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NEW YORK – Witness an historic moment in the evolution of great craft beer in New York City: Announcing the formation of the New York City Brewers Guild (NYCBG), an organization of the Empire City’s breweries dedicated to advancing the local brewing industry and thereby lessening human misery.

FORT COLLINS, CO – On May 26, 2012 Odell Brewing will host its fourth Small Batch Festival. The event, which drew around 3000 people last year, is a celebration of Odell Brewing beers and local music and food. “Small Batch is the brewery’s way of saying thanks to our amazing community,” said event coordinator Adam… Read more »

Thousands of craft brewers from across the country will converge on San Diego next week for the 2012 Craft Brewers Conference, presented by the Brewers Association. As one of the largest industry events for professional brewers, brewpubs and packaging breweries, CBC offers a wide-ranging spectrum of seminars and discussions aimed at providing brewers the chance… Read more »

BEND, OR – Mother Nature’s seasons are amazing, where all her creations flux between an existence in winter’s comatose state, spring’s colorful fling, summer’s hot dance, and fall’s laidback swing. The creative juices of musicians jump from an unconscious, winter mindset spurring you to think concerts, road trips, and campsites. One sip of this beer… Read more »

BOULDER, CO – With craft beer delighting the palates of Americans nationwide, beer enthusiasts and beginners alike will come together to toast the seventh annual American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). From May 14-20, celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states as communities come together to show appreciation on a local level for… Read more »

Redhook Brewery’s VP of Commercial Operations, Andy Thomas, has issued a follow-up statement regarding the exploding keg that killed an employee on Tuesday. Twenty-six-year-old Ben Harris was pressurizing a keg as part of a cleaning process when it exploded, sending him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Harris, a newlywed and expecting father later died… Read more »

FORT COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing (www.newbelgium.com) today announced the second two beers in its 2012 Lips of Faith series: Tart Lychee and The Lost Abbey Collaboration Brett Beer. Lips of Faith beers offer limited edition selections that showcase New Belgium’s more esoteric and palate-elevating creations.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — HEINEKEN USA today announced the appointment of Christopher Wade as Vice President of Sales Development, effective May 1, 2012. In his new role, Wade will report to Scott Blazek, Senior Vice President of Sales, and will be responsible for overseeing the flawless delivery and execution of HEINEKEN USA’s commercial plans and… Read more »

NEW YORK – Today, Dos Equis, the fastest growing premium Mexican beer in the U.S., is bringing its daring culinary Cinco de Mayo ‘Feast of the Brave’ taco trucks to six US cities. From Wednesday, April 25 through Saturday, May 5, the bold can visit Dos Equis-branded food trucks to taste some unique and original… Read more »

LYONS, CO – The Oskar Blues born Burning Can Beer Fest is back for round two and they’re teaming up with Lyons Outdoor Games to bring you everything craft beer in a CAN offers: fresh, earth-friendly beer in a portable container that takes you to your next soul-saving outdoor adventure.

John Bryant, best known for being a sales and marketing standout in the craft space, is getting back into business with a new project: Spokane, Wash. based No-Li Brewhouse. No-Li is a collaborative re-branding effrot between Bryant and current Northern Lights Brewing Company founder and head brew master Mark Irvin.

PORTLAND, ME – Shipyard Brewing Company announces the release of a new year-round beer: Shipyard Monkey Fist IPA. This beer will be available nationwide in early May. Monkey Fist is the genesis of a new generation of IPA. The traditional elements of classic English IPA have been redefined by American craft beer innovation. Monkey Fist… Read more »

CHICAGO – Miller Lite is giving its cans a second tab for a smoother pour, and inviting beer drinkers to have fun opening it. The Punch Top Can increases airflow, reducing glug and resulting in an improved, smoother pour that highlights the great pilsner taste of Miller Lite. The second tab on the Punch Top… Read more »

Talk about building from the ground up: Golden Road co-founder Meg Gill is so busy running L.A.’s newest brewery that she doesn’t even have time to take a seat. “I’m still working on the floor of my office because I don’t have anyone to go buy me a chair, and I don’t have time to… Read more »