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Duvel Moortgat Celebrates Belgian Independence Day

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Legendary Belgian Brewery and Importer Duvel Moortgat will celebrate Belgian Independence Day from Wednesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 21 (the official holiday) with a week of events to mark the uprising that separated Belgium from the Netherlands. Across the region, 10 various bars, restaurants and markets will serve Duvel Moortgat’s portfolio… Read more »

Tickets to Avery Brewing’s 20th Anniversary Party Now on Sale

Boulder, CO — The Avery Brewing Co. is finalizing plans for its 20th Anniversary Party, and according to party organizers this year they’re “gonna go big” to celebrate the last 20 years. “Twenty years of brewing here in the alley in Boulder is a huge milestone for us,” said Avery’s National Marketing Director Darin McGregor…. Read more »

Alan Newman: The Curious Opportunist

Alan Newman: The Curious Opportunist

Alan Newman calls himself an “opportunity-junkie.” Over the past 31 years as a serial entrepreneur, he’s successfully helped to build three companies in three entirely different industries: Gardener’s Supply Company, a mail-order gardening supply company; Seventh Generation, a brand of environmentally-safe household products, and Magic Hat Brewing.

The Lost Abbey Honored as ‘Champion Brewery’ at San Diego International Beer Competition

San Marcos, CA, — The 7th Annual San Diego International Beer Competition concluded Sunday, June 23rd with The Lost Abbey earning 6 total medals as well as being honored with the first ever “Champion Brewery” award. (The Champion Brewery award was bestowed upon the brewery location with the most cumulative points based on awards.)

Deschutes Expands to East Coast with Permanent Philadelphia Distribution

Deschutes Expands to East Coast with Permanent Philadelphia Distribution

After four years of shipping beer to the East Coast for ‘Philly Beer Week,’ Deschutes Brewery — the country’s fifth largest craft brewery — announced today the permanent distribution of its beers to the Philadelphia market through Muller, Inc.

Beachwood Brewing to Bottle Melrose IPA

LONG BEACH, Calif. — June 27, 2013 — To the delight of hoppy beer fans across Southern California, Beachwood BBQ & Brewing is set to release its second bottled IPA and one of it’s most recognized beers — MELROSE IPA — debuting July 16, 2013.

Ciderboys Introduces Apple Raspberry Hard Cider

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Raspberries and apples are made for each other. Raspberry Smash Apple Raspberry Hard Cider, the newest fruitful pairing from Ciderboys Cider Co, proves it.

Great Divide Reveals New Yeti, Announces Return of Summer Seasonals

Great Divide Brewing Company announces the release of its highly-anticipated 2013 third quarter seasonals. This release includes the debut of a new member of Great Divide’s admired Yeti family, Oatmeal Yeti Imperial Stout, as well as the return of Rumble IPA and Wolfgang Doppelbock.

Video: Vietnamese Police Bust Heineken Forgers

Video: Vietnamese Police Bust Heineken Forgers

File this one under the “don’t let this happen to you” category. Police in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, arrested three people last month on suspicion of producing fake Heineken beer, according to an article by Thanh Nien, a Vietnamese news publication.

Avery Brewing Co. Announces Uncle Jacob’s Return

BOULDER, Colo. — Break out your banjo and your overalls and get ready to stock your cellar because Uncle Jacob’s Stout is coming soon. It will be the second release of the highly coveted and critically acclaimed Uncle Jacob’s Stout.

Sprecher Brewing Company to Host Disaster Relief Benefit

GLENDALE, Wis. — Starting at 6pm on July 11th, Sprecher Brewing Company will host a disaster relief benefit to help the folks in Oklahoma and Colorado rebuild their lives and communities after the tornados and Black Forest Fire, respectively.

Einst├Âk Beer Company Wins Medals at Los Angeles Beer Competition

AKUREYRI, Iceland — Brewed with the purest water on earth, three craft beers from Einst├Âk Beer Company beat out brewers from all over the world to win medals at the 2013 Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition, including two Gold and one Silver Medal.