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Solemn Oath Brewery to Expand Distribution to Wisconsin

Hartland, WI — Beginning Spring 2014, Solemn Oath Brewery will launch in Wisconsin through an exclusive partnership with Wirtz Beverage, making it a significant expansion effort for both companies.

Distribution Roundup: Brewers Make Moves in California & Amish Country Alike

Distribution Roundup: Brewers Make Moves in California & Amish Country Alike

As the saying goes, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. The same is true for building a distribution footprint for a beer brand. Some breweries build out from home and gradually move into bordering states. Others, like Austin, Texas.-based Adelbert’s Brewery, take an approach that’s seems akin to throwing darts at a… Read more »

Bull City Burger Becomes First B Corporation Certified Brewpub in US

Durham, NC – In February of 2014, Bull City Burger and Brewery passed the rigorous B Lab certification process to become the first Certified B Corporation restaurant in North Carolina and the first brewpub in the United States.

IRI Power Hour: Craft Gains Shares Across Channels

IRI Power Hour: Craft Gains Shares Across Channels

In this afternoon’s IRI Power Hour conference hosted by the Brewers Assocation, Dan Wandel, principal of Beverage Alcohol Clients Insights for IRI, highlighted an “abundance of positive indicators” that surging growth of craft beer is set to continue through 2014 and beyond.

August Schell Brewing Co. to Release Arminius

New Ulm, MN – August Schell Brewing Co. (www.schellsbrewery.com), the second-oldest family-owned brewery in the country, is excited to announce the latest addition to its award-winning lineup of German craft beers, Arminius.

Seattle Cider Co. Releases Gin Botanical

SEATTLE — Seattle Cider Company, Seattle’s first and only cidery since Prohibition, is excited to release yet another stellar cider as part of its seasonal lineup — Gin Botanical.

Denver Beer Co. Hires New Lead Brewer

Denver, Colo. — Denver Beer Co. recently added another member to its growing team with the hire of Austin Wiley for the position of Lead Brewer.