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Medalla Light Launches Special Edition Cans Designed by Artist Alexis Díaz

As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Medalla Light reaffirms its commitment to Puerto Rican art and culture with the launch of limited edition Medalla Light beer cans embellished with the art of Alexis Díaz, one of Puerto Rico’s most recognized muralists.

Brew Talks GABF 2019: Sam Calagione Discusses Dogfish Head-Boston Beer Merger

Brew Talks GABF 2019: Sam Calagione Discusses Dogfish Head-Boston Beer Merger

Dogfish Head co-founder Sam Calagione shared how the first 149 days of his company’s merger with the Boston Beer Company was progressing during Brewbound’s final Brew Talk meetup of 2019. Calagione pointed to goals of brand longevity and growth outside Dogfish Head’s homebase of the Mid-Atlantic region as the reasons for forming a business partnership… Read more »

Reed’s Inc. and Full Sail Brewing Partner to Launch Reed’s Ready-to-Drink Craft Ginger Mules

Reed’s Inc., owner of the nation’s leading portfolio of handcrafted, all-natural beverages, and Full Sail Brewing Co. (“Full Sail”), Oregon’s award-winning craft brewer, has announced entry into agreements for the development, marketing and distribution of ready-to-drink Reed’s Craft Ginger Mules, which come in two flavors: Classic and Zero Sugar.

Bear Republic to Close 24-Year-Old Brewpub Location in November

Bear Republic to Close 24-Year-Old Brewpub Location in November

Bear Republic Brewing Company will close its Healdsburg, California-based brewpub, which first opened in 1995, on November 22, according to a post on the location’s Facebook page. Speaking to Brewbound, Bear Republic president and CEO Richard G. Norgrove cited mounting building improvement costs at the Healdsburg brewpub location, which the company’s landlord would not cover,… Read more »

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.