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Brewers Publications Presents Water Guide for Brewers

BOULDER, Colo. — Ingredients like hops, barley and yeast are widely understood by brewers, but one element is often overlooked: water. Brewers Publications is pleased to announce the release of Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers, by John Palmer and Colin Kaminski, which will help brewers who have long been flummoxed by the liquid’s complex… Read more »

F.X. Matt Hosts 125th Anniversary Distributor Celebration

UTICA, N.Y. — Food, friends and foosball are just a few highlights of the festivities found at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company’s 125th Anniversary Distributor Celebration this past week.

Lancaster Brewing Company Celebrates Oktoberfest

LANCASTER, Pa. — Lancaster Brewing Company invites you to immerse yourself in the German heritage of Oktoberfest. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 20 through October 20, join Lancaster Brewing Company in a special German tradition.

Edit Your Brewery Page on Brewbound.com Today

Edit Your Brewery Page on Brewbound.com Today

In an effort to compile a comprehensive catalog of craft beers currently available to consumers, Brewbound.com has launched a self-service portal for craft brewers. With at least one new craft brewery opening every day in the U.S., Brewbound wanted to make it easier for new and existing breweries to update their company information on Brewbound.com.

Karl Strauss Peanut Butter Cup Porter Returns at LA Beer Week

SAN DIEGO — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is proud to announce the return of its cult-classic, Peanut Butter Cup Porter. The company first brewed Peanut Butter Cup Porter as its San Diego Beer Week release in 2012 and fans went wild for it, with all 80 kegs running out in less than 5 days.

Dogfish Head to Open Hotel

Dogfish Head to Open Hotel

First it was brats, now its bedrooms. Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione just can’t seem to stay away from opportunities to extend the Dogfish brand beyond beer. The brewery today announced that it has taken over ownership of the property and plans to redesign the lodging facility with plenty of “Dogfish vibes.”

Barrels & Bottles Brewery to Celebrate Opening Today

GOLDEN, Colo. — Barrels & Bottles Brewery, Golden’s newest brewery and pub, celebrates its grand opening today at 5 p.m. The new tap room at 600 12th Street will be serving half pours of its very limited first batches, including a German rye ale and a blond ale made by head brewer Shaun Salyards.

New Distribution Roundup: Lost Nation, Bantam, Triple Voodoo, Upland

New Distribution Roundup: Lost Nation, Bantam, Triple Voodoo, Upland

With the summer selling season in the rearview, many craft brewers have shifted their focus back to distribution expansion, announcing new wholesaler agreements across the country. The Massachusetts Beverage Alliance (MBA) today announced two new partnerships with Morrisville, Vt.-based Lost Nation Brewing and Cambridge, Mass.-based Bantam Cider.

Alamo Drafthouse Littleton to Raise Money for Colorado Relief

LITTLETON, Colo. — Alamo Drafthouse Littleton is pleased to announce that it has designated this Sunday as a special benefit day to raise money to aid in the much needed relief after last week’s devastating floods in Colorado.

Craft on Pace for 17 Share of Massachusetts Beer Market

Craft on Pace for 17 Share of Massachusetts Beer Market

Despite declining overall beer shipments in Massachusetts through the first six months of 2013, craft beer sales continued their upward surge according to recent data from the Beer Distributors of Massachusetts, a trade association advocating on behalf of family-owned wholesalers.