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Newcastle Launches Campaign Aimed At Light Beer Drinkers

Newcastle Brown Ale is campaigning to reach out to the drinkers of light beer. A common misconception about this brown ale is that it is heavy and bitter, but Newcastle is looking to change that perception. Newcastle Brown Ale is the No. 1 imported ale and the No. 1 brown ale, according to Nielsen Expanded All Outlets Combined + Convenience data for the latest 52 weeks ending May 23, 2015.

Colorado Brewers’ Festival Welcomes Big Crowds

The 26th edition of the Colorado Brewers’ Festival (COBF), held June 26-28, 2015 in downtown Fort Collins, welcomed large crowds, popular new features, shorter lines, and a more beer-minded focus.

Diamond Knot Releases Beach House Blonde Ale

When firefighters from the Mukilteo Fire Department approached Diamond Knot Craft Brewing about helping to raise funds for a potential benevolent fund, it was easy to say “absolutely!”

Vacationland Distributors Brings Farnham Ale & Lager To Maine

The team at Vacationland Distributors, LLC. proudly announce the U.S. launch of Farnham Ale & Lager, a craft beer made just across the border in North Farnham, Quebec. The Portland launch party will be at The Thirsty Pig on Friday, July 10th, and at Blaze in Bangor on or about Thursday, July 23rd.

Last Call: Maui to Open Restaurant; 5 Rabbit ‘Dumps Trump’

Last Call: Maui to Open Restaurant; 5 Rabbit ‘Dumps Trump’

What’s a cheeseburger in paradise without a beer? Maui Brewing, in its plans to open its first Oahu location next fall, is set to take over the space currently occupied by Jimmy Buffett’s at the Beachcomber, reports the Star Advertiser.

Sun King Opens New Fishers Tasting Room

Sun King Brewery celebrated the opening of the new Tap Room and Small-Batch Brewery on 96th Street in Fishers today. The new location will create new and unique specialty craft beers and offer patrons the opportunity to sample and enjoy Fresh•Local•Beer on site, as well as for carry out.

Deschutes Changes Bay Area Distributor

Deschutes Changes Bay Area Distributor

Deschutes Brewery today announced it has signed new distribution agreements with Horizon Beverage Company and Markstein Sales Company, for coverage throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Portland Brewing Releases Super S.M.A.S.H.

With July heat in full effect and Oregon Craft Beer Month underway, it’s the perfect time to double your summer fun with an extra special brew.

New MillerCoors Chief Terminates Top Executives

New MillerCoors Chief Terminates Top Executives

Talk about making an entrance. MillerCoors’ newly appointed interim CEO Gavin Hattersley — who currently serves as both the CFO of Molson Coors and replaced outgoing MillerCoors CEO Tom Long on Wednesday — had been in charge for just 24 hours when he told two of the company’s top executives to hit the bricks.

Magnolia Brewing Appoints CFO

Magnolia Brewing Appoints CFO

Fresh off a $7 million expansion, San Francisco’s Magnolia Brewing has appointed food and drinks industry veteran John Appel to fill the role of CFO, a newly created position with the company.

Heavy Seas Releases New World Saison

Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to introduce the fourth beer in its draft-only program, the Desert Island Series. This program features “one-off” releases of beers designed by individual members of the Heavy Seas brewing team.