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Stillmank Brewing Company to Expand with New Facility

Green Bay, WI — Stillmank Brewing Company has purchased the building at 215 North Henry Street in Green Bay. This will be Green Bay’s first east side brewery in more than 40 years, and initially will be able to increase Stillmank’s Brewing capacity by more than 600 percent.

Upland Brewing Announces UpCup Homebrewing Competition

Bloomington, IN – Upland Brewing Company announced today the 7th annual UpCup homebrewing competition will be hosted at the Upland production facility at 4060 Profile Pkwy in Bloomington on June 7th, 2014 at 3:00 pm.

Cisco Brewers to Release Cider this Week

Nantucket, Mass. — Cisco Brewers (www.ciscobrewers.com) will be releasing Cisco Cider later this week. This cider is produced once a year, and is only available to consumers on tap in Massachusetts.

Beer Institute Urges FDA to Exempt American Brewers from Regulation

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Beer Institute filed joint comments with the American Malting Barley Association in order to protect a centuries-old and environmentally-conscious practice of brewers marketing their brewers’ grain to local animal producers. Please click here to view the comments, filed today.

Founders Expands Distribution to Arizona

Founders Expands Distribution to Arizona

Founders Brewing refuses to take its foot off the gas pedal. After announcing expansions into Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana earlier this year, the Michigan-based company today said it will launch with Hensley Beverage Company in Arizona next month.

Tallgrass Brewing Announces $5 Million Expansion

Tallgrass Brewing Announces $5 Million Expansion

The famous cocktail may be named after New York’s most densely populated borough, but Tallgrass Brewing Co. is doing its due diligence to put a different Manhattan on the map. The Manhattan, Kan.-based brewery has announced a $5 million expansion project that will triple its current size and bring production capacity to 100,000 barrels annually…. Read more »

Odell Brewing to Release Loose Leaf

Fort Collins, CO — On April 7th, Odell Brewing will celebrate “Session Beer Day” with the release of its latest year round six pack offering, Loose Leaf American Session Ale.

The Brewers Association Top 50 U.S. Craft Breweries of 2013

The Brewers Association Top 50 U.S. Craft Breweries of 2013

The Brewers Association (BA) today released its annual rankings of the top 50 U.S. craft breweries based on 2013 sales volume — and a few notable companies are climbing rapidly up the list. San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing was 2013’s biggest mover, jumping 17 spots to 29th on the list. “I knew we’d move up… Read more »

Portland Brewing Adds ZigZag River Lager To Year-Round Lineup

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Zigzag is a river for all seasons. It flows down from the snow-covered ski slopes of Mount Hood through spring alpine flowers to the swimming holes and summer playgrounds of Portland.

Left Hand Continues Growth in 2013

LONGMONT, CO — The 2013 year marked another period of tremendous growth & expansion for Left Hand Brewing Company. The Colorado based brewery experienced their 8th consecutive year of double digit growth since 2006 and 3rd year as a Top 50 craft brewery, operating as the 38th craft brewery by volume. Left Hand grew by… Read more »

Brewery Ommegang to Host ‘Belgium Comes to Cooperstown’

COOPERSTOWN, NY – This August, what happens in Cooperstown, stays in Cooperstown. That’s because “Belgium Comes to Cooperstown,” Brewery Ommegang’s beer, music, food, and all-things-fun fest is returning August 8 and 9 with a “Sin City” theme.

Avery & New Belgium Announce Alternating Proprietorship

Avery & New Belgium Announce Alternating Proprietorship

Craft brewers have long been known to approach the business side of beer in a much more congenial way than their large domestic counterparts. For proof, look no further than Colorado, where Fort Collins-based New Belgium has offered to lease space to its neighbors, Avery Brewing, while it expands.

Overshores Brewing Co. to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Friday

East Haven, CT – Overshores Brewing Co., Connecticut’s first and only dedicated Belgian style brewery will celebrate the completion of its brewing facility in East Haven with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11:00 am.