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Ninkasi Brewing Co. to Release Spring Reign

EUGENE, Ore.—Despite what Punxsutawney Phil says, Ninkasi Brewing Company is calling for an early spring with the return of its Seasonal Release Series beer, Spring Reign.

Brewers Association Seats 2014 Board of Directors

Boulder, CO—Today, at a meeting in Boulder, Colo., the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers—inaugurated its 2014 Board of Directors.

Full Tilt Brewing to Release Camden Cream

Canton, Baltimore, Maryland – FULL TILT BREWING is set to release their newest offering and first “session beer,” Camden Cream at 4.8% ABV and 17 IBUs. This beer launch event is open to the public.

Press Clips: California Drought Hurting Brewers Water Supply

Press Clips: California Drought Hurting Brewers Water Supply

Forget May flowers. Brewers in California are hoping April showers bring steady, torrential downpours. The Golden State just recorded its driest year ever and if some heavy rain doesn’t fall soon, Bay Area craft brewers that rely on fresh water from the Russian River could be forced to find an alternative water supply, which could… Read more »

Lazy Magnolia Expands Brewery & Distribution

Kiln, MS – On Friday, March 7, 2014, Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company will celebrate the completion of their new brewery expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and their advancement from Micro Brewery to Regional Brewery.

Boston Beer Reports Fourth Quarter Results for 2013

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Beer Company, Inc. SAM -4.79% reported fourth quarter 2013 net revenue of $205.4 million, an increase of $52.4 million or 34% over the same period last year, mainly due to core shipment growth of 29%.

New Belgium and Wicked Weed Collaborate on New Beer

Asheville, NC — Wicked Weed Brewing teamed up with soon-to-be local New Belgium Brewing to brew a collaboration beer in Fort Collins, Co. A limited amount of the collaboration beer —a Brettanomyces IPA or Brett IPA— has made it to the east coast to be released March 8th at 3:00 p.m.

The Bruery To Expand, Double Capacity

The Bruery To Expand, Double Capacity

The Bruery, out of Orange County, Calif., has announced its plans to add a new brewhouse, bottling line and centrifuge in a brewery expansion that will nearly double its production capacity. The $3 million project, backed by bank loans and cash flow, is expected to be complete in 2015. The expansion, said brewery founder Patrick… Read more »

Sudwerk Brewing Co. to Release Mai Bock Spring Lager

DAVIS, Calif. — Spring is almost here, and with it comes its many traditions and celebrations. Sudwerk Brewing Company is ready with its popular seasonal, the Mai Bock Spring Lager.