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Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer Launches Free Smartphone App

UNITED KINGDOM — In the two years since its U.S. debut, Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer (4.8% ABV), available in both Original and Spiced Orange flavors, has become an instant hit and is currently distributed in 43 states. As the first alcoholic ginger beer available in America, the number one question asked by consumers is, “Where… Read more »

Triple Voodoo to Release First Cask Beer

San Francisco, CA — Triple Voodoo launched in February 2011 during San Francisco Beer Week as gypsy brewers. For the next three years we bounced around the bay area brewing our beer at any brewery that had excess capacity. Fast forward to August 2014 and we have brewed 32 batches and released 18 new styles… Read more »

Lakefront Brewery Eyes Expansion Opportunity

MILWAUKEE — Lakefront Brewery, Inc., Milwaukee’s largest producer of craft beer, is once again eyeing a potential expansion site. The brewery today announced it has an accepted offer to buy land at 1890 N. Commerce St. The site, which was formerly slated for a condo development, is on the east side of the Holton Street… Read more »

Stevens Point Releases Oktoberfest

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — For those looking for a beer with the authentic taste of Munich’s world-famous beer festival, you don’t have to go all the way to Germany to find it. Point Oktoberfest is back and ready for purchase wherever Point beers are sold.

Knee Deep Expands Distribution to Long Island

Auburn, CA — Knee Deep Brewing Company of Auburn, CA. is now on it’s way to Long Island. We are pleased to announce that Knee Deep beers are now in transit to Clare Rose in E. Yaphank, NY.

Sudwerk to Release Harvest Lager

DAVIS, Calif. — For those in the know, Oktoberfest starts in September. And Sudwerk Brewing Co. is ready, with a fresh take on its Fest Harvest Lager.

Upland Releases Harvest Ale

Bloomington, IN – Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Harvest Ale will be available on draught and in 4-packs starting in early October. Harvest Ale is an American Pale Ale by design, but an even more vibrant rendition by loading up our hopback with freshly harvested Citra hops.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

SweetWater to Host ‘Brew Your Cask Off’ Festival

ATLANTA — SweetWater is brewing up yet another reason to look forward to this fall announcing the return of their fifth annual cask ale festival — Brew Your Cask Off — this Nov. 8.

Motley Brews’ Downtown Brew Festival Scheduled for September

Las Vegas — Motley Brews’ third annual Downtown Brew Festival (DBF) returns to Clark County Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. with an all-new food focus featuring beer-inspired culinary creations from prominent Las Vegas chefs, paired with local entertainment in a backyard setting.

Sundown Brewers Fest Lineup Announced

New Hartford, CT — Ski Sundown hosts its ninth Brewers Fest at the mountain on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Upland to Release Teddy Bear Kisses

Bloomington, IN — Upland Brewing Co. announced today that Teddy Bear Kisses will be available for wholesale on draught and in 4-packs on September 15 and on tap at Upland locations on September 19. FACT SHEETÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿ Beer Description: A dark and robust beer brewed in the traditional stout method. Teddy Bear Kisses features an abundance… Read more »

Distribution Roundup: New Holland Taps Central U.S.; Newport Hits Maine

Distribution Roundup: New Holland Taps Central U.S.; Newport Hits Maine

New Holland Brewing announced last week plans to launch distribution in four new markets in the central U.S., rounding its distribution footprint out to 24 states and Washington D.C., with 17 also carrying its line of spirits. Through a network of five wholesalers, the Holland, Mich.-based brewery will begin distributing its beers and spirits throughout Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa, with launch events scheduled to take place in August and September.

Heavy Seas to Release Great’ER Pumpkin

BALTIMORE, MD — The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome the 2014 edition of The Great’ER Pumpkin. This limited release will be available from September — October in all 18 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.