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ThirstyBear Organic Brewery Celebrates American Craft Beer Week with 3 New Beers

A nationwide celebration hosted by the independent craft brewers shaping America’s exceptional beer scene into what it is today, American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) takes place for the 12th year in a row from May 15 – 21, 2017. Brewers across all 50 states host exclusive events spotlighting the incredible ingenuity happening within America’s rich beer culture. At ThirstyBear Organic Brewery in San Francisco, Founding Brewmaster Ron Silberstein and Brewmaster Brenden Dobel pay tribute to the golden era of mid-19th Century California with an innovative 2017 twist with the release of three new draught beers brewed with the San Francisco indigenous yeast strain “California Common.”

Anchor Brewing Announces Return of Summer Wheat

Anchor Brewing Company announces the return of their beloved summer seasonal, Anchor Summer® Wheat; a refreshingly light and thirst-quenching American-style wheat beer.

Press Clips: BA Releases Style Guidelines; US Hop Acreage Grows

Press Clips: BA Releases Style Guidelines; US Hop Acreage Grows

In this week’s edition of press clips: The Brewers Association releases its 2017 beer style guidelines; the Hop Growers of America report on hop acreage growth and Revolution Brewoing, A-B and MillerCoors strike sports sponsorship deals.

Petainer Expands in China

Petainer, the market leader in innovative PET packaging, is focusing on the fast-growing micro and craft brewer markets in China and the surrounding region as part of its global expansion plans. The business has made a significant investment to ensure that it can support this key market effectively and efficiently and is working with KHS China as its official distributor.

SouthNorte Beer Co. Opening in San Diego this Summer

The formation and launch of SouthNorte Beer Co., an American brewery that blends the rustic flair of Mexico with the art of San Diego craft brewing, was announced today.

Tennessee Brew Works Collaborates with George Dickel Tennessee Whisky

When the teams from Tennessee Brew Works and George Dickel first sat down for drinks in 2016, they expected to share good conversation, craft beers and handmade Tennessee whisky. A year later, the Tennessee neighbors have become fast friends and partners in a new brew collaboration series set to launch next week including a Belgian Style Quadruple and Imperial Porter, both aged in George Dickel No. 12 Tennessee Whisky barrels.

Atwater Brewery Opens New Rooftop Biergarten

Detroit’s Atwater Brewery continues to expand with the opening of its new rooftop biergarten above its century old brew house in Detroit.

Natchez Brewing Company Opens Taproom, Expands Beer Distribution

Natchez Brewing Company, now located at 207 High Street in Natchez, about 90 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge, has completed its transition into a bigger brew house that includes a larger brewing system and a new taproom.

Alter Brewing Company to Begin Canning Beer

Alter Brewing Company announced today that they have finished commissioning their new canning line and will begin sales of 6-packs on May 17th.