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CHICAGO, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping extend the reach for its flagship beer, Lift Bridge Brewing Company has launched Farm Girl Saison® in four-packs of 16oz. cans from Rexam. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130514/CG13466) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120711/CG38561LOGO) On the water, in the sun or hiding from the winter's chill, Farm Girl Saison is the ideal craft beer for every occasion. It is a smooth and well-rounded Belgian Saison...

Asheville rocks North Carolina Beer Month with music video, vacation giveaway ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers continue to lift their glasses to all things beer, and destinations like Asheville - aka "Beer City USA" - are tapping into the trend. Craft beer sales jumped 15 percent in 2012, and more than 400 new craft breweries opened nationwide, offering thirsty travelers myriad ways to add local flavor to their vacation plans via tasting rooms and...

BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oskar Blues, the pioneer of the craft beer in cans revolution, has teamed up with can maker Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) to offer its popular Mama's Little Yella Pils in Ball's Royal Pint (568-mL or 19.2-oz.) can. Oskar Blues launched the Czech-style pilsner in the supersized can at the recent Craft Brewers Conference in Washington, D.C. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130408/LA89577) "The larger 568-mL can, or...

BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 21st Amendment Brewery has launched Lower De Boom barleywine style ale in cans provided by Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL). It is believed to be the first craft beer launched in an 8.4-oz. can. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130312/LA75577) "Traditionally, due to their higher alcohol content, barleywines were served in small bottles," explained Shaun O'Sullivan, co-founder of 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco....

The Alfa Laval Rotacheck is designed to fulfill the demands for a safe and validated tank cleaning verification in the food and beverage, brewing, dairy, and pharmaceutical and personal care industries. Exon, PA (PRWEB) February 27, 2013 A highly innovative machine designed to assist the validation process of cleaning process tanks, the Alfa Laval Rotacheck is 3-A 74-05 and EHEDG compliant and stores time and pressure data, automatically calculating the cleaning process’s feedback. A...

LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The craft beer scene is literally exploding in the US. According to the Brewers Association, microbreweries are opening at a rate of 5 per week, most having 15 beers in their annual portfolio with countless experimental brews being released throughout the year. Likewise, craft beer focused bars and larger liquor stores are experiencing increased demand for the craft brews they have on their rotating taps. According to Fanfare Mobile CEO...

Many people underestimate the impact an appliance can have on their business. For the average consumer, a water heater only heats water. For a business like the Stone Cellar Brewpub, the water heater's performance directly affects the company's ability to brew beer. By switching to highly efficient Eternal hybrid water heaters, the brewery reduced its energy consumption, lowered its labor costs, and increased its capacity to brew beer. Appleton, Wisconsin (PRWEB) September 27, 2012...

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Hop in the Saddle: A Guide to Portland's Craft Beer Scene, by Bike is an essential travel guide to two of the things that make the city of Portlandia so unique: Bicycle transportation and ultra-locally brewed beer. Written by two Lonely Planet-trained guidebook authors, this new book is all about helping locals and visitors alike sample the best craft beer Portland has to offer while staying fit and keeping their carbon footprint...

CHICAGO, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Craft brewers will convene in Chicago, IL, October 4-5, 2012 to learn about water quality, water conservation and alternative energy systems, with presentations by industry experts and speakers donating their time and expertise. The fifth Great Lakes Water Conservation Conference will be held at the Goose Island Wrigleyville Pub, 3535 North Clark, Chicago, IL, sponsored by Briggs of Burton, Inc., The Goose Island Beer Company, The Louis Glunz...

Microbrewery Launches Unforgettable Ale to Benefit Alzheimer Cause WATERTOWN, Mass., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- White Birch Brewery, a microbrewery in Hooksett, New Hampshire is launching a special edition beer to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research and programs. The brew, called "Unforgettable" is benefitting the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. "A few members of our team have had family members who were affected by the...