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SanTan Brewing Company Introduces New Look

Aiming to establish a consistent brand image across all of its products, SanTan Brewing Company has unveiled an exciting new look. The brewery’s award-winning family of craft beers, sold in Rexam 12 oz. cans, has been united with a cohesive appearance that consumers will recognize.

Bridgeport Brewing Company Announces New Year-Round IPA

BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s oldest craft brewery, proudly announced today the newest brew in their year-round portfolio, STUMPTOWN CandyPeel IPA. Portland, the city that started it all for BridgePort Brewing Company, was once known as Stumptown and is now the inspiration behind this new, bold recipe.

Pelican Brewing Breaks Ground on Cannon Beach Brewpub

Pelican Brewing Company officially broke ground on a new Cannon Beach Brewpub location on Tuesday, September 28th. The groundbreaking was attended by just over 120 city officials, local business people, citizens, Pelican fans, and Pelican staff who enjoyed beer sampling and appetizers catered by John Newman and the team from Newman’s at 988. The festivities included a ceremonial “golden shovel” ground breaking and speeches from the Mayor, President of the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Pelican owners and senior leadersh

Constellation Brands Joins TEAM Coalition

Representatives from Constellation Brands Beer Division, the third largest beer company in the U.S., announced today that the company has joined Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition, an alliance that promotes responsible drinking and positive fan behavior at sports and entertainment facilities.

Straub Brewery Receives ‘Brewer Partner of the Year’ Award at NBWA Convention

Straub Brewery Inc. proudly accepted one of three “NBWA Brewer Partner of the Year Awards,” during the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Straub’s award focused on beer wholesaler relations and sales execution.

Shmaltz Brewing Partners with New Distributor in Syracuse, New York

Shmaltz Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the partnership with a new distributor for its home state of New York, SPIRIT & SANZONE Distributors Co., Inc. The latest addition to Shmaltz’s team of distributors across the country, SPIRIT & SANZONE Distributors Co., Inc., enhances the regional retail presence and draft availability of the award-winning craft beer line.

Winner of 2015 MBAA Brewery Award of Excellence Announced

The Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) has awarded its 2015 Brewery Award of Excellence to Phillips Brewing Company of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada for their CO2 reclamation project. In 2015 the award focuses on sustainability and recognizes outstanding achievements by a single brewery in the development and implementation of an innovative process (or processes) that supports environmental sustainability in brewing.

Mad River Brewing Takes Silver at 2015 Great American Beer Festival

Mad River Brewing proudly claimed a silver medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF). Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition recognizing the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in 92 beer categories were announced September 26 at the annual event in Denver, Colorado, with Mad River Brewing’s Humboldt Brownie taking silver in the Other Strong Ale category.

Wild Wisconsin Hop Featured in New Pearl Street Brewery IPA

Northern Discovery hops, a wild hop indigenous to Wisconsin with rare aromatic qualities, is now the key ingredient in a beer from Pearl Street Brewery. The hop, discovered in 2007 outside of Madison, Wis. had remained untouched for over a century, allowing it to evolve naturally.”

Pike Brewing Founders Sell Minority Stake

Pike Brewing Founders Sell Minority Stake

In the acquisition age, few craft brewery founders are “selling in.” But that’s exactly the route Charles and Rose Ann Finkel, the founders of Seattle-based Pike Place Brewing, have taken. The company today announced the sale of a “significant minority” stake to three key employees: Drew Gillespie, Vice President Operations; Patti Baker, Vice President Controller; and Gary Marx, Executive Chef.

Craft Brew Alliance Looks to Local for Growth in 2016

Craft Brew Alliance Looks to Local for Growth in 2016

In an effort to keep up with the growing consumer desire for local craft brands, executives from Craft Brew Alliance stressed the importance of their 2016 regional strategy during the company’s annual national CBA-Con meeting with Anheuser-Busch InBev wholesalers, held on Wednesday in Las Vegas.

F.X. Matt Brewing Company Introducing Hard Soda Line

The F.X. Matt Brewing Co., brewer of Saranac Soft Drinks, is re-introducing the Jed’s brand in November, 2015. The “Jed’s Hard” line will include Root Beer, Orange Cream, and Black Cherry Cream – each flavor being made from and inspired by the well-known “Saranac 1888” soft drink line.