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MillerCoors Introduces Redd’s Wicked Black Cherry

The Redd’s family of brands is giving fans even more ways to break their routine with the nationwide debut of Redd’s Wicked Black Cherry. Following rave reviews to the spring release of Redd’s Wicked Mango, Redd’s Wicked Black Cherry is a dark-golden beer with juicy black cherry flavors balanced by a crisp apple base.

Santa Fe Brewing Company Releases Fall Seasonal Oktoberfest

The Santa Fe Brewing Company is thrilled to bring back their Fall seasonal, Oktoberfest. This malty Märzen is our ode to the German festival favorite. Here in America it’s perfect for those cooler days as the seasons change from pilsner to stout, and the leaves from green to orange and yellow.

Angry Orchard Announces Voluntary Recall

Angry Orchard Cider Company, LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, today announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of select cases (24/12oz bottles), 12-packs and 6-packs of Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider.

Wild Ginger Brewing Company Launches Alcoholic Ginger Beer

It’s time to put beer back in the brew, and Wild Ginger Brewing Company is ready to deliver, as it unveils Wild Ginger(TM) Alcoholic Ginger Beer. “Alcoholic ginger beer has been around as long as the art of brewing. It was only during Prohibition that it turned to soda,” said Wild Ginger Founder Jamey Grosser.

Dogfish Head Expands Distribution of Choc Lobster

For the first time, Dogfish Head is releasing Choc Lobster, a new generation crustacean beer, beyond coastal Delaware. It began hitting taps on Friday, Aug. 7. Previously a Dogfish brewpub exclusive, the 5.6% ABV Choc Lobster is a dry porter brewed with basil, dark cocoa and – you guessed it – lobsters.

Boulder Beer Company Launches New Website

Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, is pleased to announce the release of their newly redesigned website atwww.boulderbeer.com, providing visitors to the site with a more fun and engaging, user-friendly experience.

Kim Jordan Stepping Down as New Belgium CEO on October 9

Kim Jordan Stepping Down as New Belgium CEO on October 9

After 25 years at the helm of New Belgium Brewing, co-founder Kim Jordan will step down as CEO and transition into a new role as executive chair of the brewery’s Board of Directors, the company announced today. Current president and chief operations officer Christine Perich, who began her career at New Belgium in 2000 and has also previously served as the company’s chief financial officer, has been named CEO. She will take over on October 9, the company said.

Left Hand Expands Distribution to Nevada

Left Hand Expands Distribution to Nevada

Left Hand Brewing has signed a new distribution agreement with Wirtz Beverage for coverage throughout Nevada. An official launch is planned for August 28, the distributor announced in a statement today.

Mims Distributing Company Adds Bear Republic Tartare Berliner Weisse to Portfolio

Mims Distributing Company, a wholesale beverage distributor in North Carolina, has announced the limited availability of partner brewer Bear Republic’s Tartare Berliner Weisse. A barrel-aged sour beer from the famed California brewery, Tartare Berliner Weisse offers an interpretation of one of the world’s classic sour beer styles that’s characteristically tart and low in alcohol. Paste Magazine has ranked the beer as the No. 1 American Berliner Weisse.

Shmaltz Brewing Introduces (518) Summer Session

For more than 150 years, one of the most celebrated sporting events in American culture has taken place right in the backyard of Shmaltz Brewing’s Upstate New York brewery at the historic Saratoga Race Course (Saratoga Springs, NY). Shmaltz Brewing is proud to announce the latest addition to its locals-only (518) Beer Sessions in honor of the oldest racetrack in the United States and the proud tradition that runs each racing season.

Back East Brewery Releases Octoberfest in Cans

Back East Brewery will again be offering Octoberfest, its fall seasonal, but for the first time this beer will be available in six-pack cans. The limited beer will be available at Back East Brewery, at Connecticut package stores, and on draft at select bars & restaurants across Connecticut.

The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. Partners with Wirtz Beverage Wisconsin

The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. announced today that a selection of its craft beers will be offered in cans and on draft in stores, bars and restaurants starting next month. The Wisconsin-based brewery will be partnering with Wirtz Beverage Wisconsin for distribution of its beers statewide.

ThirstyBear Releases Citra Double Down IPA

Downtown San Francisco craft beer haven ThirstyBear Organic Brewery joins beer enthusiasts, breweries and bars across the globe last Thursday in a collective toast to one of craft beer’s most iconic styles: India Pale Ale. To celebrate “IPA Day” (Aug. 6, 2015), ThirstyBear releases a special limited-edition summer seasonal Citra Double Down, which is generously hopped at 75 IBUs and 8.9% ABV.