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Guinness Debuts Dublin Porter And West Indies Porter in US

DUBLIN, Ire. – Since opening its gates, Guinness has been brewing up some of the best beers in the world for more than 250 years. For the first time in the U.S., the talented group of Guinness brewers is giving beer lovers a chance to taste a bit of the brewery’s history with Guinness™ Dublin… Read more »

Mad Anthony Brewing Announces Packaging Refresh

Mad Anthony Brewing Company is excited to announce the introduction of new packaging designs statewide for their 6-pack favorites; starting with their Good Karma IPA launching March 1st.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Expands Distribution to Los Angeles

2 Towns Ciderhouse is excited to announce its partnership with Craft LA, a Los Angeles area distribution company. Craft LA now distributes craft cider throughout the LA area, including Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernadino counties. Corvallis, Oregon-based 2 Towns Ciderhouse makes craft cider using fresh-pressed, 100 percent Northwest apples and is one of the county’s most respected craft cider makers.

Night Shift Releases El Lechedor Bourbon Barrel Aged Milk Stout

Get ready to take your tastebuds for a tumble. At noon on Sunday, 2/28, Night Shift Brewing will release El Lechedor, a bourbon barrel-aged horchata-style milk stout, on draft and in bottles. Available once every year, this brew features poblano peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla beans for a rich, spicy flavor profile and a creamy, velvety mouthfeel. 3,000 bottles will be available at $14 each, with no purchase limit to customers.

Gordon Biersch Announces Tapping Of Belgian Tripel

Gordon Biersch, the brewery restaurant specializing in handcrafted lagers and ales brewed in-house, announced today the release of its first seasonal beer of the year, Belgian Tripel, available February 10 through March 20. Inspired by the monastic brewers of Belgium, this golden ale is defined by an elegantly complex spiciness and subtle notes of stone fruits, and reflects the restaurant’s unique take on the popular Belgian style. To celebrate Belgian Tripel’s arrival, Gordon Biersch will host special tapping parties Feb. 10 – 11 at select restaurants.

Mispillion River Expands Pennsylvania Distribution

Mispillion River Brewing has signed a distribution agreement with Stockertown Beverage, expanding the availability of their craft beers to Eastern Pennsylvania. Mispillion selected Stockertown, the distributors of the Founders, Bear Republic, and Free Will Brewing brands, after months of research. The brewery’s core brands, such as Reach Around IPA, Space Otter Pale Ale, and Holy Crap Imperial Red Ale will be shipped to area retailers beginning in March.

Steel Bridge Porter Joins Widmer Brothers’ Year-Round Lineup

Steel Bridge Porter has a long history in the Widmer Brothers brewhouse, and the dark beer favorite is receiving yet another “promotion” at the brewery. Today, Steel Bridge Porter will be introduced in six packs for the first time to beer drinkers in Oregon and Washington.

Cascade Brewing to Release Framblanc Sour Blend

Cascade Brewing Barrel House will release Framblanc 2015 in bottle and draft on Wednesday, March 2, at the Cascade Brewing Barrel House. Framblanc is a blend of sour Blond and Triple ales aged in oak wine barrels for up to 15 months with locally grown white raspberries.

Upslope Brewing Announces Spring Seasonal Releases

Upslope Brewing Company, the Boulder-based brewery with national craft beer acclaim, is announcing the re-release of their spring seasonal Limited Release Belgian Style Pale Ale and the first 2016 installment of the Tap Room Series, a Dunkelweizen. These two beers will be available for a limited time only starting today with the Dunkel followed by the The Belgian Style Pale Ale next week.

Scarlet Lane Expands Northern Indiana Distribution

Scarlet Lane Brewing is excited to announce the next territory expansion and new partnerships in Northern Indiana. The company will be working with Calumet Breweries and United Beverage to close out the distribution in the Northern half of the state. Currently, Scarlet Lane has been working with Aalco Distributing in the Northeast counties of Indiana. The brewery plans to offer a selection of its core brands and seasonal beers for both draft and package accounts for all of Northern Indiana.

Anchor Brewing Debuts ‘Go West! IPA’

Anchor Brewing Company announces the debut of Go West! IPA™, an adventurous new IPA inspired by the California Gold Rush and all those who Go West! Bright and golden in color, Go West! IPA (6.7% ABV) is made with pale 2-row barley malt and dry-hopped with a unique blend of 4 American hops in a new, custom built tank designed to enhance the hop aroma

Great Notion Brewing to Host Grand Beer Release on March 5

Great Notion Brewing is hosting a Grand Beer Release event on Saturday, March 5. Attendees are invited to the brewery from 12PM – 11PM to sample from the brewery’s full beer lineup. Tickets will be sold for $10 at the door, which includes a Great Notion Libbey collector’s glass and 4 tasting tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each.

The Genesee Brewery Releases 2 Bock Offerings for Spring

Spring is right around the corner, bringing the promise of warmer weather and most importantly… Genesee Bock Beer. The always-anticipated limited edition bock has become one of the most sought after beers brewed at The Genesee Brewery. This year, however, Genesee has even more exciting news to share. Tapping into its 138-year brewing legacy, Genesee created a craft counterpart for its coveted Genesee Bock called the Genesee Brew House Double Bock.