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Church Street Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Central Illinois

The Church Street Brewing Company has officially signed a distribution agreement with Egizii Distributing in West Springfield, Illinois spanning 19 counties from Danville in the East (Vermilion county) through Champaign/Urbana, Springfield and down South to Metro East.

New Holland Brewing to Release 6 ‘Throwback’ Beer Offerings

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, New Holland Brewing Company (NHB) will release six throwback beers, an assortment of fan and brewer favorites from the past 20 years. The special edition release will be available during NHB’s annual Hatter Days Street Party on June 10. The limited release throwback beers will be offered in six packs at New Holland’s Pub on 8th in Holland and at The Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids, beginning June 10.

Lakefront Brewery Undergoes Brand Refresh

Lakefront Brewery has been retooling its brand, continuing to keep up with a changing market. From a logo update to graphics to beer brands, everything is becoming stronger and more focused. “Successful brands live in a very narrow space,” said Lakefront Brewery Brand Manager, Michael Stodola. “Over the next 6 months, Lakefront fans will see our transformation. It’s more about dependability, fun and an honest day’s work.”

Full Sail Brewing Releases Session Watermelon Wheat Ale

Because there’s no such thing as “beermelon,” Full Sail Brewing Co. has invented the next best thing – new Session Watermelon Wheat Ale. For years, watermelons have been slammed with sledgehammers, launched from catapults, and worn as helmets. We’re giving watermelons the respect they deserve. Session Watermelon Wheat is brewed with watermelon for a crisp, refreshing beer that smells and tastes like a slice of summer.

Green Flash Brewing Joins MicroStar’s Pooled Keg Program

In order to benefit from a more flexible and efficient keg supply chain solution, award-winning Green Flash Brewing Co. has chosen MicroStar Logistics to meet their nationwide keg needs under a long-term partnership agreement.

Last Call: Summit Retrenches; Meg Gill Defends Planned Golden Road Beer Garden

Last Call: Summit Retrenches; Meg Gill Defends Planned Golden Road Beer Garden

In this week’s edition of Last Call: Minnesota’s Summit Brewing has announced plans to pull its beer out of six states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, and Michigan. Also, Golden Road Brewing co-founder Meg Gill defends her company’s planned beer garden in Oakland, Caif.

Cape May Releasing Barrel Aged Brothel Madam Golden Sour Ale

Cape May BrewingCompany, the Jersey Shore’s premier local brewery, is pleased to announce a new iteration in their highly acclaimed Barrel Aged Series. Brothel Madam — a barrel-aged golden sour ale conditioned on raspberries and cranberries –releases from their Tasting Room at 1288 Hornet Road in the Cape May Airport onSaturday, May 27th.

Heineken Launches New Partnership with CBS and ‘The Late Show with James Corden’

Today, Heineken announced the launch of a new partnership with one of television’s most popular programs, CBS’ THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN, which will include an exclusive sponsorship of the show’s famous on-set bar. Heineken signage, bottle displays, barware and more will be featured on-air regularly within the show’s famous on-set bar where it will be available to serve to guests.

Castanea Partners Purchases Majority Stake in The Bruery

Castanea Partners Purchases Majority Stake in The Bruery

Popular southern California craft brewery The Bruery, which specializes in creating experimental sour and barrel-aged beer offerings, has sold a majority stake to Boston-area private equity firm Castanea Partners, Brewbound has learned. Specific financial terms were not disclosed; the deal is expected to close this month.

Portland Brewing Releases 2017 Single Malt Single Hop Pale Ale

Portland Brewing is celebrating summer with simplicity, bringing back crowd favorite, single malt single hop (S.M.A.S.H.) Pale Ale, with a twist —brand new El Dorodo hops. This gold standard release is refreshing and full of flavor and reminds us all that sometimes a pared down recipe reigns king. Every year when summer rolls around, beer drinkers throughout the Northwest reach for S.M.A.S.H.