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Avery Brewing And Ska Brewing Collaborate On Wheelsucker Wheat Ale

Avery Brewing And Ska Brewing Collaborate On Wheelsucker Wheat Ale

BOULDER, CO – On Monday, July 18th 2011, 17 brewer-cyclists from Avery Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Ska Brewing and Sierra Nevada Brewing will depart on their bicycles from Avery Brewing Company in Boulder to kick off the Third Annual Tour of BoulDurango: a five day, 470 mile odyssey over six majestic mountain passes from Boulder… Read more »

Heineken Light Unveils Latest “Occasionally Perfect” Moment with Handlebar Moustache

Heineken Light Unveils Latest “Occasionally Perfect” Moment with Handlebar Moustache

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announced the launch of “Handlebar Moustache,” the second film in its new Heineken Light campaign that celebrates consumers’ “occasionally perfect” experiences. The spot is the next step in a holistic marketing effort under the “Be a Man of the World” platform.

Oskar Blues Hosts First Ever Colorado Hop Growers Association Meeting

Oskar Blues Hosts First Ever Colorado Hop Growers Association Meeting

LONGMONT, CO – In January 2011, about 30 current and perspective hop growers gathered in a barn in Paonia, Colorado. In the center of Colorado Hop country, that cold winter day, the development of the Colorado Hop Growers Association began.

Bison Brewing Releases ‘Saison De Wench’

Bison Brewing Releases ‘Saison De Wench’

BERKELEY, CA — Bison Brewing is excited to announce the newest release in its draft only “Beer of the Month” series, Saison de Wench. Brewed in honor of her birthday, Saison de Wench is the first recipe that Bison Brewing’s Ashley Routson (also known as The Beer Wench) had a hand in developing, from start… Read more »

Clown Shoes Publishes ‘State Of The Shoenion Five’

Clown Shoes Publishes ‘State Of The Shoenion Five’

IPSWICH, MA – After news of a label controversy reached the local CBS news outlet in Boston, Clown Shoes Beer Founder, Gregg Berman decided it was time to address the events and announce plans for two new beers in his latest “State Of The Shoenion.”

F.X. Matt Brewing Announces Saranac Liquid Vibes

F.X. Matt Brewing Announces Saranac Liquid Vibes

UTICA, NY- Looking for a better vibe this summer? The F.X. Matt Brewing Company found it for their latest sponsorship: Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They got the perfect feeling from this one, and partnered with the Vibes to create an exclusivebrew to be served at this year’s event. Saranac fans… Read more »

4 Hands Brewing Company To Open This Fall In St. Louis

4 Hands Brewing Company To Open This Fall In St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO. — 4 Hands Brewing Company, a craft brewery, is slated to begin operations in St. Louis in the fall of 2011. Kevin J. Lemp, Co-Owner and President, will oversee the day-to-day operations as well as manage the sales and marketing efforts. Lemp has spent his career managing the E&J Gallo Winery portfolio… Read more »

Southern Tier Brewing Company Presents Summerfest

Southern Tier Brewing Company Presents Summerfest

LAKEDWOOD, NY – Celebrate Summer with Southern Tier on Saturday July 16th. The event will include keg bowling (win a trophy!) and live music by Southern Tier’s favorite regional reggae band, Mosaic Foundation. The event will also have frisbee games and additional music by DJ Jonny Cobra. Tickets are being sold for $10. The $10… Read more »

Amstel Light Launches New Summer Program, ‘District’

Amstel Light Launches New Summer Program, ‘District’

NEW YORK – Amstel Light, ”The Bier Drinker’s Light”, is introducing a summer program to bring full-flavored experiences to life for adult consumers. Beginning Memorial Day weekend and extending through Labor Day, Amstel Light will bring the Amstel Light District to consumers nationwide in both on- and off-premise venues.

Narragansett Beer Hosts First Pairing Dinner With Kingston Station

Narragansett Beer Hosts First Pairing Dinner With Kingston Station

BOSTON – Narragansett Beer will host their first Boston beer dinner at Kingston Station on July 21st to showcase the broad range of the brand’s award-winning brews, from classic easy-drinking standards to flavorful craft offerings. Working with Kingston Station Executive Chef Dana Love, the selection of beers will be paired with a special four-course menu… Read more »

Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. Signs With Bay Area Distributor Matagrano Inc.

Devil’s Canyon Brewing Co. Signs With Bay Area Distributor Matagrano Inc.

Belmont, CA. — June 29, 2011 — San Francisco Peninsula-based Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company takes great pride in announcing an agreement with Matagrano Inc. for distribution of their products in San Mateo and San Francisco counties. Until today, Devil’s Canyon has self-distributed their award-winning craft beer and root beer daily throughout San Mateo county from… Read more »

US Recycling Rates Reach Record Levels

GRAVESEND, KENT, UK – The US recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans has reached its highest level in a decade, with 58.1% of all cans recycled last year. This rate is more than double that of any other beverage container, the Aluminium Association, Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced.