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OrchestratedBEER Surpasses 100 Brewery Software Customers

Sep. 22, 2014 at 10:14 AM by Press Release

PORTLAND, Ore. — Orchestra Software has reached yet another company milestone with its 100th brewery software customer.

Firestone Walker to Release Agrestic

Sep. 22, 2014 at 10:12 AM by Press Release

Buellton, CA – The wild things are bouncing of the walls at Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Barrelworks wild yeast facility, setting the stage for more unruly releases in 2014.

Upland Announces Sour Beer Lottery

Sep. 22, 2014 at 10:06 AM by Press Release

Bloomington, IN — ÔÇ¿On October 2nd Upland Brewing Company will open an online lottery for the release of three of its prized sour ales: Kiwi, Dantalion, and Permission Slip. Bottles will be limited to no more than one bottle per style per winner.

Ballast Point Expands Distribution to Colorado

Sep. 19, 2014 at 5:47 PM by David Eisenberg

Ballast Point Brewing will finally expand its distribution to Colorado, per an agreement with Elite Brands, the wholesaler announced today.The first shipment of beers from the San Diego brewery is expected to arrive in the state before the end of the month. The company had intended to return to Colorado last year, which it had previously left in 2009, but was forced to delay its entry until its secondary brewing facility was built.

Southern Tier Sells Partial Stake to NYC Investment Firm

Sep. 19, 2014 at 4:47 PM by Chris Furnari

Southern Tier Brewing, a fast-growing top-50 craft brewery based in upstate New York, today announced it has sold a percentage of its business to Ulysses Management LLC, an investment firm with offices in New York City. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Southern Tier co-founder Phineas DeMink told Brewbound that he would retain a financial interest in the company and remain in a leadership role.

IRI: Craft Sales Continue to Climb

Sep. 19, 2014 at 3:09 PM by David Eisenberg

Through the first nine months of this year, IRI numbers are once again telling a familiar story: Craft and cider continue to carry the beer segment’s growth across multi-outlet and convenience channels (MULC) with dollar sales swelling 21.3 percent and 82.1 percent, respectively.

Avery Brewing Releases Pump[KY]n Bourbon Barrel-Aged Beer

Sep. 19, 2014 at 9:36 AM by Press Release

Boulder, CO — This Sunday Avery Brewing Company will release its latest session beer. At 17.22% ABV, perhaps it’s not a “session beer” by most standards, but for a brewery releasing 6 beers that are over 16% ABV within a period of 5 months, this is right up their alley.

Upland Releases Nut Hugger Brown Ale

Sep. 19, 2014 at 9:32 AM by Press Release

Bloomington, IN — Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Nut Hugger Brown Ale will be available on draught in Upland retail locations on October 24 and will be available in select bars and restaurants by November 1. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

Odell Brewing Announces Fall Lineup

Sep. 19, 2014 at 9:30 AM by Press Release

Fort Collins, CO — In September, 2014, Odell Brewing will celebrate the return of autumn with an array of fall brews including its new Fall-Winter Montage Variety Pack. The 12 pack features year-round favorites IPA and 5 Barrel Pale Ale, fall seasonal Isolation Ale, and the latest Roots Release beer, Gramps Oatmeal Stout.

Magnolia Expands Distribution to Colorado

Sep. 18, 2014 at 5:04 PM by Press Release

San Francisco, CA—Dave McLean, brewmaster and founder of San Francisco’s Magnolia Brewing Company, announced today the launch of Magnolia beer in Denver and Boulder, Colorado.

Pabst Reportedly Sold to Oasis Beverages, TSG Consumer Partners

Sep. 18, 2014 at 4:55 PM by Chris Furnari

Hold on to your trucker hats, America’s most hipster beer company is reportedly being sold to the Russians. Both the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting that Pabst Brewing Company — the Los Angeles-based producer of heritage beer brands like Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone Star and Olympia — will be sold for upwards of $750 million.