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70 Maine Craft Brews Aboard Ship to Iceland

The Maine Brewers’ Guild (MBG) unveiled the Maine Beer Box to an excited crowd at the International Marine Terminal in Portland, Maine, where it set sail for Reykjavik, Iceland aboard the Skogafoss.

Savor Sound Bites: Brewers Discuss Cans, Large-Format Packages

Savor Sound Bites: Brewers Discuss Cans, Large-Format Packages

More than 4,000 people converged on Washington, D.C., this past weekend for the Brewers Association’s annual craft beer and food pairing event, Savor. Brewbound caught up with several breweries over the weekend to get the scoop the latest trends, distribution and packaging updates, and what to expect for the remainder of 2017.

Dogfish Head Opens Oklahoma

Dogfish Head Opens Oklahoma

Dogfish Head, the 14th largest U.S. craft brewing company according to trade group the Brewers Association (BA), has officially added another territory to its growing distribution footprint. The Delaware-based craft brewery said Monday that it would begin shipping its full portfolio of beers to Oklahoma this month, confirming a mid-April report from Tulsa World.

Oskar Blues Using Thinfilm Technology for Launch of 16 oz. Dale’s Pale Ale Cans

Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE: THIN), a global leader in NFC (near field communication) mobile marketing and smart product solutions, today announced a partnership with Oskar Blues Brewery. Through the collaboration, Oskar Blues will integrate Thinfilm’s technology into beer coasters distributed nationwide, enabling a direct mobile connection with consumers through the simple tap of a smartphone.

Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. Adds 3 Craft Breweries to Portfolio

The addition of Scorched Earth Brewing Company, Like Minds Brewing, and Lake Brothers Beer Co, reflects Louis Glunz Beer, Inc.’s mission to add blossoming local breweries to its diverse collection of craft, domestic, and import brewing partners.

Territorial Brewing Company Releasing Bruin Brew

Among the offerings on tap at Kellogg Community College’s Community Gala Celebration event June 3 will be a brand new craft beer brewed locally to celebrate the College’s 60th anniversary.

Maui Brewing Co. to Debut Hemp ESB

Maui Brewing Company’s Brewmaster, Kim Brisson-Lutz, said they used 75 pounds, or 3 pounds per barrel, of Hemp Hearts from Manitoba Harvest Foods to brew the Extra Special Bitter-style beer.

Heineken Introduces new Limited-Edition Aluminum Bottles in Select Cities

Heineken is proud to unveil its exclusive, limited-edition aluminum bottles available only in select cities. This durable and chic packaging is perfect for social spaces like rooftop bars, patios, and pool areas, its label design celebrates each city’s unique culture and geography, and the iconic red star and signature green ensure Heineken brand recognition.

Nine Pin Cider Releases Peach Tea Cans

Nine PinCider Works, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced the release of PeachTea cider in 12 oz. cans, its collaboration with Guilderland, N.Y.-based Shortand Stout Tea Co.

Saddle Creek Announces CEO Succession Plan

Saddle Creek Logistics Services (www.sclogistics.com) announced today the company’s CEO succession plan. Mark Cabrera, Saddle Creek’s current senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) in anticipation of succeeding current CEO Cliff Otto upon his retirement.