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Registration Now Open for Kona Brewers Festival
Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — Registration is now open for the 19th annual Kona Brewers Festival for both breweries and restaurants wishing to participate. The event will indulge craft beer aficionados and foodies alike on Hawaii’s Big Island Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 2:30 to 6:30 pm and will be held rain or shine… Read more »
Orchestra Software Hosts 2nd Annual Brewery Software User Conference
Beaverton, OR – Orchestra Software hosted its 2nd annual brewery management software user conference at its headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. Orchestra Software is a business technology firm that specializes in vertical industry solutions such as OrchestratedBEER, designed specifically for the craft beer industry. The three-day conference featured twelve training tracks, Q&A sessions and brewery industry… Read more »
Original Sin, Green Flash and Vanberg & DeWulf Expand Statewide with Wirtz Beverage Nevada
Las Vegas — Wirtz Beverage Nevada (WBN) announced the expansion and growth of several premier artisanal beer brands including Original Sin Hard Cider, Green Flash Brewing and Vanberg & DeWulf as well as a new beer partner, Uinta Brewing. Among the top performing in the distributor’s renowned craft beer portfolio, Original Sin, Green Flash and… Read more »
Brewers Association to Release Report on Keg Safety in 2014
The Brewers Association has revealed that it has been reviewing keg safety for much of the past year and that it will soon release recommendations for keg performance and safety guidelines. The review comes after numerous reports of explosive failures involving kegs manufactured by Plastic Kegs America (PKA).
Allagash Brewing Selects VicinityBrew Brewery Management Software
ATLANTA, GA – Vicinity ManufacturingÔäó is pleased to announce that Allagash Brewing Company recently selected VicinityBrew Software to support their distinct brewery production needs. VicinityBrew software from Vicinity Manufacturing, offers comprehensive brewery management solutions for Microsoft Dynamics┬« by integrating and automating critical data along production, finance, quality, scheduling and compliance. Allagash has secured themselves in… Read more »
Lost Abbey CFO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
A San Diego man with ties to three area craft breweries was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing funds from a nonprofit art organization he volunteered with. James Comstock, 53, was relieved of his duties as CFO for Port Brewing & the Lost Abbey following his arrest by Carlsbad Police on charges of grand theft and… Read more »
Odell Brewing Co. & Head for the Hills To Re-Release Collaborative Beer
Denver, CO — Ft. Collins, Colorado mainstays Odell Brewing Company and Head for the Hills have collaborated on a special re-release of “Head for the Hills — Colorado Amber Ale.” The special draft release beer will be available at Head for the Hills’ New Year’s Eve performance on December 31st at the Aggie Theatre in… Read more »
Breakside Brewery Announces New Beers & Cellar Reserve Series
Portland, OR – Portland, OR based Breakside Breweryfresh off two GABF medal wins in 2013 announces their 100th new beer brewed this year, 3 new barrel-aged beers in bottles and a new Cellar Reserve series.With bronze medal wins at the GABF for both Passionfruit Sour and ESB and the opening of a new 30bbl production… Read more »
Study: Underage Drinking Reaches Record Low
WASHINGTON, DC — A landmark research study found alcohol use by teens has dropped dramatically over the last two decades — particularly among the youngest teens. America’s brewers and beer importers lauded the findings of the University of Michigan’s Monitoring the Future study as the result of greater awareness, partnership and outreach by industry, educators… Read more »
Dick’s Brewing Launches the 12 Man Pale Ale
Centralia, WA — December 18, 2013- Dick’s Brewing has launched the 12 Man Pale Ale — “FOR THE FAN” in Draught and 6 pack, 12 oz cans. This new beer from Dick’s Brewing will be distributed throughout the Great Artisan Beverage Distribution network along with all other Dick’s Brewing products. The State of Washington market… Read more »
Joe McClain Resigns as President of Beer Institute
Joe McClain has stepped down as the president of the Beer Institute, Brewbound has learned. McClain — who took the position in August 2010 after Jeff Becker, the former president of the BI, passed away following a long battle with cancer — told members of the Washington D.C.-based lobbying group that the move was “right… Read more »