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Danny Boy Beer Works Launches Black IPA Year-Round

Danny Boy Beer Works Launches Black IPA Year-Round

CARMEL, IN— Danny Boy Beer Works, An Irish-American inspired beer brand in the Midwest, launched its Danny Boy Black this past week making it a staple in their offering of styles. Once only a seasonal, Danny Black is an interestingly hoppy, dark brown almost black IPA that is brewed with centennial and citra hops. It… Read more »

AR Metallizing Helps Brewery Ommegang Rebrand with New Labels

AR Metallizing Helps Brewery Ommegang Rebrand with New Labels

FRANKLIN, MA – Cooperstown, NY is well known around the world for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Recently, it is also gaining fame as the home of Ommegang Brewery. Brewing since 1997, using Belgian style recipes and ingredients, Ommegang Beers have been growing steadily. As they evolve from a niche player to a national phenomenon;… Read more »

Wyoming’s Black Tooth Brewing Company Doubles Distribution Footprint

Wyoming’s Black Tooth Brewing Company Doubles Distribution Footprint

Black Tooth Brewing Company has doubled its distribution market starting January 2013. Black Tooth Brewing’s draft only beers are now available in 7 counties in North East Wyoming. The flagship brands available for distribution are Wagon Box Wheat, Bomber Mountain Amber, Indian Paintbrush Ale IPA, and Saddle Bronc Brown.

Gluten-Free New Planet Beer Introduces New Packaging, New Website

Gluten-Free New Planet Beer Introduces New Packaging, New Website

BOULDER, CO – New Planet Beer Company, the innovative pioneer of great-tasting gluten-free beers, has a new look for the New Year and launched a new website to match. The new graphic design incorporating a green label and reverse white type boldly displaying the name New Planet creates stunning branding to ensure New Planet will… Read more »

Full Sail Brewing Announces a New Rotating Pub Ale Series

Full Sail Brewing Announces a New Rotating Pub Ale Series

HOOD RIVER, OR — Full Sail Brewing has just announced the release of a new rotating line of classic ales called the Pub Series. “Anyone lucky enough to stop for a pint at our Pub in Hood River, Oregon, will tell you: It’s a spectacular place to share a beer with friends.

Two Beers Brewing Launches New High Gravity ‘Alta Series’

Two Beers Brewing Launches New High Gravity ‘Alta Series’

SEATTLE — Today, Two Beers Brewing is proud to announce the fast-approaching release of its new Alta Series on Saturday, February 2. Featuring four bold, complex ales – each reaching above 9.0 percent ABV and boasting its own distinct personality – the Alta Series has been handcrafted to offer a unique twist with every sip.

Long Trail President Steps Down as Brewery Continues to Expand Operations, Footprint

Long Trail President Steps Down as Brewery Continues to Expand Operations, Footprint

After six years at the helm, Brian Walsh has stepped down as president and CEO of Long Trail Brewing Company. Walsh, who departed the company last week, will pursue new personal and professional opportunities, according to investor Daniel Fulham, who has taken over Walsh’s roles for the Bridgewater Corners, Vt.-based brewery.

Upslope Brewing Releasing Foreign Style Stout on Jan. 11

Upslope Brewing Releasing Foreign Style Stout on Jan. 11

BOULDER, CO – It’s back! Upslope Brewing Company will be re-releasing the first canned Limited Release this Friday at 2pm. The Foreign Style Stout was our First Anniversary beer in 2009 and then in 2012 it was the first Limited Release offering in cans. Our 6.9% a.b.v. stout is exceptionally smooth with a touch of… Read more »

Greg Koch Named San Diego Business Journal’s ‘2012 Most Admired CEO’

Greg Koch Named San Diego Business Journal’s ‘2012 Most Admired CEO’

ESCONDIDO, CA — The image of San Diego CEOs is changing. “You may want to consider updating the way you portray CEOs in San Diego on your program,” joked Stone Brewing Co. CEO and co-founder, Greg Koch, as he looked at the San Diego Business Journal’s event program. The cover featured images of men and… Read more »

Left Hand Brewing Releases Imperial Stout Aged in Colorado Whiskey Barrels

Left Hand Brewing Releases Imperial Stout Aged in Colorado Whiskey Barrels

LONGMONT, CO — It only happens once every two yearsÔǪ After hibernating in the Left Hand warehouse for 12 months, the brewery has emptied its cellar and released Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead for the winter season. This dark and complex beer begins with the brewery’s infamous Russian Imperial Stout and ages in whiskey barrels… Read more »

Sweetwater Brewing Production Increased 15 Percent in 2012

Sweetwater Brewing Production Increased 15 Percent in 2012

ATLANTA — As 2012 came to an end, SweetWater Brewery once again began serving up its fan-favorite winter seasonal, Happy Ending, to thirsty Southeastern locals. Ironically, it’s also been one heck’ova happy ending for the folks at the brewery as they successfully culminated their 15th year of operation, and set their sights towards 2013.