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Press Clips: Is an A-B InBev, SABMiller Mega-Merger in the Works?

Press Clips: Is an A-B InBev, SABMiller Mega-Merger in the Works?

Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller walk into a bar. After ordering a round of light beers, a whole boatload of money is exchanged and the two beer giants leave the bar as one major brewing entity. That’s not much of a joke, but it is a potential reality — at least if you believe the merger… Read more »

Mavericks Brewing Launches with Three Canned Beers

Half Moon Bay, Calif. — Mavericks Brewing, an independent craft brewery devoted to creating innovative premium American craft beer in cans, is launching this month in Northern California.

Anchor Brewing Releases Anchor Summer Beer

San Francisco, CA — Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of their summer seasonal, Anchor Summer┬« Beer, a refreshingly light and thirst-quenching American-style filtered wheat beer.

Un-Cruise Adventures Plans Craft Beer Themed Cruises

Seattle, WA —Un-Cruise Adventures hops to it with four new craft beer theme cruises set for fall and spring departures in Washington’s Puget Sound and Salish Sea.

Left Hand Assembles Team for Ride to Fight Multiple Sclerosis

LONGMONT, CO — Team Left Hand is dedicated to fighting Multiple Sclerosis. This June 28-29th, the community team will ride the Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, National MS Society’s Newmont Bike MS, presented by Point B, a 150 mile journey from Westminster to Fort Collins & back. The rigorous ride is a labor of love, but cannot compare… Read more »

Breakside Brewery Releases Passionfruit Sour

Portland, OR – Breakside Brewery is beyond excited to release last years GABF silver medal winning “Passionfruit Sour” as a summer seasonal release available in 22oz bottles and on draft.

Stony Creek Brewery Names New Director of Sales

BRANFORD, Conn. – Jamal Robinson has been named Director of Sales for the Stony Creek Brewery of Branford, CT. Having just finished a six year stint with the Blue Point Brewing Company, Robinson is already on board with the Connecticut brewery.

Trinity Logistics Opens New Regional Service Center

Seaford, DE — Trinity Logistics, a nationally top ranked third party logistics provider headquartered in Seaford, Delaware, has recently opened a new regional service center in St. Paul, Minnesota. One of the major focuses of this office is to expand the company’s already existing business in the beverage alcohol industry.

Veteran Beer Expands Distribution to Wisconsin

Wausau, WI — Mid-Wisconsin Beverage (Wausau, Wisconsin), announced today the signing of an exclusive Distribution Agreement with Veteran Beer Company, (Chicago, Illinois), to distribute the company’s craft-brewed beer.

Green Flash to Expand Distribution to Hawaii

Green Flash to Expand Distribution to Hawaii

Forty-nine states down, one to go. This July, Green Flash Brewing Co. will expand distribution to Hawaii, per an exclusive agreement with Paradise Beverages Inc. (Par Bev), leaving only one state, Utah, standing in its way of becoming a fully fledged national brand.

Portland Beer Week Starts First Full Week

Portland, OR — Presented by Columbia Distributing and Pizza Schmizza – Portland Beer Week warmed up last weekend after kicking off on Thursday and now rolls into the first full week of events.

SanTan Brewing to Host 6th Annual Hawaiian Luau

Chandler, Arizona—Summer is here and that means it’s time to celebrate with swimming, food and festivities for all! On Saturday, June 14, the downtown Chandler area will be transformed into a FREE water park and SanTan Brewing Company will celebrate their 6th annual Hawaiian Luau.

4 Hands Brewing Co. Launches New Website and Online Store

St. Louis, Missouri — This week 4 Hands Brewing Co. launched its new website (http://4handsbrewery.com/) and online store (http://store.4handsbrewery.com). 4 Hands customers can now purchase a range of products online, from clothing and skateboards to art and barware, from their favorite St. Louis brewery.

Griffin Claw Brewing Launches Four Core Brands in Cans

CHICAGO — “Good people drink good beer.” That’s the message imprinted on every Griffin Claw Brewing Company can. Looking to expand its distribution and bring its unique brews to more craft beer lovers, the company has launched four of its core brands in Rexam 16 oz. cans.