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Samuel Adams Salutes the Troops with New Holiday Program

BOSTON — Samuel Adams is proud to announce our “Salute the Troops with Samuel Adams” holiday program to support our country’s service men and women. In the spirit of patriotism, Samuel Adams will support the United Service Organization’s (USO) mission of making the season brighter for our men and women in uniform and their families.

North Coast Brewing Co. Releases Old Stock Ale 2011 Cellar Reserve

Fort Bragg, CA — Old Stock Ale 2011 Cellar Reserve is a small batch, limited release that has been aged in brandy barrels. The aging process gives this world-class beer added layers of complexity and flavor. This is the third in a series of the Old Stock Ale Cellar Reserves. Previous offerings were vintage 2005… Read more »

Stevens Point’s Dark Ale Judged One of World’s Best in Brussels Beer Challenge

STEVENS POINT, WIS. – Point 2012 Black Ale has another award for its trophy case, this time an international gold medal from the 2013 Brussels Beer Challenge in Belgium. The award-winning dark ale brewed by Wisconsin’s Stevens Point Brewery won the gold in the Dark/Dunkel Lager (including Schwarzbier) category at the competition, held November 1-3… Read more »

Roaring Fork Beer Co. to Open Production Brewery and Tasting Room

Carbondale, Co — November 11th 2013 — Long-time Colorado brewer, Chase Engel, set to open a new seasonally inspired craft brewery in Carbondale, CO. The Roaring Fork Beer Company is proud to announce the opening of its production brewery and tasting room, located less than one mile southeast of downtown Carbondale at 1831 Dolores Way,… Read more »

Rogue a Six Time Winner at World Beer Awards

NEWPORT, OR – Rogue was awarded “World’s Best” twice at the World Beer Awards with Rogue Farms Single Malt Ale named World’s Best Golden Pale Ale and Rogue Shakespeare Stout named World’s Best Oatmeal Stout. Also awarded as “America’s Best” in their respective categories were Captain Sig’s Northwestern Ale, St. Rogue Dry Hopped Red, Morimoto… Read more »

Hangar 24 to Host Pugachev’s Barrel-Aged Beer Festival No. 2

Redlands, CA — Hangar 24 Craft Brewery will be holding Pugachev’s Barrel-Aged Beer Festival No. 2 on December 7th, from 11am-4pm at the Brewery. The 2nd Annual event will commemorate this year’s release of the most popular beer in its Barrel Roll series, Pugachev’s Cobra, and will offer guests a chance to sample many beers… Read more »

Bell’s Brewery to Debut Growlers

COMSTOCK, MI — Growlers will debut soon at the Bell’s General Store in downtown Kalamazoo. A mix of year-round, specialty and seasonal selections will be available to go in two-liter bottles that will feature the Bell’s logo and a swing top lid. Bell’s commitment to quality begins with the right ingredients and continues all the… Read more »

Drawing a Blank: No Line in Branding of Craft Beer

Drawing a Blank: No Line in Branding of Craft Beer

Sex sells. There’s no secret in that. The titans of the beer industry know this, often pairing their mass-produced brews with beautiful women on your television screen. As those mammoth companies try to creep into craft territory, smaller breweries — which fit the accepted definition of being craft — try and barricade the door.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Oskar Blues

BREVARD, NC—To celebrate a fuh-CAN RAD year of production at their one-year-old North Carolina brewery, Oskar Blues will throw a second wild and wonderful New Year’s Eve Hootenanny. Americana country rock band The Hackensaw Boys, known for their rowdy, highly energetic live shows, will headline the night. Opener, bluegrassy Packway Handle Band, will serve up… Read more »

Odell Brewing to Distribute Statewide in Texas

Odell Brewing to Distribute Statewide in Texas

Exemplifying its “slow and steady” motto when it comes to growth, the distribution footprint of Odell Brewing Co. has come to encompass only 10 markets, including its home base in Colorado, over the past 24 years. Now two years removed from its last distribution expansion, Odell is ready to enter Texas, per an agreement with… Read more »

Samuel Adams to Host Small Business Speed Coaching & “Pitch Room” Competition

NEW YORK — Samuel Adams today announced that it will host its small business speed coaching and national “Pitch Room” competition in New York City. Designed to provide high-impact advice and personalized mentoring, the events are part of Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a micro-lending and mentoring program for small business owners working in… Read more »

Southbound Brewing Co. to Expand Distribution to South Carolina

Savannah, GA — South Carolina beer enthusiasts have something to look forward to this winter! Southbound Brewing Co., South Georgia’s only production microbrewery located in Savannah Georgia will be expanding to its neighboring state South Carolina. The brewery will expand distribution to a limited portion of the state including Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Charleston…. Read more »