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Firestone Walker Set to Release Oaktoberfest Bottles

Paso Robles, CA: It’s time to dust off your stein and get a jump on German tradition as Firestone Walker Brewing Company is set to release Oaktoberfest in bottles, marking the first-ever packaged release of this “Paso M├ñrzen Bier.” “Oaktoberfest is a real quaffer,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It’s mellow and rounded with this gorgeous… Read more »

River North Brewery to Release Grand Unified Theory

Nowadays any brewery worth their malt experiments with barrel-aged beers. But River North Brewery has taken it a step further, filling barrels that previously held classic cocktails – and now the first is ready for release.

Sebago Brewing Company’s 2014 Hop Swap Now Available in Four-Packs

Gorham, Maine — Sebago BrewingCompany announces the highly anticipated release of their annual experimental beer, Hop Swap. The 2014 batch is now available for the first time in bottles and four packs, as well as on draft at Sebago brewpubs and throughout New England.

25th Colorado Brewers’ Festival Draws 18,000 Attendees

(Fort Collins, CO) — The 25th anniversary edition of the Colorado Brewers’ Festival (COBF) — held June 28th & June 29th in downtown Fort Collins — attracted significantly larger crowds this year. This year’s COBF drew 18,000 attendees to the festival in the city’s Civic Center Park area. That figure is a 100% boost over… Read more »

Fireman’s Brew Expands Distribution to Michigan

LOS ANGELES — July 15, 2014 — Fireman’s Brew, a Los Angeles-based craft beer company founded by two firefighters, today announced a partnership with Great Lakes Wines & Spirits to distribute its award-winning beers throughout Michigan.

Karl Strauss Employees Help Divert 278 Pounds of Trash from Ocean

San Diego, CA — July 17, 2014— Karl Strauss Brewing Company has a core value of caring for its community and environment. Earlier this week, the company put those beliefs into action with its 4th Annual Surfrider Beach Clean-Up. 144 team members—from brewers to HR to sales—arrived at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach at 7:30am… Read more »

Service Brewing Launches in Georgia

Savannah, GA — Service Brewing, a veteran owned and operated brewery in Savannah, GA. will be hosting a launch party at the American Legion, Post 135, in Savannah on July 24 at 6:30pm. All proceeds will benefit “The 200 Club” and “Honor Flight Savannah.”

No-Li to Pour at the Oregon Brewers Festival

Spokane, WA – No-Li Brewhouse was selected as one of 85 breweries from around the country to pour their Spokane-Style beers at the 27th Annual Oregon Brewers Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, OR from July 23-July 27, 2014.

Bad Water Introduces “Designed in Arizona” Stamp

Scottsdale, AZ — Behind the scenes at one of craft beer’s most flavorful brands is the heart and soul of American manufacturing. Bad Water Brewing has worked to push the innovation envelope with all products to now be “Designed in Arizona”.

Upland to Release Coast Buster Imperial IPA

Bloomington, IN — Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Coast Buster Imperial IPA will be available at our retail locations August 1. Draught is available now throughout our current distribution network and 4 pack bottles will be following in August.

Downtown Brew Festival Tickets Now on Sale

Las Vegas, NV—Tickets are now on sale for the Third Annual Downtown Brew Festival (DBF), hosted by Motley Brews as a follow-up to April’s sold-out Great Vegas Festival of Beer, which drew nearly 6,000 attendees.

Georgia Craft Brewers Guild Hires New Executive Director

ATLANTA, Ga. — Wednesday July 16th, 2014 – The Georgia Craft Brewers’ Guild, Georgia’s trade organization representing craft breweries and brewpubs, has named Nancy Palmer as its new Executive Director.