(Press Release) PORTLAND, ME—Shipyard Brewing Co. announces the release of its first lager, Imperial Pilsner. Available this spring in bottles and on tap, this pilsner is a unique blend of German pilsner and imperial IPA. This brew is bright gold and full-bodied with a hint of sweetness up-front and a round, dry finish. A pure... View Article
(Press Release) BOULDER, CO—The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers—today reported export growth data for the American craft beer industry in 2014. Supported by the BA’s Export Development Program (EDP), craft beer export volume increased by 35.7 percent in 2014, representing 383,422 barrels and an estimated $99.7 million. In... View Article
(Press Release) ARLINGTON, VA—Spring has nearly sprung! To celebrate the coming of the season, Capitol City Brewing Company is gearing up to host its second annual Mid-Atlantic Spring Beer Festival on Saturday, April 25 at The Village at Shirlington in Arlington. The springtime beer-tasting jubilee will include 35 area craft brewers all hailing from the... View Article
(Press Release) LONGMONT, CO—At long last … get ready to pour hard, California! Left Hand Brewing Co. is excited to announce their arrival to Southern CA this late spring, opening the San Diego, Orange County, and greater Los Angelesmarkets including Ventura and Santa Barbara. Left Hand, in partnership with The Sheehan Family Companies, DBA Craft... View Article
(Press Release) PROVIDENCE, RI—Narragansett Beer declares that summer has come early with the highly anticipated rerelease of quintessential Rhode Island mash up, Narragansett Del’s Shandy and seasonal staple, Narragansett Summer Ale. The return of two warm weather favorites brings a welcome taste of summertime after a long, cold winter. After making a splash with its... View Article
(Press Release) The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has given Lifetime Achievement Awards to beer writer Roger Protz (a regular contributor to All About Beer Magazine) and to George Philliskirk, former director of the Beer Academy. The Awards were presented at SIBA’s BeerX event in Sheffield by chairman Guy Sheppard, who said, “We are delighted... View Article
(Press Release) DENVER—In anticipation of this weekend’s Collaboration Fest in Denver, Breckenridge Brewery reached out to friends to the east – Starr Hill Brewery and MadTree Brewing Company. The impetus was to create unique entries for Collaboration Fest on March 21st which kicks off Colorado Craft Beer Week. The results: two recipes to be proud of,... View Article
(Press Release) ATLANTA—SweetWater Brewing Company’s award-winning lineup of lip-smackin’ brews will begin to flow in Chicago this March. With the help of their Chicago distributor, Lakeshore Beverage, the brewery is excited to enter into the Windy City, its northern-most distribution point to date. Following a recent $19 million expansion, SweetWater is finally able to meet... View Article
(Press Release) SAN JOSE, CA—Gordon Biersch Brewing Company and the San Jose Earthquakes, of Major League Soccer, announced today a partnership that makes Gordon Biersch the club’s official craft beer sponsor. The deal coincides with the team’s 2015 home opener and public unveiling of 18,000-seat Avaya Stadium. Gordon Biersch Marzen, Pilsner and Hefeweizen will be... View Article
