Friday, 29 April 2011 06:17
Super Cru is Born, As a Tribute to New Belgium's 20th Anniversary
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Ft. Collins, CO, April 28, 2011 – In honor of New Belgium's 20th anniversary celebration, the brewery's flagship Fat Tire Amber Ale is getting a makeover. The result is New Belgium Super Cru, which is part of New Belgium's esteemed Lips of Faith Series. This special creation, along with Abbey Grand Cru, make up the second rollout of Lips of Faith beers this year. The quarterly program taps the creativity of New Belgium’s brewers and…
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It's said to taste like bacon, smoked kippers or medicine – so if you don't savour the world's first known whisky-beer, you'll definitely be spitting it out.
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Friday, 22 April 2011 09:04
Known as “Binge-In-A-Can,” Nineteen states urge pulling Blast by Colt 45
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(Boston, MA) – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, along with 18 other Attorneys General, today called on Pabst Brewing Company to stop selling or alter its new malt drink beverage, Blast by Colt 45, because of its high alcohol content and marketing tactics. The drink, known as “binge-in-a-can,” offers the equivalent of five beers in one serving. The Attorneys General also are concerned that the product is being marketed and packaged in a way that…
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 12:46
Sebago Brewing Company Set To Release Summer Seasonal, Hefeweizen
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Gorham, Maine - April 20, 2011 - Sebago Brewing Company is pleased to announce the release of their summertime seasonal favorite, Hefeweizen on April 29th, 2011!
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Friday, 15 April 2011 12:16
Avery Brewing Co. Announces Plans to Exit 8 States and 7 Partial State Markets
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Boulder, CO - Avery Brewing Company plans to withdraw from eight states and seven other partial-state markets beginning in April. Faced with skyrocketing demand--first quarter 2011 production growth for their home state of Colorado is 81% and overall production growth is 75%--the brewery has been forced to make the tough decision or lose the ability to support all markets with a steady supply of fresh beer.
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Saturday, 09 April 2011 12:58
Pilsner Urquell Unveils Master Home Brewer Competition
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CHICAGO, IL (April 7, 2011) - In 1842, Josef Groll brewed the world's first golden beer and revolutionized an entire industry. Pilsner Urquell, translated as "original source," remains a revered beer, both for its importance in beer history, as well as its intricate brewing process, including use of soft water, Saaz hops, pale malts and triple decoction.
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Thursday, 07 April 2011 14:40
Brewers Association Predicts Record-Breaking Participation in 2011 American Craft Beer Week
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By CraftBeer.com Boulder, CO • Feb 22, 2011-Cheers. Salud. Prost. L'Chaim. The Brewers Association-the national non-profit association representing the majority of today's U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com-will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 16-22, with local events held nationwide.
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Wednesday, 06 April 2011 13:00
Uni-World Capital, L.P. Acquires Iron City Brewing Co. Brands
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PITTSBURGH, PA (April 6, 2011) - Uni-World Capital, L.P., a private equity firm, has acquired the brands and assets related to the beer business of the Iron City Brewing Company. The brewery's headquarters will remain in Pittsburgh and beer production will continue in Latrobe, Penn. The purchase is entirely funded by equity capital from Uni-World and its affiliates. Edwin R. Lozano, 43, will serve as the new president and chief executive officer of Iron City…
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Tuesday, 29 March 2011 08:48
ANNUAL ‘OPENING TAP’ CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF PHILLY BEER WEEK 2011 IN SIGNATURE STYLE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 15, 2011Profile Public RelationsCONTACT: Jennie Hatton or Clare Pelino(215) 985-2106 / www.profilepr.com ANNUAL ‘OPENING TAP’ CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF PHILLY BEER WEEK 2011 IN SIGNATURE STYLEPHILADELPHIA, PA – The fourth-annual Philly Beer Week (PBW) 2011 will kick off on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m., in the spectacular Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) with the Opening Tap, a celebration honoring the wide array of regional brewers and breweries whose beer…
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