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Cascade Lakes Brewing Expands Distribution to Alaska

Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. is proud to announce that, starting in late May, Blonde Bombshell, 20” Brown Ale, Cyclops IPA and HopSmack IPA became available in the Alaskan craft beer market.

Odell Brewing Tops Tamarron Consulting’s Craft Survey

Odell Brewing Tops Tamarron Consulting’s Craft Survey

For the second year in a row, Colorado’s Odell Brewing Company topped Tamarron Consulting’s annual Craft Brewer Performance Survey. With an average performance score of 4.19 (out of 5), Odell led a group that featured seven of the country’s leading craft breweries, including Deschutes Brewery, Dogfish Head, Great Lakes Brewing, Stone Brewing and Summit Brewing.

Stevens Point Releases Smiley Blue Pils

Craft beer lovers will be all smiles when they taste Point Smiley Blue Pils, the newest year-round brew from the Stevens Point Brewery.

Seattle Cider Releases Summer Seasonal Berry

Seattle Cider Company celebrates the return of summer with the arrival of its popular seasonal, Berry, in 22-ounce bottles and on draft.

Cambrian Innovation Appoints New Vice President

Cambrian Innovation, provider of advanced biotechnology products for industrial businesses, announced today that Anu Shah joined the company as the new vice president of engineering.

Deep Ellum Expands Distribution and Capacity in Texas

Deep Ellum Brewing Company makes some of the best-known craft beers in Texas. And as of June 1, a distribution partnership with Ben E. Keith Beverages is bringing Deep Ellum IPA, Dallas Blonde and other local favorites to a larger network of venues — including arenas, stadiums, festivals and convenience stores throughout Dallas and Collin counties.

U.S. Senate Passes Craft Beer Resolution

U.S. Senate Passes Craft Beer Resolution

In a gesture more symbolic than anything else, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Sunday in appreciation of thousands of American Craft Beer Week events as well as the jobs and wages craft has generated in recent years.

Heineken Light Expands ‘Best Tasting Light Program’

Heineken Light, winner of the “Best Tasting Low Calorie Lager” for the second year in a row at the 2014 and 2013 World Beer Championships, is gearing up to spread the good word and share what makes this premium light beer stand apart from the rest.

Founders Expands Midwestern Footprint

Founders Expands Midwestern Footprint

Founders Brewing will expand its distribution footprint in the Midwest this month, tapping two new states and broadening its presence in a third.

Stone Releases Saison

Stone Brewing Co. is reintroducing its take on a traditional Belgian farmhouse ale, using Southern California ingredients grown on its 19-acre farm. Stone Saison is brewed with lemon zest, grains of paradise, lemon thyme, lavender and a small dose of habanero peppers, making it the quintessential refresher for the warm-weather months.

Dock Street Brewery’s Newest Beer is Listening to Wu Tang Clan For the Summer

Dock Street Brewery is barrel-aging “Dock Street Beer Ain’t Nothing to Funk With”, a Golden Saison with non-subtle notes of spicy pineapple and tart orange. And we’re bringing Da Ruckus to da beer, serenading it non-stop all summer with the sweet sweet sounds of Wu Tang Clan while it lies conditioning in a red wine barrel from a local winery.

Former Boulevard Brewing Executive Joins Uinta as New CEO

Former Boulevard Brewing Executive Joins Uinta as New CEO

Less than one year after selling a partial ownership to private equity firm The Riverside Company, Uinta Brewing today announced that it has hired former Duvel Moortgat USA and Boulevard Brewing sales chief Steve Mills as its new chief financial officer. Mills takes over for Uinta founder Will Hamill, who had been acting as CEO and will now focus on brand development and brewery innovation in his new role as a company board member.