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ST. LOUIS, MO – Just in time for the warm weather months, Shock Top Belgian Wheat introduces its latest seasonal beer, Shock Top Lemon Shandy, which will be available March 19 through the end of July. Shock Top Lemon Shandy is a unique interpretation of a classic style – a refreshing and smooth wheat beer… Read more »

Sixpoint Brewery announced on Monday that it would begin distributing beer to Wisconsin before the end of the month. The decision to head to ‘The Badger State’ was a personal one for company founder Shane Welch, who was born and raised there. “Nearly all of my family, both extended and immediate, still lives there,” he… Read more »

The Craft Brew Alliance announced its full year 2011 results yesterday afternoon, following it up with an earnings call this afternoon. During today’s call, CEO Terry Michaelson said that “2011 was an extremely important year for CBA.” Michaelson said the company’s focus on building a unique craft strategy over the last three years has positioned… Read more »

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. and ST. LOUIS, MO — Budweiser and the U.S. Olympic Committee today announced that the iconic beer brand is extending its exclusive malt beverage sponsorship and renewing its commitment to the USOC and Team USA through 2016. Budweiser’s partnership with the USOC spans nearly three decades and includes 14 Olympic Games and… Read more »

The Craft Brew Alliance announced its full year 2011 results this afternoon, reporting a net sales increase of $17.5 million, or 13 percent, compared to 2010. The company cited increased shipments to wholesalers, price increases on beers sold to wholesalers and an increase in revenues earned following the merger with Kona Brewing Co. Below is… Read more »

Even as he grows, Lagunitas Brewing founder Tony Magee is trying to share his company’s success with his suppliers. “De-commoditizing” as Magee terms it, is the process of rewarding the ‘enormous value’ he says barley farmers offer craft brewers by offering them better prices for their products.

BOULDER, CO – Executive Chef Ian Clark of Centro Latin Kitchen & Refreshment Palace has been an avid part of the Boulder dining scene for over 12 years. His commitment and passion in the kitchen have earned him recognition locally and nationally including a feature on the Cooking Channel’s Unique Eats and being named “Denver’s… Read more »

The Brewers Association announced details today regarding the 2012 SAVOR event, held annually in Washington D.C. A limited supply of SAVOR presale tickets will be available exclusively to American Homebrewers Association and Brewers Association members. Those tickets will go on sale April 3rd at 12 p.m. ET. Starting on April 5th, tickets will be available… Read more »

PORTLAND, OR – Upright Brewing is three years in! To celebrate, come join us at the brewery Friday the 30th from 4:30 to 9 pm and check out our newest seasonal beer, Blend Love! In just 3 years Upright Brewing has created a mind numbing amount of beers and helped to bring Saisons and Farmhouse-style… Read more »

In January, we brought you a video interview with Wachusett Brewing President Ned LaFortune discussing the acquisition of a canning line. With that purchase, Wachusett became the only brewer in Massachusetts with canning equipment and effectively set itself up as a go-to contact canning facility for other New England based brewers.

BEND, OR — Deschutes Brewery has promoted Sean Garvin and Tim Alexander to serve as assistant brewmasters for the company. Both have played vital roles in the brewery’s growth over the last several years, in such areas as operations, waste management, quality control and, of course, the brewing of damn tasty beers. Both were selected… Read more »

MillerCoors today announced it would be re-launching its its low-calorie brand, Miller64. The brand, previously MGD 64, features a refreshed look and will be supported with new advertising campaigns. You might remember when the company rolled out MGD 64 Lemonade last summer, but discontinued it after just three months on the shelves.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Beerjobber, the first and only craft beer market that delivers fresh beer directly from the brewery to a customer’s front door, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish limerick contest. Any eligible person can post a limerick to the Beerjobber blog and be entered to win one of five free shipping… Read more »

Boulevard Brewing Company today announced a marketing partnership with Sporting Kansas City, the local Major League Soccer (MLS) team. The partnership aims to connect each organization’s strong community ties through a variety of co-branded marketing initiatives around the theme: “Hometown Team-Hometown Beer,” according to the press release.