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Angry Orchard Announces Voluntary Recall

Angry Orchard Cider Company, LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, today announced that it is conducting a voluntary recall of select cases (24/12oz bottles), 12-packs and 6-packs of Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider.

Victory for the Headwaters Fundraiser to be Held in September

Victory Brewing Company (Victory) will host Victory for the Headwaters, a daylong celebration and fundraiser,on Saturday, September 12th from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event starts with a volunteer trash clean up canoe trip down the Brandywine River and continues at Victory’s Parkesburg brewery at 3127 Lower Valley Road where the Victory for the Headwaters fundraiser will be held, and the real party starts. All proceeds will benefit Victory’s Headwater Grant, which provides funds to environmental organizations dedicated to protecting our water.

Meadowlark Brewing Moves Into Cans

To make its beers more accessible to consumers, Meadowlark Brewing has expanded into Rexam 12 oz. cans. Two of its core brews are available for the first time in this convenient, single-serve package.

Pike Brewing Releases Derby Lager

Pike Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of its summer seasonal beer, Pike Derby Lager. Nature created summer so we could drink beer outside.

Standard Brewing Opens in Maryland Heights

Standard Brewing Company, a new brewpub to be located at 12322 Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights, is scheduled to open for business in late August 2015.

GEA Unveils New Brewing Systems

Wishing to consolidate its brewing operations at St James’s Gate in Dublin 8, Ireland, Diageo recently invested €169 million in the world-famous home of Guinness. Knowing that sustainability and investment are key elements of long-term success, the site is now one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable breweries in the world.

Oskar Blues to Expand North Carolina Brewery

Oskar Blues to Expand North Carolina Brewery

Oskar Blues announced this morning plans to expand both capacity and infrastructure at its brewery in Brevard, North Carolina, furthering the company’s commitment to growing in east coast markets.

Crown Beverage Packaging and Mother Earth Brew Co. Recognized with IMDA Award

The International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA) recently held its Annual Conference at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort, May 20-21, 2015, and recognized CROWN Beverage Packaging North America and Mother Earth Brew Co. (Vista, CA) with a Best of Category award, Craft Cans, in its 19th Annual “Excellence in Quality” competition.

Stevens Point Releases Nude Beach Summer Wheat Ale

It’s not quite summer yet, but if you have a passion for summer beers, you’re in luck: Point Nude Beach Summer Wheat Ale, now brewed with passion fruit, is now available through the end of the summer wherever Point beers are sold.

Oskar Blues Doubles Draft Lines at Tasty Weasel Taproom in North Carolina

Tap into this, y’all! Oskar Blues Brewery is doubling the number of draft taps at the Tasty Weasel Taproom. Starting on Thursday, January 29, there will be 16 taps of super-fresh craft beer pouring at all times. In addition to the brewery’s core line-up of year-round brews (listed below), the taproom will now offer at least five specialty brews on draft, including one-offs and many OB beers never quaffed before in North Carolina.

Captain Lawrence Taps Collaboration Beer with Top Philadelphia Bar Owners

On Monday, January 12, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company (444 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY) debuted Think Drink: Volume 1, a limited release draft for select Philadelphia area taprooms and bottle shops. The specialty beer is the result of a massive collaboration project (#ThinkDrink) that began on Tuesday, November 18, when 50+ tavern owners and bar managers embarked on a chartered bus trip to the Captain Lawrence Brewery in Elmsford, NY.

Press Clips: Is Craft Outgrowing Jim Koch and Boston Beer?

Press Clips: Is Craft Outgrowing Jim Koch and Boston Beer?

Featured in this week’s edition of press clips: Boston Magazine suggests craft is moving on without Jim Koch; NPR tackles trend of trademark disputes; Gary Fish, Widmer Brothers opine on the state of the industry and New England Brewing apologizes for ‘Gandhi-Bot.’

Flying Dog Plans to Launch Experimental “Farmworks” Brewery in Virginia

Flying Dog Plans to Launch Experimental “Farmworks” Brewery in Virginia

As breweries in the craft beer sector continue to flourish, established companies, like the 25-year-old Flying Dog, are doubling down and looking to further capitalize on growth with entirely new brewery ventures. The Frederick, Md. beer company yesterday announced plans to launch Farmworks Brewery, a self-described “unique farm brewery destination” located in Lucketts, Va.