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Braxton Brewing Announces Expanded Distribution

Braxton Brewing Company announced today that they will expand distribution into Cincinnati, OH beginning September 10. The Covington-based brewery had previously only distributed in Northern Kentucky with the exception of Great American Ballpark.

Speakeasy Releases Pop Gun Pilsner

Flavorful, easy drinking, and packaged in cans for the perfect getaway, Pop Gun Pilsner is the newest beer to join the Session 47 Series, produced by Speakeasy Ales & Lagers. Pop Gun Pilsner will be available in cans and on draft year-round. This sharp refreshing beer wakes up the senses and emboldens the spirit.

Spinnaker Bay Brewing Sponsors Boat Race Against Breast Cancer

Spinnaker Bay Brewing, the single solely women-owned brewery in Washington, is honored to donate their craft as the official beer of the 4th Annual Pink Boat Regatta fundraiser to benefit breast cancer research.

Captain Lawrence Expands to Massachusetts

Captain Lawrence Expands to Massachusetts

New York’s Captain Lawrence Brewing has signed on with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance (MBA) for distribution throughout the Bay State.

New Belgium Reveals Fall Lineup

The Colorado mountains are getting their first dusting of snow, a sure sign fall is around the corner. To usher in the change of seasons, New Belgium Brewing is revealing its fall lineup.

Deschutes Releases Jubelale

Deschutes Brewery’s winter seasonal, Jubelale, will start showing up on shelves and tap handles next month to help herald in the cooler days of fall.

AleSmith Expands Distribution to Chicago

AleSmith Expands Distribution to Chicago

San Diego’s AleSmith Brewing has tapped Wirtz Beverage for distribution of its beers, including Speedway Stout and AleSmith IPA, throughout the Chicagoland area of Illinois beginning next month.

Full Sail Brewing Celebrates the Hop Harvest with Fresh Hop Pilsner

This year, Full Sail celebrates the season’s first hops with Fresh Hop Pilsner which showcases the Perle hop variety. “This beer highlights the brewer’s art as well as nature’s gift,” said Full Sail Executive Brewmaster, Jamie Emmerson. The hops were locally grown at Sodbuster Farms, which is a Salmon Safe certified hop grower.

Starr Hill to Release Hopfetti Triple IPA

Starr Hill Brewery is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary this September with the release of several rare beers, including the brand new Hopfetti Triple IPA, as well as a number of special events at the Tap Room in Crozet, Virginia.

Upland Announces Online Sour Lottery

On September 24th, Upland Brewing Company will open an online lottery for the release of four of its sour ales: Three Degrees North, Cherry, Raspberry, and Dantalion. The lottery will open at noon EST on Thursday, September 24th and close at noon EST on Thursday, October 1st.

Nominations Open for NBWA Brewer Partner of the Year Award

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is seeking nominations for the Brewer Partner of the Year Award. The award recognizes the brewer who does the best job in the marketplace producing great beer; building strong partnerships; providing valuable education; and offering support to their distributor customers in order to bring their beers to market. The award will be presented during NBWA’s 78th Annual Convention & Trade Show, October 11-14, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.