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Saint Archer Releases Citra 7 IPA

San Diego’s Saint Archer Brewing Company was founded on a dedication to creativity in brewing. That inventiveness is on full display in the release of our new Citra 7 IPA.

Belly Up Beer Company to Sponsor Rick Ware Racing

Belly Up Beer Company of Western Springs, Illinois will join as a primary sponsor of the #25 Chevrolet of Rick Ware Racing when it competes at Chicagoland Speedway this Saturday on the NBC Network. This will be driver Ryan Ellis’ 6th time this year racing with the Rick Ware team and 12th overall Xfinity race of the season.

Magnolia Brewing Collaborates with Alpine Beer Company and Recchiuti Confections

This September, Recchiuti Confections is excited to announce Mister Charlie’s Chocolate Stout, a collaborative chocolate stout concepted by Dave McLean of Magnolia Brewing Company and Patrick McIlhenney, founder and brewmaster of Alpine Beer Company in San Diego. The cocoa-infused beer, brewed at Magnolia’s Dogpatch location and available this month, features a special combination of Michael Recchiuti’s signature chocolate syrup and burnt caramel syrup alongside roasted Madagascar cacao nibs.

Cider Creek Hard Cider and Miles Wine Cellars Collaborate

Kevin Collins, a first generation cider maker, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed mad scientist at Cider Creek Hard Cider and Evan Miles, a third generation vitner at Miles Wine Cellars, have come together with a goal to promote innovation in cider and wine making as well as the importance of agriculture in New York State.

Einstök Introduces New Wee Heavy Ale

Five years ago today, Einstök Ölgerð began selling beer throughout Iceland. Now they serve their award-winning beers in 22 countries throughout the world and are the #1 craft beer out of Iceland. In a Reykjavik celebration held to thank their loyal Icelandic customers, Einstök officially launched its newest style, the Icelandic Wee Heavy.

Birko’s Dana Johnson to Judge at GABF

Birko Brewery Specialist Dana Johnson will serve as a judge at this year’s Great American Beer Festival, October 6-8, 2016, at the Colorado Convention Center.

Innis & Gunn Launches Bourbon Aged Dark Ale

Following popular demand, independent Scottish brewer, Innis & Gunn, is adding one of its award-winning limited edition beers to its permanent core range. Say hello to: Bourbon Aged Dark Ale.

Appalachian Mountain Brewery Embarks on ‘We Can so You Can’ Tour

Boone’s pioneering craft brewery, Appalachian Mountain Brewery, is taking its “We Can So You Can” documentary on the road this month, with four events scheduled across North Carolina that will benefit local charities. The documentary shares the story of Appalachian Mountain Brewery’s core principles of community, sustainability, and philanthropy and introduces the two creative cousins, Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber, behind the brewery’s award-winning, distinctive high country brews.

Collective Arts Brewing Expands to Boston

Collective Arts expansion into New England is a big and exciting step for these craft brewers from north of the 49th parallel. They are hiring a local team and have partnered with the Craft Brewers Guild across New England,

Budweiser and Lyft Join Forces to Help Reduce Drunk Driving

Budweiser and Lyft are coming together to make a bold statement against drunk driving and celebrate people who follow Budweiser’s new responsible drinking message: “Give a Damn. Don’t Drive Drunk.” Starting this Friday, September 16 through the end of the year, Budweiser will provide up to 80,000 total rides* on weekend and holiday nights during peak party hours in New York, Colorado, Illinois and Florida.

Highland Brewing Releases Gaelic Ale in Cans

Towers of empty ruby red beer cans await being filled and chilled at Highland Brewing. When they are released on September 16, Gaelic Ale will go outdoors in a big way. Brewed and bottled since 1994, 12-ounce cans will be available in all areas where Highland is sold. Gaelic Ale has long been the top-selling native beer in North Carolina.

After Growing Capacity to 150,000 Barrels, Revolution Opens New Markets

After Growing Capacity to 150,000 Barrels, Revolution Opens New Markets

After completing an $8 million expansion earlier this year, Chicago’s Revolution Brewing is now equipped with 150,000 barrels of capacity. They’ll finish 2016 somewhere around 75,000 barrels or, expressed differently, about half of what it is capable of producing. And with new retail opportunities getting tougher to find in its home state, the company has begun looking elsewhere for growth. That’s why in June, the company quietly launched in Wisconsin with General Beverage. It’s also why it will enter New York City with Manhattan Beer in October.