Sort of a Midwest, West Coast and beyond edition (East Coast edition here)…

…Wait, there was a beer release this past weekend? I’d been putting off trying out a new web tech service called Storify but kudos to Bay Area Craft Beer for beating me (and my procrastination) to the punch. Nice work summarizing the Russian River Pliny the Younger release. More coverage (great photos, too) at Beer47. CBS San Francisco even provided some local coverage (video). Oh, and Sanctification made its 375 ml bottle debut.

…Founders Brewing grew 78% in 2010 and projects 58% growth in 2011. When the new $6.6 million brewery is completed, capacity will be at 70,000 barrels with future expansion capabilities being up to 150,000 barrels.

…An interview at The Full Pint with Maui Brewing‘s Garrett Marrero reveals that Maui doesn’t like Kona Brewing and the brewery plans to open up distribution in Texas and then Arizona later this year or next.

…Denver-based Uptown Brothers Brewing provides some insight on just how tough it can be to cut through the red tape.

…MLive reports, “Right Brain Brewery and Grand Traverse Pie Company collaborate on a craft beer made with 75 caramel apple pies.”

…John Foyston offers a bit on the recent Lompoc Brewery expansion. They brewed 2,300 barrels in 2010 and hope to do 3,000 in 2011.

…A recent write-up on Jeff Erway’s La Cumbre Brewing project.

…The Wall Street Journal has more on Arbor Brewing‘s efforts to open a brewpub in Bangalore, India.

…Speaking of the WSJ, into beer cans? The site offers a new interactive look at their history.

…Via Reddit, ever seen the inside of the Abbey of Saint Sixtus where Westvleteren is produced?

…Neat infographic but is there no good beer in Idaho or Virginia?