The AIRMALL at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is opening Great Lakes Brewing Company, a Cleveland original and brewer of award-winning lagers, ales and porters.

Anheuser-Busch is providing 1,764 cases — or more than 42,000 cans of drinking water — for use by South Dakota residents affected by recent freezing rain and snow storms that have left thousands of residents without water and electricity.

To honor a life spent championing the outdoors, Budweiser and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation today named the late James D. “Jim” Range of Washington, D.C. the 2010 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year. This is the 15th consecutive year the award has been presented to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the outdoors and wildlife conservation; this year’s announcement was made at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas.

Broomfield, Colorado – Beer cans have come a long way since January 24, 1935, when Krueger introduced its Special Beer and Cream Ale in steel cans. As the largest supplier of beer cans in the world, Ball Corporation has played a key role in the evolution of the beer can, one of the most widely used and sustainable beverage packages on the market today.

The world’s largest brewer is tapping into its production capabilities by sending drinking water that is critically needed by the people of Haiti.

I just want to bring your attention to some awesome beer events taking place this week in Colorado that I wish I could attend. If you’re around and free, check them out…

Since 2005, the brewers at Samuel Adams have been offering drinkers a voice in choosing one of the new beers they will introduce in the coming year. Last year, voters in the 5th annual Samuel Adams Beer Lover’s Choice contest were decisive in choosing Samuel Adams Noble Pils, a hoppy pilsner beer brewed with a recipe that calls for all five varieties of Noble Hops.

Pair this soup with a Cobra lager, the Indian beer made with rice in addition to the traditional ingredients. It’s less “gassy” than many lagers, with a 5% ABV. It will also go nicely with a Thai Singha, the slight hops bitterness a nice complement to the sweet fire of the curry and garlic.