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Watch Live Now: Brewbound Craft Beer Session Video Stream from Santa Monica, CA

Watch Live Now: Brewbound Craft Beer Session Video Stream from Santa Monica, CA

Brewbound.com is providing a live video stream of every panel discussions at the Craft Beer Session for those who were unable to make the event in Santa Monica, CA. Speakers include President of Kona Brewing Mattson Davis, Co-Founder of Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tomme Arthur, Co-Founder of Golden Road Brewing Meg Gill and… Read more »

Swamp Head Brewery Releases 2011 Saison du Swamp on Saison Saturday

Swamp Head Brewery Releases 2011 Saison du Swamp on Saison Saturday

GAINESVILLE, FL – Swamp Head Brewery will celebrate a limited migrational release of Saison du Swamp on Saturday, December 10th from 11am to 6pm at Swamp Head Brewery. This Saison, which conditions all summers long at ambient temperatures in Swamp Head’s brewery is currently the #7 Saison on Beer Advocate.

Rude Elf’s Reserve Litigation Resolved

Rude Elf’s Reserve Litigation Resolved

ALLENTOWN, PA – Fegley’s Brew Works is pleased to report the litigation with fellow Pennsylvania Brewer, Troegs Brewing, has been resolved and Fegley’s Brew Works will continue to sell Rude Elf’s Reserve. When asked to comment on this matter Jeff Fegley responded, “We have no further comment. You may direct any questions to me via… Read more »

Dogfish Releases New Ancient Ale, Ta Henket

Dogfish Releases New Ancient Ale, Ta Henket

MILTON, DE – Ta Henket, the latest addition to Dogfish Head’s line of Ancient Ales, rolls out this month. Inspired by a trip to the Great Pyramids, Dogfish Head Founder & President Sam Calagione created Ta Henket with ingredients and traditions outlined in Egyptian hieroglyphics. “It was like a Rosetta Stone visit,” he says. “That’s… Read more »

Narragansett Beer Announces New Year-Round Offering

Narragansett Beer Announces New Year-Round Offering

PROVIDENCE, RI — Narragansett Beer today announces the introduction of a new craft brew to be available year-round, Cream Ale. From October 13th through November 28th, the New England brewer hosted a campaign asking consumers to vote between a Cream and Rye Ale. Over 1,000 fans voiced their opinions on ‘Gansett’s blog and having received… Read more »

Clown Shoes State of the Shoenion Seven

Clown Shoes State of the Shoenion Seven

Clown Shoes wrote a brief brewery update today on their blog. Below are some of the more important details. The brewery plans to have produced between 3,000 and 4,000 barrels by the end of 2011, with Massachusetts supporting a majority of the volume as their strongest market.

Harpoon Releases Vermont Spruce Tip Ale

Harpoon Releases Vermont Spruce Tip Ale

BOSTON – This week the Harpoon Brewery released the latest installment of their 100 Barrel Series, Vermont Spruce Tip Ale. This is the 39th offering from Harpoon’s 100 Barrel Series, the brewery’s line of unique, handcrafted limited batch beers. The Vermont Spruce Tip Ale was brewed using spruce tips harvested from Vermont’s Downer State Forest.

Woodchuck Hard Cider Announces New Core Product

Woodchuck Hard Cider Announces New Core Product

MIDDLEBURY, VT — After two very successful campaigns in our variety pack, Woodchuck Hard Cider is officially unveiling Woodchuck Crisp. It is the latest addition to our core year round cider varieties and the first addition in nearly a decade.

Brewbound Craft Beer Session Final Agenda Announced

Brewbound Craft Beer Session Final Agenda Announced

Brewbound.com today announced the final agenda for the Craft Beer Session being held on Monday December 5th in Santa Monica. The Brewbound Craft Beer Session is a half-day business conference addressing the topics that most directly impact the decisions craft brewers are faced with as they look to grow their brands. The event focuses on… Read more »

Product Review: Karl Strauss Two Tortugas

Product Review: Karl Strauss Two Tortugas

It’s always nice to try Belgian-inspired beers from U.S. craft brewers – especially a GABF medal winner. And give the folks at Karl Strauss some credit — just because they are near the beach doesn’t mean they can’t brew up a solid quadruple ale. Two Tortugas, the second installment in the ‘Twelve Days’ series checks… Read more »

No. 9 Headed to Canada

No. 9 Headed to Canada

Beginning in the early part of 2012, North American Breweries (NAB) will begin distributing the Magic Hat No. 9 brand in Canada — a move they say was a logical choice given the location of their Rochester, NY brewing facility. “The number of inquiries we have gotten from Canadian consumers has been phenomenal,” said NAB’s… Read more »

Alaskan Brewing Releases Barley Wine December 1st

Alaskan Brewing Releases Barley Wine December 1st

JUNEAU, AK – Alaskan Brewing Co’s limited release Barley Wine is returning a month earlier than years past for craft beer fans to celebrate the holidays in Alaskan style. A big beer for big Alaska winters, this award-winning brew releases December 1 and is ideal for sharing with friends during the coldest season.

Shipyard Brewing Co. Announces Release of ‘Applehead’

Shipyard Brewing Co. Announces Release of ‘Applehead’

PORTLAND, ME — Shipyard Brewing Company announces the release of a new beer: Shipyard Applehead. An extension of the company’s popular Shipyard Pumpkinhead line, Shipyard Applehead is a seasonal brew available December through March, while supplies last.

Alaskan Brewing To Introduce Black IPA Seasonal in January

Alaskan Brewing To Introduce Black IPA Seasonal in January

Alaskan Brewing will introduce a third seasonal into their existing lineup in the early part of January 2012. Black IPA, a 6.4 percent offering that differs slightly from their Double Black IPA recipe will make its way into both 12 and 22oz bottles as well as draught format. The 12oz bottles will be available in… Read more »