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New Dogfish Head COO Discusses 2018 Growth Strategy

New Dogfish Head COO Discusses 2018 Growth Strategy

New Dogfish Head COO and president George Pastrana has only been on the job for about three weeks, but he said brewery founders Sam and Mariah Calagione have already welcomed him into the business as a “co-leader.”

Two Brothers Brewing Releases 3 New Beers

With a consistent passion for experimentation and innovation, Two Brothers Artisan Brewing is adding three new selections to its award-winning lineup in the coming weeks.

Payette Brewing to Release Aura Sour Ale in Cans

Payette Brewing Company is excited to add a new beer to their year-round lineup, Aura Guava and Hibiscus Sour Ale in twelve-ounce canned six-packs this February.

City Star Brewing to Release Scarlet Sour Stout Bottles

The latest in the City Star Zoller Barrel Aged Series will be released in the taproom on Wednesday, February 14th: Scarlet is a sour stout aged 9 months in oak barrels finished with cherries.

Lakewood Brewing Releases Grim Shearer

Lakewood Brewing Company is excited to release Grim Shearer, the final of three unique, wood-aged beers in a miniseries within their limited Legendary Series, which has spanned over 16 months.

Chatham Brewing to Renovate Main Street Taproom

Chatham Brewing, Columbia County’s first and finest brewery in New York’s upper Hudson Valley, has announced their Main Street taproom will undergo a major renovation – the first since moving to their current location in 2014 – that will enhance the overall visitor experience.

Brewers of Pennsylvania Elects New Board Members

At the association’s annual meeting on January 27 at the new Yards Brewing Company in Philadelphia, the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP), the state’s official brewers guild, elected new Board members to serve two-year terms.

Ghostfish Brewing to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary with Limited Release Beer

Ghostfish Brewing is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with a party in the Ghostfish taproom on February 9 from noon until 10 pm, including an extremely limited bottle release of its 3rd Anniversary beer. Ghostfish’s 3rd Anniversary Smoked & Oaked Imperial Porter is a rich, sweet, earthy and smokey brew. With a malt base including buckwheat malt that was smoked over whiskey barrel staves, Smoked & Oaked was then aged for 6 weeks on red oak.

Cicerone Certification Program Launches United Kingdom Certified Beer Server Exam

The Cicerone® Certification Program today announced the launch of its United Kingdom Certified Beer Server exam. This exam now makes beer certification available to candidates who have experience of working in the unique environment of the United Kingdom. More than 1,000 individuals have already achieved the Certified Beer Server level in the UK. The new version makes it easier for British beer professionals to join the ranks of more than 95,000 individuals worldwide who have earned this professional beer title.

Ninkasi Brewing Releases Spring IPA Variety 12-Pack

Highlighting an assortment of IPAs, Ninkasi Brewing Company, offers up the perfect way to enjoy this ever-evolving beer style no matter the occasion. Following the release of the first Ninkasi beers in cans, Ninkasi opted to offer even more variety by mixing cans and bottles in its newest Spring IPA Variety 12-Pack.

Food and Beverage Industry Urges President Trump Not to Impose Tariffs on Cansheet and Primary Aluminum

In light of the Commerce Department submitting to the White House the results of its 232 investigation examining the national security impacts of aluminum imports, CEOs from some of America’s leading food and beverage companies and trade associations joined the American Beverage Association, Beer Institute, and Can Manufacturers Institute today in sending a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting that he refrain from imposing tariffs or import restrictions on cansheet, primary aluminum, and scrap.

Founders Brewing Announces Release of Solid Gold Premium Lager

Founders Brewing Co. has announced the release of Solid Gold, a new premium lager that will be available across the Founders national distribution network as of March 1, 2018. The starting point for this beer was a taproom classic, also called Solid Gold, that has been completely revamped by Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki.

Karl Strauss Releases Barrel-Aged Saison to Celebrate 29th Anniversary

It’s been 29 years since Karl Strauss Brewing Company officially opened its doors in downtown San Diego on February 2nd, 1989 helping to kick off California’s craft beer industry. The company is commemorating their 29th year in beer with a new barrel-aged release.