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North Coast Brewing Announces Appointment of Three Division Sales Managers

Doug Moody, Senior Vice President of Sales announced the appointment of three division sales managers for the North Coast Brewing sales team. These new positions, effective immediately, are part of a restructuring plan for the company. The appointees – Joshua Charlton, Dennis Keller and John Barabas – are veterans of the North Coast Brewing sales force and proven leaders with a clear understanding of the goals and priorities of North Coast Brewing.

Angel City Releases Social IPA

Cue the unbridled laughs, the enviable good times, the epic shenanigans and the lasting memories. Angel City Brewery is introducing its most sociable beer yet with the release of their first can, Social IPA.

Odell to Release Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA

On March 20, 2015, Odell Brewing will celebrate the return of Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA. The beloved brew, a former cellar series offering, makes a comeback in a new package configuration – a four pack.

New Belgium Brewing Recertifies as B Corporation

New Belgium Brewing just recertified as a B Corporation and its new score improved by 23 points to 143, which is 63 points above the minimum score needed to become a B Corporation.

Widmer Brothers Release Replay IPA

Widmer Brothers Brewing is introducing a new beer for the people of Oregon. Today the brewery launched Replay IPA, a low-alcohol by volume (ABV) – or session-style – India Pale Ale that will be available exclusively in the Oregon market.

Seattle Cider to Release Basil Mint

As the weather in Seattle takes an early turn toward spring, Seattle Cider Company is thrilled to announce the release of its new spring seasonal, Basil Mint. Available in 22-ounce bottles and on draft, this light, refreshing, and slightly tart cider is made with an impressive 118 pounds of fresh basil and mint per batch, making it the perfect accompaniment to the change in season.

Magic Hat Releases Big Hundo IPA Outside Vermont for First Time

Magic Hat Brewing Company recently released Big Hundo IPA – a hophead’s dream – outside of Vermont for the first time ever. A beloved beer bursting with huge hop presence, Big Hundo tips the scales at the absolute peak of bitterness with 100 IBUs. Dry hopped with Simcoe, it gives off a heady hop aroma and is accompanied by a flattering dark golden body. Big Hundo has an ABV of 9.0%.

Press Clips: More Craft Acquisitions and Trademark Disputes

Press Clips: More Craft Acquisitions and Trademark Disputes

The 78 current and former employee owners of Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing have voted “overwhelmingly” to sell a controlling interest of the company to Encore Consumer Capital, a San Francisco private equity firm, a small group of local investors. New of a potential acquisition spread earlier this month.

Odell Brewing’s Raises Nearly $18,000 for Gardens on Spring Creek

Trellis Garden Ale raised more than vines this March for local community botanic garden, the Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Avenue. As a wrap to a collaborative brewing project between Odell Brewing and The Gardens, the local brewery presented a check for $17,856 to the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek, the Gardens’ non-profit fundraising and advocacy group. One dollar from each bottle sold of Trellis Garden Ale raised the proceeds.

Bold Rock Hard Cider Releases New Variety Pack

Bold Rock Hard Cider has announced the launch of its new variety packs. The new 12-bottle packs will include three styles of the award-winning Bold Rock’s locally crafted hard ciders, which are now being distributed throughout the East Coast from Pennsylvania through South Carolina.

Epic Brewing Expands Distribution in Houston

Epic Brewing Company is pleased to announce further distribution in Texas. Epic has partnered with Faust Distributing Company who will be covering the Houston area. Foust is one of the largest family-owned wholesale beer distributors in Texas with over 240 employees and 600 SKUs.

Terminal Gravity to Release Tap Out American Strong Ale

Terminal Gravity Brewing is excited to announce the seasonal release of Tap Out American Strong Ale. For the first time ever, Terminal Gravity’s TapOut will be available for a limited time in six packs and single 12 ounce bottles all across Oregon and Washington.

Red Hook to Expand Distribution in Canada

Redhook Brewery was born out of the energy and spirit of the 80’s in the heart of Seattle. From this modest start in a former transmission shop in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, Redhook has become one of America’s best known craft breweries.