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Stone Brewing Co. tweeted Friday afternoon that fans of their 'classic' and 'Belgo' versions of Old Guardian Barley Wine can expect it to hit the shelves on February 14th. The 'classic' was first released in February of 1998 and checks in at 11.3% and 95 IBU's. For more info on release dates from Stone click… Read more »

Brooklyn, NY- The next time you make your drugstore shopping list, don't forget to add 'growler' to the list. A local Duane Reade corner store located at Bedford Avenue in the Williamsburg neighborhood has begun serving up fine craft beers for its shoppers. This particular store isn't serving up pints however, they have skipped straight… Read more »

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery have teamed up for the "Off-Centered Film Fest" short film competition onApril 15 & 16 in Austin, TX. Featuring off-centered films for off-centered people, the festival celebrates the DIY approach of both the Alamo Drafthouse & Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Submissions for the festival… Read more »

According to the official Sierra Nevada Facebook page, Bigfoot, the highly acclaimed 'Barleywine Style Ale' from the Chico, CA brewery will begin shipping on Monday January 17th. Bigfoot is a multiple Great American Beer Festival gold medal recipient and is seasonally released during the Winter. This offering checks in at 9.6% ABV and boasts a… Read more »

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Jester King Craft Brewery's grand opening party is scheduled for Saturday, January 29th from 1pm to 9pm. The event will feature four different beers created by Jeffrey Stuffings, the founder of the newly formed craft brewery. Among those beers are Black Metal Stout Jester King’s winter seasonal release. According to their website,… Read more »

  (Seattle, Wash.) January 7, 2011 – Fremont Oktoberfest is Seattle’s fall tradition. Voted by USA Today and Orbitz.com as one of the top places to toast Oktoberfest, this three-day festival features a Tasting Garden, two stages with live music, Sunday Dogtoberfest activities and an Oktoberfest Village with Kids Area and 5K Run. The 15th… Read more »

The board of directors of the Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing the majority of U.S. brewing companies, has voted to change the BA’s designation of “small” in its definition of a “craft brewer.” The Association’s board of directors also has revised its bylaws to reflect the change.

29 December 2010 – Bend, Oregon – The World’s Best Beer will once again be available to beer lovers next month. That’s right: Deschutes Brewery’s Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale (NWPA) spring seasonal will start to roll out just in time to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Originally rv eleased as part of… Read more »

  28 December 2010 – Bend, Oregon – Deschutes Brewery today announced that it is expanding its original brew pub in downtown Bend, Oregon.  The Deschutes Brewery and Public House has been a gathering place and a destination for local beer fans and visitors to Central Oregon for more than 22 years.  Due to customer… Read more »

Boston, MA, December 20, 2010 –(PR.com)– Ninety+ Cellars Receives Investment from Harpoon Brewery Latitude Beverage Company, owner of Ninety+ Cellars, is proud to announce its latest investment from the Boston-based Harpoon Brewery. Founded in 1986 by Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle, Harpoon has become a leader in American craft beer due to their shared passion… Read more »

  (New Orleans, LA) – Louisiana-based Abita Brewing Company recently donated $100,000 to Ducks Unlimited, leader in wetlands conservation, for restoration of important wetland habitats along Louisiana’s imperiled coast. The donation comes from the SOS Charitable Fund, established by the brewing company to assist with restoration and recovery after the disastrous oil spill. Abita created… Read more »

  (Juneau, AK) – Alaskan Brewing Co.’s limited release Barley Wine is returning in time for craft beer fans to celebrate the New Year in Alaskan style. A big beer for big Alaska winters, this award-winning brew is ideal for sharing with friends in a toast to the year to come. The bottling of each… Read more »

  (Winston-Salem, NC) – Foothills has announced the 2011 release date for their wildy popular Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout.  Here's what they said in today's newsletter… "Let the eager anticipation begin: Sexual Chocolate 2011 is less than two months away.  By far our most famous offering, the Sexual Chocolate will return on January 29, 2011… Read more »

  (Portland, OR) – Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc. (CBA) (Nasdaq: HOOK), an independent craft brewing company, reported net sales for the third quarter of 2010 of $36.7 million, reflecting growth of 15 percent as compared with the third quarter of 2009. Net income for the third quarter of 2010 was $376,000, or $0.02 per share… Read more »