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Great Vegas Festival of Beer to Take Place April 26

Las Vegas — The 2014 Great Vegas Festival of Beer will embrace and transform the streets of its new home in Downtown’s Fremont East Entertainment District with a full lineup of craft beer-infused elements, including the Gastropub dining pavilion, the Human Arcade with pub games and music, and the BrewLogic area with presentations from master… Read more »

Coronado Named Champion Mid-Size Brewery and Brewmaster at World Beer Cup

Coronado, CA— For the next two years, Coronado Brewing will reign as the champion among all mid-size brewers in the world, having received the highly coveted Champion Brewery/Champion Brewmaster Award this past weekend, hosted by the Brewers Association.

Starr Hill Brewery Medals at World Beer Cup

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA— Starr Hill Brewery, one of the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, won a gold award in the 2014 World Beer Cup┬«, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers.

Stone Brewing Releases Saison

ESCONDIDO, CA — Stone Brewing Co. is fond of adding its own twists to classic beer styles. So it should be no surprise the brewery took liberties to make the newest beer release 100 percent Stone, while still maintaining the integrity of a very traditional beer.

NBWA Report Highlights Beer Distributors’ Role in Effective Tax Collection

ALEXANDRIA, VA — This “Tax Day,” April 15, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is releasing a new report highlighting the current state-based alcohol regulatory structure and the three-tier distribution system’s role in effective tax collection and compliance.

MillerCoors Medals at World Beer Cup

CHICAGO — MillerCoors added to its unmatched collection of brewing honors when the 2014 World Beer Cup┬« awards were announced in Denver Friday evening.

Lakewood Brewing Expands with Andrews Distributing

DALLAS — Andrews Distributing Company announced today a new partnership with Lakewood Brewing Company, one of the fastest growing craft breweries in North Texas.

River City Cannery Begins Operation

Arlington, VA On the morning of March 8, Matt Sebastionelli began the journey from Boulder, CO to his warehouse in Elkridge, MD, driving a 20 ft. box truck and hauling over a half a ton of equipment.

Ballast Point Medals at World Cup

San Diego, CA – Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits has won two medals at the 2014 World Beer Cup, announced during the awards ceremony Friday. ÔÇ¿

SanTan Expands Distribution in Southern California

Chandler, Arizona—With plans for southern California distribution in April 2014, SanTan Brewing Company is teaming up with Reyes Beverage Group to introduce its uniquely southwestern style ales including Devil’s Ale, HopShock IPA, Mr. Pineapple Wheat Beer and a SanTan variety pack.

Rogue Releases Chipotle Ale

INDEPENDENCE, OR – Rogue is growing the Revolution with Rogue Farms Chipotle Ale, the newest addition to the Rogue Farms Family of ales, lagers, pilsners, IPAs, meads and spirits created entirely from ingredients grown on Rogue Farms.

Firestone Walker Installs New Canning Line

Paso Robles, CA—Firestone Walker Brewing Company is set to release its first-ever canned beers as it finishes the installation of a new state-of-the-art canning line this month.

Dogfish Head Returns to Tennessee

Dogfish Head Returns to Tennessee

Dogfish Head today announced it will make its return to Tennessee, beginning with a soft rollout in Memphis and Chattanooga before expanding distribution statewide in the coming months. The Milton, Del.-based brewery has signed distribution agreements with Carter Distributing in Chattanooga and Budweiser of Memphis.