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Stone Brewing to Release Neapolitan Dynamite Stout

Each year Stone Brewing partners with the American Homebrewers Association to host a member rally and homebrew competition, which, for years has yielded a beer worthy of the national stage. Judged by Stone co-founders Greg Koch and Steve Wagner (and members of the Stone Brewing team), this year’s champion is the Paul Bischeri & Patrick Martinez / Abnormal Beer Company / Stone Neapolitan Dynamite, available beginning this week in 22-ounce bottles nearly nationwide.

MillerCoors to Release Redd’s Black Cherry Ale

Redd’s Apple Ale is releasing its second limited-edition flavor of the year: Redd’s Black Cherry Ale, adding more variety to its refreshing beer lineup.

Growler Delivery Service Hopsy Expands to New York City

Hopsy, the online marketplace and delivery service for fresh local craft beer, launches its first East Coast hub in New York City today. New York beer lovers can now get freshly brewed craft beer from the best New York breweries delivered right to their doorstep.

Massachusetts Brewers, Wholesalers Still at Odds Over Franchise Law Reform

Massachusetts Brewers, Wholesalers Still at Odds Over Franchise Law Reform

A nearly decade-long debate over how to reform Massachusetts’ controversial beer franchise laws continued Tuesday afternoon, as craft brewers and beer wholesalers packed a basement meeting room of the statehouse to testify before the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.