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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.

Australian Brewery’s Saison D’Heretique Enters U.S. Craft Beer Market

The Saison D’Heretique from Australian Brewery is a delicate yet complex farmhouse ale, with its character taken from a blend of French and Belgian yeast, making it a classic, yet approachable brew. With some smooth but lively floral esters balanced with a refreshing finish, the Saison D’Heretique is an ode to the Australian craft beer movement.

Dogfish Head Expands Distribution to West Virginia and Kansas

Dogfish Head Expands Distribution to West Virginia and Kansas

In a move that broadens its U.S. distribution footprint to 36 states and Washington, D.C., Dogfish Head Craft Brewery said Monday it would begin selling beer in West Virginia and Kansas later this month.