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The Brewers Association Top 50 U.S. Craft Breweries of 2013

The Brewers Association Top 50 U.S. Craft Breweries of 2013

The Brewers Association (BA) today released its annual rankings of the top 50 U.S. craft breweries based on 2013 sales volume — and a few notable companies are climbing rapidly up the list. San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing was 2013’s biggest mover, jumping 17 spots to 29th on the list. “I knew we’d move up… Read more »

Portland Brewing Adds ZigZag River Lager To Year-Round Lineup

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Zigzag is a river for all seasons. It flows down from the snow-covered ski slopes of Mount Hood through spring alpine flowers to the swimming holes and summer playgrounds of Portland.

Left Hand Continues Growth in 2013

LONGMONT, CO — The 2013 year marked another period of tremendous growth & expansion for Left Hand Brewing Company. The Colorado based brewery experienced their 8th consecutive year of double digit growth since 2006 and 3rd year as a Top 50 craft brewery, operating as the 38th craft brewery by volume. Left Hand grew by… Read more »

Brewery Ommegang to Host ‘Belgium Comes to Cooperstown’

COOPERSTOWN, NY – This August, what happens in Cooperstown, stays in Cooperstown. That’s because “Belgium Comes to Cooperstown,” Brewery Ommegang’s beer, music, food, and all-things-fun fest is returning August 8 and 9 with a “Sin City” theme.

Avery & New Belgium Announce Alternating Proprietorship

Avery & New Belgium Announce Alternating Proprietorship

Craft brewers have long been known to approach the business side of beer in a much more congenial way than their large domestic counterparts. For proof, look no further than Colorado, where Fort Collins-based New Belgium has offered to lease space to its neighbors, Avery Brewing, while it expands.

Overshores Brewing Co. to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Friday

East Haven, CT – Overshores Brewing Co., Connecticut’s first and only dedicated Belgian style brewery will celebrate the completion of its brewing facility in East Haven with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11:00 am.

Ciderboys Variety 12-Packs Now Available

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — A new variety 12-pack gives hard-cider fans a dozen reasons to pick Ciderboys Cider Co.’s handcrafted hard ciders when shopping for their favorite beverage.

Starr Hill Brewery Introduces Soul Shine Belgian-Style Pale Ale

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA— Starr Hill Brewery, one of the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, is kicking off the warmer months with the introduction of its new summer seasonal beer, Soul Shine Belgian-Style Pale Ale.

America’s Beer Distributors Recognize National Alcohol Awareness Month

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Throughout the month of April, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will be recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month, as designated by the U.S. Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), to raise awareness about alcohol abuse.

Steamworks Brewing Announces Firkin Friday

DURANGO, Colo. — As is now tradition on the first Friday of the month, Steamworks Brewing Co. continues its Firkin Fridays event on Apr. 4, 2014, offering up an homage to Spring and a devilishly good, cask-conditioned brew. The Devil’s Bouquet firkin will be tapped at 3 p.m.

Ska Brewing Releases Mexican Logger

Durango, Colorado — Ska Brewing is announcing the 2014 release of Mexican Logger, the brewery’s seasonal Mexican-style lager.