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Anchor Brewing Releases Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout

Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of Flying Cloud San Francisco Stout™, a dark Dublin-style brew, that marks the first release in their Anchor Argonaut Collection™.

Flying Dog Wins Free Speech Case

Flying Dog Wins Free Speech Case

Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery has finally won an important free speech case that could impact how beer products from around the country are marketed and advertised.

3 Floyds and Mikkeller to Open WarPigs in April

On the 10/04/15, two internationally recognized breweries are combining to open the best brewpub in the world. They are naming it WarPigs. American brewery 3 Floyds and Mikkeller from Denmark have created a love-child that serves you the best authentic Texas barbecue, American-Danish style craft beer and a completely new approach to a beer-lovers membership club.

Shmaltz Commemorates International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day

Clifton Park, NY — On Sun, Mar. 8, 2015, Shmaltz Brewing Company will brew the very first She’brew Beer to commemorate the 2nd Annual International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day. The singular brewing effort is coordinated by thePink Boots Society to empower female brewers and help women further their careers in the craft beer industry through scholarships… Read more »

Wirtz Beverage Group Announces New Leadership

Wirtz Beverage Group, a Chicago-based leading wholesale distributor of spirits, wine and beer, announced today that Daniel Wirtz will assume the role of President and Arthur Wirtz III, the role of Chief Operating Officer for the organization which represents iconic brands throughout its operations in the United States and Canada.

Sam Adams Pits East Vs. West in Homebrew Contest

From sports matchups to the country’s top burger joints, East vs. West is a classic rivalry, and Samuel Adams is throwing it to the American homebrewing community to let them settle the score.

Grand Canyon Brewing Releases Shaggy Bock

Inspired by the majestic juniper trees that span for miles across the rim of the Grand Canyon, Shaggy Bock is back! With its smoky malt flavor, Shaggy Bock will have you dreaming of camping trips, mountain climbing and white water rafting down the Grand Canyon trails.

Widmer Brothers and Portland Timbers to Co-Brand Hefeweizen

Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Portland Timbers today announced the largest co-branded product launch between a craft brewery and a Major League Soccer (MLS) team. The best-selling craft beer in Oregon – Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen – is now “The Official Craft Beer of the Portland Timbers” and will feature Portland Timbers co-branded packaging for the entire 2015 MLS Season.

Cape May Releases Coconut IPA

The boys behind Cape May Brewing Company have curated the largest tasting room in the state, with 20 or so rotating brews on tap at any given time. But this means they’ve set the bar high for themselves when it comes to creating new recipes. And if there’s one thing CMB likes, it’s a challenge.

Power Hour: There’s No Slowing Down the IPA

Power Hour: There’s No Slowing Down the IPA

The IPA continues to reign as the most popular style in American craft beer, but just how big could the style get in an industry that proudly touts a bevy of diverse flavors? According to Dan Wandel, principal of Beverage Alcohol Clients Insights for IRI, the IPA style alone is positioning itself to leap ahead of the entire “Progressive Adult Beverage” category in terms of popularity.