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Flying Dog Available at Ravens Stadium

BALTIMORE — Our Superbowl Champions are kicking off their season with Maryland craft beer. Flying Dog, out of Frederick, Maryland, will be the only Maryland-brewed craft beer available in M&T Bank Stadium throughout the 2013 season.

Beer Institute: Year-to-Date Domestic Tax Paid Estimate Down 2.1 Percent

WASHINGTON, DC — Today the Beer Institute published an unofficial estimate of domestic tax paid by beer brewers: The July 2013 domestic tax paid estimate is 16,350,000 barrels. July 2012 removals were 16,430,000 (revised) for a decrease of 0.5 percent.

Two Iraq War Veterans to Open Brewery in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Two Iraq War veterans eager to slake a growing American thirst for craft beer are setting up a brewery less than a mile from the main runway for the Navy’s East Coast master jet base.

Michigan’s Craft Brewers Hopeful For Legislative Change

Michigan’s Craft Brewers Hopeful For Legislative Change

There’s new legislation brewing in Michigan that would make it easier for small brewers and brewpub owners to expand their business operations. House Bills 4709, 4710, and 4711 would reform current Michigan liquor control codes, allowing the state’s brewers, ‘micro brewers’ and brewpub owners to continue growing in both size and scale.

Great Divide Releases Belgian-Style Ale Made With Colorado Peaches

DENVER — Great Divide Brewing Co. is thrilled to announce its newest limited release beer, Peach Grand Cru. Brewed with fruit picked at the peak of ripeness, this strong Belgian-style ale marries two of the Centennial State’s well known offerings: great beer and fresh Palisade, Colorado peaches.

The Maine Brew Bus Contributes to State’s Tourism

PORTLAND, Maine — People flock to Portland and to Maine for the beautiful scenery and wonderful and vibrant culinary action. They also find their way here to try our local beer, spirits, mead and other craft made beverages.

Beer Production Limit for Illinois Craft Brewers Doubled

Beer Production Limit for Illinois Craft Brewers Doubled

A bill signed into law Monday by Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn will enable the state’s self-distributing craft breweries to produce up to 30,000 barrels annually, doubling the previous amount allowed. The law, HB 1573, “does not affect the ability for a craft brewer to self-distribute up to 7,500 barrels or to simultaneously hold a brew pub (retailer) license,” according to a statement from The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI).

Properties Trust Signs Lease for New Flix Brewhouse in Indiana

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) (the “Company”) today announced it has signed a lease for a 37,000 square foot Flix Brewhouse at its 278,000 square foot Merchants’ Square shopping center in Carmel (Indianapolis), Indiana.

Shmaltz Brewing Company Announces Collaborations

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. — Shmaltz Brewing Company is all about collaborations this fall with the limited-edition release of two sensational new offerings: St. Lenny’s┬« – The Immaculate Collaboration parallels Reunion Ale ’13 – A Beer for Hope┬«.

Bell’s Brewery Expands Distribution to New York

Bell’s Brewery Expands Distribution to New York

Bell’s Brewery today confirmed plans to begin distributing in upstate and Western New York on October 1. Bell’s inked distribution agreements with three L. Knife & Son companies — T.J. Sheehan Distributing, Tri-Valley Beverage and Craft Guild of New York — to sell the company’s year-round and seasonal offerings on draft and in bottles.

Angry Orchard Releases New Cinnamon Cider

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Hard cider is exploding in popularity in the U.S., and with this renewed interest drinkers are trying different styles of cider and new flavor profiles. Inspired by this sense of exploration as well as the spicy kick of cinnamon, the cider makers at Angry Orchard have crafted a new innovative fall and… Read more »

Dream Arcade Unveils In-Home Arcade Machine with Built-In Kegerator

Rancho Cordova, CA. — For anyone serious about fun and games, Dream Arcades, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of arcade machines for the home or office, today unveiled the Kegerator Pro 60, the world’s first arcade machine with a 60 inch HD screen that features three taps, so players never have to stop the… Read more »

Jack’s Abby Brewing Expands Distribution to Upstate New York and Hudson Valley

ALBANY, NEW YORK — Remarkable Liquids will represent Jack’s Abby Brewing and their portfolio of classic and unconventional lagers throughout Upstate NY and the Hudson Valley (excluding Westchester County). Prior to the agreement, Jack’s Abby had only been available in Massachusetts. “Although we continue to see substantial growth in our home state we recently underwent… Read more »