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Twin Leaf Brewing to Re-Release MDXXI Mexican Chocolate Stout

On Saturday, August 6th, Twin Leaf Brewing will re-release MDXXI, an 8.2% ABV Mexican Chocolate Stout originally brewed for the brewery’s first anniversary in early 2015. The brewery is bringing back the beer due to popular demand.

Silver City Brewery Announces a Dual Release

Behold, the Giant. A monolithic masterpiece of bombastic flavor, domineering the senses with its intense, roasty, caramelization and fiery, fruity spiciness imparted by its specialized fermentation. Run from the shadows, not from the Giant.

MillerCoors Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

MillerCoors released its 2016 Sustainability Report, which provides a comprehensive review of the company’s 2015 efforts in the areas of alcohol responsibility, environmental stewardship and community investment. The nation’s second largest brewer continues to help prevent drunk driving and underage consumption, reduce water use and brewery waste, and create equal opportunities for women in beer.

Bike Party Davis Helps Launch and Name Sudwerk Beer

Bike Party Davis and Sudwerk Brewing Co. join forces July 22 with an evening ride promoting bicycle fun and safety. And all that enthusiasm is bottled in Sudwerk’s newest beer, Bike Party Pils.

Founders Brewing Announces Release of Pale Joe

Founders Brewing Co. announced today that Pale Joe, a pale ale brewed with coffee, will be released on draft and in 6-pack bottles this September. Proceeds from the sale of Pale Joe will go to benefit ArtPrize 2016, the world’s largest art competition held annually in Grand Rapids, MI.

U.S. Hop Acreage Grows 18.5 Percent

U.S. Hop Acreage Grows 18.5 Percent

U.S. hop production is set to increase by double-digits once again in 2016, according to a new report from the Hop Growers of America (HGA). According to the group, more than 53,200 acres of hops were strung for harvest in the U.S. this year, which represents more than 8,300 new acres – an 18.5 percent increase over last year.

Castle Island Brewing Co. Adds Capacity and Introduces New Beers

Just seven months after opening, Castle Island Brewing Co. is already adding capacity to keep up with increasing demand in the market. The company’s core beers — Candlepin and Keeper — have become mainstays amongst Greater Boston retailers, and are now available in over 650 locations.

Revision Brewing Plans to Open in Sparks, Nevada

Sparks, NV. – Award-winning brewer, Jeremy Warren, is comfortable being bold – whether he is creating hop forward beers or opening his new brewery. Thus, it should be no surprise that after failing to reach a lease agreement on the Riverside property in West Sacramento, he has boldly “revised” his plans for a brewery location… Read more »

Sun King Brewery to Begin Selling in Grocery and Convenience Stores

New 12-ounce cans of its first, most popular and award-winning brews, Sunlight Cream Ale and Wee Mac Scottish Ale, will be available on grocery and convenience store shelves for the first time beginning July 25, 2016. At the same time, Sun King will update the packaging of its 16-ounce cans, as well.

Crown Holdings Announces 2020 Sustainability Goals

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com), a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, announced new environmental sustainability goals which it aims to achieve by the end of 2020.

Pabst Brewing to Debut PBR-Themed Pinball Machine at Comic-Con

The Pabst Brewing Company, makers of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer (“PBR”), today proudly announced the debut of its new PBR-Themed “Can Crusher” pinball machine. The new PBR machine will make its debut at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 21st through July 24th at booth 501. The game was developed in partnership with Stern Pinball, Inc., the world’s oldest and largest producer of arcade-quality pinball machines.

Deschutes Brewery Unveils Virtual Reality Experiences for Two Oregon Landmarks

Deschutes Brewery has brought two of its beers to life with virtual reality films that provide viewers with an immersive experience of Oregon landmarks: Black Butte and Mirror Pond. The Oregon brewery’s two flagship beers, Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale, were named after these beautiful natural places. Now their fans can experience them with two stereoscopic 360 degree virtual reality experiences created by local creative agency, Impossible Engine. This is the first 3D VR film for a Central Oregon brand.