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Port Brewing Medals at GABF

San Marcos, CA, — The Port Brewing Company returned to San Marcos, CA from this year’s Great American Beer Festival┬« in Denver having won two medals in this year’s competition.

Bootlegger’s Brewery Medals at GABF

Fullerton, CA – Bootlegger’s Brewery, known for their unique line of ales and lagers are proud to bring home two medals from the largest beer competition in the US, the Great American Beer Festival.

Coronado Expands Distribution to Colorado

Coronado, CA — Coronado Brewing has announced it will join the legacy of great brewers when it enters the state of Colorado this week. The Southern California brewer’s hoppy ales will be available on draught and in bottles starting Monday October 6th, kicking off in Denver with a launch by Beverage Distributors.

Dad & Dude’s Breweria Announces Two New Beers

Aurora, Colorado — Dude’s Brews, the packaged-beer arm of Dad & Dude’s Breweria, (6730 S Cornerstar Way in Cornerstar Shopping Center) has released two new 16-oz canned beers to its accounts along Colorado’s Front Range.

California Passes Law Enabling Brewers to Sell at Farmers’ Markets

California Passes Law Enabling Brewers to Sell at Farmers’ Markets

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill that legalizes the sale of packaged beer at certified farmers’ markets, a right previously afforded only to winemakers in the state. The bill, AB 2004, enables craft brewers not only to exhibit and sell products at farmers markets, but also gives brewers the ability to sell beer and wine during private events on their own premises. The new law takes effect on January 1.

New Holland Hires New VP of Sales

Holland, Michigan — In a series of recent announcements and restructuring, New Holland Brewing is proud to announce a new Vice President of Sales — Adam Lambert. Lambert, previously the VP of Sales for Delaware’s Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, will join the team in mid November.

Dogfish Head Shuffles Executive Team; VP of Sales to Depart

Dogfish Head Shuffles Executive Team; VP of Sales to Depart

Dogfish Head today announced significant changes to its executive leadership team, including the departure of longtime vice president of sales, Adam Lambert, who will leave the company to pursue a new opportunity within craft beer. The Delaware-based craft brewery also announced it would promote current chief operating officer, Nick Benz, to the role of CEO.

Saint Archer Medals at GABF

Denver, CO — Saint Archer Brewing Company is proud to announce their White Ale won the Gold Medal at this year’s Great American Beer Festival (GABF).

Heavy Seas Medals at GABF

DENVER, CO — Heavy Seas’ Gold took home the bronze medal in the Golden or Blonde Ale category at the Great American Beer Festival this past weekend, October 2nd– 4th.

Brewers Association Analyzes GABF Medal Winners

Brewers Association Analyzes GABF Medal Winners

Exactly how hard is it to medal at the Great American Beer Festival? According to Brewers Association economist Bart Watson, you’ve got a better shot at getting into any university in the country. While that statistical comparison certainly highlights the competitive nature of the craft landscape, it’s not the crux of the Watson’s latest analysis.

Point Brewery Creates 10 New Jobs this Year

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Stevens Point Brewery has created 10 new jobs this year as sales of its handcrafted beers, hard ciders and gourmet sodas continue to grow with help from an improving economy and positive business climate in its core Wisconsin markets.

Bell’s to Hire More than 100 People at Inaugural Career Fair

Bell’s to Hire More than 100 People at Inaugural Career Fair

With a multiple expansion initiatives already underway, Bell’s Brewery said it plans to hire more than 100 people in an effort to fill both full- and part-time positions at its brewery and retail locations.

Two Roads Releases Unorthodox

Stratford, CT –Two Roads newest year-round beer is its biggest yet! Two Roads own brewing czar, Phil Markowski, has taken a traditional Russian Imperial Stout and added a touch of “Amerika” to create a version that’s sure to please.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿