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Brooklyn Brewery Food and Arts Festival Travels to Boston

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Brooklyn Brewery is taking its neighborhood on the road. Collaborating with friends old and new, the Brewery has bundled up some of its favorite events into The Brooklyn Brewery Mash as a benefit for Slow Food USA.

Diamond Knot to Host Washington Premier of Beer Hunter Movie

MUKILTEO, Wash. — When Michael Jackson died in 2007, many in craft beer world were stunned. We’re not talking about the King of Pop, rather the other Michael Jackson, the legendary author of “The World Guide to Beer” and the host of “The Beer Hunter” television series aired in 1993.

Burnside Brewing Co. Heads to New York City for SAVOR

PORTLAND, Ore. — On June 14 and 15, Burnside Brewing Co will be one of 76 small and independent craft breweries, hailing from 31 different states and all regions of the country, represented at SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience.

Lagunitas Names National Bottle Supplier

MUNCIE, Ind. — Verallia North America was recently named the exclusive national beer bottle supplier for Lagunitas Brewing Company as a result of the craft brewery’s $25 million expansion. The nation’s sixth largest craft brewery is building a new 300,000 square-foot brew house in Chicago, which will nearly quadruple its annual production capacity.

Seattle Cider Company Becomes City’s First Cidery Since Prohibition

SEATTLE — Today, Seattle Cider Company — Seattle’s first cidery since Prohibition — unveils plans to release a new line of craft ciders in 16-ounce cans. Bridging the gap between wine and beer with flavorful, small-batch cider, Seattle Cider’s initial offerings — Dry and Semi-Sweet — break the mold of overly sweet cider, bringing the… Read more »

Airways Brewing Company Introduces Loud Lady Imperial IPA

KENT, Wash. — Say hello to Loud Lady Imperial IPA, a new, limited-edition beer from the Kent-based brewery’s expanding line of delicious handcrafted beers. With a special run just in time for summer festivals, this delicious, Northwest-style IPA will be released in small batches only once a year.

Avery Brewing Co. to Release Wine Barrel-Aged Wild Ale

BOULDER, Colo. — When it rains, it pours! Another barrel-aged beauty is ready to be poured! Ross’s’s Melange, No. 16 in the Barrel-Aged Series, is an 11.04% ABV wild ale brewed with Chardonnay grape must and aged in first use Chardonnay barrels for 6 months.

MillerCoors’ Tenth and Blake to Expand Brewing Capacity

MillerCoors’ Tenth and Blake to Expand Brewing Capacity

With consumer demand for full-flavored beers increasing, even larger brewing entities are beginning to expand their specialty brewing operations. Tenth and Blake — MillerCoors’ craft arm — today announced that it has acquired the 110,000 sq. ft. facility adjacent to its existing 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee.

Deschutes Brewery to Introduce Fresh Squeezed IPA in Bottles and Kegs

BEND, Ore. — Fresh Squeezed IPA may well become the new “main squeeze” for summer beer drinkers, as Deschutes Brewery moves a pub favorite into bottles and kegs for wider enjoyment. This mouthwateringly delicious IPA is a “citrus bomb” in every way.

In Time for Father’s Day, Sebago Brewing Co. Releases Patersbier

GORHAM, Maine — Sebago Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated summertime Single Batch Series beer, Patersbier.Patersbier, or “Father’s Beer”, can now be found on tap at all Sebago Brewing Company locations, just in time for Father’s Day.

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Expands Small Business Funding and Mentoring to San Francisco

BOSTON – The Boston Beer Company today announced that its microlending and mentoring program, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, will host its first speed coaching event in San Francisco. To date, the personalized expert coaching has helped more than 3,000 small businesses nationwide, and is designed to provide high-impact advice for small business owners… Read more »

American Homebrewers Association: 26 Percent Growth in 2012 Homebrew Sales

BOULDER, Colo. — The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) released the results of its fourth annual Homebrew Supply Shop Survey, detailing the current state of the home beer and wine supply retail industry. The results indicate that, on the whole, shops are thriving as they cater to the growing community of homebrewing enthusiasts.

No-Li Brewery Continues Earning Praise

SPOKANE, WA – ”Spokane Style” beers from No-Li Brewery made a splash around the globe in their first year with nine awards in four continents. The most recent accolades came from down under at the Australian International Beer Awards (AIBA) where three No-Li brews won medals.