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Dundee Introduces Summer Wheat In Cans

Dundee Introduces Summer Wheat In Cans

ROCHESTER, NY— Just in time for summer, craft beer drinkers have a new, more convenient way to enjoy the refreshing taste of Dundee Summer Wheat. Dundee Ales & Lagers is rolling-out its summer seasonal, Dundee Summer Wheat, in 12 oz. cans. Summer Wheat, an American-style Hefeweizen with a 4.5 percent ABV, is the first beer… Read more »

Dogfish Head Plans $45 Million Expansion

Dogfish Head Plans $45 Million Expansion

MILTON, DE – Dogfish Head, the brewing company behind the 60, 90 and 120-minute IPA’s is introducing a new number -45. Though only half the numerical value of it’s “90” counterpart, it means an expansion, currently estimated at $45 million, that will not only increase capacity at their Milton production facility but also their Rehoboth… Read more »

Standing Stone Brewing Company Selected To Attend SAVOR

Standing Stone Brewing Company Selected To Attend SAVOR

ASHLAND, OR – Though President Obama had to fly to Ireland to enjoy a fresh pint of Guinness recently, he won’t have to travel far to imbibe Standing Stone Brewing Co’s exceptional offerings, with other leading American craft beers. Luckily for the President, Standing Stone Brewing Company is one of 72 craft breweries chosen to… Read more »

The Monk’s Kettle Announces Forthcoming Opening Of The Abbot’s Cellar

The Monk’s Kettle Announces Forthcoming Opening Of The Abbot’s Cellar

SAN FRANCISCO – Christian, Nat and Adam, Monk’s Kettle owners, are very happy to announce that last week we signed a lease at 740 Valencia Street. A former auto garage (John’s Jaguars) this beautiful brick building will soon hold three retail spaces with us occupying the center and largest of them.

Odonata Beer Company Shuts Down

Odonata Beer Company Shuts Down

SACRAMENTO, CA — As the question goes, Why do all good things come to an end? The small contract brewing operation, Odonata Beer Co., recently made the announcement to shut down operations indefinitely. Peter Hoey, the brand’s Co-Founder who previously worked at Sierra Nevada and Bison Brewing, explained that after crunching the numbers it simply… Read more »

Get Real NY’s Belgian Beer Festival Brings The Best Of Belgium To NYC

NEW YORK – Get Real NY today announced that it will hold its 1st Annual Belgian Beer Festival at the historic Altman Building on Friday, July 8, 2011 and Saturday, July 9, 2011. As attendees have come to expect of a Get Real NY beer fest, the Belgian Beer Festival will include two days of… Read more »

Brooklyn Brewery Renames Newest Brewmaster’s Reserve Series Beer

Brooklyn Brewery Renames Newest Brewmaster’s Reserve Series Beer

BROOKLYN – Due to TTB regulations, The Brooklyn Brewery was forced to rename their latest addition to the Brewmaster’s Reserve Series collection. The Concoction, formerly “The Tonic,” will be the new name of the brew which was originally inspired by bartender Sam Ross at the famous NYC cocktail bar Milk & Honey. According to Dan… Read more »

Product Review: Grand Teton Brewing – The Grand Saison

Product Review: Grand Teton Brewing – The Grand Saison

We know that at the end of a hot summer day (or right in the middle of it), you are looking for that perfect beer to quench your thirst. Well, look no further than The Grand Saison. Grand Teton has done an excellent job thus far with their cellar reserve program, and this addition is… Read more »

New York Hops Processor Banking On Craft Beer Growth

New York Hops Processor Banking On Craft Beer Growth

LARCHMONT, NY — Promoting a message of sustainability, one New York man hopes to capitalize on the growth in craft the beer industry by processing locally grown hops. Michael Roffman, like most individuals in the craft beer industry, turned his initial fascination with home brewing into a business. Roffman won’t be brewing any beer however…. Read more »

Heineken Invites The World To A Legendary Date

AMSTERDAM – Premium international beer brand Heineken┬« today announced the launch of the eagerly-awaited second film from its global Open Your World campaign, called “The Date”.

New Belgium Celebrates Two Decades of Business

New Belgium Celebrates Two Decades of Business

FT. COLLINS, CO. – New Belgium Brewing, the third largest craft brewer in the country, is continuing to honor the 20th anniversary of Fat Tire with a summer of beer, bikes and celebration. The Joy Ride campaign kicked off earlier this year with “Our Joy Ride,” reflecting on what Fat Tire has done for New… Read more »

Millstream Brewing Company To Release Big Honey Hefe June 7th

Millstream Brewing Company To Release Big Honey Hefe June 7th

AMANA, IA – Millstream Brewery, Iowa’s Oldest Craft Brewery, is now taking advantage of the new law Iowa passed in 2010. Before 2010 Iowa breweries could only brew up to about 6.25% ABV, now it is 15% ABV! To celebrate this monumental event in Iowa’s history, Millstream has released their high gravity “Brewmaters Extreme Series”.