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SweetWater 420 Festival Announces 2014 Schedule

ATLANTA — Patrons can now nail down daily plans for the weekend of April 18-20 as SweetWater 420 Festival announces its 10th anniversary day-by-day schedule.

Great Artisan Beverage to Distribute Bale Breaker Throughout Washington

Seattle, Washington — The Great Artisan Beverage Company/Washington (The Odom Corporation, Craig Stein Distributing, Marine View Beverage, Crown Distributing and Sound Beverage) have been appointed to distribute Bale Breaker Brewing Company’s craft beers throughout the State of Washington.

Upland Brewing Announces Haystack Lightning American Wheat

Bloomington, IN – Upland Brewing Company announced today Haystack Lightning American Wheat, the second beer in the brewers’ choice Side Trail Series, will be ready for draft release the first week of April.

Stone Releases 2014 Stone Imperial Russian Stout

ESCONDIDO, CA — Each spring, Stone Brewing Co. fans across the country eagerly anticipate the comeback of IRS. No, not the government entity, 2014 Stone Imperial Russian Stout (better known by enthusiasts as IRS).

No-Li Brewhouse to Host ‘No Boundaries on the River’

Spokane, WA –No-Li Brewhouse will be hosting “No Boundaries on the River,” a small-batch beer festival in their River Room and back patio, along the banks of the Spokane River, on April 26th from 12-4pm.

Tickets Now On Sale for 14th Annual Breastfest Beer Festival

Larkspur, CA. — Marin Brewing Company announced that The Breastfest Beer Festival, one of Northern California’s most prestigious tasting events will be taking place this summer on Saturday July 12th, 2014 from 2 p.m. — 6 p.m. at Fort Mason’s Festival Pavilion.

Freetail Brewing Partners with Silver Eagle Distributors

San Antonio, TX — With recent changes to the state’s alcoholic beverage code, Freetail Brewing Co. is able to sell its beer for wholesale distribution for the first time, and it has partnered with the nation’s second largest beer distributor to do so.

Sea Dog Announces Opening Date for New Brewery

CLEARWATER, FL — Sea Dog Brewing Company has announced its grand opening date of Thursday, April 10th for its new 20-barrel brewing system. This 20-barrel system hails from the Shipyard Brewport which used to operate at the Orlando International Airport as the world’s first airport microbrewery.

Anchor Brewing Releases 12-Pack to Celebrate Baseball Season

San Francisco, CA — In celebration of the SF Giants’ 2014 season and Anchor Brewing’s longstanding partnership, Anchor releases a limited edition Anchor Steam ┬« 12-Pack and announces the Anchor Suite Sweepstakes.

Brewers Association: International Demand for Craft Beer Surges

Brewers Association: International Demand for Craft Beer Surges

The Brewers Association (BA) today reported that export volume of American craft beer grew 49 percent in 2013 for an estimated $73 million in total sales. Based on results from a recently-completed BA survey, 82 U.S. craft brewers participating in the Brewers Association Export Development Program, and other non-members who responded to the survey, shipped 282,526 barrels around the world.

Mike Hess Brewing Begins Canning

San Diego, CA – Mike Hess Brewing (MHB) is bringing their beers to market in cans. Late last week, the first of the brewery’s line of flagship beers (in beautiful cans!) became available in select stores all over San Diego County, and will be followed closely by availability in Phoenix, Arizona, during the first week… Read more »