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Pacific Standard Taproom & Growler Station To Open In Berkeley

The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, a popular Coastside venue best known for its come-as-you-are atmosphere, fresh seafood and award-winning, craft beer, will officially open its first outpost: Pacific Standard Taproom & Growler Station, the premier destination for craft beer in the heart of Berkeley, on October 19, 2016.

Craft Brew Alliance Lays Off Half of Woodinville Brewery Workers

Craft Brew Alliance Lays Off Half of Woodinville Brewery Workers

Amid declining production at its Redhook brewery in Woodinville, Wash., Craft Brew Alliance has laid off at least a dozen of the production employees who worked at the facility, Brewbound has learned. Reached for comment, CBA chief operating officer Scott Mennen confirmed the cutbacks, but declined to say exactly how many employees were let go, saying only that it was “about half” of the brewery’s production, packaging, warehousing, maintenance and brewery operations workers.

Keg Logistics And Atlas Keg Company Join Forces

Keg Logistics today announced its acquisition of Birmingham, AL, based Atlas Keg Company, a leading provider of kegs to the rapidly growing U.S. craft brewing industry. The combination creates a new leader in the keg management sector, with over 1,000 high-growth brewery and cider customers across the United States and United Kingdom.

Four Peaks Brewing Expands Distribution Into New Mexico

Four Peaks Brewing Co. will launch in New Mexico next week, adding the “Land of Enchantment” to the growing distribution network for the 20-year- old Arizona-based brewery.

Dogfish Head’s Pennsylvania Tuxedo Collaboration with Woolrich Returns

Woolrich and Dogfish Head are pleased to announce they are teaming up to bring back the popular collaboration that includes their seasonal ale and an all-new, limited-edition capsule clothing collection. Pennsylvania Tuxedo, a unique pale ale brewed with spruce tips from the forests outside the Woolrich factory, will begin shipping nationwide on October 24, 2016.

Fort Point Beer Company Releases Manzanita Smoked Altbier

Fort Point Beer Company announced today the release of Manzanita, the brewery’s award-winning smoked altbier, in 22 ounce bottles. Previously available only on draft, Manzanita will now be distributed in large format, special edition packaging across the Bay Area.