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Westvleteren Beer To Be Distributed In U.S.

Westvleteren Beer To Be Distributed In U.S.

Westvleteren is coming to the U.S. You read that correctly. For the first (and more than likely) only time in history, Westvleteren beers will be bottled, shipped and legally sold on U.S. soil. Widely regarded as the maker of some of the most coveted beers in the world, the brewery will ship a limited amount… Read more »

Breckenridge Brewery Shares A Cab

Breckenridge Brewery Shares A Cab

DENVER, CO — Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado, LLC, will sell precious few bottles of its rare beer “Summer Cab Ride” on Saturday, November 12, at its tasting room in Denver, 471 Kalamath Street. Summer Cab Ride is Breckenridge Brewery’s send off to summer — its SummerBright golden ale aged in cabernet wine barrels to create… Read more »

Alaskan Brewing Co. Releases 23rd Smoked Porter Vintage

Alaskan Brewing Co. Releases 23rd Smoked Porter Vintage

JUNEAU, AK — The 23rd vintage of Alaskan Brewing Co’s original winter seasonal, Alaskan Smoked Porter, officially releases this week on draft and in 22 oz bottles throughout the 12 states where Alaskan beer is sold.

Green Flash Brewing Co. Announces New National Release

Green Flash Brewing Co. Announces New National Release

SAN DIEGO, CA – Green Flash Brewing Co proudly announces the national release of Rayon VertÔäó. The craft brewery’s breakthrough Belgian-Style Pale Ale will be available in stores by January 2012.The launch marks the end-result of a meticulous process that has been in progress for over 4 years.

Ball Corporation Introduces New Can Size In North America

Ball Corporation Introduces New Can Size In North America

BROOMFIELD, CO – Ball Corporation [NYSE: BLL], the largest supplier of beverage cans in the world, is the first beverage can supplier to manufacture a 568mL can — about 19.2 ounces — in North America. The new can size extends Ball’s global beverage can portfolio leadership.

7 Takeaways From The 2011 GABF

7 Takeaways From The 2011 GABF

If you were looking for the next big trend in craft beer at the Great American Beer Festival, you had a lot of choices. With so many styles being poured and more breweries than ever participating, drawing a single conclusion isn’t in the cards. So let’s start with what we know, instead. 2011 has been… Read more »

Product Review: Odell Brewing Bourbon Barrel Stout 2011

Product Review: Odell Brewing Bourbon Barrel Stout 2011

We know great beer was made to be enjoyed, but now we are kicking ourselves for opening Bourbon Barrel Stout —only because we don’t have any more. Very rarely does a beer get delivered to our office that, when sampled, leaves even those who don’t always get the opportunity to partake in a review session… Read more »

Jester King Introduces New Beers

Jester King Introduces New Beers

AUSTIN, TX – This Saturday, November 5th, during our weekly tasting room hours and tours, our newest beer, Noble King Hoppy Farmhouse Ale will be available for sampling. Noble King is a medium strength, dry, golden ale brewed with our farmhouse yeast, and, as its name suggests, an abundance of noble, European hops. We’re all… Read more »

Newcastle Adds Winter IPA To Lineup

Newcastle Adds Winter IPA To Lineup

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.– Newcastle Brown Ale, brewer of the legendary “One & Only,” today announced the launch of Winter IPA, the newest offering in its Limited Edition series. Following the successful Newcastle Werewolf, Newcastle Winter IPA is now available to adults at select retailers and pubs.

Bud Light Fan Camp Headed To Baltimore

Bud Light Fan Camp Headed To Baltimore

Bud Light is bringing Ravens fans a taste of an NFL training camp when the Bud Light Fan Camp mobile experience arrives in Baltimore on Monday, November 7. Bud Light Fan Camp will be held at M&T Bank Stadium from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, where teams of four will be challenged to… Read more »

Grand Teton Brewing Company Releases 2011 Holiday Ale

Grand Teton Brewing Company Releases 2011 Holiday Ale

VICTOR, ID — Grand Teton Brewing Company, known throughout the West for their exceptional craft brews, announces the release of Coming Home 2011 Holiday Ale, the second release of their annual Holiday Ale. The first keg will be tapped at their pub in Victor, Idaho on Friday, November 4th at 5 pm sharp.

Crazy Mountain Brewing Company To Undergo Massive Expansion

Crazy Mountain Brewing Company To Undergo Massive Expansion

EDWARDS, CO – Crazy Mountain Brewing Company, based in the Vail Valley, will undergo a $4.1 million expansion this Fall to increase production and distribution of their handcrafted beer. This expansion will facilitate a significant amount of growth for the 2-year-old brewery, enabling out-of-state distribution and production volume increases.

Brooklyn Brewery Introduces New Beers

Brooklyn Brewery Introduces New Beers

We are proud to introduce two new beers to the Brooklyn family: AMA Bionda and Brooklyn BAMBoozle. Brewed by Amarcord Brewery in Apecchio, Italy and designed by Brooklyn Brewmaster Garrett Oliver, AMA Bionda is a golden beer born of aromatic malts, three types of hops, Italian Orange Blossom honey from Sicily, and water from springs… Read more »

Boston Beer Co. Sees Q3 Gains

Boston Beer Co. Sees Q3 Gains

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) reported a third quarter core product depletions increase of 11% as compared to the third quarter of 2010. Third quarter 2011 net revenue was $134.8 million, an increase of $10.3 million or 8% over the same period last year, mainly due to 7% shipment volume… Read more »