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Craft Brew Alliance Reports Second Quarter 2014 Earnings

Portland, Ore. (August 6, 2014) — Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), an independent craft brewing company, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The results for the second quarter are in line with management’s expectations, and the Company confirms previously reported 2014 guidance.

Two Roads Releases Roadsmary’s Baby

Stratford, CT — Back by popular demand, Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announces the return of Roadsmary’s Baby Pumpkin Ale.

Anheuser-Busch to Import Montejo

ST. LOUIS — Beer drinkers in the southwestern United States can quench their thirst for a unique, refreshing and authentic Mexican lager when Montejo arrives at bars, restaurants and at grocery and convenience stores in September. Anheuser-Busch will import Montejo — a golden lager beer with more than 100 years of Mexican brewing tradition. The… Read more »

Notch Brewing Eyes Boston-Area Production Facility

Notch Brewing Eyes Boston-Area Production Facility

Last week, Notch Brewing founder Chris Lohring thought that he’d finally found a location where he could build his company’s first production facility. Lohring, who launched Notch as a contract craft brand in 2010, had already visited a dozen properties in Salem, Mass., a coastal town located about 40 minutes north of Boston.

Anchor Releases Saaremaa Island Ale

San Francisco, CA — Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of the sixth brew in their Zymaster┬« series, Saaremaa Island Ale.

Capital Brewery Helps Promote Henry Vilas Zoo Arctic Passage

Middleton, WI — Capital Brewery Co., Inc. recently unveiled Grizzly Bear Growler, a lager beer brewed and bottled in conjunction with the Henry Vilas Zoo to promote the construction of the Arctic Passage exhibit.

Rochester Mills Beer Releases Oktoberfest Celebration Lager

Rochester, Mich. — The Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Rochester Mills Production Brewery are excited to announce the release of this year’s fall seasonal selection, Oktoberfest Celebration Lager.

Maui Brewing to Appear on Brew Dogs

Lahaina, Maui — Maui Brewing Co. will be the main featured brewery in tonight’s episode of “Brew Dogs” on the Esquire Network. Hosts James and Martin join Maui Brewing’s Garrett Marrero in a quest to brew the “Ultimate Hawaiian Beer”.

Press Clips: Stone Still Searching, Hop Valley Expands

Press Clips: Stone Still Searching, Hop Valley Expands

Richmond, Va. is reported to be one of the final contending cities vying for Stone Brewing Co.’s first facility east of the Mississippi River, and the City Council is putting in time off the clock to make sure it doesn’t get skipped over. Though it typically takes August off, the council called a “special meeting” yesterday with regards to permits for publicly owned land proximate to the James River, according to the Richmond Times Dispatch.

Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen Now Available

Seattle, WA — Ayinger Oktober Fest-M├ñrzen, one of the most highly-respected m├ñrzens available in the world (and currently the top-rated Oktoberfest/M├ñrzen at ratebeer.com) is arriving now at a store, bar or restaurant near you.

Kona to Appear on Brew Dogs

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii—On Wednesday, August 6, Kona Brewing Company will be featured in the hit Esquire TV show Brew Dogs in which the team attempts to create “The Ultimate Hawaiian Beer.”

VicinityBrew to Host Fall Summit at Flying Dog Brewery

Atlanta, GA — Vicinity Manufacturing┬« is pleased to announce that they will be hosting their 2014 VicinityBrew Summit on Monday, September 8th at Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, MD.

Cigar City Selects VicinityBrew Management Software

Atlanta, GA — Vicinity Manufacturing is pleased to announce that Cigar City Brewing has selected VicinityBrew’s Brewery Management Software to fulfill their ERP needs.

Deschutes Brings Base Camp to Ohio

Bend, OR — Now in its fourth year, Deschutes Brewery’s Base Camp for Beer Fanatics is better than ever! Beer fans in Columbus are in for an amazing series of specialty beer tastings, beer and food pairings, and appearances by Woody, the giant beer barrel on wheels. Deschutes brewers, ambassadors and fanatics will be on… Read more »