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New Markets, Packages on Tap at Deschutes

New Markets, Packages on Tap at Deschutes

Deschutes Brewery has signed agreements with three new beer wholesalers in Michigan, the company announced today. The brewery, based in Bend, Ore., has inked deals with Alliance Beverage in Western Michigan, Fabiano Brothers in Central Michigan, and Daniel L Jacob & Co. for coverage in “Ann Arbor South.”

Del Papa Distributing Launches Specialty Craft Division

Del Papa Distributing Launches Specialty Craft Division

Texas’ Del Papa Distributing today announced the creation of a new craft and specialty division to better capitalize on the “explosion” of craft beer. In a statement, Del Papa said its own steady increase of craft volume – trending at 25 percent over the past four years – was the impetus for the creation 2-Row Distributing, which will launch selling national and local craft brands alike.

Upslope Brewing Releases Reel Rock Session IPA

Boulder, Colo. – Upslope Brewing Company announces the limited release of their REEL ROCK Session India Pale Ale in collaboration with the REEL ROCK Film Tour as a tribute to the tour’s landmark 10th year. For the past decade, the REEL ROCK Film Tour has defined the standard for climbing movies with its annual offering… Read more »

Coronado Releases Punk’In Drublic

If you were anxiously awaiting this year’s first slew of pumpkin beers, the wait is over. Coronado Brewing Company is set to release its seasonal ‘crown series’ offering of Punk’In Drublic later this month.

Eddyline Installs New Canning System

BUENA VISTA — Eddyline Brewery just completed the installation of a CFT canning system that provides a tremendous increase in quality while tripling canning speeds. There are currently less than two dozen in the country. When researching canning lines, Italy based CFT Packaging USA Inc. offered a solution that would minimize oxidation, loss of aroma,… Read more »

Celebrated American Beer Writer Fred Eckhardt Dies at 89

Celebrated American Beer Writer Fred Eckhardt Dies at 89

Famed beer historian, critic, and author, Fred Eckhardt, who was known by many as “the dean of American beer writers,” died Monday morning at age 89 at a hospital in Portland, Ore.

MillerCoors Introduces Redd’s Wicked Black Cherry

The Redd’s family of brands is giving fans even more ways to break their routine with the nationwide debut of Redd’s Wicked Black Cherry. Following rave reviews to the spring release of Redd’s Wicked Mango, Redd’s Wicked Black Cherry is a dark-golden beer with juicy black cherry flavors balanced by a crisp apple base.

Santa Fe Brewing Company Releases Fall Seasonal Oktoberfest

The Santa Fe Brewing Company is thrilled to bring back their Fall seasonal, Oktoberfest. This malty Märzen is our ode to the German festival favorite. Here in America it’s perfect for those cooler days as the seasons change from pilsner to stout, and the leaves from green to orange and yellow.

Angry Orchard Announces Voluntary Recall

Angry Orchard Cider Company, LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, today announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of select cases (24/12oz bottles), 12-packs and 6-packs of Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider.

Wild Ginger Brewing Company Launches Alcoholic Ginger Beer

It’s time to put beer back in the brew, and Wild Ginger Brewing Company is ready to deliver, as it unveils Wild Ginger(TM) Alcoholic Ginger Beer. “Alcoholic ginger beer has been around as long as the art of brewing. It was only during Prohibition that it turned to soda,” said Wild Ginger Founder Jamey Grosser.

Dogfish Head Expands Distribution of Choc Lobster

For the first time, Dogfish Head is releasing Choc Lobster, a new generation crustacean beer, beyond coastal Delaware. It began hitting taps on Friday, Aug. 7. Previously a Dogfish brewpub exclusive, the 5.6% ABV Choc Lobster is a dry porter brewed with basil, dark cocoa and – you guessed it – lobsters.

Boulder Beer Company Launches New Website

Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, is pleased to announce the release of their newly redesigned website atwww.boulderbeer.com, providing visitors to the site with a more fun and engaging, user-friendly experience.

Kim Jordan Stepping Down as New Belgium CEO on October 9

Kim Jordan Stepping Down as New Belgium CEO on October 9

After 25 years at the helm of New Belgium Brewing, co-founder Kim Jordan will step down as CEO and transition into a new role as executive chair of the brewery’s Board of Directors, the company announced today. Current president and chief operations officer Christine Perich, who began her career at New Belgium in 2000 and has also previously served as the company’s chief financial officer, has been named CEO. She will take over on October 9, the company said.