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Sudwerk Brewing Co. to Release 3 Best Friends

DAVIS, Calif. — On Valentine’s Day, Sudwerk Brewing Co. will release 3 Best Friends, a smooth dark coffee-infused lager that pairs perfectly with the season.

MicroStar Logistics Announces New CEO

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — MicroStar Logistics, a leading provider of keg management services to the U.S. craft beer industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael Hranicka as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

Worthy Brewing Co. Expands to Idaho

Bend, Oregon – A little over one year after opening its doors, Worthy Brewing Company is expanding their distribution into Idaho, partnered with Hayden Beverage.

O’Fallon Brewery Introduces Zeke’s Pale Ale

ST. LOUIS – O’Fallon Brewery, brewers of 5-Day IPA and other award-winning craft beers, is kicking off February with the launch Zeke’s Pale Ale.

Baxter Brewing Co. Introduces Tarnation California-Style Lager

LEWISTON — AUBURN, MAINE – Baxter Brewing Company, the acclaimed all-cans craft brewery in Lewiston, Maine that was the first of its kind in New England, introduces Tarnation, a California-style lager and the newest addition to Baxter’s roster of year-‘round varieties.

Goeler: Blue Point Purchase Shows A-B InBev’s Interest in Variety, Local Markets

Goeler: Blue Point Purchase Shows A-B InBev’s Interest in Variety, Local Markets

As reported earlier today, Anheuser-Busch InBev, the country’s largest brewer, has agreed to purchase New York-based Blue Point Brewing Company, a move that reflects the beer giant’s growing interest in the craft segment — and its consumers’ thirst for variety. Exact terms of the Blue Point deal, announced this morning, were not disclosed, but sources… Read more »

Avery Brewing Co. Expands to Wisconsin

Boulder, CO — The Avery Brewing Company announced today that it is expand its distribution in Wisconsin by partnering with Beechwood Sales & Service and Specialty Beverage of Wisconsin.

Narragansett Releases Imperial Russian Stout

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, New England’s Narragansett Beer introduces its all-new Imperial Russian Stout, the first release of this style for the brewer, as the fourth installment of the Narragansett Private Stock series of limited-edition craft offerings.

Sierra Nevada Announces 2014 Harvest Series

Chico, CA—Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. continues to champion whole-cone hops with its 2014 Harvest series whose five large-format (24-ounce) IPAs will showcase newly developed hop varieties and explore diverse hopping methods: single hop, fresh hop, wet hop, and wild hop.

Press Clips: New Belgium Joins Mile High Club; BrewDog Takes on Putin

Press Clips: New Belgium Joins Mile High Club; BrewDog Takes on Putin

New Belgium is headquartered approximately 5,000 feet above sea level in Fort Collins, Colo., but only now is the brewery an official member of the Mile High Club. Last weekend, Southwest Airlines began offering the brewery’s flagship Fat Tire in cans on all of its 683 Southwest and AirTran planes, according to Denver Westword.

Rogue to Host 7th Annual Firkin Fest

PORTLAND, OREGON – Beer fanatics far and wide will gather at the Green Dragon on Saturday, March 1st for a firkin good time. The 7th Annual Firkin Fest, hosted by Rogue Ales & Spirits, will feature a bevy of local breweries each presenting a beer of their choice prepared in a traditional English cask, or… Read more »

Speakeasy Releasing New Year-Round Lager

San Francisco, CA — After a year in which the brewery grew to nearly 30,000 barrels, Speakeasy is expanding their 2014 portfolio to include a new year-round lager brand.