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Pipeworks, Interboro Spirits & Ales and Run the Jewels Collaborating on Stay Gold IPA

Pipeworks Brewing Co will be collaborating with iconic hip hop duo Run The Jewels and Brooklyn’s beloved Interboro Spirits & Ales, to brew the third iteration of “Stay Gold” IPA. “Stay Gold” will be released at Emporium Logan Square’s Bonus Level during a 5 day long Run The Jewels pop up experience during Lollapalooza.

Shmaltz Brewing Announces Collector’s Edition Star Trek Beer Release

Shmaltz Brewing Company goes to Comic-Con International with a unique Collector’s Edition release commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2017 marks 30 years since Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered in September 1987, and Shmaltz Brewing kicks off the anniversary festivities during Comic-Con (July 20 – 23) with several tasting opportunities for its freshly brewed Star Trek Symbiosis®.

Cascade Brewing Releases Framblanc 2016

Portland, OR — Cascade Brewing will release its Framblanc 2016 project today, July 18, at 12PM PDT. It will be available in both bottle and draft at its two Portland pubs – the Cascade Brewing Barrel House and the Raccoon Lodge – as well as through its distribution channels, though limited in quantity. Framblanc 2016 is a blend of sour blond ales aged for up to 14… Read more »

After 17 Years, Major Brands and Schlafly Part Ways

After 17 Years, Major Brands and Schlafly Part Ways

Major Brands, the largest Missouri-owned distributor of beer, wine and spirits, has released Schlafly Beer’s brand rights to the Saint Louis Brewery, ending the two parties’ 17-year distribution partnership as of Monday.

Coronado Brewing to Acquire Monkey Paw

Coronado Brewing to Acquire Monkey Paw

Coronado Brewing Company today announced it would acquire a majority stake in Monkey Paw Brewing, a small craft brewery located in San Diego’s east village neighborhood. Specific financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close on September 1, were not disclosed. Coronado will use cash flow from its production brewery and brewpub operations to finance the transaction, chief operating officer Brandon Richards told Brewbound.

Stone Brewing Releasing Farking Wheaton w00tstout

Extreme beer geekery meets the collective goings on of extreme geekery beginning the week of July 10 when Stone Brewing releases the latest regeneration of its nerdiest collaboration beer—Drew Curtis / Wil Wheaton / Greg Koch Stone Farking Wheaton w00tstout.

Mother Earth Brew Co. Expands Distribution Statewide in Utah

Having previously “seeded” the state of Utah through state-managed distribution, Mother Earth has expanded its presence throughout the state and especially the population dense greater Salt Lake region by partnering with Utah Craft Beverages LLC.

Spirits Executive to Lead New Belgium as Next CEO

Spirits Executive to Lead New Belgium as Next CEO

After an nine month search, New Belgium Brewing has found its next CEO. The Fort Collins, Colo.-headquartered company, which also operates a brewing facility in Asheville, North Carolina, today announced that Steve Fechheimer, the former chief strategy officer at Beam Suntory, would take over as CEO in mid-August.