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Despite declining performance for domestic and imported beer, the craft beer market has risen strongly and appears poised for even greater heights, according to a new report from market research firm Mintel. The report reveals that sales of craft beer more than doubled from $5.7 billion in 2007 to $12 billion in 2012. And the upward trend shouldn’t stop there; Mintel also forecasts that by 2017, craft beer sales will reach $18 billion.

SAN DIEGO — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is celebrating 24 years of pioneering San Diego’s local beer scene. When the company first opened its doors on February 2, 1989, no one knew if craft beer would take off. Now, with Karl Strauss helping to lead the charge, San Diego has become internationally recognized as a hotbed for craft beer culture and innovation. Karl Strauss is celebrating this milestone with its third annual Changing of the Barrels event and the debut of its 24th Anniversary Flanders- style ale.

DOVER, Del. — One year after beginning to export their brews across the Atlantic to England, Fordham beers have found their way into Whole Foods Markets in London. Imported by Heathwick, LTD, American craft beers Helles Lager, Copperhead Ale, and Tavern Ale entered London to accolades, being sold in many local bars. It was only a matter of time until the ales and lagers entered grocery stores and this partnership with Whole Foods will allow more people than ever access to the handcrafted beverages.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Fish Tale Brew Pub, an Olympia area gem, will be featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Guy Fieri knows great food when he sees it and the staff of the Fish Tale Brew Pub know how to deliver. Locally-sourced foods which highlight the Pacific Northwest are what the Fish Tale Brewpub is all about; watch Guy Fieri roll into Washington’s capitol for Fish Tale’s Bangers and Mash. This brewpub favorite features two hand-cast English-style sausages, sautéed carrots and garlic-mashed potatoes.

What was once old is new again. As of February 1, MacTarnahan’s Brewing Co. — part of the North American Breweries portfolio that was sold last October to Cerveceria Costa Rica, S.A. for $388 million — will return to its original Portland Brewing Company name.

FREDERICK, Md. — Flying Dog’s Single Hop Imperial IPAs are your ticket to the best one-man show in town. Following in the footsteps of stage legends like Patrick Stewart, Andy Kaufman, and Mike Tyson, only the most rare and interesting hop varieties command the spotlight of our brewers. The 2013 releases include:

Now that Mississippi’s alcohol laws have loosened, the craft beer scene in the Magnolia State is growing. At least three new microbreweries will launch this year, according to a recent Gulfport Sun Herald article detailing the rise in consumer demand for locally brewed craft beer.

Craft brewers are incredibility inefficient when it comes to producing beer. And that’s what makes them terrific job creators for cities and towns. At least that’s what Scott Metzger thinks. Metzger, the founder of Freetail Brewing and an adjunct professor of economics at the University of Texas at San Antonio was speaking during a recent… Read more »

SPOKANE, Wash. — No-Li Brewhouse ended 2012 with a bang and 2013 promises even more innovation, design and construction from the little brewery that could. Four new fermentation and bright beer tanks kick off the year to make room for the rise of new Wrecking Ball imperial Stout, available in 22-ounce bottles and ┬¢ bbl. draft.

ATLANTA — SweetWater 420 Festival, one of Atlanta’s most eclectic Earth Day celebrations, is slated to return again to Candler Park this April. Kicking off on Friday, April 19 and running through Sunday, April 21, the festival weekend is jam-packed with a diverse lineup of events the whole family will enjoy including: live musical performances, earth-friendly activities, stand-up comedy acts, food trucks, SweetWater brews, a new SweetWater Experience, artist market and so much more.

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Icicle Brewing Company is proud to present its newest seasonal beer: Ill Eagle Imperial IPA

BOULDER, Colo. – Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Microbrewery, gets knee deep in craft beer with their friends in California. More than Ricky Bobby’s catchphrase in Talledaga Nights, Shakenbake is the name of the golden colored Rye India Pale Ale collaboration brew created by Knee Deep Brewing Company and Boulder Beer Company.

ST. LOUIS — Today BECK’S opened a pop-up “jewelry store” in Beverly Hills to celebrate BECK’S SAPPHIRE, the latest innovation in high-end beer. The space will host a series of private events over the next few weeks, with the official opening last night.

BEND, OR – Eighteen months after first mixing water, malt, and hops, GoodLife Brewing Company is increasing capacity by over 60% with the addition of new 30 BBL and 120 BBL fermenters. The new fermentation tanks increase GoodLife’s monthly capacity from 480 barrels to 780 barrels, making their annual capacity 9,360 barrels.