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Uinta Brewing Co. Launches Redesign

Uinta Brewing Co. Launches Redesign

SALT LIKE CITY – Uinta Brewing Company recently unveiled its new logo offering the first glance of Uinta’s comprehensive redesign. Uinta’s custom designed and proprietary “compass bottle” makes its debut in distinctive new packaging this month. Inspired by an upcoming 20th anniversary, Uinta Brewery sought a fresh approach in showcasing its products while maintaining the… Read more »

Founders Brewing Announces Canadian Breakfast Stout Release Date

Founders Brewing Announces Canadian Breakfast Stout Release Date

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Founders Brewing Co. Vice President/Director of Marketing Dave Engbers announced last month that the highly anticipated Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) will be the second release in the company’s 750mL “Backstage Series”. It will be released to the market on October 3, 2011, with a taproom release party on October 1.

First Annual ‘Rare Beer Auction’ To Be Held In Sacramento

First Annual ‘Rare Beer Auction’ To Be Held In Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, CA – Brewers from all over California are digging deep into the far crevices of their cellars to bring some of their most extraordinary, rare, and treasured beers to the public for the first annual “California Rare Beer Auction” to be held at the Rubicon Brewing Company in Sacramento on Saturday, September 10th.

Nominees Announced For Craft Beer Distributor Of The Year Award

Nominees Announced For Craft Beer Distributor Of The Year Award

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are pleased to announce the nominees for the Fifth Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. The award recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to market, sell and promote craft beers.

Uinta Brewing Releases Oak Jacked Imperial Pumpkin Ale

Uinta Brewing Releases Oak Jacked Imperial Pumpkin Ale

SALT LAKE CITY – Uinta Brewing Company introduces the newest addition to their Crooked Line of beers, Oak Jacked Imperial Wood Aged Pumpkin Ale. “Jacked” is a very limited, seasonal beer, only 850 cases were produced. Jacked is brewed with fresh pumpkin and fall spices and has been aging in Oak barrels for 6 months…. Read more »

Lunar Blue Moon Inspires Unique Collaboration At Blue Moon Brewing Co.

Lunar Blue Moon Inspires Unique Collaboration At Blue Moon Brewing Co.

DENVER, CO – One year from today, a blue moon will shine in the sky and a new beer from Blue Moon Brewing Company will be on shelves. But the latest creation won’t come solely from the minds of Blue Moon brew masters Keith Villa and John Legnard. Through the Craft the Next Blue Moon… Read more »

Shipyard Extends Pumpkinhead Season

Shipyard Extends Pumpkinhead Season

PORTLAND, ME — Shipyard Brewing Company announced today that it will be extending the season for their popular fall release, Pumpkinhead. The brewery originally planned on brewing the beer through October, but will now brew additional batches through November in order to meet consumer demand.

Sun King Brewing Co. Releases Oktoberfest In Cans

Sun King Brewing Co. Releases Oktoberfest In Cans

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Fall is nearly here and Sun King is celebrating the coming season with the release of Oktoberfest, our take on the classic German lager. Oktoberfest will be tapped on Thurs., Sept. 1 and the tapping will be accompanied by live music from Alpine Express and food from King David’s Dogs.

Ithaca Beer Co. Breaks Ground On New Brewery

Ithaca Beer Co. Breaks Ground On New Brewery

ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca Beer Co. is excited – at long last – to announce it will officially break ground on Friday, August 26th at 4:00PM for their new brewery. Dan Mitchell, Founder, of Ithaca Beer Co., with company employees, shareholders, family, the Chamber of Commerce and city officials standing by will dig into… Read more »

Sun King Brewing Co. Hires Chief Financial Officer

Sun King Brewing Co. Hires Chief Financial Officer

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Running a successful craft brewery might look easy to the casual observer but Sun King Brewing Co.’s rapid growth is a product of diligent planning and disciplined execution. As that growth continues unabated, Sun King’s ownership group has determined that it needs to keep a closer eye on costs, cash flow, and… Read more »

Registered Trademark Issued To BEERTAG LLC

Registered Trademark Issued To BEERTAG LLC

CHICAGO – BEERTAG LLC is pleased to announce that the company was issued a registered trademark on August 2, 2011 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the mark of BeerTAG┬«. The company will discontinue the use of the “TM” symbol for the BeerTAG mark and proudly replace it with the “┬«”… Read more »

New Belgium Brewing’s Hoptober Golden Ale Now Available

New Belgium Brewing’s Hoptober Golden Ale Now Available

FT COLLINS, CO — Hoptober Golden Ale, New Belgium Brewing’s fall seasonal, is ushering in the cooler fall months with its complex hop profile and depth of flavor. Hoptober, which New Belgium originally introduced in 2009, is a medium-bodied ale that brings five hops and four malts together to create a creamy mouthfeel. Centennial, Cascade,… Read more »