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HopCat Ann Arbor: 8,600-square-foot bar plans to open in January 2015

The popular bar and restaurant, established in downtown Grand Rapids in 2008, signed a lease for a portion of the former Borders building...

July 19, 2014 at 6:39 PM

North Carolina brewery count quadruples to 110 in eight years, 40 now in-planning

In 2006, the first full year after Pop the Cap was instituted, North Carolina had 26 breweries. The number has quadrupled to 110, with 40...

July 19, 2014 at 6:26 PM

Chatter intensifies (again) around possibility of A-B InBev – SABMiller deal

InBev’s $52 billion purchase of Anheuser-Busch Cos., announced six years ago this weekend, remains the biggest deal in beer history. But...

July 19, 2014 at 5:20 PM

New D.C. law will allow breweries to sell pints on-site

Thanks to the Manufacturer Tasting Permit Emergency Amendment Act of 2014, breweries in Washington can now apply for a permit that allows...

July 19, 2014 at 4:55 PM

Flying Bison closes brewing, retail ops in prep for September move

Flying Bison Brewing Co. stopped making beer earlier this month at its longtime Ontario Street home, and it is closing the doors to its...

July 19, 2014 at 4:43 PM

Archimedes Brewing changing name after receiving letter from Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Archimedes Brewing will change its name after its founders received a notice from renowned film director Francis Ford Coppola's...

July 19, 2014 at 4:26 PM

Yuengling launch momentum dies in Boston

One local distributor reported knocking 22 Yuengling taps out of local bars last week alone, while one salesmen hangs the Yuengling taps...

July 19, 2014 at 3:32 PM

Great Lakes Oktoberfest returns

We're thrilled to announce the return of our award-winning Seasonal, Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest has rich malt flavors balanced by fragrant...

July 19, 2014 at 10:12 AM

BeerXchange launches beer trading system, plans integration of online retailers

Sponsored Press Release:  (New York, NY) ­- The BeerXchange trading system for craft beer enthusiasts announces partnering...

July 17, 2014 at 12:11 AM

NPR debunks Jim Koch’s trick for not getting drunk

To keep his mind sharp and taste buds savvy through all those lagers and ales, Koch has a secret: He mixes a teaspoon of baker's yeast...

July 13, 2014 at 8:59 PM

Full Sail Brewing files trademark infringement lawsuit against law firm

Here’s yet another trademark lawsuit involving a brewery. This time, however, the defendant isn’t another brewery but a DUI attorney...

July 13, 2014 at 7:44 PM

Guinness’ Fourth of July-inspired “Empty Chair” ad airs during World Cup’s halftime (video)

    Guinness is on a roll globally with its "Made of More" advertising. Now, for the Fourth of July, the brand has...

July 13, 2014 at 4:54 PM

Bear Republic 15 bomber car and trailer stolen

ATTENTION! The bearrepublic 15 bomber car and trailer have been stolen! Please share and contact us with any leads. More >> Bear...

July 13, 2014 at 4:23 PM

Craft Beer Kings to hold second rare beer sale on Friday, 7/10 at 9am PST

Sponsored Post: Online beer shop, Craft Beer Kings, held its first Friday rare beer sale in June and is back again with another...

July 10, 2014 at 10:04 PM

Canada’s Select Brews take multiple medals at three International Beer Competitions

Sponsored Press Release:  Five beers from Canadian craft brewers were awarded an array of medals at three prestigious international...

July 10, 2014 at 2:37 PM

Oops: Irish pub reduced pint price by 50c for every goal in Germany-Brazil World Cup match

Germany trounced the host nation in the battle for a place in the final, by seven goals to one. As part of a promotion during the match,...

July 10, 2014 at 10:46 AM

U.S. brewery count tops 3,000 for first time since 1870s

The American brewing industry reached another milestone at the end of June, with more than 3,000 breweries operating for all or part of...

July 10, 2014 at 9:21 AM

Bigfoot Beverages sues Hop Valley Brewing, claiming it is owed $5.5 million

Fast-growing Hop Valley Brewing Co. is being sued in Lane County Circuit Court by Eugene-based Bigfoot Beverages, with Bigfoot claiming...

July 10, 2014 at 9:09 AM

More on President Obama’s visit to Wynkoop Brewing earlier this week

Something was clearly up when the men wearing earbuds appeared. It was a normal weekday evening Tuesday at the historic Wynkoop Brewing Co....

July 10, 2014 at 8:59 AM

Tuesday deadline set for Rare Beer Club’s ‘The Bruery Smokey and the Bois’ exclusive

Sponsored Post:  The Rare Beer Club announced the special offer that we alluded to in last week's post... The Bruery Smokey and...

July 9, 2014 at 11:19 PM