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Big Wood Brewery Begins Canning Amigo Grande

CHICAGO — With summer fast approaching, Big Wood Brewery has added a fifth beer to its lineup of award-winning craft beers in Rexam 16 oz. cans.

Angry Orchard to Release The Muse

CINCINNATI, OH — This spring, the Angry Orchard Cider Company is releasing a new year-round Cider House Collection specialty cider – The Muse. Inspired by the festive nature of slightly sweet demi-sec champagnes and sparkling wines, the cider makers at Angry Orchard experimented with select apple blends, wood-aging and fermentation methods to create this specialty… Read more »

Shipyard Brewing to Host Old Port Summer Fest in July

Portland, Maine — The first ever Shipyard Old Port Summer Fest will rock Portland, Maine on Saturday, July 12, 2014, from 11:00am – 10:00pm on the Maine State Pier in Portland.

Denver Beer Co. to Begin Canning

Denver, Colo. (April 30, 2014) — Denver Beer Co. today announced Graham Cracker Porter and Incredible Pedal IPA will be available in cans, year-round, beginning in July, 2014.

Boston Beer Reports First Quarter 2014 Results

BOSTON, April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) reported first quarter 2014 net revenue of $183.8 million, an increase of $47.9 million, or 35%, over the same period last year, mainly due to core shipment growth of 32%. Net income for the first quarter was $8.3 million, or $0.62 per… Read more »

Smuttynose to Open New Brewery for Tours May 31

Hampton, NH — Smuttynose Brewing Company has been slowly transitioning brewing operations from their original Heritage Avenue brewery to its brand new company headquarters at Towle Farm in Hampton, NH.

Hydro Flask Makes Three New Hires

BEND, Ore. — Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, announces three more new hires to its growing team: Kim Flowers, Inventory Manager; Kathy Herrmann, Sales Analyst; and Matt Nahlik, Production Support Engineer.

Baxter Brewing & DC Brau Collaborate On Daughters of Poseidon

LEWISTON — AUBURN, MAINE — “One of the things I like best about the craft beer industry,” says Luke Livingston, founder of Baxter Brewing Co., in Lewiston, Maine, “is the chance to meet such great people.

Santa Ynez Craft Beer Month Scheduled for May

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif.— Craft Beer has found a home in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley’s Wine Country. As an extension of American Craft Beer Week (www.craftbeer.com), Visit the Santa Ynez Valley will celebrate all things craft beer with the second annual Santa Ynez Valley Craft Beer Month 2014 during the month of May.

Corona Light Named Official Partner of California Music Venue

Los Angeles, CA — The Forum, presented by Chase, and Corona Light announced today a marketing partnership that will make Corona Light an Official Partner of the Forum. As part of this partnership, Corona Light will have a prominent presence at bars and concession stands both inside and outside of the celebrated venue. The “Fabulous”… Read more »

NBWA Recognizes Annual Tavern Month

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Throughout the month of May, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will recognize the 61st Annual Tavern Month, a celebration of the many licensed bars and taverns that provide hundreds of thousands of jobs to hardworking men and women and enrich America’s social culture.

Penn Brewery Announces Two New Beers

PITTSBURGH, PA — Penn Brewery proudly announces the launch of two new beers, Penn Ginger Beer and Penn Brick Biergarten IPA.