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Preview Taste of Bud Light Golden Wheat

Sep 14, 2009 by Kathleen

Anheuser-Busch announced some exciting news about its upcoming Bud Light Golden Wheat in a press release Monday. The product will unofficially become available to sample in A-B brewery tour centers in four U.S. cities: Fort Collins, Colorado, St. Louis, Missouri, Jacksonville, Florida, and Merrimack, New Hampshire. On October 5th it will officially launch across the country. Bud Light Golden Wheat is a premium light, u...

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Sweetwater - 13 Years and Going Strong

Sep 12, 2009 by Kathleen

Leon Farmer and Company may not be a distributor of Sweetwater Brewing Co., but I have a lot of respect for the brewery and the reputation it has brought to craft brewing in the South. Sweetwater was mentioned Saturday in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an article highlighting their success over the years. Sweetwater Brewing Co. has been growing its production by leaps and bounds since it first settled in Midtown A...

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A-B Debuts World's Lowest-Calorie Beer Ever

Aug 24, 2009 by Kathleen

In St. Louis, Missouri today, Anheuser-Busch announced the launch of Select 55, the “World’s Lightest Beer.” It was released into test markets throughout the U.S. (sorry Georgia, not us yet!). Select 55 is described as a smooth, light golden lager with only 55 calories and less than two carbs per serving.

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Mule Fest 2009

Aug 17, 2009 by Kathleen

Mule Fest 2009 is almost here! This upcoming weekend, August 21-23, will mark the 2nd annual Mule Fest for Mule Train Records. Proud sponsors this year include Green Room International Productions, Green Room Studios, First American Bank & Trust, and Yuengling Brewing Company. The three-day festival is held in Athens, Georgia at two venues: The Mule Train Records’ Green Room and an outdoor main stage in the F...

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Athfest 2009

Jun 26, 2009 by Kathleen

Athfest starts today, marking the thirteenth anniversary of the event in downtown Athens, Georgia. With more than 150 bands participating in bars, restaurants and outdoor stages as well as local arts and craft vendors selling their creations on the streets, Athfest provides a great economic boost to the community each June and educates citizens and visitors on local music and arts. It is also a non-profit event that is...

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