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We are VERY excited to announce that The Haverhill Brewery will be undergoing some significant, much needed, and awesome changes in the new year!

After five hours of judging, Lion Nathan’s Kosciuszko Pale Ale has been crowned Australia’s best beer at the RNA’s Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show (RQFWS) Beer Competition in Brisbane today.

BROOKLYN, NY – Now available for purchase exclusively at The Brooklyn Brewery Company Store is the BROOKLYN BOX SET, featuring 1 copy of The Oxford Companion to Beer, signed by Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver, and 1 rare, 750ml bottle-conditioned version of The Companion Ale — this special Companion Ale bottle is only available as… Read more »

PASO ROBLES, CA. — The result of one of the most unique and intriguing beer projects in the world will be released the beginning of November. “XV”, Firestone Walker’s 15th Anniversary Ale, celebrates the founding of the brewery as well as pushing the boundaries of what beer can be.

Baxter Brewing announced today that their newest beer, Amber Road, would begin shipping to Maine markets next week. The amber ale, which is being canned today, checks in at 5.5 percent ABV and features 10 different malts and three different hop varietals. “This is actually my favorite of our three beers,” said Founder Luke Livingston.

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Famous Narragansett Beer announces the return of its winter craft brew, Narragansett Porter. A brand staple since the early 1900s, Porter was awarded a silver medal at the 2010 World Beer Championships, America’s oldest international beer competition. Throughout 2011, Narragansett has expanded into a number of new markets beyond its home… Read more »

TORRANCE, CA – Creating an entirely new beverage category, high-end beer brewer, Kirin Brewery of America LLC (Kirin), today announced it is introducing Kirin Free, the world’s first 0.00% alcohol content beertaste malt beverage to the United States, with the initial launch in three select Southern California counties — Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego.

AUSTIN, TX — Jester King Craft brewery, maker of artisan farmhouse ales in the beautiful Texas Hill Country on the outskirts of Austin, has filed suit against the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC). On Wednesday, attorneys representing Jester King Craft Brewery and two other co-plaintiffs filed a motion for summary judgment in federal court asking… Read more »

Last week, we reported that Odell Brewing would be releasing their Mountain Standard Double Black IPA in four-packs. Today, an official announcement from the company confirms that the beer will make its return on November 5th. Below is a press release which gives more details about the release and the beer itself. FORT COLLINS, CO…. Read more »

It’s not often you get the privilege of sampling a unique and incredibly creative pale ale. But it’s even rarer when that beer has yet to earn distribution in the states, and comes from over 5,000 miles away. 961 Beer’s, Lebanese Pale Ale is quite a refreshing take on an old classic. Brewed with virtually… Read more »

NEW YORK, NY — Dos Equis, the fastest growing premium Mexican beer brand in the US, is announcing a refreshed look for its primary (bottles and cans) and secondary (outer pack) packaging designs.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – An Italian guy and an Irish guy who own a San Francisco brewpub decide to make Egyptian beer. What do they get? A gold medal from the Great American Beer Festival. Actually, make that two gold medals: One for HQT, an Ancient Egyptian Ale, and one for Amber Waves, an American… Read more »

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken USA today announces the appointment of Olga Osminkina to the position of Senior Brand Director, Heineken Lager. In her new role, Osminkina will report to Laurent Theodore, Vice President of Marketing for Heineken and will be responsible for the overall strategy and sustained development of flagship Heineken Lager in the… Read more »

Odell Brewing Company will add yet another style to their lineup of four-packs this fall. The Mountain Standard Double Black IPA will join Isolation Ale and Double Pilsner in the company’s seasonal four-pack series. It’s decisions such as these that are aiding in Odell’s continual ‘managed growth,’ said Founder Doug Odell. “We look to gain… Read more »