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Yesterday afternoon, Judge Sam Sparks of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas issued his final judgment on the case that Jester King Brewery and our two co-plaintiffs, Authentic Beverage Company and Zax Restaurant & Bar, filed against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. With respect to all of the First Amendment… Read more »

The craft beer industry continues to enjoy considerable growth and U.S. mega-brewers are devoting more attention to a segment that still only owns just 7 percent of the entire beer market. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, MillerCoors President Tom Long said his company is a ‘big player in craft,’ citing the Blue… Read more »

NOVATO, CA – The Ryan Sullivan’s Imperial Stout from Moylan’s Brewery and Restaurant is enjoying one of it’s best years on the beer awards circuit. In October 2011, the imperial stout received a silver medal at the 8th Annual European Beer Star Competition, held in Munich Germany. 1,113 beers were submitted, an increase of 16%… Read more »

The craft beer industry could use more folks like Chris Lohring from Notch Brewing. In a marketplace crowded with ‘me-too’ IPA’s and boozy beers that that put you to sleep after a just single glass, Lohring is proving that unrecognized styles and session offerings can still find favor amongst consumers. The latest installment in his… Read more »

Baxter Brewing Company Founder Luke Livingston was recognized today by Forbes in the magazine’s annual 30 Under 30 list. The 27 year old, honored in the Food & Wine category, launched the Lewiston, ME based brewery in January of this year and is cranking out beer at a phenomenal rate.

ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing Co. is releasing yet another exciting collaboration beer today—the fifth this year!—dubbed “The Alchemist / Ninkasi / Stone More Brown Than Black IPA.” One of the many unfortunate casualties of Hurricane Irene was the destruction of The Alchemist Pub and Brewery in Waterbury, VT. When Stone Brewing Co. Brewmaster Mitch… Read more »

SAN MARCOS, CA – Get ready to crank the stereo up to 12. In January 2012, The Lost Abbey will begin a year-long series of special edition beer releases inspired by classic rock anthems invoking Heaven and Hell.

The founder of a new brewing project launching in Stratford, CT is hoping to cash in on the craft beer boom by offering capacity to contract brewers looking to grow their brands. Two Roads Brewing is the brainchild of former Pabst Brewing CMO Brad Hittle. And barring any major delays, Hittle is hoping the brewery… Read more »

Dogfish Head announced today a few changes to its beer lineup in 2012. Burton Baton will be moving into their core lineup of year-round offerings alongside 60 and 90 Minute IPA, Raison D’Etre, Midas Touch, Indian Brown and Palo Santo Marron. Brewery Spokesperson, Justin Williams, dished the details on the Dogfish Head website earlier today…. Read more »

KAILUA-KONA, HI – After a successful launch of Koko Brown Ale to west coast mainland markets this spring, Kona Brewing Company has announced that east coast markets will also receive Koko Brown Ale when it’s released again in January 2012. The 2011 arrival of Koko Brown Ale marked the first new mainland beer offering from… Read more »

GIG HARBOR, WA — 7 Seas Brewing Co. has announced a move and expansion into a larger building in historic downtown Gig Harbor. The popular local craft brewery has outgrown their current space and says construction is already underway in the new facility, located in downtown’s Peninsula Shopping Center, just a block from the waterfront…. Read more »

Flying Dog Brewery is up 25 percent overall in 2011, despite an announcement in June that the company would be pulling distribution from 13 (mostly Western) states. The move, which reduced the number of states from 46 to 33, allowed Flying Dog to focus on its home turf — the Mid-Atlantic.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Founders Brewing Co.’s Co-Founder and Vice President of Marketing, Dave Engbers, announced today that Curmudgeon’s Better Half would be the next release in the brewery’s 750mL Backstage Series, with availability beginning on February 13, 2012, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

WHITE PLAINS, NY — HEINEKEN USA, the nation’s leading upscale beer importer, today announced its selection of Droga5 as the advertising agency of record (AOR) for its Amstel Light brand. Droga5’s responsibilities for Amstel Light will include strategic and creative development to support brand growth in the U.S.