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Karl Strauss Partners With San Diego Food Bank

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is throwing a holiday version of their popular B.A.M.! [(B)eer, (A)rt & (M)usic] event series this Saturday, November 22 at their Tasting Room in Pacific Beach. For this B.A.M.! Karl Strauss is partnering with the San Diego Food Bank and incorporating a food drive.

Bacardi Launches National Distribution of Hatuey

As part of its centennial celebration, HATUEY┬« beer is now making its distinguished, Cuban style craft brew available in New York. To commemorate the launch, a VIP reception is being held at a restaurant in Times Square on Monday, Dec. 1st from 7pm to 10pm. The New York City market is the first stop to the brand’s eventual east coast expansion.

Pabst Wasn’t Actually Sold to Russians?

Pabst Wasn’t Actually Sold to Russians?

Whoops, file this one in the retraction column. Apparently the Russians aren’t actually buying Pabst Brewing Company. In September, it was widely reported that Russia’s Oasis Beverage was teaming up with TSG Consumer Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, and beverage entrepreneur Eugene Kashper to buy the Pabst brand from C. Dean Metropoulos for upwards of $750 million.

Two Brothers Raises $12,000 for Charity

Two Brothers Brewing Company is pleased to announce that donations totaling $12,000 were made to the Hundred Club of DuPage County through sales of the Kolsch style beer, Engine No.1.

Press Clips: A-B InBev Cuts U.S. Jobs

Press Clips: A-B InBev Cuts U.S. Jobs

In light of disappointing third quarter earnings results, Anheuser-Busch InBev has laid off an undisclosed number of U.S. employees, according to Market Watch. The cuts include salaried positions in a number of divisions, the report adds, from marketing, procurement, sales, and brewery operations. While the specific number of layoffs is unknown, one person close to the matter estimated it could be in the hundreds.

Lakefront Brewery Releases Black Friday

For the fourth year in a row, Lakefront Brewery, Inc. celebrates the return of the notorious holiday shopping season with its “Black Friday” event, featuring a limited-edition beer. The exclusive brew, Black FridayÔäó Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels, will be available only at the brewery and only for one day.

Craft Brewery Veterans Discuss Growth, Category Trends in New York City

Craft Brewery Veterans Discuss Growth, Category Trends in New York City

During last week’s Beer Marketer’s Insights conference in New York City, a pair of top-10 craft brewery founders took the stage to discuss category growth, brewery expansion plans and category trends, among other top-of-mind issues. Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish and Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy joined the conversation, moderated by Beer Marketer’s Insights president Benj Steinman.

Hangar 24 to Release Chandelle

On Black Friday, November 28th, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery will release a re-invention of their Chandelle, a bracingly sour blonde ale infused with 850lbs of Golden Sweet apricots.

Reyes Holdings Signs Distribution Agreement with Coca-Cola in Chicago

Reyes Holdings Signs Distribution Agreement with Coca-Cola in Chicago

The Coca-Cola Company today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Reyes Holdings, granting the wholesaler the distribution rights for Coke products in the Chicago area. In today’s statement, Coke confirmed that Reyes, via its newly established “Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution L.L.C.” arm, would “dedicate all of the company’s sales and distribution activities on servicing the Coca-Cola brands.”

No-Li Brewhouse to Release Van Lambert Barrel Aged Sour Cherry Ale

No-Li Brewhouse continues to bring Spokane-Style innovation to the Pacific Northwest with its newest Barrel Aged Series beer — Van Lambert Barrel Aged Sour Cherry Ale. As a small batch, limited release, Van Lambert will hit select local stores on December 16th and other northwest locations the week of Christmas.

New Belgium Promotes Human Resources Director

New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce that long time Human Resources Director, Jenny Briggs, will be moving into a new role as Director of Organizational Development.