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Rogue Releases Honey Kolsch

INDEPENDENCE, OREGON – At Rogue Farms we know spring has arrived by watching our 7,140,286 honeybees. Our honeybees are the first to notice the blossoms that appear in our Hazelnut trees and Big Leaf Maples; and the daffodils and tulips that grow near the barn. Soon they’ll be foraging for nectar in the flowering cherry,… Read more »

Firestone Walker Releases Lil Opal

Buellton, CA—In the beginning, there was Lil Opal, an illicit “brett’d saison” that spawned a rogue family of barrel-aged wild yeast beers. As the family grew large and unruly, Firestone Walker Brewing Company was ultimately compelled to build them a home called Barrelworks.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Medals at World Beer Cup

Buellton, California — It has been a good week for Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company. The three-year-old brewery brought home two medals from the 2014 World Beer Cup and 5 from the 2014 New York International Beer Competition.

Crux Fermentation Releases Better Off Red

Bend, OR – We’re excited to announce a new beer we’ve just finished hand-bottling in limited quantities. Look for [Banished] Better Off Red in specialty bottle shops. But get on it because we have fewer than 100 cases to allocate across the Northwest.

New Belgium Brewing Makes WorldBlu List of Most Democratic Workplaces 2014

CHICAGO — WorldBlu, a company specializing in democratic organizational design, today announced it is has certified 41 organizations as part of the eighth annual WorldBlu List of Most Democratic WorkplacesTM, published annually on “Democracy in the Workplace Day.”

Sierra Nevada Invites Nation’s Breweries to Take Part in Beer Camp Across America

Chico, CA—Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has announced that it has invited every craft brewery in the country — more than 2,700 — to take part in a multi-weekend traveling beer festival this summer. Beer Camp Across America is a celebration for the entire craft beer community, bringing together brewers and the fans who have buoyed… Read more »

Yard House Introduces a Thousand New Tap Handles Nationally

ORLANDO, Fla. — New drafts are flowing at every Yard House as the restaurant introduces The Official Yard House 2014 Draft. Nationally, more than 1,000 new tap handles have been introduced based on beer trends such as the popularity of India Pale Ales (IPAs), expansion of the wheat and fruit beer categories and consumer demand… Read more »

Upslope Belgian Style Pale Ale Returns for a Limited Time

Boulder, Colo. — Upslope Brewing Company is excited to announce the re-release of its Limited Release Belgian Style Pale Ale just in time for spring and summer. Recently only available in their 12-pack Mix Box and in their tap rooms, the seasonal favorite has been showing up on tap around Colorado bars with 12 oz…. Read more »

Woodchuck Announces Two New Releases for Summer

Middlebury, VT — Woodchuck Hard Cider is excited to announce the release of two new products, which represent the craft cider makers’ commitment to both innovation and their passionate fan base.

Diverse Winners Emerge From World Beer Cup

Boulder, CO —The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers—announced the results of one of the largest commercial beer competitions to date, the 2014 World Beer Cup Awards. The awards were presented at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America┬« in Denver, Colo.

Shmaltz Celebrates 1st Anniversary of its New Brewery

Clifton Park, NY — Wear your colors, get your stripes and celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Shmaltz Brewing Company’s new 50-barrel brewery in Clifton Park on Saturday, May 17, 2014 (10 minutes north of Albany’s capital district)! Last year, Shmaltz opened a 20,000 square feet brewery, and it’s time to party with the Beer Gangs… Read more »

Fort Collins Brewery Releases Malt Monster Bomber Series

Fort Collins, CO – The Fort Collins Brewery, along with Gravity 1020 Modern Tavern is excited to announce the kick-off of the first edition of the Malt Monster Bomber Series, Wallace WeeHeavy, Saturday, April 19th. Wallace, WeeHeavy is an intense, malty brew that put the FCB system to the test.

Victory Releases Summer Love Ale

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia area based Victory Brewing Company’s┬« (Victory) highly sought after seasonal brew, Summer Love Ale┬«, now in its fourth year, is back by popular demand.

Sprecher Black Bavarian Medals at World Beer Cup

Glendale, WI – In one of the toughest international beer competitions, the 2014 World Beer Cup, two beers from Sprecher Brewing Company were judged to be exceptional. Black Bavarian– Sprecher’s signature beer—beat out forty-six (46) other entries to take home a gold medal in the German-style Schwarzbier category.