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It is with great pleasure that Breakthru Beverage announces a new partnership with Michigan’s Odd Side Ales which will bring the brewery’s creative, culinary-focused beers into Illinois for the very first time.

The collaboration between Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) and Renegade Brewing Company came about through a happenstance friendship. Two brew gals, two breweries, and a conversation over beer sparked a friendship that became a shared brew for Collaboration Fest. “Friendship, camaraderie, and community are values that Laura and I personally hold close and are also reflected in our breweries,” said Katie Nierling, FCB National Sales Manager.

Bell’s Brewery will roll out a brand new beer in April. It is the first new addition to its year-round lineup since 2010. A hop-forward session Pale Ale brewed with oats, Oatsmobile Ale (4.3% ABV) will be available on draught and in 12 oz. bottles, packaged in six-packs across Bell’s distribution footprint.

Anchor Brewing Company announces a new President, Matt Davenport, to oversee sales, distribution, and brand development for America’s first craft brewery

Georgia’s oldest operational craft brewery, Red Brick Brewing Company, announced today the addition of Laughing Skull Craft Lager to its year-round lineup starting this spring. “We couldn’t be more excited to add this beer to our year round portfolio”, said brewmaster and president Garett Lockhart.

One of our most popular beers is being launched in 22oz bombers on Saturday, February 20th in the brewery Tap House at 1PM with kegs to follow. Eirik Bloodaxe is one of Scarlet Lane’s most requested beers after being launched in early 2015. A braggot syle ale, Eirik Bloodaxe is a 11% ABV imperial ale with real honey from McClure’s Orchard and Italian blood orange.

Seattle Cider Company and Major Brands Distributing are excited to announce a new partnership, and the fast approaching launch of Seattle Cider’s unique selection of dry craft ciders in Missouri. Becoming the eleventh state to carry Seattle Cider Company since their August 2013 opening, Missouri will enjoy the growing cidery’s entire year round, limited and seasonal lineup statewide beginning February 16.

It’s time to extinguish your thirst and give back to local heroes and charities as Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery announced today the return of its popular Fire Chief Ale. The national casual dining restaurant known for its distinctive selection of craft brewed beers celebrates its 25th anniversary with the brewery’s largest tapping party of the year, beginning Feb. 16 through April 17.

BJ’s Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) is excited to announce the release of its first chocolate ale, BJ’s Sweet Sin Chocolate Ale, that is now available in its restaurants nationwide.

Just in time for Sriracha Week March 7-13, Rogue Sriracha Hot Stout returns to celebrate the world’s most influential spicy red sauce. The only beer officially sanctioned by Huy Fong Foods, creators of the original Sriracha Hot Sauce, Rogue Sriracha Hot Stout is crafted by infusing Sriracha Hot Sauce in a classic stout during the brewing process. With a deep ebony hue, Sriracha Hot Stout features rich notes of caramelized malts that give way to a warm, slow burn on a smooth finish.

Devils Backbone Brewing Company introduces Cran-Gose, a tart cranberry ale (4% ABV) that launches the 2016 Daypack Series. Based on the traditional gose brewing style, Cran-Gose is light, fruity and pink hued with a cranberry aroma and a naturally refreshing finish.

Brian Weslar joined the Denver Beer Co. team in February as Director of Sales. In this new position, Weslar will lead the Denver Beer Co. sales team, manage Denver Beer Co.’s relationship with Breakthru Beverage, and create a strategic plan for Denver Beer Co.’s growth statewide.

It’s half mermaid, half bear, and entirely fantastic. MerBear Rye IPA, the new love child of SoCal icon Coronado Brewing and NorCal heavyweight Bear Republic, is set to hit shelves mid-February. The friendship began a few years back when president Rick Chapman and Brewmaster and COO Richard “Ricardo” Norgrove, of Coronado and Bear Republic respectively, met for beers at a local San Diego beer bar where they discussed the idea of the two creating something special.

Spring is a time for new beginnings… and a new chapter at Cape May Brewing Company. Starting the first week of March, Jimmy Valm – formerly of Brooklyn Brewery — will take over as CMBC’s Director of Brewing Operations, responsible for overseeing fermentation, maturation and packaging.