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Appalachian Mountain Brewery Engages Bongiovanni & Associates, PA

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Inc. (OTC:HOPS), announced today it has engaged the professional services of Bongiovanni & Associates, PA and Green Tree Financial Group, Inc. to audit its financial statements to execute its growth plans by becoming fully reporting to the US Securities Exchange Commission.

Green Flash Co-Founder Elaborates on St-Feuillien Partnership

Green Flash Co-Founder Elaborates on St-Feuillien Partnership

Earlier this week, Green Flash Brewing announced a “handshake agreement” with St-Feuillien whereby the Belgium-based brewery would produce, bottle and ship West Coast IPA for broader distribution throughout Europe. In an interview with Brewbound, Green Flash co-founder Mike Hinkley said he wasn’t sure how to exactly define the new partnership.

New York Governor Creates Craft Brewer Workgroup

New York Governor Creates Craft Brewer Workgroup

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday the formation of the New York Craft Brewer Workgroup, a collection of brewers and industry representatives close assembled to expand the state’s burgeoning craft beer sector.

Deadline for NBWA “Share Your Story” Submissions Set for August 1

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is accepting entries until August 1 for the Second Annual Share Your Story Contest for beer distribution employees who have never attended the NBWA Annual Convention. The contest is intended to highlight many of the 130,000 men and women who make up the beer distribution industry,… Read more »

NBWA: New Gallup Poll Shows Beer as Americans’ Adult Beverage of Choice

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) — which represents the interests of America’s 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributors — is celebrating a new Gallup poll showing that Americans who drink alcohol choose beer over wine and liquor as the type of alcohol they consume most often. The poll found that 41 percent… Read more »

Two Beers Brewing to Release First Fresh Hop Ale of 2014

SEATTLE — Thanks to a rainy spring and record breaking temps in Eastern Washington, Two Beers Brewing’s 2014 Fresh Hop Ale is scheduled to be released on tap and in bottles at The Woods tasting room on Saturday, August 9. First brewed in 2009, Fresh Hop enters its sixth season on the brewery’s fall lineup… Read more »

Former Firestone VP Tapped as New Reyes Executive

Former Firestone VP Tapped as New Reyes Executive

Reyes Beverage Group today announced it has hired former Firestone Walker vice president of sales Steve Almaraz as its new craft category development director. In the newly created position, Almaraz will be focused on “improving the company’s capabilities against craft beer sales.”

Crazy Mountain Brewing Releases Barleywine in Cans

Edwards, Colo. — July 24th, 2014 — Crazy Mountain Brewing Company announces the release of “Lawyers, Guns & Money Barleywine”, a 10% ABV barleywine available in a four-pack of 12 ounce cans. To date, there have only been 4 barleywines released in cans, each for a one-time or extremely limited run. Lawyers, Guns & Money… Read more »

Cicerone Launches Road to Cicerone Series

Chicago – On July 15, the Cicerone Certification Program launched the first course in their Road to Cicerone series—a study program aimed at helping individuals prepare for the Certified Cicerone┬« exam. The first course covers knowledge about German beer styles.

Press Clips: Climate Change, Expansions and TV Deals

Press Clips: Climate Change, Expansions and TV Deals

There’s a lot happening in the world of craft beer this summer so let’s jump right in to this week’s edition of press clips. Yesterday The Washington Post published a profile on Ian Hughes, Goose Island Beer’s environmental safety manager or, as the Post calls him, “the man who wants to make sure climate change… Read more »

Allagash Releases Fluxus

Portland, ME — An accountant and a scientist walk into a bar…and helped brew the 2014 Fluxus from Allagash Brewing Company.

Newly Launched Maine Wholesaler Challenges State Franchise Laws

Newly Launched Maine Wholesaler Challenges State Franchise Laws

A new beer and wine wholesaler based in Portland, Me. is hoping to attract small craft brands with an unconventional approach to beer distribution. Vacationland’s co-founder, Jim O’Brien, said he believes it is the first wholesaler in the country to directly challenge state franchise laws by offering beverage manufacturers fixed-length contracts capable of being nullified at any time.

Karl Strauss Launches Beer, Art & Music Series

San Diego, CA — Karl Strauss Brewing Company is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaborative Beer, Art & Music series—B.A.M.! The company has a longstanding tradition of partnering with local arts and music and a commitment to give back to San Diego.