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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – An Italian guy and an Irish guy who own a San Francisco brewpub decide to make Egyptian beer. What do they get? A gold medal from the Great American Beer Festival. Actually, make that two gold medals: One for HQT, an Ancient Egyptian Ale, and one for Amber Waves, an American… Read more »

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announces the appointment of Olga Osminkina to the position of Senior Brand Director, Heineken Lager. In her new role, Osminkina will report to Laurent Theodore, Vice President of Marketing for Heineken and will be responsible for the overall strategy and sustained development of flagship Heineken Lager in the… Read more »

Westminster, MA — Wachusett Brewing Company’s Homegrown Hop Ale is hitting the taps for the first time since its release in 2009’s Hometown Brewery Series. The 4%, 28 IBU unfiltered and wet-hopped session ale will be released in late October and is the lightest beer they’ve ever brewed.

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is proud to announce the Board of Directors officers for the 2011-2012 term. Steve Lytle of Columbia Distributing Co. in Portland, Oregon, will take the helm as Chairman of the Board. He assumed the position and its responsibilities during NBWA’s 74th Annual Convention and Trade Show… Read more »

Escondido, CA — October 17 — Stone Brewing Co. announces its newest collaboration beer available beginning today and rolling out in select markets across the country over the next few weeks. Stone Brewing Co.’s Steve Wagner and Mitch Steele worked with The Bruery’s Patrick Rue and Tyler King (Placentia, CA), as well as Elysian Brewing… Read more »

Winterhook is perfect for all winter activities, from hitting the slopes to shoveling your driveway or hiding out next to a warm fire waiting to catch who really puts the presents under the tree. Redhook’s Winterhook recipe changes slightly every year because nobody likes receiving the same gift twice. Redhook Winterhook will be available through… Read more »

MUNICH — Paulaner, one of the largest breweries in Munich and the international leader of the weiss bier market, has launched a new website to communicate with these worldwide markets: www.paulaner.com. The new website is available in Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and English.

PEEKSKILL, NY- The Peekskill Brewery is pleased to officially announce Jeff O’Neil as their Brewmaster effective November 1, 2011. He recently announced his departure from Ithaca Beer Co. after nine years. O’Neil is a multiple awardwinning brewer who most recently received a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival. Under his direction in… Read more »

PORTLAND, OR – Breakside Brewery recently claimed a silver medal for its classic Irish-style Dry Stout at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival competition, the largest national beer competition recognizing the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 83 beer-style categories were announced October 1 at the… Read more »

PORTLAND, OR – Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc. (CBA) (Nasdaq: HOOK), an independent craft brewing company, has hired Jennifer Tally to be the brewing manager of the Woodinville, Wash. brewery. In her role as brewing manager, Talley will be a key coordinator in developing new beer styles and innovative brewing techniques as well as be responsible… Read more »

Escondido, CA — Stone Brewing Co. is the brewery that keeps on giving! And it’s all thanks to an extremely loyal and supportive fan base, as well as an amazing team of devoted volunteers and generous vendors. “Since day one, we’ve made supporting well-deserving charities one of our most important principles,” notes Greg Koch, CEO… Read more »

There was once a simpler time — before modern transportation, mechanized agriculture, and factory foods — when every dish and every beverage, including beer, that mankind put on the table at mealtime was “craft,” that is, made by hand; and it came from local fields instead of distant food processing plants.

FORT COLLINS, CO. — On October 24, 2011, Odell Brewing will celebrate the return of Friek, its Framboise/Kriek inspired sour ale and the Gold Medal winner for Wood and Barrel Aged Sour Beers at this year’s Great American Beer Festival┬«.

MUKILTEO, WA – The days are getting shorter and the rains are returning, which means that it is time for Diamond Knot Brewing Company’s much-anticipated release of their Ho!Ho! Winter Ale. Starting in October, this Northwest-style winter warmer will be available on draft and in 22-oz bottles at retailers throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationally… Read more »