(Press Release) PORTLAND, OR—Attendees of the 9th annual FredFest, slated for May 4, 2014 at Hair of the Dog Brewery and Tasting Room, will see some changes from past years’ events. FredFest 2014 celebrates the 88th birthday of Fred Eckhardt, the Dean of American Beer Writers, whose first work on beer styles predates many of the craft brewers and beer lovers who will... View Article
(Press Release) JUNEAU, AK—Alaskan Brewing Company today announced the start of a facility expansion, the installation of a new beer canning line, and the beginning of distribution into South Dakota and Michigan. “It’s a huge day for us here at Alaskan,” said co-founder Geoff Larson. “We have so much going on, and it is all... View Article
(Press Release) FORT COLLINS, CO—Going up! New Belgium Brewing is officially breaking ground and starting construction on its second brewery—a 133,000 SF brewery and tasting room. At full build out, New Belgium will brew 500,000 barrels annually and support upwards of 140 jobs. The groundbreaking includes a private ceremony on May 1 and a public celebration on May... View Article
(Press Release) GADSDEN, AL—Back Forty Beer Co. is kicking off spring and summer with the release of Paw Paw’s Peach Wheat, their first seasonal beer of the year. This ale will be available on draft and in 12-ounce glass bottles throughout Back Forty’s Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Mississippi footprint from March until August. Paw Paw’s Peach Wheat... View Article
(Press Release) BOULDER, CO—The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers—announced the results of one of the largest commercial beer competitions to date, the 2014 World Beer Cup Awards. The awards were presented at the conclusion of Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America in Denver, Colo. Drawing the highest number of entries to... View Article
(Press Release) CLIFTON PARK, NY—Wear your colors, get your stripes and celebrate the 1st Anniversary of Shmaltz Brewing Company’s new 50-barrel brewery in Clifton Park on Saturday, May 17, 2014 (10 minutes north of Albany’s capital district). Last year, Shmaltz opened a 20,000 square feet brewery, and it’s time to party with the Beer Gangs of New York. Craft beer... View Article
(Press Release) CHICO, CA—Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has announced that it has invited every craft brewery in the country – more than 2,700 – to take part in a multi-weekend traveling beer festival this summer. Beer Camp Across America is a celebration for the entire craft beer community, bringing together brewers and the fans who have buoyed their success. “We’re... View Article
(Press Release) FORT COLLINS, CO—Tour de Fat season is back; New Belgium Brewing today announced that the highly anticipated 2014 national tour of traveling bicycle advocacy will go to ten cities from May to October. This year marks the 15th season for Tour de Fat, which will travel across the U.S. These day-long festivities are free in every... View Article
(Press Release) SPOKANE, WA—No-Li Brewhouse will feature a cask-conditioned double IPA at their No Boundaries on the River Small Batch Beer Fest, in addition to eleven other single-keg offerings. The festival takes place at No-Li Brewhouse along the banks of the Spokane River, Saturday, April 26th, from 12-4pm. In addition to the three beers announced last... View Article
