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COLFAX, CA – Crispin is launching another “British Invasion” with Fox Barrel English Perry, a juicy, fresh, medium-bodied pear cider with a subtle citrus zing and a natural pear finish. “An exploration of traditional English Perry excited us enough to want to explore a Fox Barrel interpretation of a cider classic,” said Bruce Nissen, Head… Read more »

CHICAGO – Henry Weinhard spent considerable time and effort exploring the Pacific Northwest and searching for the perfect location for his brewery. More than 150 years later, beer drinkers across the country have the chance to explore the taste of the Pacific Northwest. This month, Henry Weinhard’s is launching three beers nationally: Private Reserve, Redwood… Read more »

LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is very proud to announce the upcoming release of their first collaboration with Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales (DFH) of Milton, Delaware. Liquid Breadfruit is an Imperial Golden Ale brewed with ‘ulu (local Maui breadfruit) and toasted papaya seeds. This unique beer also utilizes “DNA” (Delaware Native… Read more »

Odell Brewing no doubt has one of the finer barrel-aging programs in the country and although the company’s distribution spans just 10 states, its barrel-aged offerings are not to be missed. The latest release is The Meddler, a resurrected style from the Flemish region of Belgium. Read past the jump for a complete review.

SACRAMENTO — California Craft Brewing Association (CCBA) President Steve Wagner of the Stone Brewing Company today announced the state’s craft brewing industry generated approximately $3 billion in total impact to the California economy in 2011. California’s craft brewers also created more than 22,000 jobs in a state still facing double-digit unemployment.

It’s not quite the ‘hot-button’ issue you would expect from a presidential race, but for better or worse beer seems to have taken center stage during this year’s election. And at this point, it’s common knowledge that Barack Obama loves to enjoy a frosty mug or two on the campaign trail.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Hunterdon is pleased to announce they have successfully sold through their entire allocation of Chimay Spéciale Cent Cinquante in less than one week. Distribution commenced on September 17, 2012, making New Jersey the first market in the United States to release this highly-limited anniversary ale. By September 21, 2012, the distributor had… Read more »

A promotional beer event scheduled to take place Saturday evening at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Wash. was cancelled after one of the craft breweries previously listed as a participant in press materials declined to take part, citing regulatory issues.

Craft brewers have had a great time in the past decade as the public’s excitement over their products has led to a massive increase in demand. But with that growth has comes the need for more capacity. For many early stage companies, that has meant adding additional fermentation tanks, purchasing larger brewhouses, even expanding into… Read more »

On the heels of successful product launches in Alabama and Chicago this summer, the Longmont, Colo.-based Oskar Blues today announced plans to enter two new states: Ohio and Kentucky. Oskar Blues, known for being the first craft brewery to can its beer, has signed agreements with Stagnaro Distributing to cover parts of Southern Ohio and… Read more »

Dogfish Head is preparing to release its annual winter seasonal, Chicory Stout. The beer, which the brewery has been making almost as long its been in business, is a nod to Dogfish founder Sam Calagione’s urge to experiment. Calagione would wander into his brewpub kitchen looking for ingredients to spice up the monotony of every-day… Read more »

JUNEAU, AK – Alaskan Brewing is excited to announce the launch of the Alaskan Brewing Sampler Pack. The new package features the award-winning Alaskan Amber, Alaskan IPA, Alaskan White, and a rotating Brewer’s Choice selection. The twelve-packs will ship to select Pacific Northwest locations this October.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Hunterdon is excited to announce a new addition to their portfolio of micro-distilled and hand-crafted spirits. On October 1, 2012 they will begin distribution for New Holland Artisan Spirits from Holland, Michigan. The inaugural release will feature two of their most popular products, Knickerbocker Gin and Hatter Royale Hopquila, with other varieties… Read more »

ATLANTA — SweetWater’s devilishly talented brewers are at it again. Just in time for a fall release, the boys have banded together to brew the first true lager style beer to come from the South’s second largest craft brewer. Danktoberfest, a high gravity Oktoberfest-style brew, is the latest creative brain-child to come from the brewery’s… Read more »