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Kirin Partners with Celebrity Chef to Grow Asian Cuisine Movement

ST. LOUIS — Kirin today announced it has partnered with celebrity chef and Top Chef contestant, Candice Kumai, to share Japanese-style beer pairings with foodies, as traditional Japanese and Asian-fusion cuisines continue to grow in popularity.

Press Clips: Yuengling’s First Month in Mass.; Hindy Speaks Out

Press Clips: Yuengling’s First Month in Mass.; Hindy Speaks Out

Yuengling’s quick rollout should come as no surprise. In January, Yuengling COO Dave Casinelli told Brewbound that he’d be “very disappointed” if the company failed to capture five percent of the Massachusetts beer market in the first 12 months of the brand’s return. “Not since Coors or Corona has a brand come along that will have as much impact as Yuengling will in Massachusetts,” he said at the time.

Diamond Knot Releases Blonde Ale

Mukilteo, WA — Record rainfall got you pessimistic about a delayed spring? At Diamond Knot we believe in positive thinking, so much so that we have decided to release our Blonde Ale in bottles a month early in preparation for the warm spring weather.

Worthy Brewing Expands IPA Packaging

Bend, Oregon – Worthy Brewing Company wants everyone to try the most popular of its flagship beers, Worthy IPA.

Baxter Brewing Announces Inaugural Great Falls Brewfest

LEWISTON — AUBURN, MAINE – Commemorating the summer solstice of 2014, Baxter Brewing Co. will present the inaugural Great Falls Brewfest — GFBF — on Saturday, June 21, on the banks of the Androscoggin River in Lewiston’s Simard-Payne Memorial Park.

Carhartt Named Official Apparel Sponsor of the Brewers Association

DEARBORN, Mich. — Carhartt, America’s legendary work wear brand since 1889, today announced a deal to become the official apparel sponsor of the Brewers Association, a trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers.

Widmer Brothers Announces First Three Beers of ’30 Years’ Series

PORTLAND, Ore. — On this day 30 years ago, brothers Kurt and Rob Widmer founded Widmer Brewing Company in Portland, Oregon. In 1984, the two brothers began cobbling together their first brewery on NW Lovejoy using a mismatched variety of reclaimed equipment, including retired dairy tanks and vessels initially intended for use in a nuclear… Read more »

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.