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Fireman’s Brew Expands Distribution to Utah and Minnesota

Fireman’s Brew, a Los Angeles-based craft beer company founded by two California firefighters, today announced a partnership with Viking Beverages, a Molson Coors distributor, to distribute its award-winning beers throughout Minnesota. The brewery also inked an agreement with General Distributing for coverage throughout Utah.

Wicked Weed Expands Core Lineup

Just six months after opening their 50 barrel production facility Wicked Weed Brewing is adding two more year-round brands to their ever- growing portfolio, Lunatic Blonde, Belgian-Style Ale and Napoleon Complex, Hoppy Pale Ale.

Upslope Brewing to Release Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout

Upslope Brewing Company, the Boulder-based brewery with national craft beer acclaim, is announcing the availability of their first cellar keepsake in 2016 from their Lee Hill Series, the Lee Hill Series Volume 7 Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout. As awareness of Upslope has skyrocketed and the demand for their five year-round beers grows, the brewers remain committed to experimenting and crafting small batches of delicious, decadent beer.

Highland Brewing Company to Release 3 New Seasonal Beers

Highland Brewing Company will release Saw-Whet Saison, the first of three new seasonal beers, on Jan. 29, 2016, in the brewery’s tasting room. It will be followed by Early’s Hoppy Wheat in April and Lost Cove Kolsch in June.

Pike Brewing to Release Post Alley Porter

Pike Brewing Company announces our seasonal beer release: Pike Post Alley Porter. A robust yet smooth porter with a slight sweetness from the Crystal malt and a light roast flavor from its Chocolate malt and roasted barley. Post Alley Porter is lighter in body than Pike XXXXX Stout and embodies Pike Brewing’s signature hop balance.

Empire Brewing Company Plans to Open New Farmstead Brewery in May

Empire Brewing Company surpassed a major milestone at the Empire Farmstead Brewery construction site in Cazenovia, New York with last week’s delivery and installation of a brand new 60BBL automated brewhouse. Shooting for grand opening in May, Empire Brewing Company plans to bottle their liquid for the first time ever this spring.

Surf Brewery Releases Candy Lemon IPA

Surf Brewery, a small Southern California brewery with onsite tasting room and homebrew shop, introduced their latest Surf Seasonal IPA, Candy Lemon IPA.

Legend Beverage Collaborates with Hockey Star Ryan Getzlaf

Legend Beverage, Inc. (“Legends Craft Brewery”) announced today that the company is in collaboration with local hockey superstar Ryan Getzlaf in order to produce a premium, craft beer for distribution in the Southern California market.

People on the Move: New Belgium, New Holland Executives to Depart

People on the Move: New Belgium, New Holland Executives to Depart

The calendar hasn’t quite flipped to February, and already there have been a number of key transitions at some of the industry’s top beer companies. Longtime New Belgium sales director Joe Menetre is departing the Colorado-headquartered craft brewery after about 18 years, Brewbound has learned. Meanwhile, Adam Lambert, another longtime beer industry sales executive who left Dogfish Head for a position at the smaller New Holland Brewing in December 2014, will depart for Anheuser-Busch InBev this month

Southern Tier Adds ‘3 Citrus Peel Out’ to Seasonal Lineup

Southern Tier Brewing Co. announced today that beginning April 2016 it will add 3 Citrus Peel Out into its seasonal lineup. 3 Citrus Peel Out is an Imperial Wheat Ale brewed with blood orange juice, tangerine and grapefruit peels. 3 Citrus Peel Out is the newest in the company’s seasonal Imperial Series.

Payette Brewing Expands Distribution to Seattle

Payette Brewing is adding Seattle to its distribution footprint beginning mid-February with Rustler IPA, North Fork Lager, and Rodeo Rye Pale (Spring Seasonal). Payette was the first Idaho brewery to can beer and it excited to bring their products in draft and canned form to more consumers in the Northwest with The Odom Corporation.

Epic Brewing Expands Distribution to Massachusetts

Epic Brewing is pleased to announce its expansion into the Massachusetts market which marks the twentieth state nationally. Distribution will be handled by Atlantic Importing and Distributing Company and will cover the entire state.

Knee Deep Brewing Launches in Washington

Knee Deep Brewing Company is now actively selling in the state of Washington. “We are making a push, and have launched into the third state within two months and we are pleased to announce the partnership with Alpha Distributing who will cover Seattle and the surrounding counties” said Andrew Moore, Manager of Knee Deep.