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Highland Brewing Releases Warrior Series

Highland Brewing Company is surging with energy, forming a path paved with beer styles rarely seen from this regional brewery.

Cape May Releases Escape the Cape Pale Ale

At 8:00 a.m. this Sunday, June 14, a record 1,700 athletes will leap 12-feet into the Delaware Bay from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry as part of Escape the Cape, a sprint and international triathlon named one of the nation’s top five “bucket list races” by Triathlon Business International.

Old Nation Brewing to Open to Public

Old Nation Brewing Company today announced they will be open to the public Wednesday, June 10. Beginning at 4 p.m., guests will be able to enjoy a menu of Michigan beer and food prepared with local ingredients.

Starr Hill Announces Collaboration Tour

Starr Hill Brewery sees brewing beer much like making music. A Brewmaster writes a song, or a recipe, using a harmonious combination of ingredients.

Geaghan Bros Makes Beer Available in Stores

Today marked the start of something new and exciting for the Geaghan’s family, who have been in the restaurant business since 1975-their brews are now available in stores.

Moylan’s Announces Lineup of Summer Beers

Moylan’s Brewing Company is thrilled to announce its season slate of summer beers. This line-up of five hand-crafted and original beers have traditionally been hits with customers. Some are returning favorites, and some are making their debut.

Crown Beverage Packaging and Mother Earth Brew Co. Recognized with IMDA Award

The International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA) recently held its Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort, May 20-21, 2015, and recognized CROWN Beverage Packaging North America and Mother Earth Brew Co. (Vista, CA) with a Best of Category award, Craft Cans, in its 19th Annual “Excellence in Quality” competition.

Craft Brewers, Guild Leaders Meet with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Craft Brewers, Guild Leaders Meet with Lawmakers on Capitol Hill

More than 150 craft brewery owners and state brewers guild leaders descended on Capitol Hill last Thursday to meet with lawmakers and discuss legislative reform, most notably a bipartisan bill that aims to slash the federal excise tax rate imposed on every barrel of beer produced in the country.

Bell’s Partners with Blue Horse Shoe to Upgrade Logistics

Blue Horseshoe Solutions has been chosen by Bell’s Brewery, Inc. of Comstock, MI, to upgrade its enterprise system with Blue Horseshoe’s Microsoft Dynamics AX Brewery Solution, to help the once small craft brewer grow, manage and expand its distribution of some of the most popular craft beers in America. Bell’s, founded in Kalamazoo, MI, has more than 20 different beers that are distributed to nearly two dozen states.

Newcastle Focuses on ‘Independence Eve’ with Summer Retail Activation Program

Newcastle Brown Ale is building off the success of the 2014 Independence Eve campaign and kicking off the summer early with the debut of its 2015 summer retail and on-premise activation. This summer, Newcastle’s refreshingly honest take on the season encourages consumers to trade up to the smooth, full-bodied taste of Newcastle Brown Ale, starting on July 3rd, Independence Eve, when Americans are invited to raise a pint of Newcastle and toast the country that nearly ran theirs.

TTB Label “Dictator” Retires

TTB Label “Dictator” Retires

The TTB has formally announced Battle’s retirement from the U.S. Treasury, which is tasked with monitoring and enforcing compliance for the expansive beverage alcoholic category. “Battle’s departure marks the end of an era at TTB,” a statement read. The end of an era indeed — Battle processed over 60,000 malt beverage labels in 2013 and 2014 alone. Since just last October, he had already reviewed over 25,000 labels.

River North Reintroduces its Tripel

Last summer, River North Brewery released a single batch of Tripel. Within two weeks, it was gone, leaving everyone – including River North’s brewers – craving more.