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AlaBev Expands its Huntsville Division

Huntsville, AL– AlaBev is ‘Expanding the Limits of Great Taste’ with a new satellite temperature controlled warehouse with refrigeration in Huntsville, AL.

No-Li Brewhouse Releases Noble Hop Extra Pale Ale

Spokane, WA — No-Li Brewhouse is releasing their Expo Series Summer Seasonal, Noble Hop Extra Pale Ale. The beer is available from June through August.

Oakshire Releases Hermanne 1882

EUGENE, OR — Oakshire Brewing will release Hermanne 1882, under Oakshire’s Brewers Reserve on Tuesday, June 3. In celebration of Eugene Beer Week, Oakshire held a special tapping of this beer at its Public House, 207 Madison Street in Eugene. Only 50 cases of cork and caged 750 ml bottles are available exclusively at the… Read more »

Short’s Brewing Installs New Bottling & Packaging Line

Bellaire, Mich. — Short’s Brewing Company, Northern Michigan’s largest craft brewery, announces the completion of its new bottling and packaging line installation at their Elk Rapids Production Brewery.

Demeter Group: Consumers Don’t Differentiate Craft from ‘Pseudo’ Craft

Demeter Group: Consumers Don’t Differentiate Craft from ‘Pseudo’ Craft

Today’s beer consumers are often heralded as smarter than they’ve ever been. Nevertheless, a new report from Demeter Group suggests the difference between craft and what the investment firm refers to as “pseudo” craft continues to elude a sizeable portion of the population. The conclusion drawn from Demeter’s new report, “Protecting Craft Against Pseudos,” is… Read more »

Set in Stone: South Carolina Beer Bill Signed Into Law

Set in Stone: South Carolina Beer Bill Signed Into Law

Last night, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley signed into law the so-called “Stone Bill,” which immediately lifts restrictions for the Palmetto State’s smaller beer companies and makes a number of key changes to the state’s current brewery license regulations.

Full Sail Hires New VP of Sales

Full Sail Hires New VP of Sales

Full Sail Brewing Co. has hired beer industry veteran Andy Krakauer to serve as the company’s new vice president of sales. Krakauer, who most recently served as the director of business development and strategy at MillerCoors, said he plans to bring further “structure” and “rigor” to the company’s sales force.

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Partners with Mavericks Brewing

Half Moon Bay, Calif. — June 3, 2014 — The Half Moon Bay Brewing Company – known for its handcrafted beer, sustainable coastal cuisine, and scenic outdoor patio – today announces an exclusive partnership with Mavericks Brewing (mavericksbeer.com) to distribute its award-winning brews across the United States.

Susquehanna Brewing Expands Distribution in New Jersey

Pittston, Pa — Susquehanna Brewing Company Inc. has come to terms with three new wholesalers to bolster their distribution expansion in the state of New Jersey. These three appointments will give SBC coverage in the Northwest, Central and also Southern areas of NJ.

AleSmith Taps MicroStar for Logistics Services

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — As they prepare for rapid growth, AleSmith has elected to utilize MicroStar’s long-distance reverse logistics expertise to fuel their expansion plans. AleSmith chose MicroStar for increased flexibility required to open new geographies and support their sustainability mission.

Stone Brewing Releases Quadro Triticale

ESCONDIDO, CA — Stone Brewing Co. designed the Stone Stochasticity Project as a playful outlet for making diverse limited-release beers without adherence to a specific brewing schedule or strict parameters.

Golden Coast Mead Expands Southern California Footprint

Oceanside, CA — On Friday, May 30th, Golden Coast Mead, LLC entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Statewide Beverage Company to distribute Golden Coast Mead’s beverages throughout Southern California, including as far north as Santa Barbara.