Drinking in Boston: American Craft Beer Fest Recap(June 26) - In the battle for best beer of the ACBF, the stouts took an early lead with Southern Tier’s Mokah leading the pack. This black beer, brewed with coffee and chocolate, was like a candy bar in a glass, only without the cloying sweetness a Hershey’s can leave behind. Complete Story  
 
Full Sail Brewing woos new audience with dark beer(June 26) - Intended to woo people who think dark beers are too big and bitter, the new Session Black premium dark lager is the Hood River brewery's birthday present to itself on the occasion of its 10th year as an independent, employee-owned company. Complete Story

  
Peak Organic Brewing – Delicious New Pomegranate Wheat Ale With Acai(June 26) - Summer is here, and we invite you to treat yourself to a tasty Pomegranate Wheat Ale with Acai, the perfect end to a hot summer day. This beer is a celebration of hand selected, local ingredients. Complete Story

  
Magic Hat Odd Notion Ale Reviewed(June 26) - The Odd Notion Summer 2009 release from Magic Hat is a refreshing Belgian Blonde that blends low bitterness with sweet, candy-like qualities and a session(ish) ABV of 5.9 percent. When poured aggressively into a pint glass, the Odd Notion produced little head and distinct citrus aroma. The first taste backed this up with wheat, grass and a toasted flavor. Complete Story

  
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases Summer Solstice and Poleeko Gold in Cans(June 25) - Yes We Can. Anderson Valley Brewing Company is excited to announce the release of world-famous beer packaged in cans for the first time in their twenty-two year history. Known both for their award winning beers and commitment to green business practices, packaging in cans is another step towards reducing the overall environmental footprint. Complete Story
 
Brewery Ommegang Biere De Mars(June 25) - Brewery Ommegang of New York has built a reputation for creating beers inspired by Belgium, and its Biere De Mars is all about the rogue yeast nicknamed Brett. The style is biere de garde, which means beer that is stored. Mars is a reference to March. Like lagers, bieres de garde were historically brewed in the fall and stored through spring.  Complete Story
 
Saint Louis Brewery leads microbrew market(June 25) - It's officially called the Saint Louis Brewery, but no, it's not that St. Louis brewery, the one with the Clydesdales and the stadium that bears its name and the beer that everyone knows comes from here.  Complete Story
  
Boulevard offers year-round Pilsner(June 25) - Boulevard Brewing Co. said Wednesday that it is offering a year-round beer called Boulevard Pilsner. Delivery of Boulevard Pilsner started Tuesday. It is available only at liquor and grocery stores in the Kansas City area, in six packs of long-neck bottles.  Complete Story
 
Weihenstephan Brewery may be world's oldest(June 25) - The Weihenstephan Brewery of Freising, Bavaria, high atop the hill of Holy St. Stephen, may be the world's oldest, as it can trace its roots at the Weihenstephan Abbey to the year 768, when a document makes reference to a hop garden in the area paying a tithe to the Benedictine monastery. Complete Story
 
Summer offers full crop of fruit beers(June 24) - It's now officially summer — a great time of year to try a beer style that's been steadily growing in popularity. Fruit beers are a refreshing and often unique beer style that craft and microbrewers have been experimenting with for many years. Complete Story

  
Antigo Has Cheapest Beer in Wisconsin, 2nd in Country(June 24) - At Boettcher's, a glass is just 75 cents. But at Farmer's Home Bar and Restaurant, 9 oz. is 50 cents, that's all day, every day."That's the cheapest that you're gonna find anywhere around this area.  Complete Story

American Craft Beer Storms Boston Waterfront(June 24) - To witness the madness, I bussed my way up to Boston and prepared to have quite a few beers. Accompanied by my beer-drinking champ of a boyfriend and four equally equipped friends, I threw open the doors of the Seaport World Trade Center, grabbed my tasting glass and took on 75 brewers and over 300 craft beers. Complete Story 
 
Russell Lemon Ale Now Available in Bottles(June 24) - Russell Brewing Company (TSX VENTURE:RB), a premium microbrewery in Western Canada, launches bottles of its very popular summer draught beer, Russell Lemon Ale. Russell Lemon Ale is filtered wheat ale infused with natural lemon essence. Complete Story  
 
Shiner Beer's 100 Year Anniversary Recognized at the Texas State Capitol(June 23) - The Spoetzl Brewery, of Shiner, Texas, brewers of the legendary Shiner family of beers, was honored at the Texas State Capitol in commemoration of its Centennial Anniversary. The "little brewery in Shiner" was recognized both in the House and Senate by Representative Geanie Morrison and Senator Glenn Hegar respectively.  Complete Story 

Straub Brewing canning beer for first time(June 23) - The family-owned brewery based in St. Marys began putting its brew in 12-ounce cans for the first time on Monday. Straub's beer is still bottled and put in kegs in St. Marys, but its beer is being canned at the High Falls Brewery in Rochester, N.Y. Complete Story
 
Shmaltz Brewing introduces Rejewvenator beer(June 23) - America's smallest, biggest and most award-winning Jewish Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing kicks-off its 13th year of delicious beer and delicious shtick with the second coming of their annual celebration ale, REJEWVENATOR. Complete Story

Dogfish Dash moves to Milton(June 22) - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery announces the fourth annual Dogfish Dash, a slightly off-centered 5K/10K out-and-back road race to benefit The Nature Conservancy.  Complete story  
 

Guinness celebrations unveiled(June 21) - GUINNESS announced details of their 250th anniversary celebrations, which will peak on "Arthur’s Day" on September 24, 2009. Celebrating 250 years, this remarkable day will honor Arthur Guinness, the man who signed the 9,000 year lease on the St. James’s Gate brewery in 1759 and whose legacy gave us GUINNESS beer. Arthur’s Day will see a series of events take place around the world to celebrate this remarkable milestone in the life of a remarkable brand.  Complete Story

Crack'd Wheat from New Glarus Brewing(June 20) - New Glarus Brewing opened the doors of its new Hilltop Brewery to the community last weekend. The $21M complex sits high on a hill overlooking its namesake community. It’s actually been in operation since November 2007, but since that time, owners Dan and Deb Carey have been getting everything up to speed, installing the critical equipment needed to expand their company's production from 3,000 barrels  to an estimated 80,000 barrels this year. Complete Story

New Holland Black Tulip Ale(June 20) - It just seemed fitting that we make a New Holland beer this week's selection, given all the time we spent writing about the brewery this week. We're going back to the sure thing that is their High Gravity series. Complete Story

Free State Brewing among 8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine(June 20) - Free State, 636 Mass., was the state’s first legal brewery after Prohibition and also serves a variety of ethnic recipes. WheatFields, 904 Vt., is a nationally recognized bakery that serves healthy meals featuring artisan breads. Complete Story

  
Cigar City Bourbon Barrel Bolita Double Nut Brown Ale(June 19) - Cigar City Brewing is relentless; they refuse to stop making ridiculously great beer. RateBeer recognizes their Hunaphus Imperial Stout as one of the world’s ten best Imperial Stouts, and Big Sound Scotch Ale ranks among the top ten of its style. Complete Story

Fullsteam Brewery planned for Durham N.C.(June 18) - Fullsteam Brewery expects to open a brewing, kegging and canning operation coupled with a tavern at that location by the end of the year. The tavern will serve the company’s core beers, seasonal releases and guest taps from other North Carolina breweries. Complete Story
 

Winterport Winery Owners Start Brewery(June 18) - For nine years now, the folks at the Winterport Winery have been perfecting the fine art of winemaking. Now, just in time for summer, Mike and Joan Anderson are branching out...into the beer business. Complete Story

$50,000 mug for a truly golden beer(June 18) - Would a pint of beer taste any better in a $50,000 mug, especially in a recession? Its Japanese gold manufacturer would like customers to think so. The mug, made of 30 ounces of gold, was showcased at Ginza Tanaka's latest collection entitled "Summer Cool".  Complete Story
 
Cape Ann brewing up a storm(June 18) - In 2002, Jeremy Goldberg took part in a documentary where he and four friends traveled around the country and visited 38 breweries in 40 days.During that trip, memorialized in the 2005 documentary "American Beer: A Bockumentary," the seeds of opening a brewery were sown. In May, 2004, Goldberg and his partners opened up Cape Ann Brewing in Gloucester. Complete Story

Frankenmuth Brewery job openings draw 1,000 hopefuls(June 18) - More than 1,000 people turned out Tuesday in downtown Frankenmuth in hopes of landing a job at the Frankenmuth Brewery Co. The brewery is hiring a staff of up to 100 before it opens on July 1. Complete Story

Terrapin Brewing Company Rye Pale Ale(June 18) - Rye whiskeys are making a comeback, so it follows that craft brewers are getting in on the craze. Terrapin Brewing Company was ahead of the curve when, in 2002, it debuted its first brand — Rye Pale Ale — a recipe that garnered the fledgling brewer a gold medal for the American Pale Ale category at that year's Great American Beer Festival.  Complete Story
 
When it comes to ale, everyone cares what the Alstrom brothers think(June 17) - Todd and Jason Alstrom are the Boston-based brothers who have helped both to define and expand America's burgeoning craft-beer culture. Consider what they do on a daily basis. They personally sample beers, often hundreds a week, and write about what makes them distinctive.  Complete Story
 
Worth savoring new book: "Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink"(June 17) - Randy Mosher, beer writer, brand consultant and label designer, argues in "Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide to the World's Greatest Drink" that doing so will not only expand your knowledge of this 10,000-year-old beverage but deepen your enjoyment.  Complete Story
 
Spoetzl Brewery celebrates 100 years(June 17) - 2009 marks Spoetzl Brewery's 100th year brewing in the little town of Shiner, Texas. It began as the Shiner Brewing Association, formed by Czech and German immigrants who set out to bring their Bavarian brewing traditions and tastes to their new home.   Complete Story
 
Beer pouches!(June 17) - The folks over at Geekologie have informed their readers about the CarboPouch, which was designed by the Beverage Pouch Group for nanobreweries that don't want to invest in or can't afford that pricey bottling equipment. Complete Story
 
Tied House Cafe & Brewery revisited(June 17) - IT WAS IN 1988 that the Tied House Cafe & Brewery opened its first location in Mountain View, paying homage to the romantic image of the English tied house system. Complete Story
 
Beer Buzz: Harpoon UFO Hefeweizen (June 17) - "This is brand new to Texas," Motley says. "It has a very subtle lemony citrus to it; whereas, other American hefeweizens have an emphasis on orange. It's very light and a good candidate for a thirst-quencher." Complete Story
 
Peak Organic 'Pomegranate Wheat Ale' Celebrates Local, Delicious Ingredients(June 16) - "Our Pomegranate Wheat Ale is a celebration of tasty, local ingredients," said Jon Cadoux from Peak, a passionate craft beer brewer. "As foodies, we've always appreciated artisanal, locally sourced products so we partnered with a local organic wheat farmer. Complete Story
 
Introducing Union Ale Brewing(June 16) - Union Ale offers eight 50” TVs and will be serving beer & wine. The beers will all be American ales and the wines will be from Santa Barbara County. They will offer 20 beers on tap, four of them made by Union Ale including California Pale, Hefeweizen, Honey Blonde and IPA. The drink menu will also include beer cocktails & wine cocktails. Complete Story
 
New Empire Brewing Co. beer: A summer ale with "noble" Hallertau hops(June 16) - Syracuse, NY -- Empire Brewing Co.'s new summer ale is both traditional and unusual, a pretty neat trick for brewer Tim Butler. It's traditional because it features Hallertau hops. This hop, like Czech Saaz, is one of the justifiably famous European "noble hops." Complete Story
 
Stone 13th Anniversary Ale- their hoppiest beer ever(June 15) -  This is a brewery recognized the world around for their strong beers, unabashedly producing complex ales with deep taste arrangements. One of their traditions is an anniversary ale, which they use to show off their brew making talents.  Most people may think 13 to be an unlucky number, but for Stone, it means good fortune and an amazing beer. Complete Story
 
Pugsley’s Signature Series Imperial Porter Wins Award at West Coast Brew Fest(June 15) - Shipyard Brewing Company’s Pugsley’s Signature Series Imperial Porter was awarded a top honor at the prestigious 10th annual West Coast Brew Fest’s Commercial Craft Competition in Sacramento, California. This beer took home second place in the Porter category.  Complete Story
 
Fullsteam Brewery finally finds a home(June 15) - Get brewin': After more than half a year of searching, Fullsteam Brewery has finally staked its home in the Durham Central Park area, a 8,100-square-foot warehouse at 726 Rigsbee Ave.  Fullsteam, calling itself a "Plow to Pint" brewery, is by Sean Wilson of Pop the Cap, an organization that successfully lobbied for lifting the alcohol by volume cap in North Carolina. Complete Story 

The Covey, Rahr & Sons win beer medals(June 15) - It may never show up in the local media, but two craft brewers from North Texas brought home winning medals at two different competitions this past week. The winners are The Covey Restaurant & Brewery and the Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, both of Fort Worth. Complete Story
 
Brewing industry fears talk of higher federal beer tax(June 15) - Closed-door negotiations in Congress over how to pay for a proposed health care overhaul may seem arcane and boring. But you can bet that the beer industry is paying attention. Complete Story
 
International Beer Festival returns to the San Diego fair(June 14) - Brewmasters from around the globe are back and ready to compete for the title of “Best of Show” at the 3rd San Diego International Beer Festival on Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, during the San Diego County Fair. Complete Story
 

'Beer Wars'DVD is now available(June 14) - For $19.95, you get 89 minutes of beer documentary plus 40 minutes of special features including the "Beer Wars" live panel discussion, deleted scenes and trailers. Complete Story
 

Saint Arnold Summer Pils is a world-class summer beer(June 13) - A recurring winner at the Great American Beer Festival, Saint Arnold Summer Pils is a world-class summer beer, and it’s brewed right here in Texas. The pilsner is golden colored, pouring with a subtle presence of hops in the nose. Complete Story
  

Whole Hog Six-Hop IPA from Stevens Point Brewery(June 13) - Fans of hoppy beer might want to take note that the Stevens Point Brewery is going "Whole Hog," introducing a new line of beers that includes a Six-Hop IPA. The brewery opened in 1857, which makes it one of Wisconsin's oldest beer producers, and is well known for Point Special Lager and its iconic royal-blue cans. Complete Story

21st birthday party at the Deschutes Portland Pub(June 12) - Celebrate the brewery's 21st year with BBQ, music & brews - Davis Street will be blocked off for the event, which will feature an outdoor grill, live music from the Deschutes Brewery staff band and more. Inside, bartenders will be pouring several specialty beers available only at the Pub, including Black Butte XXI, an imperial version of the brewery's flagship Black Butte Porter. Complete Story
  
Samuel Adams White Ale provides quality witbier close to home(June 12) -The Belgian witbier, or white beer, style is one that is highly enjoyable in warmer months with its fruity, spicy character and crisp carbonation. I've always thought that the imported Belgian Hoegaarden was the best of the commonly available brands and thought it was time to see how it compared to America's Samuel Adams White Ale. Complete Story
 
Portland Trails 10th annual Trail to Ale 10K(June 12) - The 10th annual Trail to Ale 10K Race/Walk course runs along the Eastern Promenade Trail and around the Back Cove Trail, offering water views for the vast majority of the race, and  skirting most of Munjoy Hill. Sponsors, and the providers of the all-important post-race refreshements include Shipyard Brewing Company. Complete Story
 
The Great Boston Beer Marathon(June 12) - Boston has a pretty amazing reputation when it comes to marathons.  Not only does the Hub have one of the most famous marathons, but it also is home to largest pub crawl in America. Complete Story
 
Craft beer introduction(June 12) - For some, the term "craft" conjures images of knitting needles, scrapbooking and bird houses. Or, maybe it's that dark corner of a closet where the ghosts of projects past reside. As scary as that might sound, craft beer can be for every beer lover and you don't have to set aside space in your garage to enjoy it. Complete Story
 
Molson shuts tap on retirees' free brews(June 11) - For a very long time, workers and retirees of Molson have received 864 beers — 72 dozen — for free every year. Now, to save $1 million a year, the brewer is slashing the retirees' complimentary quaffs to just a dozen bottles a month beginning Jan. 1. In five years, the tap runs dry. Complete Story
 
New Glarus Brewing to celebrate grand opening of Hilltop Brewery this weekend(June 11) - Spotted Cow, Wisconsin's most popular craft beer, has an astonishing new home. Open just a week, the New Glarus Brewing Co.'s new Hilltop Brewery is up and running, and eager beer fans have already begun exploring the state-of-the-art brewing plant and the new gift shop. Complete Story
 
Anheuser-Busch to launch Bud Light Golden Wheat(June 11) - The national roll-out of Bud Light Golden Wheat the week of Oct. 5 is the second extension of Bud Light, after the St. Louis-based brewer launched Bud Light Lime last year. Bud Light Lime has since become one of the company's most successful new products. Complete Story
 
Belgian-Style Tripel Next in Redhook Limited Release Series(June 10) - 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. Complete Story
 
Odell Brewing Company embarks on new expansion(June 10) - It was golden ales not golden shovels on June 9, 2009, as Odell Brewing Company officially broke ground on its new expansion. The project, which includes an expansion of the existing manufacturing, office, and tap room facilities, will help the brewery accommodate increased and enhanced brewing operations. Complete Story
 
Civilization of Beer President Named New York's First Beer Sommelier(June 10) - Civilization of Beer president Samuel Merritt was named New York's first Certified Cicerone™ beer sommelier today during a brief ceremony and open house for area beer importers, brewers, distributors and retailers.  Complete Story
 
Lakefront Brewery rolling out Wheat Monkey Ale(June 9) - Lakefront Brewery Inc. in Milwaukee is rolling out a new brew called Wheat Monkey Ale, its first new product introduction in more than 18 months.Lakefront describes Wheat Monkey as an "unfiltered, golden wheat ale made with 30 percent white wheat."  Complete Story
  
Full Sail, New Belgium Breweries Push Sustainability(June 9) - Two of the top national microbreweries are making visible pushes into sustainability. Full Sail Brewing has been named one of the top 100 green companies in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine because of its efficient brewhouse, sustainable ingredients and use of renewable energy. Complete Story
   
Karl Strauss Representing The San Diego Brewing Scene in DC(June 9) - One week ago, 68 craft breweries from around the country met in Washington D.C. for the 2nd Annual Brewers Association SAVOR event. SAVOR is a one-of-a-kind craft beer and food experience, with each participating brewery pairing two of their beers with savory bites. Karl Strauss Brewing Company was there, helping to represent local West Coast breweries on a national scale. Complete Story
  
Dogfish Head Brews 9,000-Year-Old Beer(June 8) - Chateau Jiahu from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Del. is a blend of rice, honey and fruit. Scientific American writes that this brew was intoxicating Chinese villagers 9,000 years ago - long before grape wine had its start in Mesopotamia. Complete Story 
 
How Honolulu's Side Street Inn got its very own Rogue Ale(June 8) - So this guy walks into a bar with a bottle of beer in a bag. The guy? Jack Joyce, one of the founders of Rogue Ales in Newport, Ore., who spends four months a year in Hawaii. Complete Story