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Sly Fox to Open 5th Pennsylvania Taphouse

In the past year, the Sly Fox Brewing Company has opened two new pubs based on their popular Pottstown, Pennsylvania Tasting Room model.

Heavy Seas Beer to Release Siren Noire Imperial Chocolate Stout

The “Uncharted Waters” series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome the 2019 edition of Siren Noire, an imperial chocolate stout aged in bourbon barrels, available in both 4 packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces October Releases

Hi-Wire Brewing is pleased to announce their October 2019 beer releases, including returning seasonal Strongman Coffee Milk Stout and the Mountains to Sea Collaboration 12-pack featuring New Anthem BeerProject, Wooden Robot Brewery, & Trophy Brewing Co.

Beer Industry Veteran Wesley Phillips Joins Off-Trail Collective

Wesley Phillips, a 16-year veteran of the vibrant Chicago craft beer business has joined upstart Off-Trail Collective. Phillips comes to Off-Trail after 14 years with Reyes Beverage Group-owned Windy City Distribution where he served as Director of Business Development.

Sun King Brewery Celebrates Grand Opening of Broad Ripple Tap Room

Sun King Brewery, one of the leaders of the independent craft beer movement in Indiana, is excited to officially celebrate the opening of its Broad Ripple Tap Room at 1021 Broad Ripple Avenue, at 11 a.m on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Thorn Beer Releases Countess Sparkula

Thorn Brewing Co. is excited to announce the release of their newest specialty beer, Countess Sparkula, Imperial Breakfast Stout, 11.7% ABV.

Lakefront Brewery Releases a Double IPA

One of the most popular brews crafted by Lakefront Brewery is its IPA. With its distinctive eyeball graphic, the Randy Mosher designed label adorns one of the Brewery’s flagshipbeers.

Evil Twin Brewing New York City Opens in Ridgewood, Queens

Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø – along with his wife and business partner, Maria – open the doors to their very first permanent brewery and taproom – Evil Twin Brewing New York City – in Ridgewood, Queens.

Rhinegeist Plans to Implement ESOP in 2020

Rhinegeist Plans to Implement ESOP in 2020

Fast-growing Cincinnati craft beer maker Rhinegeist Brewery plans to implement an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) in mid-2020 that will eventually transfer 100% ownership of the company to its employees.

Small Massachusetts Craft Breweries Face Closures, Bankruptcy

Small Massachusetts Craft Breweries Face Closures, Bankruptcy

The last few months have proven tumultuous for a handful of Massachusetts craft breweries. Although some beer companies in the Commonwealth have recently announced expansions and new locations, others have experienced financial difficulties. Earlier this week, Chelsea-based Mystic Brewing announced it will close on October 19. Meanwhile, Somerville Brewing filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in… Read more »