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Pennsylvania Brewers Total 14 Medals at GABF

Oct. 8, 2014 at 10:56 AM by Press Release

HARRISBURG PA – Pennsylvania breweries were awarded 14 medals, including 7 gold medals, at the 33rd Annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Competition, held this past weekend in Denver, Colorado.

Allagash Commemorates 10 Years of Curieux

Oct. 8, 2014 at 10:52 AM by Press Release

Portland, ME — The “curious” beer “Curieux” is turning 10 years old.

Queen City Brewers Festival Scheduled for January

Oct. 8, 2014 at 10:34 AM by Press Release

Charlotte, NC — The fourth annual Queen City Brewers Festival (QCBF) will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at the legendary Bojangles’ Coliseum. QCBF is a tasting event that showcases Charlotte’s breweries, brewpubs, bottle shops and craft beer-focused restaurants. Funds raised by the event benefit ACEing Autism. QCBF will be the first beer festival held… Read more »

Devils Backbone Named Mid-Sized Brewing Company of the Year at GABF

Oct. 7, 2014 at 6:13 PM by Press Release

Lexington, VA – Devils Backbone Brewing Company took home the titles for Mid-Size Brewing Company and Mid-Size Brewing Team of the year at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival, the largest brewing competition in the world. Devils Backbone has earned four national titles within five years. Steve Crandall, founder of Devils Backbone Brewing Company stated,… Read more »

Video: Brewers Discuss M&A Activity at 2014 GABF

Oct. 7, 2014 at 4:52 PM by Chris Furnari

There’s now a steady stream of private equity money flowing into craft — but will the floodgates open fully? How will the influx of investment capital impact the competitive landscape? We traveled to the 2014 Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo. to ask attendees for their thoughts.

River North to Release Big City Quad

Oct. 7, 2014 at 4:38 PM by Press Release

Denver, CO — When River North’s brewers got their hands on barrels that used to hold a Manhattan cocktail blend, they wanted to push their limits, filling them with a lavish and luxurious brew, a celebration of everything delicious and decadent about barrel-aged beer.

Resurgence Brewing Collaborates with Cider Creek

Oct. 7, 2014 at 4:08 PM by Press Release

BUFFALO — The tap lines are always flowing at the Resurgence Brewing Company, mostly with Resurgence’s own locally made craft beer. Starting on October 3rd though, you’ll find new libation on tap, collaborative cider ale that tastes like a fresh apple fritter called, “All the Kings Men.”

Cider Creek Hard Cider Releases Saison Reserve

Oct. 7, 2014 at 4:05 PM by Press Release

BOSTON — Delivery trucks will head to hills of in Canisteo, NY this week to pick up Cider Creek Hard Cider’s newest liquid, its Saison Reserve.

Brewers Association: Craft Beer Drinkers are More Diverse Than Ever

Oct. 7, 2014 at 3:35 PM by David Eisenberg

A new report from Bart Watson, the BA’s staff economist, found that an influx of female drinkers, greater engagement in the Hispanic market, and geographic diversity of brewery locations have played pivotal roles in shaping a more well-rounded craft consumer base.

Iron Hill Medals at GABF

Oct. 7, 2014 at 2:42 PM by Press Release

WILMINGTON, DE — Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is proud to announce that Media, PA Head Brewer Bob Barrar brought home his 17th and 18th medals from this year’s prestigious Great American Beer Festival (GABF) this past weekend in Denver, CO.

21st Amendment Releases Blah Blah Blah IPA

Oct. 7, 2014 at 2:36 PM by Press Release

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 21st Amendment co-founders Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan love their IPAs. But with more than 3,000 breweries in America today, and IPA as the number one craft beer style, it’s downright comical the sheer volume of IPAs out there.