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Kyle’s Brew Fest Scheduled for August 9

Boulder, CO — After five years and seven consecutive sell-outs of his flagship event KYLE’s Brew Fest, musician and longtime homebrewer KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH returns again this summer with his charity beer festival and concert on August 9, to benefit Conscious Alliance in Boulder, CO.

Lagunitas Secures $20 Million Line of Credit from GE

Lagunitas Secures $20 Million Line of Credit from GE

Wonder how Lagunitas Brewing Co. managed to score a $20 million credit line to equip its huge new Chicago brewery? According to lender GE Capital, a rising tide can help float a loan. The Petaluma, Calif.-based brewery has grown rapidly in recent years, increasing production sevenfold between 2012 and 2013, which is what the financial… Read more »

Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey to Celebrate Christmas this July

San Marcos, CA — St. Nicholas makes his way to the Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tasting Room for the 6th Annual release of Bourbon Barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper (Port’s Imperial Stout) and a Christmas in July celebration to benefit The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation on Saturday, July 19th, 2014. As in… Read more »

Distribution Roundup: Brewers Expand East and West

Distribution Roundup: Brewers Expand East and West

Taps in the nation’s capital just got a little more crowded, as Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has inked a deal with Reyes Beverage Group’s Premium Distributors of Washington D.C. for coverage across the district. The move marks the Richmond, Va.-based brewery’s first foray out of its home state.

Narragansett Re-releases 1975 ‘Jaws’ Can

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Back by popular demand, Narragansett Beer announces the re-release of the Narragansett 1975 “Jaws” can just in time for the anniversary of the iconic film’s debut on June 20.

Highwood Craft Beer Festival to be Held this August

HIGHWOOD, IL — After an extremely successful kick-off year, the Highwood Craft Beer Festival is back! Highwood’s Craft Beer Festival, in collaboration with Chicago’s Finch’s Beer Co. & Two Brothers Brewing Co., will take place in Highwood’s Everts Park (130 Highwood Avenue) on Saturday, August 2nd from 11:30 am-4:30 pm.

Brewery Ommegang Announces HopChef Philly

COOPERSTOWN, NY — On Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m., nine of Philadelphia’s most beer-forward chefs will descend upon Union Transfer (1026 Spring Garden Street, 215-232-2100) to compete in Brewery Ommegang’s third-annual HopChef Philly culinary competition for a chance to represent the city in a cook-off at the brewery’s annual Belgium Comes to Cooperstown event.

Firestone Walker Releases Wookey Jack in 4-Packs

Paso Robles, CA – The world of Wookey Jack is about to get woolier with the release of Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s acclaimed black rye IPA in a new 12-ounce four-pack format.

Burnside Brewing Releases Skatepark Project Ale

Portland, OR – Burnside Brewing Co. releases a long in the making collaboration “Project Ale” today Thursday June 19th, a tribute to the legendary Burnside Skatepark in Portland, OR.

Full Tilt Brewing to Release Baltimore Pale Ale

Baltimore, Maryland – FULL TILT BREWING is set to release their newest offering and first of their “Fully Tilted” line of specialty brews, this year’s Fully Tilted Baltimore Pale Ale at 7.3% ABV and 75 IBUs. This beer launch event is open to the public.

The Maine Brew Bus Launches ‘Hop and Go’ Shuttle

The Maine Brew Bus Launches ‘Hop and Go’ Shuttle

The Maine Brew Bus began operating its free-to-board shuttle service this week, taking locals and tourists alike around the Portland peninsula for a taste of craft in Vacationland. Dubbed the “Hop and Go,” the 14-passenger green bus — identifiable by being distinctly a 14-passenger green bus — operates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7:00 p.m…. Read more »

Starr Hill Brewery to Release King of Hop Imperial IPA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA—Starr Hill Brewery, one of the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, is introducing the fourth installment of its limited release All Access series, King of Hop Imperial India Pale Ale.