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Milford Point Brewing to Open April 7

Milford Point Brewing is a nano-brewery, meaning that it produces beer in small batches – three barrels or smaller – focusing on quality over quantity.

Amid Ongoing Financial Troubles, Green Flash Closes Another Facility

Amid Ongoing Financial Troubles, Green Flash Closes Another Facility

Another chapter in the story of Green Flash Brewing’s distressed financial situation was written today as the San Diego-based company announced plans to close its Cellar 3 barrel-aging facility and taproom in Poway, California.

Dogfish Head Unveils New Variety Pack; Founder Calls Commodity Craft a ‘Slippery Slope’

Dogfish Head Unveils New Variety Pack; Founder Calls Commodity Craft a ‘Slippery Slope’

Dogfish Head is set to introduce a functional new variety pack, co-developed with packaging supplier WestRock, that will instantly transform into a leak-proof cooler with just a few scoops of ice. Called the “Off-Center Your Summer Pack,” the new SKU, which will retail for as much as $22 in some markets, will feature four varieties of beer – 60 Minute IPA, SeaQuench Ale, Lupu-Luau IPA and Namaste White – and include a custom Dogfish Head koozie.

The Lost Abbey to Release 2018 Red Poppy

Winner of a Bronze medal at World Beer Cup for American Style Sour (2013), Red Poppy, The Lost Abbey’s Flander’s Red Ale with sour cherries makes its 2018 debut.

As Brewery Taprooms Thrive, Industry Stakeholders Voice Concerns

As Brewery Taprooms Thrive, Industry Stakeholders Voice Concerns

Over the last two years, brewery-owned taprooms and satellite retail outposts have emerged as both lucrative profit centers for emerging craft beer makers and an opportunities to deliver unique experiences to thirsty consumers. But as the number of taprooms has grown, so too have concerns about their impact on the three-tier system.

Full Sail Brewing Releases Grab ‘n’ Go-Go Variety Pack

The new Full Sail Grab ‘n’ Go-Go variety pack – loaded with take-anywhere, 12 oz. cans of Blood Orange Wheat, Amber Ale, Citrus Maxima Pale Ale and Airstream IPA – is the perfect variety pack to Grab ‘n’ Go-Go, whether you’re searching for Sasquatch, hoofing it up Mt. Hood, hitching your hammock to a couple of Doug Firs, or even just cooking out in your own backyard.

D&V International Releases St. Bernardus Wit Ale in 11.2 oz. Cans

D&V International, Inc. premier importer of specialty beers from Belgium and Poland and the exclusive importer of the Brewery St. Bernardus product line is pleased to announce that the award winning St. Bernardus Wit Ale is now available in cans.

Nine Pin Cider Announces Urban Orchard Project

Nine Pin Cider Works, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced it will plant and develop an urban orchard in Albany’s Washington Park, among the first of its kind in a major U.S. city. The urban orchard is being organized in partnership with the City of Albany, the Washington Park Conservancy, and Samascott Orchards.