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Buffalo Wild Wings recognizes Craft Brew Alliance for vendor excellence

April 28, 2014

Independent craft brewing company, Craft Brew Alliance has received the 2013 Vendor of Excellence award from Buffalo Wild Wings.

CBA was the only beverage vendor to win the award. According to a news release, in 2013, Redhook Brewery, one of the leading brands in CBA's portfolio of craft beer brands, worked with Buffalo Wild Wings to develop a new beer, Redhook Game Changer, a pale ale designed to complement the restaurant's wings and sports dining experience. Game Changer became one of the top-selling beers at Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants.

"Given the scale and caliber of Buffalo Wild Wings' other beverage vendors, it is indeed a very special honor to have differentiated ourselves and earn this outstanding recognition — especially from a progressive beer-centric retailer like Buffalo Wild Wings. With the Redhook brand, our passion is to introduce craft beer to as many beer lovers as possible, and Buffalo Wild Wings created an exceptional opportunity for CBA to do just that while also helping to grow their brand and business," CBA CEO Andy Thomas said in the release.