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Figueroa Mountain Expands, Unveils New Canned Packaging

Figueroa Mountain Brewing® Co.’s recent expansion is moving rapidly with several moving parts now online. Within the past month, the company’s Buellton headquarters have completed installation of a 60bbl BrauKon brewhouse, three new fermenters, a new Comac canning line and additional packaging equipment, all of which have begun running.

Braxton Brewing Company to Release Kickback Hard Cider Line in Cans

After years of product testing and development Braxton Brewing Company is launching into a new category. Cans of Kickback Hard Apple Cider and Kickback Rosé Cider will be available across the company’s distribution network the week of July 23rd.

Four Sons Brewing Collaborates with Dirty Heads on Vacation Pineapple Session Ale

Southern California’s favorite reggae/alt/hip-hop band Dirty Heads have something special brewing for their fans this Summer. The band recently collaborated with hometown Huntington Beach, CA craft brewery Four Sons Brewing to create a crisp, refreshing pineapple Session Ale dubbed “Vacation,” slated to hit shelves in August 2018.

Huss Brewery Launches New Beers in Ardagh Cans

Huss Brewing Company, led by the husband and wife team of Jeff and Leah Huss and based in Arizona, is leveraging more than 25 years of craft beer experience to launch a new set of products packaged in environmentally-friendly aluminum beverage cans.

Chatham Brewing Releases ‘Perfect Storm’ Mix and Match 6-Packs

Chatham Brewing, Columbia County’s first and finest brewery in New York’s upper Hudson Valley, has announced the release of A Perfect Storm, a unique mix and matched six pack of the brewery’s three storm inspired beer styles. The promotional package will be available beginning today, July 13.

Shebeen Brewing Expands Distribution to Florida

Shebeen Brewing Co. is pleased to announce their continued partnership with Florida distributor, Vintage Distributors LLC in expanding distribution coverage of the East Coast.

Canarchy Strikes Again: Fireman Capital-Backed Group Picks Up LA’s Three Weavers

Canarchy Strikes Again: Fireman Capital-Backed Group Picks Up LA’s Three Weavers

Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective has finalized its second deal in as many months, today announcing the acquisition of Los Angeles-based Three Weavers Brewing Company. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but Three Weavers co-founder Lynne Weaver described the deal with the Fireman Capital-backed brewery rollup as a “strategic partnership” that would put her company in a better position to “weather any possible economic storms.”

Mikkeller Collaborates with The National on ‘Reality Based Pils’

The American rock band The National now have their very own beer – a ’Reality Based Pils’ brewed in collaboration with the Danish microbrewery Mikkeller. It is quite unlikely that the five members of The National will ever come off stage thirsting for beer again. When the band goes back on tour or return to their Hudson Valley Studio, Long Pond, it will be with the privilege of a fridge stacked with cans of their very own The National beer.

Charter Oak Opens New Brewery with Taproom

After five years traveling around the Northeast ‘gypsy brewing’ and building our brand, Charter Oak Brewing has chosen Danbury, Connecticut for their permanent headquarters.

Devil’s Purse Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Connecticut

Fans of Devil’s Purse Brewing Company who live in Connecticut can now grab a four-pack at their favorite craft beer store or hoist a refreshing pint at a local pub. The Cape Cod-based Devil’s Purse recently signed a state-wide agreement with Star Distributing, Inc., located in West Haven.

Oklahoma’s COOP Ale Works Wins RFP to Transform Guard Armory into Headquarters

Oklahoma’s COOP Ale Works Wins RFP to Transform Guard Armory into Headquarters

Oklahoma City-based COOP Ale Works today announced a $20 million project to revitalize the 23rd Street National Guard Armory and transform the vacated 87,000 sq. ft. space into a manufacturing brewery, restaurant, event space and boutique hotel. Following a 9-month request-for-proposal process, the state’s Office of Management and Enterprise Services awarded COOP the 80-year-old art deco building, which was once headquarters for the 45th Division Infantry but was shuttered in 2010.

Kulshan Brewing Launches Rebrand

The redesigned logo and website brings a new sophistication and grown-up feel to the brewery.