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FT. COLLINS, CO. — New Belgium Brewing declares a snow day for everyone! This joyful phrase conjures universal meaning: forget work and enjoy. Snow Day Ale replaces 2┬║Below as New Belgium’s winter seasonal, bringing warmth and relaxation to cold winter days. Snow Day carries the subtle chocolate and caramel flavors of the newly developed Midnight… Read more »

SOMERVILLE, MA — It’s exciting times for the fervent craft beer scene in the Northeast as the new Somerville Brewing Company proudly announces its launch of brewing operations. The new brewery is producing draft and 22 oz. bottles of its beer under the Slumbrew brand. Each beer is the result of extensive refinement and is… Read more »

Boston Beer Co. founder, Jim Koch, has partnered with Alan Newman, the original founder of Magic Hat Brewing, to create an entirely new side project – Alchemy & Science. The startup, which is based in Burlington, VT is a subsidiary of the Boston Beer Co. and is currently in the infancy stages of development. “Right… Read more »

BEND, OR — Deschutes Brewery has promoted Cam O’Connor and Brian Faivre to two newly formed brewmaster positions. The two, who have been instrumental in the development of such game-changing brews as Hop in the Dark, Red Chair NWPA, Gluten Free Ale, the soon to be released Chainbreaker White IPA, and others, were chosen for… Read more »

PORTLAND, OR. — Widmer Brothers Brewing has launched its Alchemy Project with the release of Barrel Aged Brrrbon ’11. Named for the proprietary hop blend that serves as the foundation for many Widmer Brothers beers, the Alchemy Project is a new series of vintage-dated beers that can be enjoyed immediately or cellared for years.

Stone Brewing Company’s CEO and Co-Founder, Greg Koch, will be the first to tell you that he is an arrogant bastard. But when it comes to building both a recognizable and memorable brand image, Koch’s ‘arrogance’ has helped him to become one of the true visionaries in the craft beer industry.

PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing introduces, O’Ryely IPA. The India Pale Ale is the third release in the brewery’s Rotator IPA Series, which features a new, limited-run IPA every few months. Handcrafted by the Widmer Brothers’ brewing team, O’Ryely IPA is available in limited quantities on draught and in six and twelve-packs at select… Read more »

PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing has released Lemongrass Wheat Ale. The limited-edition beer is the fifth to be released in the brewery’s Brothers’ Reserve series, which showcases the brewers’ commitment to innovation and creativity in craft brewing. The one-time Lemongrass Wheat Ale release is available in very limited quantities on draught and in 22-ounce… Read more »

The Ipswich Ale Brewery is proud to present our 5 Mile Stock Ale, the first in a new line of limited edition beers! We created 5 Mile with the sole purpose of creating exceptional beers using local ingredients.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announces the appointment of Darrell Johnson as Senior Director, Regional Marketing. In his new role, Johnson will report to Kheri Tillman, Vice President of Trade Marketing and Sales Strategy, and will be responsible for leading the regional marketing group, as well as driving local programs and sponsorships that… Read more »

AMSTERDAM – HEINEKEN N.V. today announced its trading update for the third quarter of 2011. In the quarter: On an organic1 basis, revenue grew 3.0% driven by higher volumes and improved price and sales mix;

With all of the new breweries sprouting up each day, it’s easy to forget the big players who have been making quality brews for a while now. In celebration of 25 years in the craft beer business, Alaskan Brewing created Perseverance Ale.We love that the nation’s 12th largest craft brewer went the route of silk-screening… Read more »

FORT COLLINS, CO – A glass filled with beer is joyous any time of year, but add a splash of philanthropic giving and it tastes even better. New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, is giving back during the gift-giving season by offering beer globe glasses that benefit nonprofit organizations.

Denver-based Renegade Brewing, which opened in late June, doesn’t currently package their beer but that hasn’t stopped Founder Brian O’Connell from thinking about the future. “My long term vision for this company is to grow into large scale distribution,” he said. “We want to start distributing across the state of Colorado, and then regionally and… Read more »