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AleSmith Brewing to Release Juice Stand Hazy IPA

AleSmith Brewing Company is introducing a new hazy IPA as part of their 2019 year-round offerings. As the name suggests, Juice Stand delivers intense notes of tangerine, blueberry, bubblegum and tropical fruits within a full bodied, hazy brew.

Sufferfest Beer Company Adds Distribution in Pacific Northwest

Sufferfest, the beer brewed by athletes, for athletes, proudly toasts to new regional launches in Oregon and Washington, where it will become widely available through its strengthened partnership with Columbia Distributing.

Widmer Brothers Introduces New Can Packages for Flagship Hefe

Widmer Brothers Brewing has announced a variety of new ways to enjoy its flagship Hefeweizen in 2019. The gold medal award-winning beer will be one of the first craft beers available in 18-packs of 12 oz. cans.

Buoy Beer Company Releases Love, Lost at Sea Barleywine 2019

Buoy Beer Company will release the second edition of their Small Batch Series in February 2019. Love, Lost at Sea 2019 is an American Barleywine aged in Bull Run whiskey barrels for 12 months.

Goodwood Brewing Co. Launches Spirits Line

In a move toward diversifying its portfolio and reaching spirits consumers, Goodwood Brewing Co. announced a foray into the crafts spirits space with the launch of a Premium Bourbon aged in stout barrels.

Molson Coors Sales Decline 2.1 Percent in 2018

Molson Coors Sales Decline 2.1 Percent in 2018

Citing negative volume trends in the U.S. and Canada, Molson Coors reported a 2.1 percent decline in net sales in 2018, according to yesterday’s full-year earnings report. In 2018, Molson Coors posted nearly $10.8 billion in net sales, down from more than $11 billion in 2017.

Diageo Beer Company USA Partners with BeerBoard

BeerBoard, the leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement for the hospitality industry, has announced that Diageo Beer Company USA has signed on as the company’s newest brewing partner.

Gambrinus Ceases Brewing Operations at Bridgeport Brewing in Portland, Oregon

Gambrinus Ceases Brewing Operations at Bridgeport Brewing in Portland, Oregon

Add Bridgeport Brewing to a growing list of Portland, Oregon-based craft beer companies that has ceased brewing or taproom operations in recent months. In a Facebook post today, the craft beer brewery, which was purchased by Texas-based The Gambrinus Company in 1995, said it had ceased brewing operations as it prepares to close its brewpub on March 10.