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Nantahala Brewing To Open New Craft Beer Restaurant In North Carolina

Nantahala Brewing Company is expanding their footprint to include another business in Bryson City. The new location will complement the current brewery rather than replace it, with the original building remaining a production facility and taproom and the new space acting as a full-fledged craft beer restaurant.

Evolution Releases Nitro Rise Up Coffee Stout

Evolution Craft Brewing Co. in Salisbury, Maryland recently introduced its Nitro Rise Up Coffee Stout on draft in kicking off DC Beer Week, Sept. 24 through Oct. 1. Initially only available in the tasting room at the brewery, it can now be found on draft throughout the mid-Atlantic.

AlaBev and Straight to Ale Brewing Release Second Masters of the Brewniverse Beer

Birmingham, Ala. – AlaBev, Alabama’s premier craft distributor, will now begin distributing the winning brew from its second bi-annual Masters of the Brewniverse competition. The homebrew competition provided grand-prize winner Craig Pinkerton of Hoover, Alabama the opportunity to brew a limited edition, specialty beer with Straight to Ale Brewing. “We started the Masters of the… Read more »

Stormcloud Brewing Company Announces Plans to Build Production Brewery

Stormcloud Brewing Company, in partnership with The R.O. Group, LLC, has announced plans to build and operate a production brewery in Frankfort, Michigan. The brewery plans to break ground as early as this fall on the new brewing and bottling plant located in Frankfort’s industrial park next to highway M-115.

Wormtown Brewing Announces Expansion Plans in Worcester

Wormtown Brewery, Worcester MA, has reached an agreement with Branded Realty Group, to expand its brewing and packaging operations at its current location, 72 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA 01604.

Avondale Brewing Company Releases Spring Street Saison

AlaBev, Alabama’s premier craft beer distributor, recently expanded the distribution of Avondale Brewing Company’s Spring Street Saison to include a canned option. The year-round brew will now be distributed by AlaBev in glass bottles or cans across Alabama. The addition will bring Avondale’s canned beer options up to four, including Battlefield IPA, Mill City White Belgian Wheat, and Vanillaphant Porter.

Rockyard Brewing Re-Brands And Strikes Distribution Deal

Rockyard Brewing Co., Castle Rock’s oldest award-winning craft brewery, is proud to announce their largest re-branding since the company’s conception in 1999; along with their newly formed distribution partnership with New Age Beverage.

Down the Road Beer Co. Launches Fall Seasonal

Down The Road Beer Co. is pleased to introduce its 10th distributed beer: Henzelmann’s Festbier (6.5% ABV.) Just in time for the fall, this traditional German-style lager evokes the true spirit of Munich’s Oktoberfest. Pilsner, Munich and Vienna malts combine with crisp, Hallertau hops to create a beautiful golden lager that draws inspiration straight from the taps of Oktoberfest’s legendary beer halls.

Sierra Nevada Unveils 2 New Product Launches for 2017

Sidecar Orange Pale Ale is the perfect accompaniment to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Made with orange peel and bold, citrus-heavy hops, this 35 IBUs and 5.3% ABV addition is a refreshing twist on the classic pale ale.