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Shmaltz to Host “Books on Tap”

Clifton Park, NY —This summer, Shmaltz Brewing hosts a series of renowned craft beer authors with “Books on Tap — the Craft of Writing About Craft Beer,” which is moderated by Shmaltz owner and Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah author Jeremy Cowan.

Merchant du vin Adds Green’s Gluten Free IPA to Portfolio

Seattle, WA — Merchant du Vin is pleased and proud to announce that a fifth variety of Green’s gluten-free Belgian beer has joined the Merchant du Vin portfolio: Green’s Gluten-Free India Pale Ale.

Wirtz Beverage Nevada Hires New VP of Beer Sales

Las Vegas, NV — Wirtz Beverage Nevada announced today the appointment of industry veteran Deacon Nauslar as its new VP of Beer Sales. Effective July 14, Nauslar will oversee the performance and sale of the company’s extensive malt portfolio while leading a team of more than 100 dedicated professionals.

UMSL to Offer Brewing Course this Fall

St. Louis, MO — Joseph Meisel is hoping to use beer to help demystify science and math for people sometimes intimidated by the curriculum.

Alcohol Law and Policy Conference Announces Education Session Topics

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Center for Alcohol Policy (CAP) Seventh Annual Alcohol Law and Policy Conference to be held September 3 — 5, 2014, at the Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois, will feature educational sessions on issues currently at the forefront of alcohol law and policy. The sessions will be led by a… Read more »

Helm’s Brewing Releases OG Wheat

San Diego, CA- Helm’s Brewing Company gets in on the summer experience this week when they release their summer seasonal, OG Wheat.

Cigar City Inks Exclusive Partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines

Cigar City Inks Exclusive Partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines

Cigar City is about to set sail on Carnival Cruise Lines. Beginning this week, two canned offerings from the Tampa, Fla.-based craft brewery will be available on 13 Florida-based ships sailing to the Caribbean, Mexico and The Bahamas.

Full Sail Brewing Sues Law Firm For Trademark Infringement

Full Sail Brewing Sues Law Firm For Trademark Infringement

Oregon’s Full Sail Brewing has filed a lawsuit with an Atlanta-based law firm specializing in driving under the influence (DUI) cases, alleging that the firm’s logo — which is printed on brown paper bags — is an infringement of the brewery’s own trademarked Session Lager artwork.

Adventures In Brew Partners with Pub Trivia Nerds

Phoenix — Craft beer blog and video series, Adventures In Brew is excited to announce their partnership with bar trivia company, Pub Trivia Nerds, in efforts to provide more opportunities for local pubs in hosting weekly trivia night and becoming involved in craft beer events with the Adventures In Brew crew.

Brewers Assocation Announces Great American Beer Festival

Denver, CO — As the premier U.S. beer festival and competition, the 33rd annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF) offers 49,000 attendees the opportunity to sample almost 3,000 beers from approximately 700 U.S. breweries.