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A Growing Gluten-Free Craft Beer Category

A Growing Gluten-Free Craft Beer Category

It’s just a small portion of the overall beer industry, but sales of gluten-free craft offerings are increasing. With the entire market for gluten-free foods and beverages approaching $5 billion in annual sales, some craft brewers are beginning to recognize the new growth opportunities. Among those benefiting from the recent surge in sales is Boulder,… Read more »

Seattle Cider Company to Launch on August 24

SEATTLE — Seattle Cider Company is excited to announce its fast approaching launch date has been set for Saturday, August 24. As Seattle’s first cidery since Prohibition, Seattle Cider will introduce two year round ciders — Dry and Semi-Sweet — in 16-ounce cans and on draft throughout the Pacific Northwest, accompanied by the cidery’s first… Read more »

Dock Street Brewery Celebrates 6 Year Brewpub Anniversary

Philadelphia, PA — On Thursday August 22nd, Dock Street Brewery celebrates 6 years of making award winning beer and pizza in our beautiful brewpub in the firehouse and over 25 years in the craft brewing industry. It’s a very special occasion and we want to share the mirth with our Dock Street Bohemians.

Funkwerks Brewery Expands Distribution to Arizona

Fort Collins, CO — Funkwerks Brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, announced today their award-winning Saison and Tropic King beers are now available statewide in Arizona distributed by the Hensley Beverage Company. Funkwerks’ flagship Saison and Tropic King can be found in select bars, restaurants, and liquor stores beginning immediately.

Distribution Roundup: Craft Brewers Ink New Deals

Distribution Roundup: Craft Brewers Ink New Deals

New Belgium Brewing is making good on its promise to be distributed in all 50 states by 2018. Bryan Simpson, a spokesman for the Fort Collins, Colo.-based craft brewery confirmed the company’s plans to expand distribution into Ohio this December. New Belgium will officially announce its wholesale partners in October.

Video: Esquire Network’s ‘Brew Dogs’ Premieres September 24

LOS ANGELES – James Watt and Martin Dickie are founders of the fastest growing brewery in the UK, makers of the world’s strongest ale, and evangelists of the craft beer movement. These two Scottish rebels are traveling to America with a vital mission: to convert new craft brew fans one beer at a time. Their… Read more »

Avery Brewing Co. to Release Thensaurum

Boulder, CO —Sometimes your most valued treasures reveal themselves only after being long forgotten and sometimes to discover their beauty you must break down your preconceived notions. Such is the case with Thensaurum, a 10.89% ABV, rum barrel-aged sour that is No. 17 in Avery Brewing Company’s Barrel-Aged Series.

Pick Hops with F.X. Matt Brewing Offers for Special Saranac Brew

UTICA, N.Y. – Saranac fans can now register to relive a bit of F.X. Matt Brewing Company history as they help pick hops for a limited release beer. F.X. Matt Brewing Co. will continue 125th anniversary celebrations at the third annual Saranac Hop Harvest from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 25 at Wrobel… Read more »

Kona Brewing Featured in AMC Series Owner’s Manual

Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii — As professional brewers know, most people aren’t aware of the science, math and precision that go into making a successful batch of beer. Owner’s Manual, a new series premiering August 15 on AMC, will shed light on the intricacies of brewing, as well as other time-honored crafts including piloting… Read more »

Texas Craft Brewers Festival to be Held September 28

Austin, TX — Over forty Texas brewers will be gathering at this year’s Texas Craft Brewers Festival (TCBF) to celebrate and toast a landmark year for the state’s craft beer industry. This cherished, nonprofit outdoor event, held Saturday, September 28, at Fiesta Gardens in Austin, promises to deliver the best Texas craft brewers have to… Read more »

Paulaner International Opens U.S. Microbrewery

New York City, NY — Paulaner International opens its first U.S. microbrewery, Paulaner Brauhaus & Restaurant NYC (Paulaner Br├ñuhaus NYC), in New York City’s Bowery in August. This will be Paulaner International’s first brauhaus in the U.S. and the flagship for the development of more Paulaner Br├ñuhaus establishments throughout the country. The world’s leading exporter… Read more »

Gluten-Free Omission IPA Launches in 11 New States

PORTLAND, OR. — Better make room on the beer shelves. Omission Brewing Company today announced the national distribution of its Omission India Pale Ale (Omission IPA), the first IPA brewed with traditional beer ingredients that is specially crafted to remove gluten. “This IPA is brewed with malted barley in the traditional Northwest IPA style,” said… Read more »

Berkshire Brewing to Can Flagship, Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale

South Deerfield, MA — Berkshire Brewing Company of South Deerfield, MA is pleased to announce the release of Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale in 12 oz. cans beginning the week of August 19, 2013. This marks the first foray into small format packaging for the 19 year old brewery.