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ALLENTOWN, PA – Fegley’s Brew Works is pleased to report the litigation with fellow Pennsylvania Brewer, Troegs Brewing, has been resolved and Fegley’s Brew Works will continue to sell Rude Elf’s Reserve. When asked to comment on this matter Jeff Fegley responded, “We have no further comment. You may direct any questions to me via… Read more »

BOSTON – This week the Harpoon Brewery released the latest installment of their 100 Barrel Series, Vermont Spruce Tip Ale. This is the 39th offering from Harpoon’s 100 Barrel Series, the brewery’s line of unique, handcrafted limited batch beers. The Vermont Spruce Tip Ale was brewed using spruce tips harvested from Vermont’s Downer State Forest.

MIDDLEBURY, VT — After two very successful campaigns in our variety pack, Woodchuck Hard Cider is officially unveiling Woodchuck Crisp. It is the latest addition to our core year round cider varieties and the first addition in nearly a decade.

JUNEAU, AK – Alaskan Brewing Co’s limited release Barley Wine is returning a month earlier than years past for craft beer fans to celebrate the holidays in Alaskan style. A big beer for big Alaska winters, this award-winning brew releases December 1 and is ideal for sharing with friends during the coldest season.

PORTLAND, ME — Shipyard Brewing Company announces the release of a new beer: Shipyard Applehead. An extension of the company’s popular Shipyard Pumpkinhead line, Shipyard Applehead is a seasonal brew available December through March, while supplies last.

SAN ANTONIO, TX — On November 21, 2010 Ranger Creek sold their first keg of beer. The historic first keg from San Antonio’s only production brewery was Ranger Creek OPA (Oatmeal Pale Ale). One year later OPA is Ranger Creek’s best-seller and can be found on taps across San Antonio, Austin, and Houston.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – When a Wee bit o’ Scottish Style Ale just won’t do, Sun King’s head brewer Dave Colt goes big, or Muckle, if you’re into archaic Scottish figures of speech. Wee Muckle has a similar flavor profile to it’s cousin, Wee Mac, but features a higher alcohol content and huge toffee characteristics. The… Read more »

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announces the appointment of Catherine Vieira as Senior Director, Trade Marketing Activation, effective immediately. In her new role, Vieira will report to Kheri Tillman, Vice President of Trade Marketing and Sales Strategy, and will be responsible for leading the development of all channel strategies and retail marketing programs… Read more »

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Bill Butcher, owner of Port City Brewing Company, is excited to announce the release of his special edition Tidings Ale just in time for the holiday season. Crafted by Head Brewer Jonathan Reeves, this strong Belgian style blond ale is made with local Maryland wildflower honey and Virginia wheat, and is gently… Read more »

PORTLAND, OR – The brewers at Lompoc Brewing have been as busy as elves preparing for the holiday season; this year, the Portland brewery has created 10 different holiday beers. The Lompoc Holiday Beer Extravaganza will feature nine of these on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 10 pm at the Lompoc Sidebar, located at… Read more »

PASO ROBLES, CA – Firestone Walker Brewing Co., after being named Great American Beer Festival Mid-Sized Brewery of the Year for an unprecedented third time, will be adding more beers to their Proprietor’s Reserve Series. Double DBA and Wookey Jack will join the existing line-up of beers, which sees distribution all over the US.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA announced today that T. Daniel Tearno will step down from his day-to-day position of Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Relations Officer at the White Plains beer importer after 16 years with the company, effective December 31 of this year.

BOULDER, CO – As winter settles in around Boulder, Colorado, fans of Twisted Pine Brewing Company are bristling with the excitement that surrounds the annual release of the brewery’s Northstar Imperial Porter. The Baltic-style porter will make its 2011 debut on December 1st to a select few ticket holders for the vertical tasting which coincides… Read more »

BOSTON – Infinium, the limited-edition, champagne-like collaboration brew between Samuel Adams and Germany’s Weihenstephan Brewery, hits shelves just in time for the 2011 holiday season. The brewers have spent years perfecting this boundary-pushing new beer style that unites 1,000 years of combined knowledge and innovation between the two breweries. Initially launched in 2010, Infinium is… Read more »