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Firestone Walker to Release Easy Jack Session IPA

Paso Robles, CA—You might mistake it for another drinkable, 24/7, go-anywhere, camping-approved, hipster-friendly and therefore appropriately fashionable Session IPA.

AlaBev Offers Yellowhammer’s Dark Hammer Quad on Draft

HUNTSVILLE, AL– As we spring forward, “The Hammer Drops” bringing a sweetened twist to Huntsville retailers, restaurants and bars with Yellowhammer Brewing’s Dark Hammer Quad on Friday, April 4.

Upland Brewing to Release Vinyl Tap Rye Pale Ale

Bloomington, IN — Upland Brewing Company announced today Vinyl Tap Rye Pale Ale, a beer made in honor of Record Store Day, will be ready for draft release in mid-April.

Rogue to Release American Amber Ale in Cans

NEWPORT, OR, April 1st 2014 — Rogue Ales and Spirits salutes the American Armed Forces with the release of American Amber Ale in 16oz grenade cans, coming to shelves June 1st, 2014.

No-Li Brewhouse Announces Three Beers for Small Batch Beer Fest

Spokane, WA –No-Li Brewhouse announced the first three beers to be featured at “No Boundaries on the River” Small Batch Beer Fest, taking place at No-Li along the banks of the Spokane River, Saturday, April 26th, from 12-4pm.

Eternally Becoming: The Rise of Lagunitas

Eternally Becoming: The Rise of Lagunitas

Zygotes. Elephants. Balloons. Wait. What were we talking about? Ah, yes. Lagunitas. Tony Magee, founder and CEO of the 21-year-old brewery out of Petaluma, Calif. is known to get philosophical when he talks about the state of craft beer and how it’s matured.

Ithaca Beer Co. to Release Luminous Golden Wild Ale

Ithaca, N.Y. — It’s been awhile, too long in fact. Most Ithaca Beer fans and sour ale seekers will concur. At last the wait is over, and Ithaca Beer is more than excited to announce the very limited release (less than 100 cases) of its new wild ale at the brewery on Wednesday, April 16,… Read more »

Stillmank Brewing Company to Expand with New Facility

Green Bay, WI — Stillmank Brewing Company has purchased the building at 215 North Henry Street in Green Bay. This will be Green Bay’s first east side brewery in more than 40 years, and initially will be able to increase Stillmank’s Brewing capacity by more than 600 percent.

Upland Brewing Announces UpCup Homebrewing Competition

Bloomington, IN – Upland Brewing Company announced today the 7th annual UpCup homebrewing competition will be hosted at the Upland production facility at 4060 Profile Pkwy in Bloomington on June 7th, 2014 at 3:00 pm.

Cisco Brewers to Release Cider this Week

Nantucket, Mass. — Cisco Brewers (www.ciscobrewers.com) will be releasing Cisco Cider later this week. This cider is produced once a year, and is only available to consumers on tap in Massachusetts.

Beer Institute Urges FDA to Exempt American Brewers from Regulation

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Beer Institute filed joint comments with the American Malting Barley Association in order to protect a centuries-old and environmentally-conscious practice of brewers marketing their brewers’ grain to local animal producers. Please click here to view the comments, filed today.

Founders Expands Distribution to Arizona

Founders Expands Distribution to Arizona

Founders Brewing refuses to take its foot off the gas pedal. After announcing expansions into Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana earlier this year, the Michigan-based company today said it will launch with Hensley Beverage Company in Arizona next month.

Tallgrass Brewing Announces $5 Million Expansion

Tallgrass Brewing Announces $5 Million Expansion

The famous cocktail may be named after New York’s most densely populated borough, but Tallgrass Brewing Co. is doing its due diligence to put a different Manhattan on the map. The Manhattan, Kan.-based brewery has announced a $5 million expansion project that will triple its current size and bring production capacity to 100,000 barrels annually…. Read more »