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Foolproof Brewing Expands Distribution to New Hampshire

Foolproof Brewing Company announced today that its beers are now available for sale in the state of New Hampshire. The company’s beers are being distributed statewide by the New Hampshire Craft Alliance, a collaborative network of four distributors — New Hampshire Distributors, Bellavance Beverage, Clarke Distributors, and White Mountain Distributors.

Sudwerk Delays Release of Bourbonator

In this season of winter warmer beers, Sudwerk’s limited-release Bourbonator breaks the mold. The dark, potent lager is a barrel-aged version of its winter seasonal, the Doppel Bock Ultimator. But after brewing, instead of going into cold storage tanks for lagering, it’s stored in Kentucky oak bourbon barrels.

SanTan Brewing Company’s Winter Warmer Now Available in Cans

Winter has arrived in Arizona and so has the official launch of SanTan Brewing Company’s beloved holiday favorite, Winter Warmer. A glass of Winter Warmer tastes how you would imagine a cup of Christmas would be with its spiced aroma, fresh ginger and orange blossom honey flavor. In the pub, Winter Warmer is also served with a warm gingersnap cookie for an extra touch of holiday spirit.

Funk Factory Geuzeria to Release Limited Lambics

On January 23th, 2015 Funk Factory Geuzeria will be brewing a traditional lambic with O’so Brewing. The party kicks off in the evening when we open up the brewery to the public.

New Belgium and Alpine Rerelease Collaborative ‘Super IPA’

New Belgium Brewing and San Diego’s Alpine Beer Co. have come together once again for the love of IPAs. It’s a rare second visit for a New Belgium Hop Kitchen beer but this collaboration with Alpine Beer, first released in August of 2012, just begged for another round.

Maine Distributors Unveils Geaghan Bros Truck

On the anniversary of the original Geaghan Bros. Brewing Co. opening, the Geaghan’s family and brewery employees celebrated the official unveiling of Maine Distributors latest truck in their fleet: a 28ft distribution truck marketing Geaghan Bros. Brewing Co.’s brews.

Karl Strauss to Release 12 Days Holiday Series

As part of celebrating 25 years pioneering San Diego’s craft beer scene, Karl Strauss is releasing the fifth edition in their innovative “12 Days” holiday ale series.

Shmaltz Announces Chosen Bars Tap Takeover

Light up the eight nights of Chanukah and all the holiday season with Shmaltz Brewing Company and select Chosen Bars from Coast to Coast! Each Chanukah bash will feature a very special array of Shmaltz’s current holiday releases, vintage seasonals and award-winning year round favorites.

Bootlegger’s Brewery Releases Mint Chocolate Porter

As the warm Southern California weather cools down a bit, and as we start feeling more festive, Bootlegger’s Brewery brings back Orange County’s favorite winter seasonal, Mint Chocolate Porter.

Press Clips: Michigan Awards $250,000 Grant to Founders

Press Clips: Michigan Awards $250,000 Grant to Founders

Founders Brewing has received an additional boost from the state of Michigan to help expand its production facility, this time in the form of a $250,000 performance-based grant. According to MiBiz.com, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation approved the grant last week to assist the brewery in its effort to build out a $40.4 million expansion.

Live Oak to Break Ground on New Facility

To celebrate the future home of the Live Oak Brewing Company, owner Dr. Chip McElroy, will host a groundbreaking ceremony on December 3, 2014 at the new site in coordination with Commerce National Bank, Capital CDC, Structura General Contractors, Big Red Dog, OPA Design and American Realty.

Craft Brew Alliance to Form ‘Strategic Partnership’ with Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Craft Brew Alliance to Form ‘Strategic Partnership’ with Appalachian Mountain Brewery

Craft Brew Alliance today announced it has signed a letter of intent to form a strategic partnership with Appalachian Mountain Brewery, a publicly traded craft brewery based in Boone, North Carolina. Although specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, CBA told Brewbound the two companies will explore ways to “drive business growth and shareholder value through sharing resources in key strategic areas.”