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Against the Grain to Grow Production 400 Percent with New Brewery

Louisville, KY — Against The Grain Brewery, Louisville’s first brewer owned & operated brewery, will increase production by over 400% in 2015, with the expansion of a new production/packaging facility, also located in Louisville, KY.

Studio Brew Expands Operations to Bristol, Virginia

Sullivan County, TN – Local artisan brewery, Studio Brew, headquartered in Sullivan County, TN, is expanding operations into Bristol, VA. After a two-year search throughout the Tri-Cities for the right location, owners Erich and Pamela Allen will tap into the former Bristol Fire Museum located at 221 Moore Street for their second Tri-Cities brewery.

Pacifico to sponsor 2014 Vans US Open of Surfing

CHICAGO — Pacifico, the pilsner-style Mexican beer, is returning to the sands of Huntington Beach, CA as the official beer sponsor of the 2014 Vans US Open of Surfing, taking place July 26 — August 3, 2014.

Left Hand Brewing Re-Enters Iowa

Left Hand Brewing Re-Enters Iowa

Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing Company is once again expanding its distribution footprint and will re-enter Iowa in August. The company, which temporarily left the state in 2011 due to capacity constraints, has signed a wholesale agreement with Johnson Brothers of Iowa.

New Belgium Adds National Field Sales Director Position

Fort Collins, CO — New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce that Central Division Sales Director, Michael Corrigan, has been promoted to the newly created position of National Field Sales Director. Corrigan, a 15-year craft beer industry veteran, has been with New Belgium Brewing since 2008 when he was hired as the company’s CO/WY Regional… Read more »

No-Li Releases Limited Barrel-Aged Beer in 22-oz. Bottles

Spokane, WA — No-Li Brewhouse will release their first-ever packaged barrel-aged beer in a limited release of 22 oz bottles this August at their small batch festival on August 23rd.

Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award Nominations Deadline Set for August 1

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Center for Alcohol Policy is accepting nominations for the Second Annual Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award until August 1, 2014. The award will be presented at the Center’s upcoming Alcohol Law and Policy Conference September 3-5, 2014, at the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.

Sun King Announces Second CANvitational

Indianapolis, Ind. – In 2009, Sun King Brewery brought Indianapolis local beer for the first time since the Indianapolis Brewing Company closed its doors in 1948. Sun King will host the 2nd CANvitational canned craft beer festival, Saturday, Sept. 20 on the west block of Georgia Street, located in downtown Indy.

Hopsters to Host Inaugural ‘Lobstah Boil and Brew Fest’

Boston, MA — On August 3, Hopsters, Newton’s first-ever commercial brewery, will be hosting a traditional New England lobster boil with a twist – the lobsters will actually be boiled in their brew kettles on premise! In addition, Hopsters will also be serving a specialty ale on draft, brewed just for the occasion, along with… Read more »

Butcher’s Brewing Expands Distribution Throughout San Diego

San Diego, CA — Brown Bag Beverage, the newest addition to the Craft Beer Distribution market in Southern California, has announced its newly inked partnership with the Butcher’s Brewing Co. Effective immediately, Brown Bag Beverage will begin distributing for Butcher’s Brewing Co. in all of greater San Diego County.

Seattle Cider to Expand Distribution to Illinois

Chicago, IL — Seattle Cider Company and Wirtz Beverage have announced a new partnership to bring Seattle Cider’s unique selection of craft ciders to Illinois, beginning August 15.

Sarene Signs Knee Deep for Distribution in New York

New York City, NY — Sarene Craft Beer Distributors LLC today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement with Knee Deep Brewing Company for New York City and northern New York.

Heavy Seas Installs New Brewhouse

BALTIMORE, MD — The installation of a new brewhouse is underway at the Heavy Seas brewery. The equipment will be fully positioned and operating by September 2014. The term “brewhouse” refers to the equipment that is used to produce wort, which becomes beer during fermentation.