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Whipstitch Capital Advises Flying Embers in Capital Raise

Fermented Sciences, Inc. d/b/a Flying Embers (“Flying Embers”), the maker of the leading organic hard kombucha brand, Flying Embers, announced today that it has closed a $25-million Series B round co-led by the Ecosystem Integrity Fund (“EIF”), and PowerPlant Ventures.

Wild Tonic Hard Jun Kombucha Adds Can Packaging

WILD TONIC is pleased to announce the addition of 12 ounce slim cans to their current glass bottle and draft programs. The first products featured in the slim cans will be WILD TONIC 5.6% ABV Hard Jun Kombucha. The release will offer customers a more portable and eco-friendly option in addition to the signature cobalt blue glass bottles.

Schlafly Beer Announces Release of Stout Bout Sampler Pack

Schlafly Beer announces the release of one of their most popular variety packs of the Stout Bout with four stouts brewed exclusively for the sampler. This year’s selections include: the fan-favorite Mexican Chocolate Stout and three new additions of Dry-Hopped Stout, Latte Stout and Session Stout, the first low-ABV stout from the brewery.

Cascade Brewing Releases Glueh Kriek, Announces Black Friday Bottle Sale

Cascade Brewing will release its perennial favorite Glueh Kriek, a spiced mulled sour cherry ale that’s served hot, on draft on Tuesday, Nov. 26. It will be available at its two Portland pubs––Cascade Brewing Barrel House in Southeast and the Lodge at Cascade Brewing in Southwest.

Elevation Beer Co. Releases Coffee Stout In Cans

Introducing Coffee Stout from Elevation Beer Company. This latest seasonal  offering from the brewery is a Coffee Milk Stout made with coffee from Buena Vista Roasters.

Shmaltz Brewing Releases Chanukah, Hanukkah: Pass The Beer

Shmaltz Brewing Company officially turns 23 this Chanukah season as the largest, the smallest, the most award winning, and astonishingly still the only Jewish celebration beer company in the country. For the second year in a row, the Upstate New York brewery releases for the holiday season their official Chanukah beer in 12 oz. can 4-packs.

Craft Brew Alliance Launches Redhook Winterhook for 35th Year

Redhook’s 2019 version of Winterhook breathes life into a classic throwback style: the brown ale. Brewed annually since 1984, Winterhook is back for its 35th year and is currently available through December in six-packs of 12 oz. bottles, as well as on draft at Redhook’s Brewlab and select Seattle bars.

Chihuahua Cerveza Releases New Packaging

Riding momentum as the category’s fastest growing brand, Southern California start-up, Chihuahua Cerveza, today unveiled new packaging and a refined brand position, highlighted by its distinction as, “The Original Mexican-American Beer.”

Reuben’s Brews Releases Reuben’s PNW Crush

Reuben’s Brews, a family-owned and operated Pacific Northwest brewery, is paying tribute to its roots with a small batch release of Reuben’s PNW Crush.

Boston Beer Company Launches Samuel Adams #ToastSomeone Campaign

Samuel Adams, one of the leading independent, American brewers that pioneered the craft beer revolution, introduces “Toast Someone,” tapping America’s leading comics to encourage drinkers everywhere to share their appreciation for someone who has made a meaningful impact on their life by raising a toast.

Barrel House Z Releases Campfire King Imperial S’More Porter

Now’s the time to throw on a big, warm sweater and head to Weymouth, because Barrel House Z just released Campfire King, an indulgent, s’more-inspired Imperial Porter. Campfire King is a limited 16 oz. can release available only at the Barrel House Z taproom.