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The Lost Abbey to Release Cuvee de Tomme on Draft Only

First produced in 1999 when Tomme Arthur was Head Brewer at Pizza Port Solana Beach, The Lost Abbey’s 2014 Cuvee de Tomme release will have a different wrinkle; it will be released as a draft-only beer.

Southbound Brewing Releases Winter Warmer Ale

On January 22nd, Southbound Brewing Company will be tapping a special Small Batch Release of a Winter Warmer Ale, “O’ Captain My Captain”, brewed by Army Captain Randy Cousino.

Jack’s Abby Announces Brewery Expansion

Jack’s Abby Announces Brewery Expansion

Jack’s Abby, one of Massachusetts’ fastest growing craft breweries, is set to embark on a major expansion that will more than triple its brewing capacity. The Framingham-based company today announced its development plans, which will boost annual production capabilities and enable the brewery to expand distribution throughout New England.

Marvel Launches New Line of Beer Dispensers

Already considered the most versatile high-performance beer dispensers available, Marvel recently announced dramatic innovations that mark this next generation of Marvel built-in and mobile beer dispensers as even more rich in features than before.

Stone Releases Enjoy After

Age an India pale ale? Really? Stone Brewing Co. is releasing a beer that defies all we thought we knew about consuming hoppy beers at their freshest, particularly the West Coast-style IPAs for which Stone is famous.

Founders Sells 30 Percent Stake to Mahou San Miguel Brewery

Founders Sells 30 Percent Stake to Mahou San Miguel Brewery

Founders Brewing today announced it has sold a 30 percent stake to Mahou San Miguel Brewery, a Spanish Brewing Company founded in Madrid in 1890. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. A full press release with more details is below. Official story to follow.

Oskar Blues and MicroStar Logistics Extend Partnership

Today, Oskar Blues and MicroStar Logistics are pleased to announce a multi-year extension of their on-going partnership. MicroStar’s industry-leading keg management program delivers the efficiency and flexibility a leading brewer like Oskar Blues needs in today’s dynamic marketplace.

Dry Dock Brewing Releases Chocolate Raspberry Porter

Dry Dock Brewing Company is releasing the Chocolate Raspberry Porter in 22-ounce bomber bottles on Thursday, December 18th at Canoe Room at North Dock. This beer will be available exclusively at Canoe Room on December 18, 19, and 20.

Grand Canyon Brewing Hires New Brewer

With plans for continued growth, expansion and improved quality control, the Grand Canyon Brewing Company has hired another new brewer, Steve D’Eve. Armed with a solid history in the food and beverage industry, Steve’s experience as a chef, brewer, and industry consultant will be put to good use as he focuses on developing a specialty and small batch series at the Grand Canyon Brewing Company.

Oskar Blues to Match All CAN’d Aid Foundation Donations

In the spirit of doin’ good this holiday season, Oskar Blues Brewery and its soul founder, Dale Katechis, will match ALL donations made to the CAN’d Aid Foundation from NOW until 12/31/14. Every dollar donatedwill DO THREE TIMES THE GOOD, thus tripling the do-goodery. Just 15 months after its inception, the Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid Foundation has emerged as an a-typical nonprofit organization, funding funky & irreverent projects across the country.

Harpoon Brewery Releases 100 Barrel Series Tuscan Pool Party

What do wine grape must, an afternoon of rock and roll, and an evening of sipping beer poolside in the Tuscan countryside have to do with beer? They were the inspiration behind the Harpoon Brewery’s newest limited batch offering, the Harpoon 100 Barrel Series Tuscan Pool Party. This beer is a collaborative effort between Harpoon brewer Charlie Cummings and Italian craft brewer Moreno Ercolani of Birri¬cio L’Olmaia.

Brewers Publications Releases Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse

Brewers often call malt the soul of beer. In the fourth installation in Brewers Publications’ Brewing Elements series, Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse delves into the intricacies of this key ingredient used in virtually all beers. Written by John Mallett (Bell’s Brewery, Inc.), Malt provides a comprehensive overview of malt, with primary focus on barley, from the field through the malting process.