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Constantia Flexibles Announces Preliminary Fiscal 2015 Results

Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s leading flexible packaging and labels companies, successfully pursued its global growth strategy in the financial year 2015, with two new acquisitions in growth markets and a year-on-year increase in sales and operating earnings, as guided.

Anchor Brewing, San Francisco Giants Release Orange Splash Lager in Cans

Anchor Brewing Company and the San Francisco Giants announce the limited edition collaboration brew, Orange Splash Lager (5.2% ABV), now available in cans. Baseball and San Francisco have gone hand in hand for more than 100 years. With roots that date back to the California Gold Rush, Anchor has been intrinsically tied to the city and has been enjoyed by Giants fans for decades.

Oggi’s Brewpub Chain to Launch 2 New Beers

Toast to National Beer Day on April 7 with two brand new brews at Oggi’s Sports Brewhouse Pizza. The richly flavored Barrel-Aged Imperial Brown and the refreshing seasonal release, “Brand New Day” IPA, are two thirst quenching new beers for craft beer lovers to explore and pair with Oggi’s brewhouse fare.

America’s Beer Distributors Recognize National Alcohol Awareness Month

Throughout the month of April, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will be recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month, as highlighted by the U.S. Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to raise awareness about alcohol abuse.

Venice Duck Brewery Expands Distribution Statewide in California

Venice Duck Brewery today announced the expansion of its distribution beyond Southern California throughout the whole state of California, in a move that puts Venice Beach craft beer on the map. Venice Duck beers can now be found in 300 locations throughout the state of California in restaurants, bars, liquor stores and grocery stores.

Full Sail Launches New Variety Pack for Session Brand

Just about everybody who likes beer likes Session, and now everybody will have more to love with the release of Session Mashup, a new variety 12-pack with a rotating, handpicked selection of the best each season has to offer.

Marin Brewing Expands Distribution, Packaging

We’re thrilled to announce that our flagship Mt. Tam Pale Ale, aka one of the greatest pale ales of all time, is now available in cans for the first time ever. This award-winning beer has been offered on tap and in bottles for 27 years, and consumer demand spurred the decision to carry it in cans at last.

Outer Light Brewing Announces Double Release Today

On February 28th, The Hempsteadys joined us in the Brewery to brew our collaboration beer, Hopsteady. While the band unleashed an unplugged set, we brought life to a red rye pale ale for our Outer Light/Hempsteadys Tap Takeover Mini Tour. And, wow! It is next level.

Pabst Extends Partnership with C&C Group Abroad

Pabst Extends Partnership with C&C Group Abroad

Pabst Brewing Company yesterday announced an expanded partnership with C&C Group plc to distribute and sell Pabst brands throughout the UK and Ireland. Per the agreement, C&C will act as the “exclusive distributor” of several Pabst brands, including its flagship offering, Pabst Blue Ribbon, as well as labels like Lone Star, Schlitz, Old Milwaukee and Ballantine IPA.

Columbia Distributing CEO to Retire

Columbia Distributing CEO to Retire

Columbia Distributing, one of the country’s largest beverage wholesalers with operations in Oregon, Washington and California, yesterday announced that CEO Gregg Christiansen would retire in 2018. “I’ve had a great run,” Christiansen said in a press announcement. “I’ve been fortunate to work in this industry for over 30 years. I’ve worked with very talented people and helped build many excellent brands. Most importantly, I’ve had fun doing it.”

Stone Brewing Releases Enjoy By 05.04.16 Black IPA

The seemingly sinister Stone Enjoy By 05.04.16 Black IPA by Stone Brewing has risen from sources of dark malted barley. Brewed specifically NOT to last, this immensely hopped black IPA refuses to rest until it makes the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs to hopheads in 22-ounce bottles and on draft at select retailers nationwide.

Von Trapp Brewing Expands Distribution to Maine

Von Trapp Brewing (vTb), founded by the family that inspired, “The Sound of Music”, is pleased to present the release of their Austrian inspired lagers to the state of Maine beginning March 28th.