing Company announced its craft beers will soon be delivered via pedal power. The City of Portland has been named by many publications as the beer and biking capital of America. Now Old Town Brewing Company will offer the two together for the first time.

FORT COLLINS, CO – On May 26, 2012 Odell Brewing will host its fourth Small Batch Festival. The event, which drew around 3000 people last year, is a celebration of Odell Brewing beers and local music and food. “Small Batch is the brewery’s way of saying thanks to our amazing community,” said event coordinator Adam… Read more »