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Bell’s Releases Limited Beer as Part of 2017 Texas Launch

If you’re going to head to Texas, you have to go big. When Bell’s Brewery launches in the Lone Star State, a special, limited release beer will accompany Bell’s full portfolio in early March, 2017.

Oregon Brewers Festival Generates $29.3 Million in Economic Impact

Oregon Brewers Festival Generates $29.3 Million in Economic Impact

The overall economic impact of the Oregon Brewers Festival has declined for the second consecutive year. The 2016 edition of the five-day festival, one of the oldest and most well-attended in the U.S, generated $29.3 million in economic impact, a three percent dip from the previous year.

Brewbound Voices: Branding Considerations for Craft Breweries (Part I)

Brewbound Voices: Branding Considerations for Craft Breweries (Part I)

It’s been nearly one year since we last invited a guest to contribute to the Brewbound Voices column, but we’re excited to pick things back up with a three-part series on branding considerations for three types of beer companies: bootstrapped breweries-in-planning, well-funded startups and firmly-established players who are looking to rebrand.

Three Creeks Brewing Co. Announces Fall Seasonals

Three Creeks Brewing Co. is pleased to announce the release on draft and in 22 oz bottles of pub favorite Firestorm Red Ale along with the latest beer in our coveted Desperado Series, Frontier Justice Coffee Stout. Both beers are available now through December 2016.

Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider Completes Financing Round

Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider Completes Financing Round

Portland, Oregon’s Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider has completed a multi-faceted financing round led by hometown firm, Hawthorne Capital, the company announced Friday. As part of the transaction, Hawthorne Capital will acquire an undisclosed stake in the five-year-old company and receive seats on the board, founder Nat West told Brewbound.

Island Brewing Company Now Aboard Amtrak Surfliner

It was only a matter of time before the brewery closest to the tracks made the leap onto the Amtrak trains that daily whiz by this seaside brewery. Island Brewing Company is now riding the rails aboard the Amtrak Surfliner with its Hopliner IPA.

Real Ale Brewing Recalls 11,000 Cases of Beer in Texas

Real Ale Brewing Recalls 11,000 Cases of Beer in Texas

Another day, another craft beer recall. Real Ale Brewing Co. announced Tuesday that it was issuing a “precautionary recall” of 11,000 cases — about 800 barrels — of two of its year-round brands due to a potential glass defect.

St. Elmo Brewing Co. Slated to Open in December

St. Elmo Brewing Co., South Austin’s newest brewery, celebrates its grand opening party on Saturday Dec. 3, 2016 starting at 11:00 am. The brewery is located at 440 E. St. Elmo Rd. Ste. G2, Austin, TX 78745 in SouthAustin’s much-anticipated creative district, The Yard.