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NEWPORT, OR. — In a collaboration of crafts, two small Oregon companies who have earned worldwide critical acclaim — Rogue Creamery and Rogue Ales & Spirits — will debut Anniversary Ale at SAVOR, a unique American craft beer & food tasting experience, on June 3rd in Washington, DC.

KANSAS CITY, MO — Installing solar panels, transforming itself into a zero-landfill facility, and investing in an electric vehicle (EV) charging station are just some of the latest ways Kansas City’s hometown brewery is expressing its commitment to the environment. While the timing of these projects aligns with Earth Day, the practice of sustainability is… Read more »

FRASERBURGH, SCT – The always experimental craft brewery from Scottland is up to it again, this time poking fun at the royal wedding. ‘Arise Prince Willy,’ a new beer containing Viagra, horny goat weed and chocolate, from the team at BrewDog, is a limited release offering (1,000 bottles) that is intended to mock some of… Read more »

There is something to be said for brewers who take a chance and push the boundaries of stylistic guidelines set out by the Brewers Association. With a name like “curveball” you might expect to taste something unique, but this offering is simply an accurate interpretation of the style. Typically straw and golden in color, this… Read more »

FT COLLINS, CO — On April 22, 2011, the craft brewers of Fort Collins will join forces to brew a collaboration beer for the mother of all beer weeks. Nine local breweries (C.B. & Potts, Coopersmith’s, Crooked Stave, Equinox, Fort Collins Brewery, Funkwerks, New Belgium, Odell Brewing, and Pateros Creek) will work together to craft… Read more »

PLACENTIA, CA – For our (The Bruery) third anniversary celebration we’ve decided to put on a small beer festival featuring some fantastic local craft brewers! On top of the long list of our own beers that will be poured, we’ve already got a great list of breweries signed up to pour some of their beers… Read more »

WOODINVILLE, WA. – Redhook Ale Brewery has teamed up with the Seattle Sounders FC to become its exclusive craft brewing partner. The three year long partnership kicks off this season.

ESCONDIDO, CA – Stone Brewing Company announced today that first quarter projections were a “wee bit off” according to Vice President of Sales, Arlen Arnsten. “Okay. So my original projections this year were a wee bit off. Um, I mean quite a bit off. First quarter numbers are in and we are cruising at a… Read more »

STEVENS POINT, WI. — To meet ever-increasing demand for its handcrafted beers. The Stevens Point Brewery is expanding its annual production capacity by 25 percent to 100,000 barrels. The expansion, which follows yet another year of strong sales growth in 2010, includes more warehouse space, new aging tanks and new fermenting tanks.

SEATTLE, WA – The “Thirsty Three Hundred” sounds more like a group of Spartans out for Persian blood than a few craft beers fans with dreams of owning a brewery. The first brewery cooperative in Washington State and only the second in the nation has launched in Seattle. Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery began its membership… Read more »

FT. COLLINS, CO – WorldBlu has recognized New Belgium Brewing for its workplace practices by including it on the fifth annual “WorldBlu list of Most Democratic WorkplacesÔäó 2011”. New Belgium has made the list every year it has applied since 2008. Fifty-two organizations from around the world are recognized on the list created by WorldBlu,… Read more »

BOSTON – Nothing says congratulations like a beer. Truth be told, there is nothing more satisfying than enjoying a couple ‘frosty mugs’ after a grueling two-hour long run. That doesn’t mean it’s going to improve my memory, or hydrate me any faster- it just feels good. With the Boston Marathon just days away, it got… Read more »

As part of their Brewmaster’s Reserve, Brooklyn Brewing released Sorachi Ace, a classic saison style beer, but made with Oregon-grown Sorachi Ace hops. The aromas are floral and citrus with lemongrass. Brooklyn claims it tastes like sunshine in a glass, but we think it smells more like spring in a glass. There’s an excellent balance… Read more »

Although the Double IPA category is about as wide open as it comes in terms of interpretation, we have to think that this offering from Odell Brewing is actually one of the more representative of what the style should be. At 9.3%, this beer is no slouch, but it perfectly combines all the quintessential elements… Read more »