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Odell Brewing Announces The Return of Saboteur

Odell Brewing Announces The Return of Saboteur

FORT COLLINS, CO. — On December 14th, Odell Brewing will begin shipping this year’s batch of Saboteur Brett Barrel Brown Ale, a classic brown ale aged in oak barrels with Brettanomyces. Named one of Draft Magazine’s Top 25 Beers of 2010, Saboteur is part of the brewery’s single serve series of beers.

The Lost Abbey Enters New Jersey in 2012

The Lost Abbey Enters New Jersey in 2012

Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey beers will soon be making their way to New Jersey. The San Marcos, Calif based brewery will begin distributing their beers on draught and in their signature large-format bottle offerings in the early part of January, 2012. According to the press release printed below, a special draught-only beer was… Read more »

Product Review: Ninkasi Imperiale Stout

Product Review: Ninkasi Imperiale Stout

Give the folks at Ninkasi some credit — they brew quality beer that isn’t overdone but still creative. And if you are looking for a good example, look no further than Imperiale Stout, a new offering only available in their winter four-pack. What Imperiale does incredibly well is exactly what the beer geeks will complain… Read more »

American Craft Brewers Showcased at SF Fancy Food Show

American Craft Brewers Showcased at SF Fancy Food Show

Boulder, CO – Independent American craft brewers from across the country will exhibit at the 37th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, Calif., January 15-17. The Fancy Food Show is North America’s largest specialty food and beverage marketplace. The Brewers Association Export Development Program (EDP) will highlight the diversity and quality of American craft… Read more »

Pyramid Returns to Roots, Debuts New Packaging

Pyramid Returns to Roots, Debuts New Packaging

SEATTLE, WA – Earlier this year, Pyramid Breweries announced it would return its flagship Pyramid Hefeweizen beer back to its roots. Starting this week, consumers will begin to see the beer in market with a new look that better reflects the Pyramid heritage and tradition consumers grew to rely on and love in years past…. Read more »

Beachwood BBQ & Brewing Hosts Beer Camp Dinner with Sierra Nevada

Beachwood BBQ & Brewing Hosts Beer Camp Dinner with Sierra Nevada

LONG BEACH, CA – Beachwood BBQ & Brewing is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, December 14 we’ll be teaming up with our friends at Sierra Nevada Brewing to host a six course beer-paired dinner. Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp Program produces special and unique beers by bringing Sierra Nevada fans to Chico, CA to be… Read more »

Industry Members Meet at Brewbound Craft Beer Session in Santa Monica

Industry Members Meet at Brewbound Craft Beer Session in Santa Monica

Last Monday, Brewbound.com hosted a half-day conference discussing the craft beer space in conjunction with the bi-annual BevNET Live conference. Speakers included Kona Brewing Co. President Mattson Davis, Port/The Lost Abbey Co-Founder Tomme Arthur, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Bruery Benjamin Weiss. Notable attendees included Coronado Brewing President Rick Chapman and Bear Republic… Read more »

Flying Dog Brewery Unleashes Kujo Imperial Coffee Stout

Flying Dog Brewery Unleashes Kujo Imperial Coffee Stout

FREDERICK, MD – “Enjoy your new pet!” Ralph Steadman exclaimed as he unleashed new art on the world. That pet is Kujo, Flying Dog’s Imperial Coffee Stout, which is hitting shelves and draft lines in the mid-Atlantic next week. Once an experimental release named simply Coffee Stout, the brew has now found its spot in… Read more »

Heineken Launches ‘Sunrise’ Campaign to Support Responsible Consumption

Heineken Launches ‘Sunrise’ Campaign to Support Responsible Consumption

AMSTERDAM – Heineken today launched the latest phase in its global approach to encourage the responsible consumption of its brands. The new theme, titled “Sunrise belongs to moderate drinkers” continues to use Heineken, the world’s most international premium beer brand, to deliver and reinforce this important message.

Element Brewing Company Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Element Brewing Company Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

MILLERS FALLS, MA – Element Brewing Company is announcing its second year anniversary will be celebrated with an open house at the Brewery from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on December 16, 2011. The Brewery has produced a limited edition double Red Giant beer called 6:56 named for the exact time the first growler of beer… Read more »

O’Hara’s Introduces Redesigned Four-Pack Carrier

O’Hara’s Introduces Redesigned Four-Pack Carrier

LITTLETON, CO – The marketers of O’Hara’s Irish Stout and Irish Red redesigned the brand’s four-pack carrier as well as re-branded new case cartons to make the process of stocking and displaying the brands even simpler. The four-pack carriers are easy to pick up at the bottle neck and come in new case cartons, or… Read more »

Deschutes Beer Headed to Missouri

Deschutes Beer Headed to Missouri

BEND, OR – Deschutes Brewery officially announced today that it will begin selling Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale in Missouri starting the week of January 9, 2012! Missourians along the I-70 corridor will be pleased to know that they can extend the New Year celebratory festivities with Deschutes’ Black Butte Porter, the… Read more »

Diamond Knot Brewing Kicks Off 2nd Annual Coats for Kids Drive

Diamond Knot Brewing Kicks Off 2nd Annual Coats for Kids Drive

MUKILTEO, WA – Diamond Knot Brewing Co. kicks off their 2nd Annual “Coats for Kids” donation program to benefit the children of Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. “As a local business, it is important for us to support our community. We challenge our customers to help us continue that support and beat last year’s… Read more »