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Saints Row Brewing to Open Tasting Room in Rockville, Maryland

Transwestern today announced it represented local brewery startup Saints Row Brewing in the lease for its first retail store and tasting room, a 3,000-square-foot flex space at 1211 – 1213 Taft St. in Rockville, Maryland. Transwestern Senior Vice President Ethan Bernardi and Vice President Nathan Bortnick represented Saints Row in the transaction.

Shmaltz Brewing Debuts New Sour Barrel Aged Blend

Originally the official beer of New York City Beer Week brewed in collaboration with Shmaltz Brewing, Captain Lawrence Brewing, and Ithaca Beer, the super limited-edition Geektoberfest® rolls out this week to select bars across the country.

Devil’s Purse Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Rhode Island

Rhode Islanders no longer have to cross the state line into Massachusetts to grab a freshly drawn pint or four-pack of Devil’s Purse beer thanks to a distribution agreement recently signed with Cranston-based wholesaler, McLaughlin & Moran, Inc., to sell its beer throughout the Ocean State.

Anheuser-Busch InBev to Offer 150,000 Round-Trip Lyft Rides

Budweiser today announced the bold next step in its Give A Damn campaign, together with safe ride partner Lyft. Given the success of last year’s pilot program — during which Budweiser delivered more than 35,000 safe rides home across six states plus Washington, D.C. — the brand will expand the 2017 campaign to offer 150,000 round-trip rides across nine states plus Washington, D.C., to help people get to and from their nights out.

Switchback Brewing Co. Releases Combo 12-Packs

Switchback Brewing Co. beers will soon be available in Combo 12-Packs at local stores. The October release of the Combo Pack is the first time Switchback’s iconic stubby bottles will be available in a 12-pack.

2SP Brewing Company to Release Quarterly Can Series Featuring Forgotten Lettering

2SP Brewing Company, an award-winning craft brewery in the Philadelphia region, is partnering with Post Typography, a Baltimore-based creative studio, for a collaboration series of limited 16 oz. cans that will feature forgotten lettering, like 17th Century Italian calligraphy, and unappreciated lager styles, including pilsners and dunkels.

Draught Works Brewery to Release Last Rites Mexican Chocolate Porter in Cans

Last Rites Mexican Chocolate Porter, available in cans and on draught from September to January, incorporates the warming flavors of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and toasty dark malts that are the perfect complement for cool weather festivities, as temperatures begin to drop and Montana’s summer comes to a close.

Nevada’s Crown Beverages Shutters as Southern Glazer’s Acquires Rights to 10 Brands

Nevada’s Crown Beverages Shutters as Southern Glazer’s Acquires Rights to 10 Brands

Fighting an ugly court case, but in charge of distributing more than a half-million cases of beer annually, Northern Nevada-based beer wholesaler Crown Beverages ceased operations on June 30, Brewbound has learned. Many of the beer brands Crown once distributed have found a new route to market via competing wholesalers that deliver to retailers in the area.

Towne Park Brew to Open in Anaheim

Towne Park Brew is proud to announce the opening of their first flagship brewery in Anaheim, California coming September 2017.

Worthy Brewing Releases Strata IPA in 22 oz. Bottles

This week, Worthy Brewing began bottling Strata IPA, the award-winning beer that features the new, multi-layered aroma hop created by Oregon State University and Indie Hops.

Lickinghole Creek Co-Founder Departs to Lead Distribution Upstart

Lickinghole Creek Co-Founder Departs to Lead Distribution Upstart

A new distribution company with ties to a small Virginia craft brewery is set to launch in the Southwestern part of the state. Saint X LLC — which aims to provide an alternative route to market for small craft brewers — has set up shop in a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse located near recently launched Beale’s Brewery in Bedford, Va.