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CBC 2014: Papazian, Gatza Urge Brewers to Improve

CBC 2014: Papazian, Gatza Urge Brewers to Improve

Representatives from the Brewers Association (BA), alongside Colorado governor John Hickenlooper and other notable brewing industry professionals, addressed a standing room only crowd of brewers and distributors during this morning’s Craft Brewers Conference general session in Denver, Colo.

10 Barrel Brewing Co. to Open Brewpub in Portland

Bend, Ore. — 10 Barrel Brewing Co. will be opening a brewpub in the Pearl District in Portland. At this stage, they are hoping to have their NW 14th Ave & Flanders St location open in mid-Summer 2014. With a pub and brew house on-site the focus will remain the same as it always has… Read more »

Full Sail Hires New Pacific Northwest Regional Sales Manager

Hood River, Oregon — Full Sail Brewing Company is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Brady to its sales team as its Pacific Northwest Regional Sales Manager. He brings an impressive resume of experience from his 20 year career at Anheuser-Busch.

Two Roads Brewing Signs with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance

Two Roads Brewing Signs with Massachusetts Beverage Alliance

Massachusetts Beverage Alliance (MBA) today announced it will distribute the fast-growing Two Roads Brewing brand throughout the Bay State. The news comes on the heels after MBA secured the distribution rights to the country’s first Trappist brewery — the Spencer, Mas.-based Saint Joseph’s Abbey — and San Diego’s Coronado Brewing.

Craft Brew Alliance Invests in Training Programs for Employees

Craft Brew Alliance Invests in Training Programs for Employees

Craft Brew Alliance — makers of the Widmer Brothers, Redhook, Kona Brewing, Omission Beer and Square Mile Cider brands — today announced plans to make a “significant investment” into new training programs and educational requirements for its employees.

Upland to Release Maibock

Bloomington, IN – Upland Brewing Company announced today Maibock will be on tap at all Upland locations on Saturday April 19th.

Starr Hill Brewery to Open New Tasting Room

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA— Starr Hill Brewery, one of the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, is extremely excited for the opening of their newly renovated Tasting Room next weekend.

Overshores Brewing Co. Completes Brewing Facility

East Haven, CT – Overshores Brewing Co., Connecticut’s first and only dedicated Belgian style brewery celebrated the completion of its brewing facility in East Haven, Connecticut with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday April 4, 2014.

Airways Brewing Releases PSA Summer Ale

KENT, Wash. — Just in time for when the days get longer and warmer, Airways Brewing Company is releasing PSA Summer Ale.

Diamond Knot Donates to Oso Relief Fund

Mukilteo, WA — Small businesses are essential to the Snohomish County economy. When disaster strikes, small businesses do what they can to support local communities and their neighbors.

Deschutes Brewery Expands Distribution to Pittsburgh

Deschutes Brewery Expands Distribution to Pittsburgh

Deschutes Brewery yesterday announced it will expand distribution to Pittsburgh, Penn. with Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co. Beginning April 21, Deschutes will initially bring Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, and its summer seasonal, Twilight Summer Ale. The beers will be available in 12 oz. bottles and draft.

Shmaltz Brewing Releases Rejewvenator

Clifton Park, NY –– Behold the ultimate West Coast/East Coast mashup and permanent member of Shmaltz Brewing’s seasonal mishpocha: REJEWVENATOR┬« 2014!

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Partners with City of Chicago

CHICAGO — Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a micro-lending and coaching program for small business owners working in food, beverage, craft brewing and hospitality, announced it will host small business Speed Coaching and regional Pitch Room competition in Chicago onMonday, April 7th. Speed Coaching, which has already helped more than 4,000 small business owners… Read more »