The long, warm evenings in Central Oregon once again herald the return of Twilight Ale, Deschutes Brewery’s award-winning summer seasonal. For those whose idea of summer fun is matching the hatch, honing one’s short game, or flying down single-track on the edge of sanity, Twilight Ale will make hanging out … Continue reading

Redhook Ale Brewery Introduces New Craft Beer Based on Traditional Trappist Brewing Methods Crafted with imported Belgian candy sugar, high quality European malts and a secret monastery yeast strain, the new Tripel Belgian-style ale from Redhook Ale Brewery will hit shelves for a limited time this summer. “The limited release … Continue reading

The Maine Restaurant Association and the Maine Brewers’ Guild announce the Maine Beer Trail. This new trail spotlights the high quality and creative diversity of fresh, hand-crafted, Maine-made beer. The purpose of the Trail is to attract visitors to Maine to enjoy the vibrant micro and craft brewing industry found … Continue reading

Following a competitive review, Deschutes Brewery has selected NORTH and Campbell Consulting Group, Inc. as its agencies of record for creative and public relations. NORTH, based in Portland, Ore., will be responsible for developing brand communications that resonate with existing and potential craft beer drinkers. Campbell Consulting, based in Bend, … Continue reading

Deschutes Brewery‘s two flagship beers, Mirror Pond Pale Ale and Black Butte Porter, are now available in San Antonio, Texas and throughout the state of Utah. “Coming originally to Oregon from Utah, I feel very proud to be able to bring great beer back to a state we love,” says … Continue reading

Shipyard Brewing Company announces the release of a new beer in its Pugsley’s Signature Series line. XXXX IPA will be available in mid-May exclusively in 22 oz. bottles and on draft. This is a “big beer” with 9.25% alcohol by volume. XXXX IPA draws its name from the British brewing … Continue reading

Michelob Brewing Co.’s seasonal Beach Bum Blonde Ale is crafted specially for summer Beach Bum Blonde Ale draws its deep golden color from a selection of pale and caramel barley malt and is brewed with imported Alsace and Hallertau hops, and Cascade and Willamette hops from the Pacific Northwest. Brewmasters … Continue reading

Reunion – A Beer for Hope today launched its 2009 fundraising campaign by commemorating the birthday of project co-founder Virginia MacLean with the first annual Reunion Day of Hope. Reunion was created in 2007 by MacLean and former Pete’s Brewing Company co-workers Alan Shapiro and Pete Slosberg. 100% of the … Continue reading

Full Sail Brewing Company, nationally known for its award-winning beers, was recently honored by Travel Oregon and the Oregon Tourism Commission with their 2008 Sustainable Tourism Award. The award recognizes Full Sail’s leadership in socially responsible practices. Just in time for Earth Day, the brewery received the award on Sunday, … Continue reading

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced today another step toward environmentally-friendly shipping with the delivery of one of the first-ever Peterbilt Hybrid tractors. Traditionally, ground-based shipping is one of the least environmentally friendly aspects of operation in the brewing industry. The shipping trucks use enormous amounts of fossil fuels and have … Continue reading