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CARROLLTON, TX – Just in time for summer, T.G.I Friday’s is bringing out the best seasonal flavors by introducing a new line of menu items inspired by and prepared with beer and featuring other bold, fresh ingredients. The new menu combines innovative dishes with craft beer, proving that great food is “better with brew.”

BOSTON- The Harpoon Brewery has announced the latest addition to the 100 Barrel Series, Rich and Dan’s Rye IPA. Below is the official announcement from the Harpoon website.

MAUI, HI- Maui Brewing Co. announces the official release of their first limited edition, packaged product, Flyin’ HI.P.HAY. The release is scheduled for May 7th; this special beer is a tribute beer for the late Glen Hay Falconer who was a mentor and best friend to MBC head brewer, Scott Freitas.

DENVER, CO – Oskar Blues Brewery, best known for kicking off the craft beer in a can revolution, has transcended the canned beer package grabbing several medals for the beer inside the trailblazing metal cans at the second annual Denver International Beer Competition.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Karl Strauss Brewing Company and the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter, are hosting the 8th Annual Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Fest on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 2pm-7pm. The benefit takes place at the Karl Strauss Main Brewery in Pacific Beach and includes 22 beers on tap, live local… Read more »

BOULDER, CO – What better way to celebrate the 24th annual National Homebrew Day—an event recognized by the U.S. Congress—than to gather friends and family to brew a special batch of beer? For 10 years, homebrewers worldwide have celebrated National Homebrew day with Big Brew, an event that sees more than 11,000 gallons of beer… Read more »

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Throughout the month of May, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will recognize Tavern Month, a celebration of the many licensed bars and taverns that provide hundreds of thousands of jobs to hardworking men and women and enrich America’s social culture.

CHICAGO — MGD 64, the beer that established the super low-calorie beer category, is furthering its reputation as a category innovator with the creation of the first-ever flavored super low-calorie beer. New limited-edition MGD 64 Lemonade, a 64-calorie light beer with the taste of lemonade, launches nationally beginning May 1. The special brew will be… Read more »

FT. COLLINS, CO. — In honor of New Belgium’s 20th anniversary celebration, the brewery’s flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale is getting a makeover. The result is New Belgium Super Cru, which is part of New Belgium’s esteemed Lips of Faith Series. This special creation, along with Abbey Grand Cru, make up the second rollout of… Read more »

FT. COLLINS, CO. — New Belgium Brewing and Outside magazine today announced the results of its tremendously successful Mighty Arrow campaign focused on doggie love. In addition to raising $10,000 for local canine-related non-profit organizations, the social media partnership raised the bar for future Facebook campaigns. The collaboration was in honor of Mighty Arrow, New… Read more »

MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. founder, Garrett Marrero, returns to his home turf to host “Meet & Greet” events in San Diego. Most of these events will feature specialty Maui Brewing Co. microbrews on tap.

Portland, OR – A new kind of beer festival kicks off this June outside of one of Portland’s newest breweries, Burnside Brewing. Fruit beers are the red-headed stepchild of craft beer, often overlooked by beer lovers because of preconceptions that they are sweet, boring, or artificially flavored. The first annual Portland Fruit Beer Festival aims… Read more »

PLEASANTVILLE, NY – On Saturday, May 14th, Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. will host an anniversary party celebrating their 5th year in business. The event, which costs $30, will take place from 12-6pm at the brewery and will feature live music from five different bands (one for each of the years).

FORT COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is encouraging all amateur filmmakers to put the finishing touches on their favorite films for the second annual Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour. The tour will travel to 18 cities this year, showcasing select independent films while pouring beer from… Read more »