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FiftyFifty Brewing Co. Releases Storm Chaser Lager

Drink beer, save the planet. Or at least that’s the idea behind the recent collaboration between FiftyFifty Brewing Co. and Protect Our Winters (POW) as part of the Cans for Community project

Craft Brew Alliance Sells 5 Million Cases of Kona Beer in 2017

Today, Kona Brewing Company toasts, for the first time, a remarkable annual milestone of selling its five-millionth case of beer in the U.S., a principal moment in the brand’s history. Big Wave Golden Ale, the company’s flagship beer, is the biggest contributor to the feat, with more than 1.6 million cases sold year-to-date.

Reuben’s Brews Unveils 2018 Beer Release Calendar

Is it already time to start thinking about 2018? Yep! Especially when it includes talking about a stellar lineup of beer that Reuben’s Brews has planned for the Pacific Northwest next year. Always prolific in producing a wide variety of beers for its fans, 2018 is shaping up to be no different.

Maui Brewing Co. Releases 2018 Brand Calendar

Maui Brewing Company is excited to share their 2018 Brand Calendar inclusive of the release of a fan-favorite, Pau Hana Pilsner, now available year-round in cans. 

Congress Overhauls Tax Code, Gives Tax Breaks to Alcohol Producers

Congress Overhauls Tax Code, Gives Tax Breaks to Alcohol Producers

The U.S. Congress voted along party lines to pass the Republicans’ $1.5 trillion rewrite of the federal tax code, which includes two years of excise tax relief for alcohol producers and importers. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it into law before the end of the week.

Hi-Wire Brewing to Expand Production Facility in Early 2018

Less than five years old, Asheville, North Carolina’s Hi-Wire Brewing plans to spend over $500,000 in a brewery expansion at their Big Top Production Facility beginning in January 2018 to meet an overall goal of increasing distribution sales by 56% in the upcoming calendar year.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases 3 Specialty Ciders

If there is one thing that 2 Towns loves, it’s a really good party. To help everyone get into the spirit of the season, the Northwest’s favorite cider company is releasing three of its most jubilant ciders!

As Craft Growth Slows, Brew Hub Shifts Strategy

As Craft Growth Slows, Brew Hub Shifts Strategy

Brew Hub has hit the pause button on an ambitious plan to spend $100 million to build five new contract brewing facilities throughout the U.S. by 2018. “Building a new brewery in another geography doesn’t seem as strategic as it did four years ago,” Brew Hub CEO Tim Schoen told Brewbound.

Brewery Ommegang to Release Game of Thrones-Inspired Royal Reserve Collection

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – As Game of Thrones approaches its final season, Brewery Ommegang and HBO Global Licensing are excited to announce the launch of the Royal Reserve Collection, a collectible series of four special, limited release beers, each designed and brewed as an homage to one of four epic figures in the battle for the Seven… Read more »