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Port Brewing Rebrands, Introduces New ‘Flip-Flop’ Logo

Port Brewing Rebrands, Introduces New ‘Flip-Flop’ Logo

In the beer industry, there are plenty examples of brand confusion. Then there’s the peculiar case of Pizza Port Brewing Company and Port Brewing Company, two San Diego-area breweries with very close ties to one another. For better or worse, the two companies (which also share two majority partners) have long been confused in the… Read more »

Bell’s to Debut Planet Series in August

COMSTOCK, Mich. — In the same tradition as our Batch and Wheat Series,’ Bell’s Brewery, Inc. is proud to announce The Planet Series.

Summit Releases Third Beer in Union Series

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Summit Brewing Company today announces the release of the third beer from the limited-release Union Series: Southern Cape. The Union Series explores the latest malts and hops in the industry by focusing on brewing with new raw materials and ingredients. Southern Cape will be available the week of June 9.

Blue Hills Brewery to Release New Canned Offerings

Canton, MA — Blue Hills Brewery is proud to announce the release of two new styles of 12 oz cans. Blue Hill IPA and Session IPA will be joining our canned line up in June, along side Quarter Mile Double IPA and Watermelon Wheat, which debuted earlier this year.

Dogfish Head’s Latest Partnerships: Woolrich and Golden Eagle

Dogfish Head’s Latest Partnerships: Woolrich and Golden Eagle

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery may subscribe to an “off-centered” ethos, but the Milton, Del.-based company has a classic sense of fashion. Through a collaboration with Woolrich, an outdoor clothing company that pre-dates the Civil War, the brewery is set to release Pennsylvania Tuxedo, a small-batch pale ale brewed with spruce tips, named after the matching… Read more »

DESTIHL Brewery to Launch Distribution in Northeastern Ohio

Bloomington, IL — In a new agreement announced today, DESTIHL┬« Brewery, of Bloomington, Illinois, and The House of LaRose, of Brecksville, will join forces to distribute DESTIHL’s acclaimed and award-winning craft beer brands in Northeastern Ohio.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing to Begin Offering Free Shuttle Service

Buellton, California — Finding public transportation in the Santa Ynez Valley can be a challenge. While most towns are very easy to walk around, it is difficult to find affordable transportation to and from each town— especially at night.

Press Clips: Watered Down Beer & Controversial Beards

Press Clips: Watered Down Beer & Controversial Beards

At the crux of the charges, A-B InBev is alleged to have been using Anton Paar meters to measure the alcohol content in its beers before adding water and carbon dioxide to lower the alcohol content. Subsequently, according to the suit, the company marketed its beers as having higher alcohol content than they actually did.

Hopsters Receives Commercial Brewing License

Boston, MA — Hopsters, Boston area’s first and only custom craft brewery and restaurant, announced today that it has received its commercial brewing license, making Hopsters the first commercial brewery to be located in the suburb of Newton, Mass. since the 1600s. The license, issued by the State of Massachusetts, allows Hopsters to sell their… Read more »

Ciderboys to Release Pineapple Hula

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — Splash a wave of refreshment on your summer fun with Ciderboys Pineapple Hula, a new summer seasonal hard cider mixing the smooth, sweet citrus taste of fresh Hawaiian pineapple with the crisp, tart sweetness of apple cider.

Almanac Launching Distribution in Colorado

San Francisco, CA — Almanac Beer Company is thrilled to announce it is beginning distribution as of mid-June to the great beer state of Colorado, starting with the Colorado Front Range!