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CRAFT Beer Documentary to Launch Film Tour this April

PORTLAND, Ore. — CRAFT, the beer documentary from filmmaker and Cicerone Craig Noble, kicks off a multi-city film tour Thursday, April 3 7:00 pm at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland.

Press Clips: Breweries Pull Out of Parades; Founders Brews ‘Craft Phenomenon’

Press Clips: Breweries Pull Out of Parades; Founders Brews ‘Craft Phenomenon’

Boston Beer Company made headlines last week when it dropped its sponsorship of the annual South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade amid growing controversy surrounding the exclusion of gay and lesbian participants. The brewery decided to distance itself from the parade when it became clear that negotiations between parade organizers and gay rights activists would… Read more »

BevNET FBU Takes Place in Boston on March 27

BevNET FBU Takes Place in Boston on March 27

It’s not often that some of the country’s most successful food and beverage entrepreneurs, investors and industry veterans are assembled to share their personal strategies for launching and growing profitable consumer packaged goods companies.

Durango Bootleggers Society to Host Spring Tonic Release & Repeal of Prohibition Party

DURANGO, Colo. — Continuing with its mission to support the community that has supported the local craft brewers, the Durango Bootleggers Society will host the society’s Spring Tonic Release and Repeal of Prohibition Party to benefit the La Plata County Historical Society, Monday, April 7, 2014.

Stone Releases Mixed 4-Pack

ESCONDIDO, CA (March 18, 2014) — Stone Brewing Co. is cognizant of the vast number of craft beer options available in modern-day bottle shops and retailer outlets that create a most favorable dilemma for craft beer enthusiasts: the difficult challenge of choosing the right beer to take home and savor.

Central Oregon Beer Week Announces 2014 Event

Bend, OR— Central Oregon Beer Week (COBW) announces their annual event will take place Friday May 23 to Saturday May 31, kicking off Memorial Day Weekend and continuing throughout the remainder of the month.

Women Enjoying Beer to Release Research Report

Ashland, OR – Women Enjoying Beer (WEB) has released the first of several reports on women and beer,Report #1: Why Do You Drink Beer?, reveals 30-plus reasons why women consumers enjoy beer.

Portland Fruit Beer Festival Tickets Now On Sale

Portland, Oregon – Tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual Portland Fruit Beer Festival, which will be held this June 7th and 8th in the parking lot of Burnside Brewing Co. and adjacent space on NE 7th Avenue, with even more beers than before and a new Friday evening session on June 6th… Read more »

Congressional Beer Caucuses Again Ready to Push BREW Act

Congressional Beer Caucuses Again Ready to Push BREW Act

It has been said that in the contentious climate of American politics, a couple of beers between officials might just kick-start mediation, but that could all depend on the strength of the brew. Considering the Oregon delegation’s ascension to the caucus’ leadership ranks in both chambers, chances are, it just might be a Deschutes that… Read more »

America’s Beer Distributors Applaud Craft Beer’s Record Growth

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) — which represents the interests of America’s 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributors — applauds America’s craft brewers for their continued growth and entrepreneurial spirit, which adds energy and excitement to the American beer industry.