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Manzanita Brewing Co. Adds New Twist to Its Name

East County San Diego, CA– It is shaping up to be a big year for Manzanita. We have been hard at work finalizing plans for a launch into new states. When we made the decision to launch our brand nationally, the Winter 2013, we pulled back to evaluate every aspect of our current company.

21st Amendment Brewery Plans to Build $21 Million Production Facility

21st Amendment Brewery Plans to Build $21 Million Production Facility

San Francisco’s 21st Amendment, which began producing beer under contract at Minnesota’s Cold Spring Brewing Company in 2008, is coming home. On Tuesday, 21st Amendment — a brewpub originally founded in 2000 by Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan — announced plans to build its own, $21 million brewing facility this year.

Firestone Walker Releases the Feral One

Buellton, CA—The wild things are about to bust out of Barrelworks as Firestone Walker Brewing Company is set to release the Feral One—an untamed yet artful blend that represents the brewery’s first-ever bottled wild yeast offering.

Short’s Brewing Co. Announces $5 Million Expansion

Short’s Brewing Co. Announces $5 Million Expansion

Short’s Brewing Co. today announced a $5 million brewery expansion that, when completed, will double production capacity to 60,000 barrels. Construction on the expansion, which is being financed by a combination of bank loans and roughly $500,000 in available cash from Short’s, is expected to begin this summer.

Mission Brewery Nearly Doubles Production in 2013

Mission Brewery Nearly Doubles Production in 2013

After nearly doubling production in 2013, San Diego’s Mission Brewery is aiming to stay on course in 2014 with another year of continued growth. Mission sold 8,900 barrels across 12 states in 2013, up 88 percent over the year prior. This year, the brewery hopes to double production yet again.

Deschutes Brewery Adds Three Beers to 22-Ounce Bottles

Bend, Oregon – Fans of Cinder Cone Red will be happy to know that this classic Deschutes Brewery beer is returning and will be available year-round in 22-ounce bottles.

Beer Bacon Music Festival Coming to Maryland

Frederick, MD — Beer, bacon and music have long been essential ingredients for an ideal day, and the upcoming Beer Bacon Music festival in Frederick, Maryland brings them all together in one place for an entire weekend.

Saint Archer Brewing Co. Releases White Ale

– From the heart of the famous San Diego craft beer scene, Saint Archer Brewing Company is proud to release the White Ale, its fourth beer for full production.