The Boston Beer Company has announced the national expansion of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program. More>>

From the Detroit Free Press: You can buy Fat Bastard wine in Alabama, but you'll have to go elsewhere for Dirty Bastard beer. The state alcoholic beverage control agency said Thursday it has banned the sale of Dirty Bastard beer in the state because of the profanity on its label. More>>

From MSNBC: A brew and a bro — it's the classic pairing, right? Not necessarily. From the rise of female brew masters to the growth of women's tasting groups, women are becoming much more than a pint-sized part of the brewing world. More>>

From Reuters: Heineken, the world's third-largest brewer, sold more beer than expected in the first quarter and persuaded consumers to switch to premium brands, helping its shares to a four-year high. More>>

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are seeking nominations for the Sixth Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. More>>

The Brewers Association — the not-for-profit trade group that tabulates production statistics for U.S. breweries — today released its annual lists of the top 50 craft and overall brewing companies in the U.S., based on 2011 beer sales volume.More>>

From Reuters: SABMiller plans to invest up to $2.5 billion in Africa over the next five years to build and revamp breweries, its head for the region said on Monday, as it looks to slake rising demand for beer in the fast-growing continent. More>>

From the Wall Street Journal: Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (ABI.BT) Monday said it is paying $1.24 billion for a majority stake in Dominican brewer Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana SA, the maker of Presidente beer, as the Belgian brewing giant continues to look to emerging markets for growth.More>>

Molson Coors, one of the world's largest brewing conglomerates, is late to the party. The bash in this case is foreign expansion, a necessary activity for any global brewer that wants to compete and grow.More>>

New Belgium Brewing is building its East Coast brewery in western North Carolina, potentially creating more than 150 jobs.More>>