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Dos Equis Announces Debut of ‘Exploration Variety Pack’

Dos Equis, one of the fastest growing premium Mexican beer brands in the U.S., announces the debut of its new, limited edition Exploration variety pack designed to appeal to today’s consumers who seek more interesting and legendary experiences.

Shock Top and Indiegogo Partner for Drought Relief

Shock Top today announced that it will respond to the critical drought situation in California by teaming up with Indiegogo and state water organizations for Shock the Drought, a program to identify, fund and distribute water-saving innovations that have the potential to make a real impact on reducing water usage in the state.

Rogue Ales Partners with Colin Cowherd on New Beer

In a collision of Rogues, Colin Cowherd and Rogue Ales have announced the worldwide debut of Blunt N’ Bitter – the official beverage of Colin Cowherd and The Herd. Blunt N’ Bitter is dedicated to those that dare to speak their mind and is a classic English Special Bitter.

Last Call: Alltech Investing $13 Million in New Brewery & Distillery

Last Call: Alltech Investing $13 Million in New Brewery & Distillery

Continuing its exploration of the craft alcoholic beverage sector, Alltech, a global biotech nutrition company, is investing $13 million in the construction of a new 27,972 sq. ft.brewery and distillery in downtown Pikeville, Ky. Having broken ground on the project earlier this summer, the company expects Dueling Barrels Brewing & Distilling Co. to be open in 2016.

Southern Tier Partners with Pegula Sports and Entertainment to Release One Buffalo

LAKEWOOD, N.Y. – Today, Southern Tier Brewing Company (STBC) will announce a new partnership with Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) with the launch of a new beer, One Buffalo. The announcement and inaugural keg tapping will be held at (716) Food and Sport in downtown Buffalo this afternoon. Bills and Sabres President Russ Brandon will… Read more »

SweetWater Releases Hash Brown

ATLANTA – The brewers at SweetWater fired up the skillet to 420º, tossed in a sizzling malt concoction of 2-row, Wheat, Pale Chocolate, Cara-Brown, and Midnight Wheat, then added in a hefty dose of hop hash and other dank-ish-ish-ish fixin’s to create their new fall catch-and-release seasonal, Hash Brown.   Not your typical brown ale, this… Read more »

Drizly Expands Delivery Area By 40% in Washington D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Drizly™, the technology company powering fast, convenient beer, wine and liquor delivery for consumers and businesses across the U.S., today announced the expansion of its delivery service in Washington, D.C. Powered by new partnerships with Capitol Hill Wine & Spirits, Bloomingdale Wine & Spirits and Hops, Cask & Barrel, existing consumers, plus… Read more »

9 Craft Breweries Land on Inc. 5000 List

9 Craft Breweries Land on Inc. 5000 List

Inc. Magazine’s annual ranking of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. is out and, not surprisingly, several craft breweries made the cut. Nine craft breweries appeared on this year’s list, which is ranked according to percentage revenue growth over a four-year period.

Alaskan Brewing Releases Pumpkin Ale

Alaskan Brewing Company’s newest beer is Alaskan Pumpkin Ale, a Fall Seasonal that will start appearing on taps and shelves throughout the company’s 17-state distribution footprint beginning this month.

Maui Brewing Expands, Plans For New Spirits and Soda Lines

Maui Brewing Expands, Plans For New Spirits and Soda Lines

To keep up with growing demand for its products on the Mainland, Maui Brewing has made a number of wholesale moves in California and Nevada. The company yesterday announced expanded distribution along California’s central coast, signing with four new distributors for coverage throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Luis Obispo. Maui has signed agreements with Chrissa Imports, Central Coast Distributing, Delta Pacific Beverage and Pipeline Beverage.

California Craft Brewers Association to Host Craft Beer Summit in September

The California Craft Brewers Association will be hosting the California Craft Beer Summit and Brewers Showcase to connect California’s thriving craft brewing industry to beer enthusiasts and industry members from across the country. This first-of-its-kind event will profile California craft beer in a way that has never been done.

San Francisco Startup Introducing Second Shandy-Inspired Product

Summer is here, and that means one thing for Tommy Hester and Wilson Barr: it’s shandy time. Hester and Barr, founders of startup TW Pitchers Brewing Company, are aiming to pioneer the next big thing in the American beer industry by becoming the nation’s first small batch craft shandy company.