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Deep Ellum Brewing Enters Oklahoma, Opens Fort Worth Outpost

Deep Ellum Brewing Enters Oklahoma, Opens Fort Worth Outpost

Deep Ellum Brewing Company was busy last week. The Dallas-based craft brewery — which was acquired last June by the Fireman Capital-backed Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective — launched in Oklahoma, its first market outside of Texas; opened a research-and-development brewery and restaurant in Fort Worth; and commissioned a new 60-barrel brewhouse at its main production facility.

Following Test Drive, Craft Brew Alliance Formally Establishes ‘pH Experiment’ Business Unit

Following Test Drive, Craft Brew Alliance Formally Establishes ‘pH Experiment’ Business Unit

Midway through last year, Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) launched an innovation initiative aimed at testing the viability of, and consumer demand for, non-traditional alcoholic beverages that play on the fringes of the beer category. Today, the Portland-headquartered craft beer company – which owns the Kona, Widmer Brothers, Redhook, Omission, Square Mile, Cisco Brewers, Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Wynwood labels – announced that its so-called “pH Experiment” has become a standalone business unit.

Braven Brewing Company to Sell Brooklyn Brewpub

Braven Brewing Company, a craft brewery based in Brooklyn, NY, plans to sell the lease and equipment for its 2,500 sf brewery, bar, and restaurant in the trendy neighborhood of Bushwick.

Alaskan Brewing Redesigns Can Packaging

Alaskan Brewing Company is debuting a new line of cans this March featuring beers that have never been in a can, and a brand new mixed can 12-pack.

Brewery Extrava Announces Summer 2019 Opening

Brewery Extrava is excited to announce the Summer 2019 opening of their craft brewery and tasting room in Portland, Maine. It will be located at 66 Cove St. in the burgeoning East Bayside neighborhood.

Saucy Brew Works Expands Distribution to North Carolina

Cleveland-based brewery, Saucy Brew Works, is excited to announce its expansion into North Carolina. Saucy has partnered with Ararat Import/Export Co. LLC, one of the leading beer and wine distributors in North and South Carolina.

Wiley Roots Releases 4 Pastry-Inspired Beers

Wiley Roots Brewing Company announced that the brewery released four new pastry inspired beers on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 12 p.m. with the introduction of Blueberry & Lemon County Fair Cobbler, Cranberry & Raspberry County Fair Cobbler, Breakfast Strudels: Nana’s French Toast and Breakfast Strudels: Morning Coffee Cake.

Lakefront Brewery to Release Grist Gose-Style with Lime

From the Brewery who crafted the very first gluten-free beer granted label approval in the United States, comes another certified gluten-free brew. New Grist Gose-style serves up a punch of lime and sea salt with no gluten-free aftertaste. 

Former Governor and Brewpub Entrepreneur John Hickenlooper Launches Presidential Bid

Former Governor and Brewpub Entrepreneur John Hickenlooper Launches Presidential Bid

After years of flirting with the idea of making a run at the White House, former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper officially announced his bid for the presidency on Monday. The brewing industry will recognize Hickenlooper, 67, as the former geologist turned beer entrepreneur who co-founded Denver’s Wynkoop Brewing in 1988.

With New Production Facility, Reuben’s Brews Targets 21,000 Barrels in 2019

With New Production Facility, Reuben’s Brews Targets 21,000 Barrels in 2019

Fast-growing, Seattle-based Reuben’s Brews is hoping a newly opened production facility will finally help the company meet demand for its beer. Over the weekend, the 7-year-old craft brewery officially opened an 11,000 sq. ft. brewery and taproom in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.