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DESTIHL Brewery Expands Distribution to Pennsylvania

Bloomington, IL — In a new agreement announced today, DESTIHL┬« Brewery, of Bloomington, Illinois, and Bella Vista Beer Distributors Inc., of Philadelphia, will join forces to distribute DESTIHL’s acclaimed and award-winning craft beer brands in Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Smuttynose Expands Domestically, Looks Abroad

Smuttynose Expands Domestically, Looks Abroad

After nearly four years of brewing at capacity, Smuttynose Brewing Co., now fully operational in its new facility in Hampton, N.H., has more room to grow and is extending its reach both at home and abroad. Beginning Tuesday, Smuttynose’s beers will be available in the cities of Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tenn.

Wynkoop Releases Mile High Pale Ale in Cans

Denver, Colorado — Wynkoop will release Mile High Pale Ale as the newest addition in their can lineup just before the July 4th holiday weekend.

Press Clips Part II: Hops Shortage Creates Pricing Surge; Tenth & Blake CEO Retires

Press Clips Part II: Hops Shortage Creates Pricing Surge; Tenth & Blake CEO Retires

The Wall Street Journal postulated an alarming threat facing the craft beer industry this week, reporting that the rising price of hops could put small brewers, specifically those that produce fewer than 15,000 barrels a year, out of business. The paradox of it all, of course, is that the threat exists “ironically, amid steady growth… Read more »

California Love: Golden Road Makes Beer and Rap Music

California Love: Golden Road Makes Beer and Rap Music

Earlier this month, Golden Road Brewing and its founder, Meg Gill, took center stage in a parody rap video posted to the YouTube page of Los Angeles comedian Nikki Muller. A spoof of the 2001 Ludacris classic, ‘Area Codes,’ Golden Road’s version playfully mocks many ‘area code’ craft beer labels like Firestone Walker’s 805 Blonde Ale and Goose Island’s 312 Urban Wheat Ale.

Goose Island 312 to be Sold on United Airlines Flights

Goose Island 312 to be Sold on United Airlines Flights

The Goose is taking flight. Beginning July 1, Goose Island Brewing’s 312 Urban Wheat Ale will be available on United Airlines’ flights worldwide and at the airline’s United Clubs in the continental U.S., the two companies jointly announced today. Rumors of the deal surfaced earlier this week when the Chicago Business Journal reported that a… Read more »

Berghoff Brewing to Release Granola Shambler

CHICAGO, IL — On Monday, July 7, the ever-changing and growing Midwestern brewery Berghoff Brewing will release its latest seasonal offering, Granola Shambler, a mixed-grain radler that is bright, refreshing and complex, with delicately balanced hops.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. to Host Drag Show

Half Moon Bay, Calif. — The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company — the Coastside’s favorite family- and dog-friendly destination for craft beer and local seafood — has plenty to keep patrons warm this summer, including the second annual, family-friendly Drag Show in honor of Half Moon Bay Pride on July 12.

Nine Pin Cider Releases Nine Pin Ginger

ALBANY, N.Y. — Nine Pin Cider Works, New York’s first farm cidery, has released Nine Pin Ginger. Ginger will be the second style of cider sold at retail by the bottle.