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Today, the Cicerone® Certification Program released the full syllabus for the recently announced Advanced CiceroneTM certification.

As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is recognizing the men and women of the beer distribution industry whose work positively impacts the nation’s economy.

This year, Full Sail celebrates the season’s first hops with Fresh Hop Pilsner which showcases the Perle hop variety. “This beer highlights the brewer’s art as well as nature’s gift,” said Full Sail Executive Brewmaster, Jamie Emmerson. The hops were locally grown at Sodbuster Farms, which is a Salmon Safe certified hop grower.

Starr Hill Brewery is celebrating its sixteenth anniversary this September with the release of several rare beers, including the brand new Hopfetti Triple IPA, as well as a number of special events at the Tap Room in Crozet, Virginia.

On September 24th, Upland Brewing Company will open an online lottery for the release of four of its sour ales: Three Degrees North, Cherry, Raspberry, and Dantalion. The lottery will open at noon EST on Thursday, September 24th and close at noon EST on Thursday, October 1st.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is seeking nominations for the Brewer Partner of the Year Award. The award recognizes the brewer who does the best job in the marketplace producing great beer; building strong partnerships; providing valuable education; and offering support to their distributor customers in order to bring their beers to market. The award will be presented during NBWA’s 78th Annual Convention & Trade Show, October 11-14, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, the #1 selling hard cider brand in the world,[1] is gearing up to make this fall Strongbow Season with a fully integrated, 360° program that encourages LDA+ consumers to experience Strongbow at its “bestest” when it is served over ice. The program includes national television advertising, targeted digital media, social media engagements, and eye-catching POS materials designed to drive purchase of Strongbow’s four flavors all season long.

Green Man Brewery, a craft beer pioneer in Asheville originating in 1997, will roll out 12 packs for two flagship beers next month, IPA and ESB.

Just weeks after introducing our Mt. Tam Pale Ale in cans, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve already surpassed the 1,000-case mark. That’s more than 20,000 cans of our award-winning beer rolling out across the United States.

Yellow Flag Productions of Southfield, MI, along with presenting sponsor, M​eijer​, are proud to announce the debut of P​ure Brews America​: the first program to bring the world of Michigan microbreweries to local network television!

Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Side Trail Series #6, Falkor, will be released September 15th on draught at select craft beer bars throughout our distribution territory and on tap at all Upland retail locations September 18th.

CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc., the largest craft brewery restaurant operator in the country, announced today the completion of a successful $172.5 million refinance of their existing senior debt facility. On the heels of this transaction, the brand’s concepts – Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants and Rock Bottom Restaurants & Breweries – are positioned for significant growth.