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Firestone Walker Takes Home Two European Beer Star Awards

Firestone Walker Takes Home Two European Beer Star Awards

PASO ROBLES, CA — Firestone Walker Brewing Co. added two more awards from the European Beer Star Awards to cap off an already amazing year. Union Jack took home the bronze medal in the single IPA category, while Double Jack took home a gold in the Imperial IPA category.

Schneider-Weisse Introduces Tap X: Nelson Sauvin

Schneider-Weisse Introduces Tap X: Nelson Sauvin

Originally brewed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Holland’s pioneering alliance of ABT craft beer cafes, Schneider-Weisse TAP X: Nelson Sauvin marks a series of firsts for Germany’s longest-running wheat brewery.

Shmaltz Brewing Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 3 Outrageous Holiday Offerings

Shmaltz Brewing Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 3 Outrageous Holiday Offerings

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – America’s smallest, largest, and most award-winning Jewish (and now Sideshow Freak) Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing celebrates its 15th year of brewing with three Limited-Edition Extreme Holiday Offerings, including Genesis 15:15┬« (currently on shelves, 13.4% ABV), the HE’BREW Holiday Gift Pack┬« (available November – December 2011) that will feature eight prized Shmaltz… Read more »

Founding Fathers Beer Brews For Charity

Founding Fathers Beer Brews For Charity

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Founding Fathers Beer, a new American lager that is both owned and brewed in the United States, and will donate half of its profits to the families of military troops, hits the shelves this week in Minnesota and North Dakota.

New Belgium Brewing Releases Frambozen

New Belgium Brewing Releases Frambozen

FORT COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing’s Frambozen is now available, making it official that the holiday season is just around the corner. A traditional holiday favorite, New Belgium’s seasonal Frambozen will dance on bar taps and holiday tables through January.

The Bruery’s ‘Reserve Society’ Sells Out in One Day

The Bruery’s ‘Reserve Society’ Sells Out in One Day

The Bruery is proud to announce the very unexpected and rapid sellout of their Reserve Society 2012 memberships. Last year’s growth to 700 members took until Christmas to sell out and something similar was expected this year. There was often doubt that it would sell out at all this year considering the current economic climate.

New Belgium Announces Newest ‘Lips of Faith’ Beers

New Belgium Announces Newest ‘Lips of Faith’ Beers

FORT COLLINS, CO. – New Belgium Brewing, today announced the final two releases in its 2011 Lips of Faith series. Fresh Hop India Pale Ale and Prickly Passion Saison, described respectively as deliciously bitter and ostentatious, aren’t shy about their bold Belgian flavors. The Lips of Faith series offers limited edition beers that showcase New… Read more »

Owners of F.X. Matt Brewing Co. to Give Away  the Brewery for A Night

Owners of F.X. Matt Brewing Co. to Give Away the Brewery for A Night

UTICA, NY – The owners of the F.X. Matt Brewing Co. have made a shocking announcement. Just as this year’s Saranac 12 Beers of WinterTM are released, Nick and Fred Matt are giving away the brewery for a night! Nick and Fred Matt will take the winners of Saranac’s Golden Ticket Promotion through a magical… Read more »

Sun King Brewing Co. Partners with Indy Cycloplex

Sun King Brewing Co. Partners with Indy Cycloplex

INDIANPOLIS, IN – This past summer, Sun King Brewing Co. was awarded a Bronze-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists. Today, Sun King bolsters its support of cycling by partnering with the Indy Cycloplex at Lake Sullivan.

Alaskan Amber Brings Home Gold from 2011 European Beer Star Awards

Alaskan Amber Brings Home Gold from 2011 European Beer Star Awards

JUNEAU, AK—Alaskan Brewing’s flagship Alaskan Amber now has some gold to celebrate its silver anniversary. Alaskan was awarded a gold medal for Alaskan Amber in the Red and Amber Lager category, and a silver medal for Alaskan Stout in the Sweet Stout category, this week at Europe’s largest beer festival, the 2011 European Beer Star… Read more »

Bud Light Goes ‘Platinum’

Bud Light Goes ‘Platinum’

ST. LOUIS, MO – Bud Light, the world’s best-selling beer, will add to its portfolio when the brand debuts Bud Light Platinum in early 2012. With a slightly sweeter taste, higher alcohol by volume (6%) and signature cobalt blue glass bottle, Bud Light Platinum provides beer drinkers an upscale light beer option as a companion… Read more »

New Belgium Raises More Than $400,000 During 2011 ‘Tour de Fat’

New Belgium Raises More Than $400,000 During 2011 ‘Tour de Fat’

FORT COLLINS, CO. – New Belgium Brewing today announced that Tour de Fat, the one and only traveling bike carnival, raised more than $400,000 for local nonprofits during the 2011 season. This marks a 25 percent increase over last year. Tour de Fat is now close to breaking the $2 million mark in funds raised,… Read more »