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DURANGO, CO – Ska Brewing has had an incredible year, full of important milestones and proud accomplishments—at least according to notes taken by the brewery’s management team throughout the year.

HOUSTON, TX – Saint Arnold Brewing Company (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, today reported record shipments of more than 40,000 barrels of beer in 2011. The year-over-year increase of approximately 9,000 barrels is roughly equivalent to what the brewery produced in all of 2004, representing a 29 percent boost in overall production.

BEND, OR – Why not? That’s a favorite question around the Deschutes Brewery brewhouse. This mindset spawned the creation of Chainbreaker White IPA a hop-forward, citrus-packed beer with an unmistakably smooth character. The new beer is slated to be released at the end of March to the Pacific Northwest, with distribution expanded to the remainder… Read more »

ST. LOUIS, MO – Already the brand of choice for beer drinkers who want to enjoy a crisp, refreshing beer with few calories, Select 55 is now introducing smaller-sized cans and bottles. Now available at retailers nationwide, Select 55 “Little Lights” include sleek eight-ounce, 35-calorie cans, available in 12-packs; and seven-ounce, 32-calorie clear glass bottles,… Read more »

COSTA MESA, CA – Legend Beverage, Inc. announced today that they have signed legendary hockey player Mike Modano to join their existing Texas launch lineup this spring. Mike Modano joins an existing group of regional Legends that will be featured on their containers for distribution within the Texas marketplace. Mike Modano is the all-time American-born… Read more »

DENVER, CO – Denver Beer Co. today welcomed the arrival of two additional 7 barrel fermenters to add to the brewery’s existing four fermenters. This delivery marks the first expansion for the local craft brewery which opened in August, 2011. With now six 7 barrel fermenters, Denver Beer Co. has the capacity to produce up… Read more »

BROOKLYN, NY – Harpoon Brewery President Dan Kenary and Brooklyn Brewery President Steve Hindy are betting that their home team will prevail in the Feb 5 Super Bowl in Indianapolis. If the New York Giants win, as they did in the 2008 Super Bowl against New England, Harpoon will pour Brooklyn Lager in their tasting… Read more »

HOOD RIVER, OR — The long awaited moment will soon be upon us: the newest batch of Full Sail’s very limited bourbon barrel-aged beer is set for release on February 1st. Top Sail Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter has been aging in oak bourbon barrels deep in the brewery’s cellar for an entire year. During… Read more »

WARRENVILLE, IL – Two Brothers Brewing Company will be releasing its first canned beer in late April 2012. Outlaw India Pale Ale will be available year around in 12 oz. cans.

WESTMINSTER, MA – Wachusett Brewing Company will be releasing the newest edition to their current ensemble of IPA’s in January 2012. While creating this Imperial Black India Pale Ale our master brewer Howie and his crew incorporated a variety of unique IPA style ingredients. Calypso and Zythos hops compliment the smooth malty flavors of Crystal… Read more »

WHITEFISH, MT – At dusk on Saturday, February 4, 2012 in this snowy glacial town, beer enthusiasts will compete head to head at the Black Star Barter, showcasing what they would do or trade for a year’s supply of Black Star beer. Whether it’s tattooing a giant red bronco on their backs or producing witty… Read more »

FT. COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing today announced the first two beers in its 2012 Lips of Faith series: Biere de Mars and Cocoa Molé. Lips of Faith beers offer limited edition selections that showcase New Belgium’s more esoteric and palate-elevating creations.

UTICA, N.Y. — According to the Brewers Association, 60 percent of beer drinkers consume craft beer, and among their favorites Belgian style beers and India Pale Ales (IPA) are driving the growth. To address this trend, the F.X. Matt Brewing Co. is leading the way, creating a hybrid of the two called Saranac White IPA,… Read more »

SEATTLE – Responding to customer feedback for more options to relax in its stores in the evenings, Starbucks Coffee Company today announced plans to bring wine, beer and premium food offerings to a handful of locations in Atlanta and Southern California by the end of this year. These stores, along with several others recently announced… Read more »