Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Teams Up With Pints for Prostates

The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is teaming up with Pints for Prostates during a four week “Ultimate European Beer Tour” promotion designed to reach men through the universal language of beer. The 16-location beer pub group will generate prostate cancer awareness from June 3 to July 24 that will culminate in a drawing for a beer trip for two to Prague, Bamberg, Cologne and Brussels.

Flying Saucer will raise funds during the month of June to support the Pints for Prostates awareness mission. Each Wednesday as part of its popular “Brewery Night,” the Flying Saucer will feature a different classic European beer or style of beer with the brand’s signature logo glassware.  At 7p.m., 144 people at each location will be able to get the glass of the week and a pour of the featured beer for a great price, with the price of the glass going to support Pints for Prostates. Each glass will come with a raffle ticket for a drawing for an Ultimate European Beer Tour to the Czech Republic, Germany and Belgium taking place Oct. 8-18, 2015.

“This is the fourth year we are teaming up with Pints for Prostates and we are excited to be working with them on this company-wide awareness celebration,” said Keith Schlabs of the Flying Saucer. “Our ‘Beerknurds’ are excited to support a great cause and have the chance to win a beer adventure of a lifetime.”

The special Pints for Prostates Ultimate European Beer Tour is organized by BeerTrips.com. The raffle includes round trip airfare for two from the continental U.S.; nine nights lodging in Prague, Bamberg, Cologne and Brussels; tours of famous breweries; escorted beer hall crawls; guided city tours; stops at castles and monastery breweries; breakfast daily, four beer dinners and four beer lunches; and private coach transportation. For a $10 donation for a single ticket, $25 donation for three tickets or $50 for seven tickets, Flying Saucer patrons can obtain additional entries in the drawing. The total value of the trip for two is estimated at $9,000. The drawing will be held in early July at the Flying Saucer’s Charlotte location. The prize is non-transferable and no cash substitute will be offered. The winner and their guest are responsible for obtaining passports and all trip related costs not outlined above. You must be 21 years old to enter. No purchase is necessary.

Beer brands supporting the promotion at The Flying Saucer will vary by location and date.

“It is great to be working again with The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium because they enable us reach thousands of men with a lifesaving message about the importance of early detection,” said Rick Lyke, a beer journalist who had successful prostate cancer surgery in 2008. “BeerTrips.com has put together the Ultimate European Beer Tour to some of the great beer destinations in the Czech Republic, Germany and Belgium. This is the beer trip of a lifetime and it is for a great cause.”

BeerTrips.com has been providing unique beer travel experiences to destinations around the world since 1998. This special Pints for Prostates group tour is limited to a total of 16 slots. The tour will be hosted by Lyke, the Pints for Prostates founder and a drinks journalist who has been writing about beer, wine and spirits for more than 30 years. He has visited Europe numerous times. Pints for Prostates is a 501(c)3 charity that reaches men through the universal language of beer with an important health message.

“Men are 33 percent more likely to develop prostate cancer than women are to have breast cancer, yet few men know about the critical importance of early detection,” Lyke said. “The support of the Flying Saucer helps us reach an audience that needs to hear our message.”

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Argentina food at it’s finest with Parillas on wheels

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Big Bend Brewing in now in Austin TX

Big Bend Brewing is launching in Austin TX the first week of June. There will be multiple events throughout the week so follow us on Twitter (@bigbendbrewing) to keep up with all the events!

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New North Carolina Brewery Opens

May 27, 2015 (Asheboro) Four Saints Brewing Company (FSBC) announces the opening of its doors to the general public in downtown Asheboro on May 8, 2015. Andrew Deming and Joel McClosky, who after home brewing decided to take their shared hobby to the next level, have achieved the long anticipated realization of their dream to establish Randolph County, NC’s first microbrewery. Deming serves as COO and Head Brewer. McClosky is the company’s CEO.

An Asheboro-Randolph Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony held on May 27 celebrated successful soft and grand openings of the establishment, held on the weekends of May 8 and 15, respectively.

Before the idea became a bricks and mortar business, FSBC became the most successful Kickstarter campaign for a brewery on July 1, 2012, surpassing its goal of $45,000 by over $7,000 with the support of 263 backers. On December 5 of that same year, Four Saints Brewing Company announced the future location of its microbrewery as 218 South Fayetteville Street in downtown Asheboro. The day also marked the 79th anniversary of the end of prohibition — a fact the fledgling business owners used to promote their endeavors.

Taproom hours of operation are currently Wednesday and Thursday 4-10 p.m., Friday 3-11 p.m., Saturday 2-11 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 p.m. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday. When special events occur in Bicentennial Park, located directly behind the venue, they adjust their hours of operation to complement the event.

Draft selections for on premise pint sales as well as off-premise 32-oz. and 64-oz. growler sales are currently available in six styles. Included are Omie Blonde Ale, Hefeweizen, Potter’s Clay Amber Ale, Bitter Brothers ESB, Genesis Belgian Dubbel and Stout One Stout. In addition, FSBC is currently brewing You Asked for It Session IPA, Soon-to-be-Named Double IPA and, in a special collaboration with Southern Pines Brewing Company, Southern Saints India Wheat Ale.

Patrons can also purchase prepackaged NC snacks, including Gone Jerky of Winston-Salem, Hops+Nuts of Greensboro, Chad’s Carolina Corn of Archdale, Happy Mountain Foods Trail Mix out of Boone and fresh made hummus or pimento cheese from Bia’s Gourmet Hardware of Asheboro. Bringing in food and having food delivered are also encouraged. Currently, FSBC has delivery menus from Bia’s Gourmet Hardware, Time Square Pizzeria’s downtown location and The Flying Pig. Additional delivery menus will be added in the near future. A variety of non-alcoholic canned and bottled beverages are also available for purchase.

“We want our guests to feel at home. We are striving for a neighborly, community atmosphere, which is why we’ve adopted a child and pet friendly policy. We want to see entire families, friends and neighbors gather here to laugh, celebrate and connect with each other,” explains McClosky.

FSBC currently offers limited self-distribution within a 30 mile-radius of the brewery. Establishments that wish to carry FSBC selections are also welcome to pickup kegs from the brewery.

Four Saints Brewing Company is committed to small batch, hand crafted beers that resonate the beauty of local, regional and state communities. It intends to be one of the best craft beers in North Carolina. And, just like its patron saints of beer and brewing—St. Augustine, St. Luke, St. Nicholas and St. Wenceslas—it is fully committed to supporting the local communities to make the world a better place. Four Saints Brewing Company uses locally grown ingredients and locally made accessories to the fullest extent when possible.

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Started Small and Dreaming Bigger!

Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. is on the edge of branching out from its nano-brewery status.  Three years ago, brothers Steve and Chris Acord along with Steve’s wife Sharon ventured into the craft beer industry.  Brewing double batches on their SABCO Brew-Magic 1/2 bbl brew house every night for the first 10 months was no easy task, given each of them continue to hold down full time jobs on top of this, but that was not going to stop them doing what they love to do, and that’s brew great Northwest ales.

Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. started over exactly that…a “dirty bucket”.  Brewing in the garage and pondering the idea of creating a place where we can share their beers and passion for creating them. After they took that leap of faith towards brewing as a profession they needed a name. Holding true to their Home Brewing roots the name Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. was tossed up and the more they thought about it the more they realized there truly was no other name that better describes their passion.

Today Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. just added their 4th and 5th 7 bbl tanks and soon they will be adding an 8th.  Along with 15 wooden casks Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. looks to exceed the 1000 bbl annually mark this year.

New for 2015 Dirty Bucket Brewing Co. will be releasing their Dirty Barrel Collection.  A collection of amazing beers that have been aging in wood casks ranging from Bourbon, to Syrah.  These unique ales will be available beginning this fall at the brewery in 750 ml bottles only.

Steve says, ” I am excited to see the growth of our brewery and also seeing what lies ahead, we will just continue to do what we love to do, and ensure our passion is visible in every batch. To quote Sam Calagione’s book, Brewing Up a Business, we are Starting Small and Dreaming Big, and that quote is painted on the back wall of our original brewing location.”

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Travel The 50 With Traveler Beer Company

This Summer, Traveler Beer Company will be traveling to the 50 great states the USA, bringing with them relief from the heat with their lineup of deliciously refreshing beers. Featuring a sophisticated blend of carefully crafted American wheat ale with real fruit ingredients, the destination with Traveler is always true refreshment.

To celebrate their nationwide roll out, Traveler and Untappd have teamed up to bring you two new badges you can unlock throughout the Summer and Fall.

Travel The 50 - Check-in to any three (3) or more Traveler beers between June 1st - October 31st.

Interstate Traveler - Check-in to any three (3) or more Traveler beers in three (3) different states between June 1st - October 31st.

Traveler Beer Company will be making their way to beer festivals around the country during the Summer/Fall festival season, which is perfect for those looking to unlock your Interstate Traveler badge. Be sure to stop by their events page for a full line up.

To learn more about Traveler and track down their beers near you, head over to travelerbeer.com and if you haven’t already, be sure to follow along on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

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New Hampshire’s Granite State Brewers Association Gathers - Via Brewers Association

Hoping to inspire unity and collaboration, I joined the Granite State Brewers Association (GSBA) for a voting-member meeting in April. The GSBA formed relatively recently, in late 2013, and is still in the challenging initial formation stage of building a nonprofit brewers guild. As with many fledgling guilds across the country, the GSBA has found attracting and maintaining a volunteer […]

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Making Mead: Heat or No Heat? - via AHA

A “hot” area for debate in the mead making community is whether or not to treat the honey with heat as a means of pasteurization because of the risk of contamination from wild yeast and bacteria. Recently, it has become widely accepted to avoid any sort of heat treatment of honey, either before or after purchasing, because it is said to drive off flavors and aromas that could be in the final product. For this reason, it is becoming more and more popular to forgo any sort of heating when preparing the must (unfermented mead).

In many mead recipes and mead making books, it calls for the honey to be boiled in a gallon or two of water for 15-30 minutes as a means of sanitation. Some still prefer to treat with lower levels of heat, while others use methods that avoid heat all together, but for many the boil method has become somewhat of the “way of the past.”

The following methods can be used in lieu of boiling when treating honey for making mead.

Low Heat Pasteurization

With the same preparation as you would take if planning to boil honey as mentioned above, a low-heat pasteurization can be utilized that does not bring the honey-water mixture to a full boil. This lessens the amount of precious honey aromatics that are blown off during a full boil, but any amount of heat will cause some dissipation of honey character.

For this method, bring the honey-water mixture to 150° F (66° C) and hold for 5 minutes, or to 140° F (60° C) and hold for 22 minutes. The lower heat method for 22 minutes is recommended if pursuing this technique.

No-Heat, Sulfite

Potassium metabisulfite, also referred to as “meta” or “sulfite,” is a chemical additive that can be used to sanitize must without the need for heat. Sulfite is popularly used by homebrewers, cider- and meadmakers in the form of Campden tablets. Generally speaking, 1 tablet per gallon of traditional mead should be used for pasteurization while up to 2 tablets per gallon of mead containing ingredients like fruit is advised.

Sulfite can bleach out the color of some fruits and ultimately affect the final color of a mead, which may be undesirable. There is also some concern that sulfites may cause reactions with asthmatics.

Au Naturel

Recent data and experience from notable meadmakers has developed a third option for preparing honey must, which is doing nothing at all. Simply clean and sanitize every piece of equipment thoroughly, mix the ingredients in your carboy, pitch the yeast, aerate and let it go. No form of sanitizing the must is used in this mead making technique.

It is believed that the wild yeast and bacteria in the honey will not be able to put up a fight against the amount of yeast being intentionally pitched, and thus are not a concern. If wanting to avoid any heat pasteurization as well as chemical additives, this is the method to pursue, but exceptional cleaning and sanitation is essential to success.

This technique is growing in popularity since it sets up mead must to be full of honey character with many meadmakers never running into any contamination issues.

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Brewniversity: College Classes Filling Beer Glasses

Beer lovers might think the working life of a professional craft brewer would be the ultimate laid-back dream job, but in fact it’s a surprisingly technical and complex vocation. As the craft beer industry has gone from burgeoning to booming, it’s become more sophisticated and more competitive—and that means sharper brewing, better beer and more complicated business dealings.

Behind the widening array of craft beers on the shelves is a growing need for savvy beer professionals to staff new and expanding craft breweries, as well as an increase in entrepreneurs looking to start their own breweries. Consequently, a bevy of new educational opportunities exist for those who want to learn to navigate this changing landscape.

While a handful of universities have offered degrees in “fermentation science” for some time, the last few years have seen an explosion of seminars and programs aiming to provide attendees with a highly concentrated dose of classroom theory and real-world practicum tailored for the beer industry. However, when it comes to the quality of these programs, not all opportunities are created equal.

Technically Speaking

According to a 2014 survey of members of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas, 85 percent of respondents listed lab skills as the most sought-after qualification in brewing applicants. Lab skills, combined with technical brewing expertise, are fundamental to the success of craft beer.

While ancient Sumerians believed fermentation to be a magical process controlled by deities, we know it today as the exacting science it is. As craft breweries grow in numbers, so too grows the pressure to make consistently great beer. Consumer-driven quality standards mean breweries without a well-educated brewing team will lose money, time and valuable branding through bad batches, poorly executed packaging and other technical errors. Without education, they are doomed to repeat this cycle.

The University of California now offers one of the most rigorous programs of its kind—the Master Brewers Program. The intense, 18-week program delves into the science behind beer and is held at the UC Davis Extension classroom at Sudwerk Brewing Company. It ultimately prepares students to take professional qualification exams, enter the brewing workforce or advance beyond their current brewery job.

One of the program’s instructors, Dr. Charles Bamforth, is also the president of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and a member of the MBAA Higher Education Committee, which has recently handed down educational guidelines for newly-created programs of this nature.

By focusing on the math, chemistry, biology, physics and engineering of brewing, experiences like the Master Brewer Program offer serious students of beer the opportunity to better themselves—and their resume—to enter or advance into the craft beer industry. Students also have the peace of mind knowing they’re learning under the tutelage of one of the country’s most hallowed science and research universities.

Theoretical Meets Practical

Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colorado, which is known for its respected hospitality program, plans to unite the classroom and the brewhouse through professor Michael Wray’s Incubator For Brewing Industry Operations. It brings together the university and the newly re-opened Tivoli Brewing Company with the construction of a medium-scale brewpub providing “integrated instructional and operating facilities in one location,” according to a university press release.

Giving students the chance to learn in a working brewery will afford a unique best-of-both-worlds opportunity. They’ll reap the benefits of classroom theory along with hands-on application in one of America’s beer-iest cities. Through exposure to the many facets of the working brewpub, students will receive a holistic view of what it takes to run a brewing business. While the courses offered through the incubator will eventually lead to a degree through the university’s hospitality department, the expressly educational purpose of the new brewpub/classroom facility ensures the program marries the theoretical and the practical in ways previously unseen.

Better Beer, Balanced Books

Oregon State University now provides a variety of short-term seminars for both brewers and entrepreneurs through its Northwest Beer and Cider Sessions. OSU’s Craft Brewery Startup Workshop is for entrepreneurs, while several technical sessions about quality analysis and testing are meant for those looking to become better brewers or more knowledgeable stewards in the market.

Program coordinator Johanna Lounsbury and others at OSU saw a disconnect between the energy of startup breweries and their eventual economic viability. She says the Craft Brewery Startup Workshop was designed to temper the ungrounded fervor of entrepreneurship in this growing industry.

“The Workshop can be thought of as an inexpensive reality check,” Lounsbury explains. “A brewery founder will easily spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on startup. Why not invest $1,275 on education that can inform decision making in the startup process?”

When competition is high and the market continues to be crowded, opportunities like this can be the difference between boom and bust. However, Lounsbury warns against so-called “pop-up programs without much of a track record.” She says this means sticking with programs associated with universities that have a history of producing high-quality education, like Oregon State has been doing for more than 20 years through its fermentation science program.

In the same way that unrealistic business plans can lead to start-up failure, ill-conditioned technical skills can break a brand before the beer even gets to the shelves.

Tom Shellhammer, an Oregon State University professor of fermentation science and MBAA Higher Education Committee member, helped develop the curriculum for the technical sessions so that professional brewers could take advantage of educational opportunities from one of the most revered fermentation science programs in the nation.

Shellhammer also implores prospective attendees to use discretion when picking an educational program. “In my opinion,” he wrote in an email, “not all [programs] are equal in terms of capabilities, rigor, staff education.” Like the UC Davis program, Shellhammer’s sessions feature instructors from both academic and industry backgrounds.

Looking Forward

By choosing programs associated with respected institutions, students can ensure they are learning valuable information and honing their technical skills in a way that will actually benefit them. No longer is a four-year fermentation science degree the only path to a brewing education.

This move towards standardized shorter-term education signals the continuing sophistication of a vibrant market. With more opportunities for brewers to learn to brew better beer, and for entrepreneurs to ground their business plans in sound, unbiased advice, craft beer’s quality and the vitality of the industry can continue to evolve and thrive.

Visit the Beer Schools section of CraftBeer.com for an ever-evolving list educational opportunities and online courses.

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Hanna Laney is a freelance writer living in Portland, Oregon. She began her career working in some of America’s best-loved craft breweries and now works for her family business, Laney Family Farms. She likes Cascade hops, medium-rare steak and low-brow television.

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Thank You Kansas Beer Activists!

Dear BA, AHA and Support Your Local Brewery Members,

Thanks to your commitment as engaged beer activists and to the work of the Kansas Craft Brewers Guild, neither the House nor the Senate tax bills currently being debated contain an alcohol tax increase provision.

Although our collective voice has been heard, there is still the chance that these bills could be amended as they move through the legislative process, so we ask that you remain ready to reengage on this issue. We will be in touch should that become necessary.

In the meantime, well done Kansas Support Your Local Brewery members! And as always, thanks for your support of the small and independent brewers of your state.

Sincerely,

Charlie Papazian
President
Brewers Association

Bob Pease
Chief Executive Officer
Brewers Association

Gary Glass
Director
American Homebrewers Association

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Honey Vanilla Wheat in Cans - via Due South Brewing

While the majority of the country gears up for the official start of summer, the crew here at Due South knows the season is already in full swing. That means our Honey Vanilla Wheat is hitting taps throughout South Florida to cater to those who desire a beer which cuts the humidity with a knife.  This summer we have decided to debut the brew in 12 ounce cans.  These convenient 6 packs allow anyone hitting the beach, pool, or lawn mower a chance to beat the heat.

Honey Vanilla Wheat is a light bodied American wheat ale with a sunny golden color and it utilizes freshly cut Madagascar Vanilla beans and South Florida local Palmetto Honey.  A mildly floral nose carries over into the taste with bready like malt notes and a slight sweetness.  The crisp finish quenches your thirst in a nature as satisfactory as a cannonball into the pool on a 95 degree day.

Currently Honey Vanilla Wheat is available in canned 6 packs in our brewery’s tasting room in Boynton Beach .  A limited amount will reach distribution by mid June and be available at fine stores such as Total Wine, Whole Foods, ABC and Crown in our distribution network.  You can find these year round Due South Brewing Co. brews available in cans as well: Caramel Cream Ale, Category 3 IPA, Craft American Lager and Category 5 IPA.

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U.S. Congressman Scott Tipton Tours Pagosa Brewing - Via Brewers Association

While in his home district, U.S. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-3) stopped by Pagosa Brewing in Pagosa Spring, Colo. Pagosa Brewing is a small-yet-growing brewpub located in southern Colorado. Head brewer and president Tony Simmons, along with members of his staff, gave the Congressman a tour of the brewery and a sneak peek at their upcoming expansion. As […]

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Grimm Brothers Brewhouse Releases Summer Seasonal Lager

Loveland, Colorado May 27 , 2015– Adding to the seasonal lager series, Grimm Brothers releases Briar Rose, a Helles lager, on May 30^th. In German, “helles” denotes something light, bright or blonde, all perfectly describe the beer which will be released each Summer. This is the fourth beer in the seasonal lager series which already includes Maiden’s Kiss, a Helles Bock released in Spring, Farmer’s Daughter, a Oktoberfest released in fall, and Midnight Strikes, a Schwarzbier released in Winter.

The Grimm Brother’s tale Briar Rose, tells the story of a young princess who was cursed by a fairy. At 15 she was wounded by a spindle and went into a hundred year sleep with a hedge of thorns surrounding her castle. After the hundred years had passed and many princes had come and tried to break through the thicket a new prince came and saw nothing but beautiful flowering shrubs, through which he went with ease, he found Briar Rose sleeping and with a kiss broke the spell. The new art by artist Josh Emrich, depicts beautiful Briar Rose asleep surrounded by the flowering hedge of thorns.

Briar Rose is a well-balanced beer with a slightly sweet malty profile and enough hop bitterness in the finish to dry the palate. It is available on draft and in bottles in the Grimm Brothers taproom, in bottles at local liquor stores, and on draft at select accounts.

About Grimm Brothers

Grimm Brothers Brewhouse was founded in 2010 by avid homebrewers captivated by the rich tradition of European beers. They knew that the long history of beer production in Germany and surrounding areas would give them plenty of tales to share with their customers.  Inspired by the stories collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, they crafted their beers to tell not only the story of Craft Brewing, but the harrowing and dark tales handed down through the generations. Grimm Brothers operates a tap room at 623 N. Denver Ave., Loveland, CO offering their beer for on premises consumption and carry-out sale.

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Upslope Releases Manhattan Style Rye Ale

Manhattan Style Rye Ale available Thursday, June 4

Boulder, Colo. (May 27, 2015) – Upslope Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of the fourth volume of their limited release Lee Hill Series – Manhattan Style Rye Ale. The quarterly Lee Hill series is named after Upslope’s original, now small batch, North Boulder brewery that revels in experimentation and creativity.

Barrel-aged in select Leopold Brothers Maryland-Style Rye Whiskey barrels, the all-new Manhattan Style Rye Ale was brewed to recreate and reimagine the taste of a classic Manhattan cocktail. Delivering a bold rye flavor with sweet malty aromas, this unique ale has notes of sweet cherries, caramel, rye whiskey and a hint of vanilla. Similar to the timeless cocktail of the same name, the character of the rye whiskey is at the center of this one-of-a-kind 10.4% abv beer.

“I love a good Manhattan with rye whiskey and have always wanted to brew a beer that could replicate the great flavors of this classic cocktail,” said Head Brewer Sam Scruby. “When presented with first use Leopold Bros. Maryland Rye Whiskey barrels, the decision was easy. I threw out the recipe book and went outside the box for this cocktail-inspired Manhattan Style Rye Ale.”

To celebrate the release Upslope will host a party at their above-mentioned Lee Hill tap room from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2015. 19.2-ounce cans of the Manhattan Style Rye Ale will be available for purchase for $10 (limit four). Shopey’s Sandwiches will be on hand serving up their food truck eats.

About Upslope Brewing Company
Boulder-based Upslope Brewing Company is the creator of premium ales and lagers that are artfully crafted using natural ingredients. Packaged in aluminum cans for exceptional portability, and because it’s best for the environment, Upslope complements the outdoor lifestyle and caters to the on the-go beer enthusiast. The five flagship beers include: Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Craft Lager, and Imperial India Pale Ale. Additional installments are offered in a Limited Release Series. In an ongoing effort to protect Colorado watershed, and the key ingredient in Upslope ales and lagers, one percent of Upslope Craft Lager’s revenue benefits Colorado Trout Unlimited. Learn more about Upslope at http://ift.tt/MrXNeF.

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Crazy Mountain Brewery announces title sponsorship and new lineup for 2015 Crazy Mountain Brewing Hot Summer Nights Free Concert Series

(Vail, Colo.) The Vail Valley Foundation, organizer of the annual Hot Summer Nights free concert series, announced today its partnership with Crazy Mountain Brewing Company as the new title sponsor for the series.

The 2015 Crazy Mountain Brewery’s Hot Summer Nights free concert series will kick off Tuesday, June 9 with Pimps of Joytime, a soul-funk band from New Orleans with highly infectious dance grooves. The free concert series will continue on Tuesdays through August 18, the free concert series presents a variety of show ranging from rock to country to bluegrass to funk and beyond and has become synonymous with summer for locals and visitors alike.
To celebrate the new partnership, Crazy Mountain Brewing Company is committed to making the free concert series better than ever after replacing previous years sponsor Bud Light. Crazy Mountain will host a new pre-concert happy hour that will feature rare and new offerings on tap at the amp, free opening act entertainment, games, festivities and more. The fun will kick off at the amphitheater Tuesdays starting June 9th at 4:30pm, with the main act taking the stage at 6:30pm.

“Crazy Mountain Brewery is excited to partner with the Vail Valley Foundation on our locals’ favorite summer series Hot Summer Nights”, states Marisa Selvy Chief Marketing Officer of Crazy Mountain Brewing Company. “ We are happy to be able to take the sponsorship from Bud Light and bring local craft beer to the concert series located in our backyard.” Every August Crazy Mountain hosts a beer and music festival in our hometown called Ed Fest. It’s a celebration of craft beer, delicious food, great music and the outdoors lifestyle that brings us all together in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Crazy Mountain Brewery could not think of a better way to expand it’s involvement within the craft beer and music community then to partner with the Vail Valley Foundation for Crazy Mountain Brewery’s Hot Summer Nights.

For more than 25 years, the Vail Valley Foundation, with help from its generous sponsors, has played host to one of Vail’s greatest summer traditions for locals and guests alike, hosting free rock, reggae, bluegrass, hip hop and more at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on Tuesday nights.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with Crazy Mountain Brewing Company for our Hot Summer Nights free concert series this year,” said Michael Imhof, Senior Vice President of Sales and Development for the Vail Valley Foundation. “Just as Hot Summer Nights is a long standing tradition in this Valley, so is Crazy Mountain, as our community’s first production brewery. The new ideas for how to make our series even better have us excited for this partnership, and we can’t wait for the kick-off of summer. We hope to see you all at the amphitheater starting June 9 for our series.”

The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is located east of Golden Peak at Ford Park in Vail. Concert attendees are asked to park at the main Vail Village parking structure, with overflow parking at the Lionshead parking structure. For added convenience, the free Town of Vail shuttles will run extended routes past Golden Peak from 5:30-9:30pm, with a drop off at the soccer field near the Ford Amphitheater. Additionally, a special Village-to-Village express bus will run from 4-9:30pm with stops at the east entrance of the Lionshead parking structure, in front of the Vail Village Information Center and at Ford Park.

Once inside the concert venue, picnics with commercially-sealed non-alcoholic beverages are permitted, as are legless lawn chairs, blankets and umbrellas. Bikes, skateboards and dogs are prohibited at the Amphitheater. A concession area with a full grill and bar service is available.

To view the entire Crazy Mountain Brewery’s Hot Summer Nights free concert series line-up, visit www.vvf.org<http://www.vvf.org> and follow Vail Free Concerts<http://ift.tt/1J2X3qR> on Facebook

Crazy Mountain Brewery’s Hot Summer Nights Schedule:

Tuesday, June 9: Pimps of Joytime

Tuesday, June 16: DJ Logic & Friends featuring Very Special Guests

Tuesday, June 23: Brett Dennan

Tuesday, June 30: Revivalists

Tuesday, July 7: Nahko and Medicine for the People

Tuesday July 14: Zach Deputy

Tuesday July 21: 8150 Urban Dance Challenge

Tuesday, August 11: Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute

Tuesday, August 18: Dirty Dozen Brass Band

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About Crazy Mountain Brewery’s Hot Summer Nights /Vail Valley Foundation
Celebrating 27 years of free concerts at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Crazy Mountain Brewery’s Hot Summer Nights has become the social event of the season and the place to be for locals and visitors alike. Tuesday nights from June through August heat up the town with bands band who rock the house and keep the huge crowds dancing!  (2015dates: 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 8/11, 8/18). Hot Summer Nights is a project of the Vail Valley Foundation.  www.vvf.org<http://www.vvf.org> / 970.777.2015.

About Crazy Mountain Brewing Company
Crazy Mountain Brewing Company is an Edwards, Colorado based company that provides high quality handcrafted brews to beer enthusiasts across the nation. Since 2010, Crazy Mountain Brewing Company has consistently brewed craft beer with the finest ingredients to yield the best tasting ales. Crazy Mountain products are available in cans, bottles and on draft in 16 states across the country and in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, North Ireland, The Republic of Ireland, Scotland, England, Spain, Japan and Hong Kong. For more information on Crazy Mountain Brewing Company, please call 970-926-3009 or visit http://ift.tt/1gmg6hb<http://ift.tt/1gmg6hb>.

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Great Divide Brewing Company Celebrates 21st Anniversary and Expansion

Denver, Colorado– Great Divide Brewing Company will host their 21st Anniversary Party on Saturday June 13th, 2015 from 2-6pm at the site of their new location in Denver’s River North neighborhood. The party will feature unlimited access to Great Divide beers, live music, outdoor games, and the first public tours of the new production facility. The first phase of the brewery’s expansion– which includes a Barrel Bar, warehouse, and canning line– is set to open this summer. The original location on Arapahoe Street will continue to function as the company’s primary brewery and taproom.

To celebrate turning 21 and launching the first phase of their expansion, this will be Great Divide’s biggest party yet. Performances from Brent Cowles, Oakhurst, A. Tom Collins, and the Gin Doctors will take place throughout the afternoon while attendees enjoy the full Great Divide beer lineup, including a number of specialty and limited release offerings. In addition to a vertical tasting of Old Ruffian, throwback beers, and Yeti floats, there will be five rare sour beers, including the yet-to-be-released 21st Anniversary American Sour Ale, brewed specifically for this year’s event.

This American sour is a celebration of 21 years of brewing with Bold Character. This commemorative release opens up with bright, tart, kiwi and citrus notes before mellowing out with a hint of oak and subtle white wine-like character. Soured with lactobacillus and brettanomyces and aged for 9 months in wine barrels, 21st Anniversary is notably complex while retaining a delicate approachability.    

Tickets are on sale now at http://ift.tt/1AuQoTD.  A $40 ticket provides unlimited tastings of the Great Divide lineup, live music, a generous snack at one of the food trucks on-site, free bike valet provided by Bike Denver, and a commemorative and reusable stainless steel pint. Tickets will most likely sell-out, but if available they will be $45 at the door.
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Great Divide’s beers have landed an impressive amount of acclaim, earning 18 Great American Beer Festival medals, 5 World Beer Cup Awards, and 14 spots on BeerAdvocate’s “Top Rated Beers: Colorado” (2015). RateBeer.com named Great Divide among the “Top Brewers In the World” (2014), the “Top Brewer in Colorado” (2013), and 12th on their list of “Best Brewers In The World” (2013). Here at Great Divide, Bold Character isn’t just a catchphrase. It’s the philosophy behind what we brew, how we think and what we believe.

Press Contact:
Shannon Berner
Marketing Manager
Shannon.Berner@greatdivide.com
724.766.2659

For more details on brands, food pairings, awards, and more go to
www.greatdivide.com
For promotional pictures or hi-res imagery, check our media page:
http://ift.tt/1Hx1mVq
For a PDF of this press release and the party poster click here

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4 Signs Washington D.C. Is a Burgeoning Beer Town

Washington D.C. isn’t always the most popular place. Tourists are flocking to the museums and the jobs are plentiful, but you can’t escape the disdain in people’s voices when they mention the nation’s capital. It may have something to do with Congress’s 19% approval rating (up 5% from April 2014!) and overall skepticism that anything will be accomplished before the 2016 presidential election brings the city to a grinding halt.

Yes, all of those things are issues, but you’ll be surprised to hear that Washington has significantly more going for it than what is happening in that dome on the hill. So take a break from the politics and focus on beer, yes beer.

Washington, D.C. has a burgeoning craft beer and brewing scene, and it is changing the culture of the city. Long gone are the days of the three martini lunch, they’ve been replaced with tap take overs, local craft brewery happy hours and a growing interest from members of Congress about how craft breweries are impacting local economies.

Here are four signs craft beer is having a big impact on the nation’s capital.

1. SAVOR®: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience | June 5-6
The ultimate experience of pairing craft beer and food with more than 70 small and independent U.S. craft brewers sharing their beer paired with food. Since its inception in 2008, SAVOR has been in Washington D.C. every year except for one and the people of the city are wild about it. This year’s event is sold out, but latecomers can enjoy tons of events happening around town that surround SAVOR. You can expect tap takeovers at a range of venues from well-established beer bars like Churchkey and Jack Rose, to Capitol Hill staples like the Capitol Lounge.

2. A booming craft brewing scene.
Five years ago D.C. didn’t have any micro-breweries, but that has all changed. Today there are nine breweries and brewpubs in the city with eight more in planning. Beer is quickly becoming the go to drink of the public and private sector. Capitol Hill staffers spend their Saturday’s buying growlers and networking at local breweries. The breweries themselves have embraced their proximity to the nation’s capital, and you can see it reflected in their choice of names like D.C. Brau’s IPA collaboration with Oskar Blues “Smells Like Freedom” and Port City’s session IPA “Ways and Means.”

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3. The Small BREW Act
Legislation that would positively affect small brewers is being discussed on Capitol Hill on a daily basis. Thanks to consumer demand, an array of choices, job creation and growth craft brewing is a popular subject in Washington, D.C. Everyone has their favorite local brew from the state or Congressional District that they represent and visiting a brewery during district work weeks is quickly becoming the photo-op of choice. Craft brewing has a lot of fans and a lot of good will, and it is important we make it work for us. The Small BREW Act would lower the federal excise tax on the first 60,000 barrels to $3.50/barrel and $16 from 60,000-2 million annually for American craft beer. Maybe beer and politics do have a future.

4. Baseball

It’s the 10 year anniversary of baseball returning to Washington, D.C. and everyone is invited to celebrate with a cold beverage. The Nationals may be the youngest team in the league, but they are already considered one of the top stadiums in the country for craft beer. Multiple “District Draft” locations throughout the ballpark feature local breweries like Hardywood Park , 3 Stars, Atlas and Flying Dog, to name a few. Sam Adams has even gotten in on the action, with an exclusive IPA celebrating the Nat’s tenth year in D.C. Grab a game day ticket and take a tour of D.C.’s local breweries in between innings.

So, maybe there is a little politics involved, but hopefully you are convinced that D.C.’s craft beer scene has a lot to offer.

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Katie Marisic is the Federal Affairs Manager at the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers. Based in Washington, D.C. Marisic plans and executes legislative, regulatory and political strategies to drive the Brewers Association’s federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill.

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Widmer Brothers Hefe, Oregon’s Favorite Craft Beer

Kurt and Rob Widmer, co-founders of Widmer Brothers Brewing, helped lead the Oregon craft beer movement in 1984 when they began brewing unique interpretations of traditional German beer styles.

In 1986, Widmer Brothers introduced the original American-style Hefeweizen, which elevated the brewery to national acclaim. Since then, Hefe (pronounced: “hay-fa”) has grown to become the top-selling beer in Oregon – the epicenter of craft beer – and the brewery has continued to push the boundaries, developing beers with an unapologetic, uncompromised commitment to innovation.

Brewed with golden wheat, Hefe’s unique cloudy appearance, bold flavors, and citrus notes defined the American-style Hefeweizen. At 4.9 percent ABV, it’s also one of the original session beers and the perfect beer for the summer. Multiple awards and nearly three decades later, Hefe remains the gold standard and Oregon’s favorite craft beer.

This summer Widmer Brothers is introducing a new badge to celebrate their home state of Oregon and their flagship unfiltered wheat beer. Check in to at least one (1) Widmer Brothers Hefe this summer between today and Labor Day (May 28 - September 4th, 2015), and unlock the “Oregon’s Favorite Craft Beer” badge.

If you haven’t already, be sure to like Widmer Brothers on Untappd, and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Craft Update – Q1 2015 - Via Brewers Association

Welcome to “craft update”. The goal of this post (and future iterations) is to provide more timely updates of the craft beer industry along the lines of the State of the Industry presentation Paul Gatza and I give every year at the Craft Brewers Conference. In each, I’ll review the latest numbers, and look back […]

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Brewers Publications Presents Modern Homebrew Recipes - Via Brewers Association

Boulder, CO • May 27, 2015—Craft beer is about innovation, discovery and interpretation. Homebrewing is about all that and more. As the beer scene evolves, Brewers Publications is pleased to announce the release of Modern Homebrew Recipes: Exploring Styles and Contemporary Techniques, a guided journey of brewing discovery. Written by Grandmaster Beer Judge and author […]

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Bastage English Summer Ale - via AHA

Single infusion mash: 151°F (66°C) for 50 minutes. Mash out: 168°F (76°C) for 15 minutes. 90 minute boil. Ferment at 65°F (18°C).

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Final Two Weeks For Thinking And Drinking Kickstarter

PHILADELPHIA – Thinking & Drinking, the card game featuring 312 craft breweries from across the United States, has raised 66% of its goal with two weeks remaining in its Kickstarter campaign.

To date, Thinking & Drinking has raised more than $16,000 of its $24,000 goal. All raised funds during the Kickstarter are earmarked for the printing and distribution of the game.

Thinking & Drinking includes six decks of cards and each card includes a question designed to foster conversation among players. Each card also includes a profile of a U.S. craft brewer, including a featured beer.

“We really want to celebrate the craft breweries featured in this printing of Thinking & Drinking. The game is designed to be fun and to get people talking, but it’s also about supporting craft brewers,” said Jonathan Cooper, Thinking & Drinking’s founder.

The 312 breweries featured in Thinking & Drinking were selected as part of an open invitation to breweries across the United States. Breweries from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. are represented will be represented in Thinking & Drinking’s first printing.

“Craft beer is at the center of the conversations that are part of Thinking & Drinking,” said Cooper. “Our goal is have multiple printings of Thinking & Drinking so we can continue to highlight craft breweries.”

During the Kickstarter campaign, copies of Thinking & Drinking can be purchased for $10 for a single deck of cards or $30 for the complete set of six decks – which features all 312 breweries. Discounted taproom packages – six sets of the game – are also available for $150.

Breweries featured in Thinking & Drinking include:

Brewery	City	State	Website
14th Star Brewing Co.	Saint Albans	VT	http://ift.tt/1ci6gwU
1933 Brewing Company	Fort Collins	CO	www.1933brewing.com
21st Amendment Brewery	San Leandro	CA	http://ift.tt/16N7dJg
3 Guys & A Beer’d	Carbondale	PA	http://ift.tt/1J4yg41
3 Sheeps Brewing Company	Sheboygan	WI	http://ift.tt/16zbe1T
300 Suns Brewing	Longmont	CO	http://ift.tt/1J4yg42
515 Brewing	Clive	IA	www.515Brewing.com
603 Brewery	Londonberry	NH	www.603brewery.com
612Brew	Minneapolis	MN	www.612brew.com
Adelberts Brewery	Austin	TX	http://ift.tt/1uz5Xqg
Aftershock Brewing Company	Temecula	CA	http://ift.tt/1J4yg46
Against the Grain Brewery	Louisville	KY	www.atgbrewery.com
Alaskan Brewing Co.	Juneau	AK	www.alaskanbeer.com
Ale Industries	Oakland	CA	http://ift.tt/1ci6dRV
Ale Smith Brewing Company	San Diego	CA	www.alesmith.com
Ale Syndicate Brewers	Chicago	IL	www.alesyndicate.com
Alltech Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.	Lexington	KY	www.KentuckyAle.com
Alosta Brewing Co.	Covina	CA	http://ift.tt/1ydbtvb
Apocalypse Brew Works	Louisville	KY	http://ift.tt/1ci6gx0
Appalachian Brewing Company	Harrisburg	PA	www.abcbrew.com
Arcade Brewery	Chicago	IL	http://ift.tt/112ShX8
Arcadia Ales	Kalamazoo	MI	www.arcadiaales.com
Arch Rock Brewing Company	Gold Beach	OR	http://ift.tt/1J4yg4a
Avery Brewing	Boulder	CO	www.averybrewing.com
B. Nektar	Ferndale	MI	www.bnektar.com/
Back East Brewery	Bloomfield	CT	http://ift.tt/1J4yg4c
Badger State Brewing Company	Green Bay	WI	http://ift.tt/KJUTR1
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits	San Diego	CA	www.ballastpoint.com
Banded Horn Brewing Co.	Biddeford	ME	www.bandedhorn.com
Battlefield Brew Works	Gettysburg	PA	http://ift.tt/1J4yhFh
Bauhaus Brew Labs	Minneapolis	MN	http://ift.tt/Obcqms
Beards Brewery	Petoskey	MI	http://ift.tt/1J4yg4d
Beast Brewing	Bisbee	AZ	http://ift.tt/1F4nNkr
Bear Republic	Cloverdale	CA	www.bearrepublic.com
Belfast Bay Brewing Company Inc.	Belfast	ME	http://ift.tt/1jx8DIm
Bent Brewstillery	Roseville	MN	http://ift.tt/15qUvRR
Bent Paddle Brewing Company	Duluth	MN	http://ift.tt/1uqEdDj
Big E Ales	Lynnwood	WA	www.bigeales.com
Big Wood Brewery	White Bear Lake	MN	http://ift.tt/1ci6gNr
Bissell Brothers	Portland	ME	http://ift.tt/1uLhTyu
Black Hog Brewing	Oxford	CT	http://ift.tt/1DUVKX5
Black Mesa Brewing Co.	Oklahoma City	OK	http://ift.tt/1ci6jsv
Black Shirt Brewing	Denver	CO	http://ift.tt/1asRJbG
Blind Squirrel	Plumtree	NC	http://ift.tt/1ci6jsw
Block 15 Brewing Company	Corvallis	OR	www.block15.com
Bloomington Brewing Co.	Bloomington	IN	http://ift.tt/1J4yhFl
Blue Lab Brewing Company	Lexington	VA	http://ift.tt/1ci6gNs
Blue Mountain Brewery	Afton	VA	http://ift.tt/1bNnwE3
Bohemian Brewery	Midvale	UT	http://ift.tt/1J4yhVB
Bonfire Brewing	Eagle	CO	http://ift.tt/1ci6gNt
Boondocks Brewing	West Jefferson	NC	http://ift.tt/1J4yhVC
Bootstrap Brewing	Niwot	CO	http://ift.tt/1E7B5PW
Braxton Brewing Company	Covington	KY	http://ift.tt/19U7i1S
Breckenridge Brewery	Denver	CO	www.breckbrew.com
Brew Gentlemen Beer Co.	Braddock	PA	http://ift.tt/1vHDuhM
BrickStone Brewery	Bourbonnais	IL	http://ift.tt/1ci6gNw
Broken Bow Brewery	Tuckahoe	NY	http://ift.tt/1sEXuMZ
Bucket Brewery	Pawtucket	RI	http://ift.tt/1J4ygkw
Bull City Burger and Brewery	Durham	NC	http://ift.tt/15ZMMYU
Butcherknife Brewing Company	Steamboat Springs	CO	http://ift.tt/1ci6jsB
Bur Oak Brewing Company	Columbia	MO	www.buroakbeer.com
Burning Brothers Brewing	St. Paul	MN	www.burnbrosbrew.com
Cahaba Brewing Company	Birmingham	AL	http://ift.tt/1Ff4wS8
Calapooia Brewing Co.	Albany	OR	http://ift.tt/1cEz6H6
Caldera Brewing Company	Ashland	OR	http://ift.tt/14FdiAM
Cape May Brewing Company	Cape May	NJ	http://ift.tt/1ci6gNA
Captain Lawrence Brewing Co	Elmsford	NY	http://ift.tt/11pWRIu
Cedar Creek Brewery	Seven Points	TX	http://ift.tt/1fDbcbj
Central Waters Brewing	Amherst	WI	http://ift.tt/1ci6jsH
Chain O’Lakes Brewing Company	McHenry	IL	http://ift.tt/1J4ygkA
Chatham Brewing	Chatham	NY	http://ift.tt/MQA7QF
Cheboygan Brewing Company	Cheboygan	MI	http://ift.tt/1J4ygkE
Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.	Cinncinnati	OH	http://ift.tt/1bV6cwx
Cigar City Brewing	Tampa	FL	http://ift.tt/17w8mnf
Cinder Block Brewery	North Kansas City	MO	http://ift.tt/UqsDYl
Cobra Brewing	Lewisville	TX	http://ift.tt/1J4yic5
Conshohocken Brewing Company	Conshohocken	PA	http://ift.tt/1nJGtje
Copper Kettle Brewing Company	Denver	CO	http://ift.tt/15v4d15
Crooked Fence Brewing Co	Garden City	ID	http://ift.tt/14lKMtE
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project	Denver	CO	www.crookedstave.com
Crow-Peak Brewing Company	Spearfish	SD	http://ift.tt/1tUy5RO
Crystal Ball Brewing Company	York	PA	http://ift.tt/1J4yic7
Dale Bros Brewery	Upland	CA	http://ift.tt/1ci6jIY
DC Brau Brewing Company	Washington	DC	www.dcbrau.com
Denizens Brewing Co	Silver Spring	MD	http://ift.tt/1qhhh5a
Deschutes Brewery	Bend	OR	http://ift.tt/SX8C4u
Destihl Brewery	Bloomington	IL	http://ift.tt/1rP536K
Diamond Bear Brewing Company	North Little Rock	AR	www.diamondbear.com
Dick’s Brewing Company	Centralia	WA	www.dicksbeer.com
Dog Tag Brewing	Belgrade	MT	http://ift.tt/1r6hF8l
Down the Road Beer Company	Newton	MA	www.dtrbrewery.com
Drake’s Brewing Company	San Leandro	CA	www.drinkdrakes.com
Dry Dock Brewing Co.	Aurora	CO	http://ift.tt/1J4yicf
Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery	Farmville	NC	http://ift.tt/1sLilhv
Eagle Creek Brewing Company	Statesboro	GA	http://ift.tt/1J4yicg
Empirical Brewery	Chicago	IL	http://ift.tt/1ci6h3V
Empyrean Brewing Company	Lincoln	NE	http://ift.tt/1hC8Wr0
Estes Park Brewery	Estes Park	CO	www.epbrewery.com
Eudora Brewing	Kettering	OH	http://ift.tt/1J4ygB5
Evolution Craft Brewing Company	Salisbury	MD	http://ift.tt/1iTwUwc
Excel Brewing Co	Breese	IL	http://ift.tt/1FA20nf
Excelsior Brewing Company	Excelsior	MN	http://ift.tt/1ci6h3Z
Fargo Brewing Company	Fargo	ND	www.fargobrewing.com
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company	Buellton	CA	www.FigMtnBrew.com
Figure Eight Brewing	Valparaiso	IN	http://ift.tt/1kmZp4J
Finch’s Beer Company	Chicago	IL	www.finchbeer.com
Finger Lakes Beer Company	Hammondsport	NY	http://ift.tt/1J4yisC
Finnegans Brew Company	Minneapolis	MN	www.finnegans.org
Flying Fish Brewing Co.	Somerdale	NJ	www.flyingfish.com
Flying Mouse Brewing	Troutville	VA	http://ift.tt/1J4ygBd
Foggy Noggin Brewing	Bothell	WA	http://ift.tt/1kxMX27
Fordham and Dominion Brewing	Dover	DE	http://ift.tt/1y8hWtY
Fort Collins Brewery	Fort Collins	CO	http://ift.tt/SXKtLA
Fort George Brewery	Astoria	OR	http://ift.tt/15SoWwf
Foundation Brewing Company	Portland	ME	http://ift.tt/1ci6h40
Four Sons Brewing	Huntington Beach	CA	http://ift.tt/1vWRdjS
Frankenmuth Brewery	Frankenmuth	MI	http://ift.tt/1dNpWZ1
Freetail Brewing Company	San Antonio	TX	http://ift.tt/1oiuOut
Fremont Brewing	Seattle	WA	http://ift.tt/17XxG76
Full Tilt	Baltimore	MD	http://ift.tt/1eJfAUv
Funky Buddha Brewery	Oakland Park	FL	http://ift.tt/1CzWbkJ
Gold Rush	Skagway	AK	www.goldrushbeer.com
Golden Road Brewing	Los Angeles	CA	www.goldenroad.la
Goodfellow’s Brewing Company	Lakeville	MA	http://ift.tt/1J4ygBg
Grand Teton Brewing	Victor	ID	http://ift.tt/1dqouci
Great Basin Brewing	Reno-Sparks	NV	http://ift.tt/1fkPiuF
Great South Bay Brewery	Bay Shore	NY	http://ift.tt/MQAbjf
Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company	Maxwelton	WV	www.gvbeer.com
Grist Brewing	Highlands Ranch	CO	http://ift.tt/1C7LngI
Gun Hill Brewing Company	Bronx	NY	http://ift.tt/1oY4PGJ
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery	Richmond	VA	www.hardywood.com
Hawaii Nui Brewery	Hilo	HI	http://ift.tt/1ci6h42
Heavily Brewing Company	Montour Falls	NY	http://ift.tt/1J4yisJ
Heavy Seas Beer	Baltimore	MD	www.hsbeer.com
Heinzelmannchen Brewery	Sylva	NC	http://ift.tt/1ci6jJ4
Heist Brewery	Charlotte	NC	www.heistbrewery.com
Henniker Brewing Company	Henniker	NH	http://ift.tt/1ci6jJ5
Heretic Brewing Company	Fairfield	CA	http://ift.tt/1DFo8dg
High Hops Brewery	Windsor	CO	http://ift.tt/1kOSyFT
High Water Brewing	Chico	CA	http://ift.tt/1uKKQL8
Highland Brewing Company	Asheville	NC	http://ift.tt/HweGOZ
Hilliard’s Beer	Seattle	WA	http://ift.tt/1aKplFV
Holy Craft Brewing Co.	San Francisco	CA	http://ift.tt/1ci6h45
Hondo’s Brew and Cork	Astoria	OR	www.hondosbrew.com
HooDoo Brewing Company	Fairbanks	AK	www.hoodoobrew.com
Humperdinks Restaurant & Brewpub	Dallas	TX	www.humperdinks.com
Icicle Brewing Company	Leavenworth	WA	http://ift.tt/VqQbdc
Institution Ale Co.	Camarillo	CA	http://ift.tt/1J4yjwO
Ipswich Ale Brewery	Ipswich	MA	http://ift.tt/1lDFJb1
Iron Duke Brewing	Ludlow	MA	http://ift.tt/1J4yjwP
Jackie O’s Brewery	Athens	OH	www.jackieos.com
Jailbreak Brewing Company	Laurel	MD	http://ift.tt/1jG20Dy
Jekyll Brewing	Alpharetta	GA	http://ift.tt/1woNw3z
Joseph James Brewing Company Inc	Henderson	NV	www.jjbrewco.com
Kalona Brewing Company	Kalona	IA	http://ift.tt/1J4yjwR
Kannah Creek Brewing Company	Grand Junction	CO	http://ift.tt/1Bt6Wug
Kassik’s Brewery	Kenai	AK	http://ift.tt/1ci6h47
Kelsen Brewing Company	Derry	NH	http://ift.tt/1J4yiJ7
Knee Deep Brewing Company	Auburn	CA	http://ift.tt/1bXBfZd
Kokopelli Beer Company	Westminster	CO	http://ift.tt/1ci6jJb
Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub	Sparta	NJ	www.kroghs.com
La Quinta	Palm Desert	CA	http://ift.tt/1J4yjwW
Lakefront Brewery	Milwaukee	WI	http://ift.tt/1f6umXx
Lakewood Brewing Company	Garland	TX	http://ift.tt/1CWj2uU
Land-Grant Brewing Company	Columbus	OH	http://ift.tt/1ci6jJh
Laughing Sun Brewing Company	Bismarck	ND	http://ift.tt/1J4yjwX
Lavery Brewing Company	Erie	PA	http://ift.tt/P2oreJ
Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company	Kiln	MS	www.lazymagnolia.com
Left Hand Brewing Co.	Longmont	CO	http://ift.tt/H7MBuz
Lion Bridge Brewing Company	Cedar Rapids	IA	http://ift.tt/1J4yiJ9
Listermann Brewing Company	Cinncinnati	OH	http://ift.tt/1qKAkFv
Lone Tree Brewing Co.	Lone Tree	CO	http://ift.tt/1J4yiJa
Lonerider Brewing Company	Raleigh	NC	http://ift.tt/GPunN5
Lost Coast Brewery	Eureka	CA	www.lostcoast.com
Lucky Bucket Brewing	La Vista	NE	http://ift.tt/1ci6jZv
Mad River Brewing Company	Blue Lake	CA	http://ift.tt/1J4yjNf
Mad Tree Brewing	Cinncinnati	OH	http://ift.tt/1fLcV0a
Magic Hat Brewing Company	South Burlington	VT	www.magichat.net/
Mankato Brewery	North Mankato	MN	http://ift.tt/1ci6hkn
Marble Brewery	Albuquerque	NM	http://ift.tt/1fJmr0v
Marshall Brewing	Tulsa	OK	http://ift.tt/1ci6jZw
Maui Brewing Company	Kihei	HI	www.mauibrewing.com
Mayday Brewery	Murfreesboro	TN	http://ift.tt/1l0m1eh
Mehana Brewing Company	Hilo	HI	http://ift.tt/1J4yiJl
Miami Brewing Company	Miami	FL	www.miamibrewing.org
MKE Brewing Co	Milwaukee	WI	www.mkebrewing.com
MobCraft Beer	Madison	WI	www.mobcraftbeer.com
Mockery Brewing	Denver	CO	http://ift.tt/1J4yk3G
Narragansett Beer	Providence	RI	http://ift.tt/12wFWnY
Neshaminy Creek Brewing	Croyden	PA	http://ift.tt/1J4yk3K
New Belgium Brewing	Ft. Collins	CO	www.newbelgium.com
New England Brewing Co.	Woodbridge	CT	http://ift.tt/17jAi1s
Newburyport Brewing Company	Newburyport	MA	www.nbptbrewing.com
Newport Storm Brewery	Newport	RI	www.newportstorm.com
Ninkasi Brewing	Eugene	OR	http://ift.tt/ump4dQ
NoDa Brewing Company	Charlotte	NC	www.nodabrewing.com
NOLA Brewing Company	New Orleans	LA	www.nolabrewing.com
No-Li Brewhouse	Spokane	WA	http://ift.tt/18OjURW
O’Connor Brewing Company	Norfolk	VA	http://ift.tt/1re2MC2
Ocean City Brewing Company	Ocean City	MD	http://ift.tt/1J4yk3T
Odell Brewing Company	Fort Collins	CO	www.odellbrewing.com
Offshore Ale Company	Martha’s Vineyard	MA	www.offshoreale.com/
Old Black Bear Brewing Company	Madison	AL	www.oldblackbear.com
Old Bust Head Brewing Company	Vint Hill	VA	www.oldbusthead.com
Orlison Brewing Company	Airway Heights	WA	http://ift.tt/1jJlpZC
Orlando Brewing	Orlando	FL	http://ift.tt/1dFeijs
Oskar Blues Brewery	Longmont	CO	www.oskarblues.com
Ozark Beer Company	Rogers	AR	http://ift.tt/1J4yiZS
Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co.	Clearwater	FL	http://ift.tt/1BdKJzy
Parish Brewing Company	Broussard	LA	www.parishbeer.com
Pateros Creek Brewing	Fort Collins	CO	http://ift.tt/1mhSDiD
Payette Brewing Co	Boise	ID	http://ift.tt/1kebvzx
Peace Tree Brewing Company	Knoxville	IA	http://ift.tt/1ci6jZK
Peddler Brewing Company	Seattle	WA	http://ift.tt/17XxG77
pFriem Family Brewers	Hood River	OR	www.pfriembeer.com
Philipsburg Brewing Company	Philipsburg	MT	http://ift.tt/UIhxxK
Pigeon Head Brewery	Reno	NV	http://ift.tt/1ci6hky
Pike’s Peak Brewing	Monument	CO	http://ift.tt/19IiR4g
Platform Beer Co	Cleveland	OH	http://ift.tt/1ci6hkC
Port City Brewing Company	Alexandria	VA	http://ift.tt/uB7zqd
Portsmouth Brewery	Portsmouth	NH	http://ift.tt/1ci6jZN
Poseidon Brewing Company	Ventura	CA	http://ift.tt/1J4yiZV
Post Brewing Company	Lafayette	CO	www.postbrewing.com
Prism Brewing Company	Lansdale	PA	www.prismbeer.com
Rabbit Hole Brewing	Justin	TX	http://ift.tt/1jnI8Ky
Raquette River Brewing	Tupper Lake	NY	http://ift.tt/1J4yk3Z
Reformation Brewery	Woodstock	GA	http://ift.tt/1Cm7Ass
Revolver Brewing	Granbury	TX	http://ift.tt/1vdtAjQ
Rhinegeist Brewery	Cinncinnati	OH	www.rhinegeist.com
River Horse Brewing	Ewing	NJ	www.riverhorse.com
Rivertowne Brewing	Export	PA	www.myrivertowne.com
RJ Rockers Brewing Co.	Spartanburg	SC	www.rjrockers.com
Rock Bridge Brewing Company	Columbia	MO	http://ift.tt/1ci6hAS
Round Guys Brewing Company	Lansdale	PA	http://ift.tt/1J4yjgb
Saint Arnold Brewing Company	Houston	TX	www.saintarnold.com
Sam Adams	Boston	MA	www.samueladams.com
Santa Fe Brewing Company	Santa Fe	NM	http://ift.tt/1a4278u
Saucony Creek Brewing Co.	Kutztown	PA	www.SauconyBeer.com
Schlafly Beer	Saint Louis	MO	www.schlafly.com
Second Self Beer Company	Atlanta	GA	http://ift.tt/1rNqdh3
Selkirk Abbey	Post Falls	ID	www.SelkirkAbbey.com
Service Brewing Company	Savannah	GA	http://ift.tt/1ci6hAW
Shebeen Brewing Company	Wolcott	CT	http://ift.tt/1J4yjgd
Shipyard Brewing Company	Portland	ME	www.shipyard.com
Silver City Brewery	Bremerton	WA	http://ift.tt/13MdkZ6
Sly Fox Brewing Company	Pottstown	PA	www.slyfoxbeer.com
Smartmouth Brewing Company	Norfolk	VA	http://ift.tt/1ci6hB2
Smokehouse Brewing Co	Columbus	OH	http://ift.tt/1d5OCXj
Smuttynose Brewing Co.	Hampton	NH	www.smuttynose.com
Snake River Brewing	Jackson	WY	http://ift.tt/1msGioS
Soaring Ridge Craft Brewers	Roanoke	VA	http://ift.tt/1MiK5nx
Sockeye Brewing	Boise	ID	www.sockeyebrew.com
Solid Rock Brewing	Spicewood	TX	http://ift.tt/1LtTpDY
South Street Brewery	Charlottesville	VA	http://ift.tt/1vpTcbZ
Southern Prohibition Brewing	Hattiesburg	MS	www.soprobrewing.com
Spencer Brewery (The)	Spencer	MA	http://ift.tt/1c2lr68
Squatters Craft Beers	Salt Lake City	UT	www.squatters.com
St Benjamin Brewing	Philadelphia	PA	http://ift.tt/1J4yjgg
St. Florian’s Brewery	Windsor	CA	http://ift.tt/1yPgQjJ
St. Lawrence Brewing Co.	Canton	NY	http://ift.tt/1J4ykkj
Starr Hill Brewery	Crozet	VA	www.starrhill.com
Stevens Point Brewery	Stevens Point	WI	www.pointbeer.com
Stillmank Brewing Company	Green Bay	WI	http://ift.tt/1ci6kgg
Stone Brewing Co.	Escondido	CA	www.Stonebrewing.com
Storm Peak Brewing Company	Steamboat Springs	CO	http://ift.tt/1ci6hB8
StormCloud Brewing Company	Frankfort	MI	http://ift.tt/1ySGnsr
Strike Brewing Company	San Jose	CA	http://ift.tt/1jvxeiI
Strong Brewing Co.	Sedgwick	ME	http://ift.tt/1J4ykkm
Stumblefoot Brewing	San Marcos	CA	www.stumblefoot.com
Sun King Brewery	Indianapolis	IN	http://ift.tt/1fjUdMB
Sunken City Brewing Company	Hardy	VA	http://ift.tt/1ci6kgj
Surly Brewing	Minneapolis	MN	www.surlybrewing.com
SweetWater Brewing Company	Atlanta	GA	http://ift.tt/1iWEt3C
Switchback Brewing Company	Burlington	VT	www.switchbackvt.com
Tallgrass Brewing Co	Manhattan	KS	http://ift.tt/1c2rh8q
Terminal Gravity Brewing	Enterprise	OR	http://ift.tt/1ci6kwx
Terrapin Beer Company	Athens	GA	http://ift.tt/1J4ykko
Texas Beer Refinery	Dickinson	TX	http://ift.tt/1ci6hRp
Top Frog Brewery	Newport	WA	http://ift.tt/1vcpWVO
Toppling Goliath	Decorah	IA	www.tgbrews.com
Transmitter Brewing	Long Island City	NY	http://ift.tt/1pMAZXS
Triple Crossing Brewing Company	Richmond	VA	http://ift.tt/ZL8O14
Triton Brewing Company	Indianapolis	IN	http://ift.tt/1ipTybE
Twisted X Brewing Company	Dripping Springs	TX	www.texmexbeer.com
Two Roads Brewing Company	Stratford	CT	http://ift.tt/13OsYpv
Tyranena Brewing Company	Lake Mills	WI	www.tyranena.com
Union Craft Brewing	Baltimore	MD	http://ift.tt/KANAcd
Upland Brewing Co.	Bloomington	IN	www.uplandbeer.com
Upslope Brewing Company	Boulder	CO	http://ift.tt/MrXNeF
Upstate Brewing Company	Elmira	NY	http://ift.tt/1mqjO84
Urban Chestnut Brewing	St. Louis	MO	http://ift.tt/1mjojHp
Vagabond Brewing	Salem	OR	http://ift.tt/1ci6hRt
Valiant Brewing Company	Orange	CA	http://ift.tt/1v02LOk
VB Brewery (The)	Victor	NY	www.TheVBbrewery.com
Vermont Pub & Brewery (The)	Burlington	VT	http://ift.tt/1rQwaJf
Victory Brewing Company	Downingtown	PA	www.victorybeer.com
Viking Braggot Company	Eugene	OR	www.drinkviking.com
Waconia Brewing Company	Waconia	MN	http://ift.tt/1ci6kwE
Wallace Brewing Company	Wallace	ID	http://ift.tt/1iVRWrI
Wasatch Brewery	Park City	UT	www.wasatchbeers.com
West Sixth Brewing	Lexington	KY	www.westsixth.com
Weyerbacher Brewing	Easton	PA	www.weyerbacher.com
Whetstone Station	Brattleboro	VT	http://ift.tt/1HfndAK
Wild Wolf	Nellysford	VA	www.wildwolfbeer.com
Wormtown Brewery	Worcester	MA	http://ift.tt/1qVdMTY
Worthy Brewing Company	Bend	OR	http://ift.tt/I7d7Kq
Yakima Craft Brewing Company	Yakima	WA	http://ift.tt/1gPOfVF
Yards Brewing	Philadelphia	PA	www.yardsbrewing.com
Yonkers Brewing	Yonkers	NY	http://ift.tt/NIPI62
Yuengling and Son, Inc.	Pottsville	PA	www.yuengling.com
Zauber Brewing Co	Columbus	OH	www.zbeers.com
Zipline Brewing Co.	Lincoln	NE	http://ift.tt/1g0SrOc

 

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