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Two California Breweries Collaborate On New Brew

Two California Breweries Collaborate On New Brew

MCKINLEYVILLE, CA – They say two heads are better than one, and that is especially true when you are talking about beer. Mad River Brewing Company and Six Rivers Brewery have released a collaborative specialty ale to commemorate Mad River’s 22nd anniversary. The limited-production brew is available on draught at both breweries.

Product Review: Grand Teton Brewing – Wake Up Call Imperial Coffee Porter

Product Review: Grand Teton Brewing – Wake Up Call Imperial Coffee Porter

Move over ‘Coffee Stout’, Wake Up Call Imperial Porter just earned the title of best breakfast beer. If there was a way we could somehow replace our morning espresso with this delightful treat we would. A jet black color and foamy tan head is reminiscent of your morning cup, and even the robust coffee aroma… Read more »

Sweetwater Brewing Discusses Expansion Plans

Sweetwater Brewing Discusses Expansion Plans

Sweetwater Brewing is in the midst of an 18-month expansion that will take the brewing facilities from 26,000 square feet to 110,000 square feet. The plans will allow the brewery to produce up to 500,000 barrels of beer. Plans also include new office and lab space, event space and a shiny new 250 barrel brewhouse…. Read more »

Harpoon Octoberfest Returns For The Season

Harpoon Octoberfest Returns For The Season

BOSTON – As the first signs of fall settle into New England, so too does the arrival of Harpoon Octoberfest, a local favorite since 1989. Brewed with celebrations in mind, this full-bodied, seasonal beer is widely available in 6-packs, 12-packs, and on draft beginning late August. It is also the featured beer at the brewery’s… Read more »

FC Bayern Munich Celebrates Oktoberfest With Paulaner Brewery

FC Bayern Munich Celebrates Oktoberfest With Paulaner Brewery

MUNICH – Just in time for the start of the German Oktoberfest, international football stars of FC Bayern Munich enjoy the Bavarian way of life: players and coaches slid into Bavarian garb and raised their glasses with the full-bodied Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier alcohol-free.

Bronx Brewery Releases First Brew

Bronx Brewery Releases First Brew

NEW YORK – The Bronx Brewery, a new craft brewery based in the South Bronx, NY, released its flagship brew, the Bronx Pale Ale last week in bars throughout New York City.

Pick Your Pumpkin (Beer)

Pick Your Pumpkin (Beer)

It’s that time of year again. The temperature is beginning to drop, the days are getting shorter, and it seems that no matter when you peek out your window, it’s gloomy. But if there’s one thing to look forward to in the fall, it’s all the pumpkin beer. Which got us thinking — With so… Read more »

Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Goes Deconstructed

Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Goes Deconstructed

LOS ANGELES – Firestone Walker Brewing Company, three-time World Beer Cup champion is launching one of the most exciting and original events L.A. Beer Week has ever seen. The brewery will be presenting, Deconstructed LA, an event that will breakdown the brewery’s rarest beer blend into its key components aided by the genius of Sean… Read more »

Oskar Blues Releasing Ten FIDY Early

Oskar Blues Releasing Ten FIDY Early

LONGMONT, CO – Oskar Blues’ Ten FIDY fans are cheering because the famed winter seasonal will be back on shelves a month earlier than last year. Ten FIDY continues to be primed with its latest accolade, named in the Top 51 “Best of the Best Beers” in Beer Magazine’s October issue.

Stone Brewing Co. Releases Book

Stone Brewing Co. Releases Book

ESCONDIDO, CA — It is with great pomp and gusto that Stone announces its highly anticipated literary tome—The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes, and Unabashed Arrogance—will be gracing bookstore shelves everywhere on September 27th.

Narragansett Beer Robbed

Narragansett Beer Robbed

Narragansett Beer was robbed this weekend and one of their beloved ‘Tall Boy’ costumes is now missing. In an attempt to build awareness for their ‘Neighbor Day’ campaign, the company held a block party last Saturday in Providence, R.I. When brewery employees were cleaning up, they noticed the costume had been stolen.

Samuel Adams Introduces Black & Brew

Samuel Adams Introduces Black & Brew

Samuel Adams is debuting a brand new beer as part of their Winter Classics Variety 12-pack this year. Black & Brew will replace White Ale, just one year after Boston Beer Co. made the decision to return it to the mixed pack. Black & Brew is a dark stout that combines roasted coffee with the… Read more »

Belgian Beer Café Plans For 60 U.S. Locations

Belgian Beer Café Plans For 60 U.S. Locations

HASSELT, BE – It has been said about Belgian beers that there is a “beer for everyone.” If the popularity it has already found around the world is any indication, Belgian Beer Café is soon going to discover that everyone will be there for a beer when the unique Belgian bar / restaurant concept arrives… Read more »