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Yuengling to Expand Distribution to Rhode Island

Pottsville, PA — D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is pleased to announce that it is expanding the distribution of its highly sought after brands to the state of Rhode Island.

Press Clips: More Craft Legislation; Distributor Goes Green

Press Clips: More Craft Legislation; Distributor Goes Green

Not to make light of the king of Israel’s plight, but if the relationship between today’s craft brewers and big beer is at all, as many suggest, comparable to the biblical bout between David and Goliath, one must also add a second Goliath to the analogy. It’s David and Goliath and Government. Take, for instance,… Read more »

AleSmith Brewing to Release San Diego Pale Ale

San Diego, California — San Diego’s multiple award winning brewery, AleSmith Brewing Company, is set to launch the newest addition to their stellar lineup this baseball season.

Half Full Brewery Releases Bright Ale in Cans

Stamford, CT — Half Full Brewery (“Half Full”) is excited to announce that its flagship beer, the Half Full Bright Ale, will be available in 12oz cans for the first time beginning Thursday, 5/22.

Ninkasi to Release Another Round of Conservationale

EUGENE, Ore.— Since Ninkasi Brewing Company knows good beer can’t be crafted without good water, the brewery is releasing another round of Conservationale to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the organization that protects Eugene’s sole source of drinking water—the McKenzie River Trust.

AHA National Homebrewers Conference to Feature Commemorative Bell’s Beer

ÔÇ¿COMSTOCK, Mich. — With a foundation firmly rooted in homebrewing, Bell’s Brewery is proud to be a part of the 2014 American Homebrewers Association National Homebrewers Conference next month, June 12-14, at the De Vos Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Brewers Association Releases List of Member-Made Summer Brews

Boulder, CO —There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a cold craft brewed beer on a hot summer day. Small and independent craft brewers have a selection of refreshing craft beers to help you overcome the sweltering heat. Showcasing the ingenuity of craft brewers, CraftBeer.com—the Brewers Association (BA) website for beer lovers—released its list of summer… Read more »

Dos Equis Announces ‘Most Interesting Summer’ Program

NEW YORK, NY — Dos Equis, one of the fastest growing, premium Mexican beer brands in the U.S., is announcing the details of the Most Interesting Summer program that will launch in retail and on-premise accounts in June.

Saranac Releases Limited Single Malt

UTICA, N.Y. — The F.X. Matt Brewing Co., brewer of Saranac, is introducing a special, limited edition brew, Saranac Single Malt-a strong scotch ale. This “one off” beer was specifically designed as part of the Saranac High Peaks Series, which is the brewery’s exclusive extension of the Saranac line.

Drizly Now Delivers Beer in New York City

NEW YORK — Beginning today, the only way to get ice cold beer delivered to you in Manhattan and Brooklyn using your smartphone, is by downloading Drizly, the smartphone app for fast, convenient alcohol delivery.