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FT. COLLINS, CO – New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce that its newest year-round offering, Shift Pale Lager, will roll into markets on April 2. Capitalizing on New Belgium’s recently expanded can line, Shift will be available in 16-ounce cans only. In addition, the four-pack cartons are 100 percent recycled content. The beer’s name… Read more »

LAHAINA, MAUI, HI – Maui Brewing Co. (MBC) is proud to announce La Perouse White. This Great American Beer Festival 2011 silver medal winner, which is hitting shelves this week, is the second canned seasonal release for MBC and first in the limited release series that fans will see each quarter. La Perouse White is… Read more »

WOODINVILLE, WA – Redhook fans and Emerald City Supporters (ECS) will soon have their very own beer: No Equal Amber Lager. Redhook, the official craft beer sponsor of the Seattle Sounders, knew from the moment he heard the ECS chant “We came to drink” that he was in good company. Responding to their call, Redhook… Read more »

PORTLAND, ME – All self-restraint has been cast away with the release of our new Oak Aged Mocha Stout. It’s an irresponsibly delicious blend of our three favorite things — chocolate, coffee and beer! A rich stout serves as a backbone, with organic black malt and chocolate malt providing a luscious foundation.

FT. COLLINS, CO. – New Belgium Brewing today announced that its 16,000 square foot canning line is complete and in full production. The system increases New Belgium’s canning volume capacity six-fold and has the capability to package both 12-ounce and 16-ounce cans.

The Brewers Association today announced the 2012 Board of Directors, officially naming Dogfish Head Founder Sam Calagione as its Chair. Calagione replaces last years Chair, F.X. Matt Brewing Co.’s President Nick Matt. Matt will remain on the board as an At-large member. Deschutes Founder and CEO, Gary Fish, will take over Calagione’s former post as… Read more »

ATLANTA – Just in time for spring, SweetWater Brewing Company is bringing back their fiery pilsner style ale, Road Trip, to hit shelves this week. Road Trip is a part of the brewery’s Catch & Release seasonal lineup featured for a limited-time every March through May.

Session beers have become increasingly popular amongst U.S. brewers, and now it seems clear the trend has serious legs. The nation’s largest craft brewer has officially entered the category with Belgian Session, an easy-drinking 4.3 percent ABV brewed to quench a drinkers summer thirst. This offering pours a beautiful golden color, with vibrant orange hues… Read more »

The New York Times took some time on Friday to cover the booming craft beer scene in Denver, CO. The piece, which featured Wit’s End Brewing, Strange Brewing Company and Denver Brewing Company, pointed to Colorado’s alcohol laws as a big reason why the craft beer business is flourishing in Denver and across the entire… Read more »

LARKSPUR, CA – Marin Brewing Company has begun bottling and distributing a new beer, E.S. Chi Tonic Herbal Ale. On the forefront of the micro brewing collaboration movement, it is brewed with a proprietary blend of wild Chinese herbs prepared by Master Herbalist Yen-Wei Choong, Lic. Acupuncturist., director of Yellow Emperor Natural Healing Center and… Read more »

Magner’s USA last week announced the launch of a new flavor, ‘Berry with a taste of Peach.’ The new offering will join Magners Original and Magners Pear in the U.S. portfolio. Magners is produced by the C & C Group, a beverage manufacturer in Ireland and the UK.

DETROIT, MI – Atwater Brewery, Detroit’s hometown craft beer brewery, has experienced exponential growth over the past several years and is investing in people and equipment to meet even stronger demand in the future. From its location in a 1919 warehouse in Detroit’s Rivertown district, Atwater now produces more than a dozen styles of beer… Read more »

Sun King Brewing today announced a minor change to its house beer lineup. The company said Bitter Druid ESB would move to from a year-round offering and become a semi-annual specialty beer. “All of the ‘house’ beers have been growing at an exponential rate except for ESB,” said Director of Communications Neal Taflinger.