Flying Dog Continues Partnership with Baltimore Orioles
Frederick, MD — Opening Day is right around the corner and the Baltimore Orioles have yet again proved their support for locally-brewed craft beer.
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Bold City Brewery to Expand Distribution to Orlando
Jacksonville, FL — Bold City Brewery is extremely excited and proud to announce our expansion to the greater Orlando metropolitan area and our partnership with City Beverages of Orlando. They will begin distributing our products starting April 1st (and we’re not fooling!).
Wisconsin Brewing Expands Distribution
Verona, WI – Just five months after its successful debut in southcentral Wisconsin, Wisconsin Brewing Company is expanding distribution of its craft brews to retailers, bars and restaurants throughout central and northern Wisconsin
Stockholm’s Newest Craft Brewery Opens
Stockholm, Sweden – Nya Carnegiebryggeriet is opening — a new and modern craft brewery in the F-marked Luma factory in Hammarby Sj├Âstad, with its own restaurant. Behind the project are Carlsberg Sweden and Brooklyn Brewery, as well as private investors.
Phusion Projects to Pay $400,000 Over Allegations of Deceptive Marketing
BOSTON — A company best known for its alcoholic beverage, Four Loko, has agreed to pay $400,000 in a multistate settlement over allegations that it unlawfully marketed its flavored malt beverages, promoted the misuse of alcohol by underage individuals, and failed to disclose the effects of drinking alcoholic beverages combined with caffeine, Attorney General Martha… Read more »
The Lost Abbey to Release Agave Maria Ale
San Marcos, CA — Inspired by the reverence the Jimadors in the Agave fields of Jalisco Mexico have for a local icon with divine associations, The Lost Abbey is proud to announce its newest addition to its seasonal barrel-aged portfolio, Agave Maria Ale.
Nominations Open for Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are seeking nominations for the Eighth Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award.
SweetWater to Debut on Delta Air Lines Flights
ATLANTA—SweetWater Brewing Company is partnering with Delta Air Lines, to debut a new in-flight craft beer offering. Delta will begin serving SweetWater’s flagship brew — 420 Extra Pale Ale — on Delta’s 34 daily flights between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International and New York’s LaGuardia Airport starting April 1.
Devils Backbone to Embark on Major Expansion
Looking to become a “significant regional player,” Virginia-based Devils Backbone Brewing Co. is setting its sights on the 100,000-barrel club. In the next 18 months, the company — which only began bottling and kegging its products for regional distribution in 2012 — will install a 120-barrel brewhouse by next sumer in an effort to accommodate… Read more »
The Brass Tap Opens in Oldsmar
Oldsmar, Florida — Craft beer aficionados rejoice! The Brass Tap, known for its extensive selection of local craft beers, premium wines, fine cigars and live music has opened this week to bring the growing craft beer trend to the Oldsmar area.
Press Clips: Left Hand Seeks “Nitro” Trademark
Another week, another craft brewed trademark dispute. It was reported last week that Left Hand Brewing had filed a trademark application on the term “Nitro” — shorthand for the process of carbonating beer with nitrogen — in order to protect the Nitro series brand name that the brewery has built over the years.
Half Moon Bay to Host Brews and Views in April
Half Moon Bay, Calif. – March 26, 2013 — The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company invites members of the community to join celebrated guest panelists for Brews and Views on April 10 and April 22 for free public forums discussing important issues facing Bay Area residents. Created in November 2009 by Lenny Mendonca, co-owner and… Read more »
Southern Tier Brewing Company Releases Goat Boy
Lakewood, NY – Another seasonal release from Southern Tier Brewing Company is hitting store shelves this spring. Goat Boy Imperial Weizenbock, inspired by brewing history, is the first weizenbock produced by Southern Tier Brewing.
Shipyard Brewing Co. to Release American Pale Ale
PORTLAND, ME — Shipyard Brewing Company’s newest beer, Shipyard American Pale Ale, will be available nationwide in April.