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Craft Brew Alliance Issues Recall of 2,500 Cases of Square Mile Cider

PORTLAND, OR — Square Mile Cider Company (SMCC) today announced the voluntary recall of 2,500 cases “Square Mile Original Hard Apple Cider” and “Square Mile Spur & Vine Hopped Apple Cider.” The recalled product was sold in retail locations in California, Oregon and Washington. It is limited to the following two products packaged on or… Read more »

Founders Finds Its Flagship

Founders Finds Its Flagship

After 16 years, Founders Brewing has finally found its flagship offering. The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based brewing company introduced All Day IPA in March, then only as a seasonal product. But consumer demand and record sales quickly catapulted the 4.7 percent session ale to Founder’s largest volume brand, forcing the company to think about offering it… Read more »

Headlands Brewing Joins San Francisco Brewers Guild

SAN FRANCISCO — Headlands Brewing Company has become the 16th member of the San Francisco Brewers Guild. Phil Cutti, Patrick Horn, and Inna Volynskaya founded the company. Together they’re focused on making high-quality beer that respects traditional styles, embodies the spirit of the region, and plan on pushing a few creative boundaries along the way.

Fort Collins Brewery and Buckhorn Exchange Team Up for GABF Week Beer Dinner

FCB and Buckhorn Exchange are teaming up to host a beer dinner featuring beers in FCB’s limited release Out of the Ashes series during GABF week. The dinner will feature 5 courses, each paired with an FCB brew. In addition to Rauchbier and Mesquite Chili Lime Ale (the first two installments of the Out of… Read more »

Abita Brewing Introduces Grapefruit Harvest I.P.A.

Abita Springs, LA — The Abita Brewing Company is pleased to announce that their popular Andygator┬« will soon be available in six-packs for the first time and a new Grapefruit Harvest I.P.A. will be joining the popular Abita Harvest line of brews.

Distribution Roundup: Craft Brewers Push Into New Markets

Distribution Roundup: Craft Brewers Push Into New Markets

The list of craft breweries expanding their distribution footprints is growing. Last month, a number of notable craft beer companies — like Delaware’s Dogfish Head and Michigan’s Bell’s Brewery — announced new wholesale agreements and this month, a few more noteworthy craft beer companies joined the list.

Short’s Fest to Feature 20 Unique Brews

Elk Rapids, Mich. — Short’s Brewing Company is excited to announce its 4th Annual Short’s Fest. The all-day event will be held at the Short’s production brewery, located at 211 Industrial Park Drive in Elk Rapids (MI).

Sierra Nevada Highlights the Best of Beer Camp in Variety 12-Pack

CHICO, CA — Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is highlighting the best of its 2012 Beer Camp sessions with a new variety 12-pack featuring three hop-forward brews. Beer Camp is two days of hands-on beer education, recipe formulation and brewing in Sierra Nevada’s 10-barrel pilot brewery at its Chico, Calif., location.

Narragansett Beer Releases Imperial Black Steam Lager

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today, the Famous Narragansett Beer announces the release of its all-new Imperial Black Steam, a unique 100 percent American-style lager, as the third installment of the brewer’s Private Stock series of limited-edition craft offerings. The new small-batch brew is a California Common, or Steam Beer, an underdeveloped style that originated in mid-19th… Read more »

Newcastle Werewolf Returns this August

New York, NY — Newcastle Brown Ale, the leading imported ale in the U.S., today announces that it is bringing back its popular Newcastle Werewolf limited edition brew just as the heat of summer fades to the cooler days of fall. On shelves from August through October, Werewolf is a dual-character, “blood red” ale that… Read more »

Point Brewery Goes Whole Hog With Wee Heavy Scotch Ale

STEVENS POINT, WI – If you enjoy strong, dark, extra malty ales, you’ll love Whole Hog Wee Heavy Scotch Ale, the latest Whole Hog Limited Edition “big beer” from the Stevens Point Brewery.

Maui Brewing to Break Ground on New Brewery on July 24

LAHAINA, MAUI, HI Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is proud to announce they were honored with seven medals in the last few months. The awards included beers entered at the Ameri-CAN Canned Craft Beer Fest, the Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition and the US Open Beer Championship.

Dock Street Brewery Celebrates 6 Years in Old Firehouse Brewpub

On Thursday August 22nd, 2013 join us in celebration of our 6th Anniversary in the big old firehouse on 50th & Baltimore in West Philly. In honor of our birthday, we are premiering the very special Trappist IPA and re-releasing Firehouse Saison.

Hangar 24 Offers Four Beer Lineup For IPA Day

On August 1, IPA Day will be celebrated by those loving the hoppy flavors and bitter finish of the IPA. The iconic style is now the fastest growing in the Craft Beer Industry and Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has four different IPAs in its lineup, which are distributed to a wide variety of retail outlets,… Read more »