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Northstar Imperial Porter to Make 2011 Debut

Northstar Imperial Porter to Make 2011 Debut

BOULDER, CO – As winter settles in around Boulder, Colorado, fans of Twisted Pine Brewing Company are bristling with the excitement that surrounds the annual release of the brewery’s Northstar Imperial Porter. The Baltic-style porter will make its 2011 debut on December 1st to a select few ticket holders for the vertical tasting which coincides… Read more »

Infinium Uncorked For Holiday Season

Infinium Uncorked For Holiday Season

BOSTON – Infinium, the limited-edition, champagne-like collaboration brew between Samuel Adams and Germany’s Weihenstephan Brewery, hits shelves just in time for the 2011 holiday season. The brewers have spent years perfecting this boundary-pushing new beer style that unites 1,000 years of combined knowledge and innovation between the two breweries. Initially launched in 2010, Infinium is… Read more »

Firestone Walker Takes Home Two European Beer Star Awards

Firestone Walker Takes Home Two European Beer Star Awards

PASO ROBLES, CA — Firestone Walker Brewing Co. added two more awards from the European Beer Star Awards to cap off an already amazing year. Union Jack took home the bronze medal in the single IPA category, while Double Jack took home a gold in the Imperial IPA category.

Schneider-Weisse Introduces Tap X: Nelson Sauvin

Schneider-Weisse Introduces Tap X: Nelson Sauvin

Originally brewed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Holland’s pioneering alliance of ABT craft beer cafes, Schneider-Weisse TAP X: Nelson Sauvin marks a series of firsts for Germany’s longest-running wheat brewery.

Firestone Walker Planning For Expansion in 2012

Firestone Walker Planning For Expansion in 2012

There is a reason why Firestone Walker was named the Mid-Size Brewery of the Year at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival — these guys can innovate. While their core offerings like Pale 31, DBA and Union Jack are all excellent examples of hand-crafted ales, it’s their Proprietors Reserve series that makes beer geeks giddy…. Read more »

Baxter Brewing Co. and Brewmaster Part Ways

Baxter Brewing Co. and Brewmaster Part Ways

LEWISTON, ME – Michael LaCharite, Brewmaster of Baxter Brewing Co., is moving on to pursue other opportunities, according to company founder and president, Luke Livingston. “We are very proud of all three varieties of beer that Michael helped us craft and bring to market,” Livingston said, “and we will continue to produce the same recipes,… Read more »

Shmaltz Brewing Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 3 Outrageous Holiday Offerings

Shmaltz Brewing Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 3 Outrageous Holiday Offerings

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – America’s smallest, largest, and most award-winning Jewish (and now Sideshow Freak) Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing celebrates its 15th year of brewing with three Limited-Edition Extreme Holiday Offerings, including Genesis 15:15┬« (currently on shelves, 13.4% ABV), the HE’BREW Holiday Gift Pack┬« (available November – December 2011) that will feature eight prized Shmaltz… Read more »

Founding Fathers Beer Brews For Charity

Founding Fathers Beer Brews For Charity

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Founding Fathers Beer, a new American lager that is both owned and brewed in the United States, and will donate half of its profits to the families of military troops, hits the shelves this week in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Green Flash Brewing Announces Expansion Plans

Green Flash Brewing Announces Expansion Plans

SAN DIEGO, CA – Today, Green Flash Brewing Co announced plans to break ground and expand within their San Diego-based brewery, just six months after beginning operations at the 45,000 sf Mira Mesa facility. The craft specialty brewer currently has the ability to produce 45,000 barrels per year and had anticipated this output would be… Read more »

Crystal Cooler To Sponsor ‘Craft Beer Session’

Crystal Cooler To Sponsor ‘Craft Beer Session’

Crystal Cooler announced today that it will be sponsoring the Brewbound Craft Beer Session with a special promotion for attendees. The company will be giving away one energy efficient cooler that can be custom branded with the winning attendees logo.

Product Review: Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale

Product Review: Lagunitas Sucks Holiday Ale

The great thing about Lagunitas is their consistency. When we pick up one of their offerings, we pretty much know what we are getting into. That said, sometimes their beers seem to run together. As with all beers we sample, we look for something distinct or creative — something that sets it apart from all… Read more »