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BOULDER, CO — Projecting a 20% increase in production in 2012 over 2011, Colorado craft brewery Avery Brewing Company seeks solutions to meet a growing demand for its assortment of esoteric beers.

KINGSTON, MA — The United Kingdom’s number one selling bottled beer, Crabbie’s Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer has recently made its debut in the United States. Now available in 18 states, famed Crabbie’s (4.8%) is fermented with the finest imported ginger and steeped for up to eight weeks to allow the complex natural flavors to fully… Read more »

BEND, OR — Twenty-five years ago marked a seminal time for the budding craft brewing industry in the United States. Deschutes Brewery is working with four other craft breweries founded in 1988 (North Coast Brewing Co., Rogue Brewery, Goose Island Beer Co. and Great Lakes Brewing Co.) to create a selection of commemorative beers to… Read more »

FORT COLLINS, CO — In January, 2013 Odell Brewing will release a new offering in its four pack series of beer, Lugene Chocolate Milk Stout, a full-bodied stout brewed with lactose (milk sugar) and milk chocolate. Lugene boasts roasted malts and milk chocolate that mingle with just a hint of vanilla. The rich flavor and… Read more »

It’s a question that’s been on a lot of beer industry members’ minds for a while now. Why has Jim Koch – the founder and chairman of Boston Beer Co. – been selling shares of his company’s stock? According to a recent Barron’s article, during a three week period in November, Boston Beer founder and… Read more »

News broke in late November that Westvleteren XII gift packs – imported by The Shelton Brothers – would finally see mainstream, U.S. distribution after being announced nearly one year ago. The highly sought-after beer from Belgium has long been regarded as one of the best in the world but until now had not been available… Read more »

CLEVELAND, OHIO — Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) will add two new members to their exceptional family of beers in 2013. Alchemy Hour Double IPA and Rye of the Tiger IPA will satisfy hopheads and adventurous craft beer enthusiasts with bold but balanced flavor profiles.

Rising demand has made it a great time to be a craft brewer, but there are still branding, marketing and financial initiatives that can help breweries succeed in the business. The interest in learning or sharing the best paths to that success is what motivated more than 130 craft brewers, distributors, and entrepreneurs to attend… Read more »

LOS ANGELES – Drinks Americas Holdings, Ltd., (“Drinks”) (OTCBB:DKAM), a leading developer and marketer of alcohol beverage products, is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive sales agreement with Marigold Brewing Company (“Marigold”). Marigold will be the first major line of craft beers to be brewed in Mexico and launched in the U.S.

SAN DIEGO – They say all good things come to an end, and sadly, this is true of the Stone Vertical Epic Ale series. Today marks the release of Stone Brewing Co.’s final beer in the series, Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic Ale. However, before tears are shed for the end of this epic era, consider… Read more »

LITTLETON, CO – The new www.beerwear.net is now live just in time for the holidays — a convenient one-stop shop to find the perfect gift for beer connoisseurs this season. Featuring authentic items that cannot be purchased anywhere else in the U.S., this collection is from the top-selling European imported beer brands from Germany, England,… Read more »

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Famous Narragansett Beer is celebrating its storied 122 years in business with a limited-edition Imperial IPA, offering ‘Gansett fans a bigger-bodied brew and expanding its offerings in the craft brewing segment.

ST. LOUIS, MO – Grey Eagle Distributors, the Anheuser-Busch wholesaler for St. Louis County, has completed the purchase of Illinois Distributing Company, an Anheuser-Busch wholesaler based in Belleville, Ill. The acquisition includes Illinois Distributing’s assets and sales territory which includes most of St. Clair County, Monroe County, Collinsville and Granite City.

NEW YORK – The Boston Beer Company today announced that its Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program will host its second annual speed coaching event in New York City, in partnership with Accion. With a focus on helping small businesses related to food, beverage, craft brewing, and hospitality, Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream… Read more »