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Crispin Cider Releases Venus Reigns

In April 2015, the Crispin Cider Company will continue to delight cider drinkers with Venus Reigns, a limited-release barrel-aged pear cider.

Sonoma Cider Launches Limited Run Series

Sonoma Cider, producer of the only full line of organic hard ciders in the U.S., is proud to announce the launch of its new Limited Run cider series, a collection of small batch, off-dry ciders showcasing unique flavor infusions.

Brew Hub Introduces Two New Original Brands

Brew Hub, a company led by a team of beer industry executives and craft-brewing experts, is introducing two new craft beers to the Florida market.

Devil’s Canyon Wins Sustainability Award

Sustainable San Mateo County’s 16th Annual Sustainability Awards dinner will honor Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to bringing sustainable practices to their work.

Shmaltz Brewing Releases She’Brew

After 19 years of brewing HE’BREW beer, Shmaltz Brewing joined the ranks of female brewsters around the world on International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) (March 8, 2015) to brew their very first SHE’BREW BEER – TRIPLE IPA.

Hangar 24 Partners with Augie’s Coffee for Limited Releases

Hangar 24 Craft Brewery will celebrate one of their biggest days of the year this Saturday-the annual release of their Hammerhead Barleywine. To make this year’s event even bigger, the brewery is excited to announce two new collaborations with Redlands’ own Augie’s Coffee.

Narragansett Announces New Vice President of Sales and Business Development

Narragansett Beer today announces the addition of beer veteran Vinny Prattico as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Vinny has more than 30 years of experience in the beer industry and joins the fast-growing, 80,000-barrel craft brewer to expand the brand’s East Coast footprint and help build the company’s sales infrastructure.

Hi-Wire Brewing to Open 26,000 Square Foot Production Facility

This July, Hi-Wire Brewing will open a 26,000 square foot production facility in Biltmore Village, Asheville, North Carolina. Now that the arrival of their new 30 barrel brewhouse is imminent, Hi-Wire Brewing is pleased to announce that their new facility is located in Biltmore Village, directly behind Appalachian Vintner at Two Huntsman Place.

Heavy Seas Announces Lecture Series for Local Brewers

This spring, Heavy Seas Beer will hold a series of educational beer classes at its brewery in Baltimore, MD. The goal is to further educate and enlighten the Heavy Seas staff while giving other companies the opportunity to participate.

New Belgium’s Clips Beer & Film Tour Traveling to 20 Cities in 2015

New Belgium Brewing is taking its 2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour to twenty cities coast-to-coast. The beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefitting show will run from May to October, during its sixth season. Clips is a free event, with all proceeds from beer sales going to local nonprofits.

Adam Dulye Named Executive Chef of Brewers Association and CraftBeer.com

Adam Dulye has been named Executive Chef of the Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers, and CraftBeer.com, the BA website for beer lovers. Dulye will use his culinary background to promote the value and compatibility of craft beer and cuisine.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Wins Three Gold Medals in Germany

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. recently brought home three Gold medals at the 2015 Meiningers International Craft Beer Awards in Germany for their Lizard’s Mouth Imperial India Pale Ale, Stagecoach Stout and 4th Anniversary Ale.

Diamond Knot Craft Brewing to Release Flagship IPA in Cans

Like a well traveled ship, Diamond Knot Craft Brewing has been a company on a steadied course for more than 20 years. So it’s only fitting that the company continue to celebrate its 20th anniversary with its newest release of its flagship IPA in 12 ounce cans the first week of April.