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Funkwerks Expands Distribution to Southern California

Funkwerks is proud to announce the expansion of its distribution to Southern California with draft and limited six-packs available via Stone Distributing beginning this week.

Night Shift Distributing Expands Portfolio to Include Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Spirits and Wine

Night Shift Distributing Expands Portfolio to Include Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Spirits and Wine

Since signing up its first four craft breweries about a year ago, Night Shift Distributing has inked agreements with 14 new brewery partners and expanded its reach into non-alcoholic beverages, wine and spirits. The Massachusetts-based company today announced distribution partnerships with seven new companies, including a cold brew coffee maker, an organic plant-based water producer and a variety of other brands.

Anchor Brewing Debuts San Franpsycho IPA

Anchor Brewing Company announces the debut of San Franpsycho® IPA, a Juicy IPA created with long-time collaborators San Franpsycho®, a community-based clothing and lifestyle brand. A delicious, balanced and easy-drinking beer that finishes with floral hops and big, juicy notes of peaches and apricots, San Franpsycho IPA is the perfect, sessionable summertime brew.

Growler USA Partners with New Belgium Brewing in ‘Blend Like a Brewer’ Series

National craft beverage franchise Growler USA is teaming up with Fort Collins-based New Belgium Brewing to create a variety of limited-edition blended brews. Blended options will vary across Growler USA locations and will complement the brewpub’s existing selection of up to 100 taps of craft beer.

Vista Brewing to Open on April 20

Vista Brewing, a hospitality destination located on a 21-acre historic property in Driftwood, Texas, will open on Friday, April 20. All are invited to join the Vista team, as they debut Texas’ newest brewery simultaneously with delicious on-site fare, scenic event spaces, farm, apiary and walking trails throughout.

Cigar City Brewing to Expand Distribution to Minnesota in May

Florida’s Cigar City Brewing continues its robust growth with the addition of Minnesota to the Tampa-based brewery’s distribution network. CCB has partnered with J.J. Taylor Distributing Company of MN, Inc. to distribute its portfolio of unique ales and lagers, including the award-winning Jai Alai IPA, throughout the state. Kegs and twelve ounce cans of Jai Alai IPA, Maduro Brown Ale, Invasion Tropical Pale Ale and their newest year-round offering, Guayabera Citra Pale Ale, will be available throughout Minnesota beginning in May of 2018.

Brewery Ommegang Announces Release of Double Barrel Dubbel

Brewery Ommegang is pleased to announce the release of a new beer this month: Double Barrel Dubbel, a beautiful blend of traditional Belgian-style dubbel aged in bourbon and brandy casks.

MillerCoors Responds, Calls Stone Brewing Trademark Suit ‘Meritless’

MillerCoors Responds, Calls Stone Brewing Trademark Suit ‘Meritless’

It took two months, but MillerCoors has finally responded to Stone Brewing’s trademark lawsuit. In February, the San Diego craft brewery filed a lawsuit against the multinational beer company alleging that its rebranded packaging and advertisements for the Keystone brand infringed upon Stone Brewing’s own “Stone” trademark. Early this morning, MillerCoors answered back with several counterclaims.