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Coronado Brewing Grows Production 36 Percent in 2014

Coronado’s Award-Winning ales have attributed to continued growth in 2014 including a 58 percent growth in total revenue year-over-year and brewing almost 30,000 barrels, a 36 percent increase from 2013.

Full Sail Brewing Acquisition Expected This Month

Full Sail Brewing Acquisition Expected This Month

The future ownership structure of Full Sail Brewing, an employee owned beer company based in Hood River, Ore., could be known as early as Friday afternoon. Last week, Full Sail CEO Irene Firmat and executive brewmaster Jamie Emmerson told The Oregonian that 78 current and former employee-owners would vote on a possible sale to Encore Consumer Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm.

Kentucky Beer Bill Passes to Force A-B’s Hand in Selling Distributorships

Kentucky Beer Bill Passes to Force A-B’s Hand in Selling Distributorships

The Kentucky State Senate today approved House House Bill 168, the divisive “beer bill.” It clarifies that a brewery cannot also operate a wholesale business. After a month of hearings and lobbying from various industry groups, HB 168 passed with a vote of 23-13 and will now head to Gov. Steve Beshear’s desk to be signed into law. The bill would force Anheuser-Busch to close down or sell two distributorships it owns in the state.

River North Releases FarmHouse

Distinctive but sessionable, River North FarmHouse delivers the balanced Belgian character the brewery is known for, with an effervescent dry finish. At 4.6% ABV, FarmHouse is perfect for springtime in Colorado, whether you’re spending your day on the summit or in the city sun.

Charter Oak to Release Lights On Summer Ale

Charter Oak’s second in their limited release ‘Charter Series’ is Lights On Summer Ale (recall, it was when the candles were relit, the Charter was missing) is an easy drinking, wheat based beer infused with real Oranges.

Press Clips: Stone Brewing Richmond Moves Forward

Press Clips: Stone Brewing Richmond Moves Forward

The Richmond City Council unanimously approved a deal Monday to cede control over a plot of land critical to Stone Brewing’s plans to build a brewery in the city, clearing what had turned into a bit of a hurdle for the project. According to a report from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the council voted to transfer control over a warehouse near the James River to the city’s Economic Development Authority. Stone plans to build out a restaurant and beer garden in the warehouse.

Alchemy & Science’s Two-Pronged Approach For Craft Growth

Alchemy & Science’s Two-Pronged Approach For Craft Growth

If you ask Alan Newman what it’s like to build a craft brewery in Miami, expect to hear a few expletives. Newman, the president of Alchemy & Science — a craft beer incubator and wholly-owned subsidiary of Boston Beer — has been trying to pry open the doors to Concrete Beach Brewery for nearly 18 months but the company, Newman said, has encountered a myriad of confusing permitting and zoning regulations along the way.

Kentucky Beer Bill Threatens More Than Just A-B’s Wholesalers

Kentucky Beer Bill Threatens More Than Just A-B’s Wholesalers

A Kentucky bill that would force Anheuser-Busch to sell off or close two distributorships it owns in the state passed out of a Senate subcommittee today and now stands one vote removed from becoming law. As sponsored by Speaker Greg Stumbo, House Bill 168 would ban any brewer from owning a wholesale operation in hopes of upholding the traditional three-tier system.

Outdoor Craft Beer Garden Opening in Estes Park

Soon residents and tourists visiting Estes Park, Colorado will be able to revel in the beautiful mountain views while enjoying some of the best craft beer in the State and around the Country as well as a few international selections.

Beachwood Brewing Bottles Rye Like An Eagle

The Beachwood Brewing family of special release beers continues to grow with Rye Like An Eagle! This barrel-aged imperial rye brown ale is the first Beachwood brew to be expertly aged in American rye whiskey barrels for one year.

SweetWater Unveils Limited Edition Atlanta Braves-Themed Packaging

The boys and girls at SweetWater Brewery couldn’t wait until Opening Day to hit a home run in Braves Country. Georgia’s largest craft brewery and the Atlanta Braves have teamed up to introduce a limited run of cobranded beer packaging featuring iconic Turner Field and the Braves logo and colors.

Collective Arts Brewing Announces Fourth Series of Beer Labels

After three successful label series that saw an outpouring of work from artists, musicians, filmmakers and photographers from around the world, Collective Arts Brewing does it all over again with the announcement of Series Four.

Deschutes Launches Traveling Street Pub

It’s the ultimate block party! Deschutes Brewery is shutting down the streets in cities across the United States this year with its all-new Street Pub

Anchor Brewing Releases Anchor Saison Spring Ale

Anchor Brewing Company announces the national release of Anchor Saison™ Spring Ale, a sharply refreshing Belgian-style ale with a California twist.