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Friday, 22 March 2013 12:37
Kensington Brewing Company Announces Launch of Community Supported Beer (CSB) initiative
Written by Erin Peters
For Immediate Release Toronto, ONMarch 21st, 2013 The Kensington Brewing Company is pleased to announce the launch of a Community Supporting Beer (CSB) program, an exciting initiative that aims to involve the community in the construction of our new brewery. Like Community Supported Agriculture programs, our CSB is an opportunity for beer enthusiasts to pre-purchase limited edition and experimental beer, perks at our retail store and bar, access to exclusive beer experiences and more. Individuals may register online for one of 5 unique tiers ranging from “Keg Washer” (gift cards with instant bonus) to “Brew Master” (the ultimate brew day experience, including making your own beer for fellow CSB members). There are varying degrees of financial commitment for each membership tier, each offering genuine value and a proportionate return.
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Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:55
Breckenridge Brewery (CO) and Champion Brewing Co. (VA) join forces to create the WORK Collaboration Brew
Written by Erin Peters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Todd Thibault | Marketing Director Cellular Phone: 720-933-6216 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.breckbrew.com Facebook: Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado Twitter: BreckBrew Denver, CO – March 20, 2013 – Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado announces the debut of a new collaboration beer this Friday, March 22nd, in select Virginia locations. The coming together of WORK Labs, Champion Brewing, and Breckenridge Brewery was deliberate and rewarding. The end result is WORK Collaboration Brew, a refreshing, medium-bodied Dunkel Weiss with classic Bavarian characteristics and aromas of peach and tropical fruit.
Tuesday, 19 March 2013 13:07
Brewers Association: Craft Continues to Brew Growth
Written by Erin Peters
Volume and Sales Significantly Outpaced the Overall Market in 2012 Boulder, CO • March 18, 2013— The Brewers Association (BA), the trade association representing small and independent American brewers, today released 2012 data on U.S. craft brewing1 growth. In a year when the total U.S. beer market grew by one percent, craft brewers saw a 15 percent rise in volume2 and a 17 percent increase in dollar growth, representing a total barrel increase of almost 1.8 million.
Boulder, CO • January 28, 2013 – The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—today launched KegReturn.com, a site that provides tools to help consumers, homebrewers, retailers, wholesalers, brewers and scrap yards redirect kegs back to the breweries that own the kegs.
Saturday, 26 January 2013 09:18
Terrapin RecreationAle cans to debut, Tree Hugger going year-round in 2013 schedule
Written by Erin Peters
Press Release: (Athens, GA) – Terrapin Beer Company announced its 2013 schedule on Friday. —------------ 2013 is set to be a big year for Athens, GA-based brewery Terrapin Beer Co. The installation of a new 100 BBL brewhouse is completed and the brew schedule is bursting with 24 beers in the works. Among these 24 are a few new appearances along with some new packaging options on both new and current brands. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the next few months.
Friday, 04 January 2013 13:26
Surly Brewing founder on Big Beer Entering Craft Beer
Written by Erin Peters
(Minneapolis, MN) – Surly Brewing Company founder, Omar Ansari, joined Minnesota Public Radio in late November to chat about a number of topics related to the beer market both on a national level and a local level.
Thursday, 13 December 2012 13:00
BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY RELEASES NEW “TRUTH IN BEERVERTISING” SPOOF COMMERCIALS
Written by Erin Peters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Terry Usry Phone: 720.490.6837 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.breckbrew.com Facebook: Breckenridge Brewery of Colorado Twitter: @BreckBrew Denver, CO – December 13, 2012 – Breckenridge Brewery pokes more fun at the advertising tactics of large U.S. breweries with four new spoofs in its series, "Truth in Beervertising." The series, starring the brewery's own employees for on- and off-camera talent, now has ten spoofs in its portfolio. Todd Thibault, Director of Marketing for Breckenridge Brewery, expounds, "The entire staff has a blast making these videos. I think viewers enjoy the harmless fun we poke at all of us in the business of beer. I can't wait to make the next set!"
Double Jack IPA Earns Top Consumer Honors at European Beer Star Competition; Union Jack IPA Also Wins Gold Medal Paso Robles, CA—European beer enthusiasts cast their vote in favor of American hops as Firestone Walker's Double Jack IPA was named the “Consumer Favourite Gold” for top honors at the European Beer Star competition.
Thursday, 15 November 2012 09:40
Oskar Blues & Ska Brewing to release "oSKAr the G'Rauch Smoked IPA"
Written by Erin Peters
Longmont, Colo –Craft beer in-a-can pioneers Oskar Blues Brewery and SKA Brewing have come together to create a CANlaboration beer to celebrate the 10 Year CANiversary of Dale’s Pale Ale. The Smoked IPA, “oSKAr the G’Rauch”, is the first official brewing collaboration between the two breweries that share much of the same Colorado lifestyle. Hell, you can’t spell Oskar without Ska.
Monday, 12 November 2012 16:18
Dominion Morning Glory Espresso Stout to be released on Thursday
Written by Erin Peters
Press Release: (Dover, DE) – The Dominion Brewing Co. will awaken Morning Glory, a full-bodied espresso stout, on November 15, 2012.
Monday, 29 October 2012 17:59
FIRESTONE WALKER TO RELEASE LIMITED BARREL-AGED SIXTEENTH ANNIVERSARY ALE ON NOVEMBER 3
Written by Erin Peters
Brewing Team Collaborates with Local Winemakers to Blend “XVI”; Composed of Eight Distinct Beers Aged in Bourbon, Brandy and Tequila Barrels
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