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The Booth Brewing to Brew California Red Ale to Support Camp Fire Relief

South Korean-born and Eureka-based The Booth Brewing Co. announced that they will be brewing a fundraiser beer to support those affected by the deadly Camp Fire. In tribute to the Camp Fire victims and the recovery efforts, the brewery will be donating all profits from their upcoming release of “California Red Ale.”

Yakima Chief Hops Strengthens Presence in Australia

Yakima Chief Hops, LLC (YCH), the leading grower-owned American hop supplier, is pleased to announce their enhanced business model for the Australian region, following the resolution of a legal dispute with Bintani Australia PTY, LTD. Bintani and YCH have reached a formal agreement related to their recent discrepancy, and as a result, YCH is changing the way they do business in this region to ensure the most reliable supply of quality hops to brewers of Australia.

Anheuser-Busch and Tilray Partner to Research Non-Alcoholic THC and CBD Drinks

Anheuser-Busch and Tilray Partner to Research Non-Alcoholic THC and CBD Drinks

Anheuser-Busch InBev today announced a partnership with Canadian cannabis company Tilray that is aimed at researching non-alcoholic beverages infused with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). In a joint press release, the two companies said they would each invest up to $50 million to better understand the market for beverages infused with cannabis.

The Booth Brewing Signs Distribution Agreement with Matagrano Inc.

South Korean-born and Eureka-based The Booth Brewing Company (“The Booth”) takes great pride in announcing an agreement with Matagrano Inc. for distribution of their products in San Francisco and San Mateo county. Through this agreement, the brewery’s juicy and extremely easy-drinking beers will become more widely available around San Francisco itself and the greater San Mateo county area.

Blue Point Brewing Company and Taco Bell Launch Big City Bell Pilsner

Taco Bell will officially be opening three of its famous Cantina restaurants in Manhattan at 840 8th Avenue, 224 7th Avenue, and 500 8th Avenue by the end of 2018. The brand has also partnered with New York’s Blue Point Brewing Company for the launch of Big City Bell Pilsner, which will be available in all three locations in the coming months.

Axle Brewing Cans ‘Very Stable Genius’ Malt Liquor

A 9.3% super-dry Malt Liquor, VSG has an ethereal orange hue and a heady foam with a straw color rarely found in nature. Just when you think it couldn’t get more interesting, the flavor profile escalates dramatically.

Weber Packaging Solutions Adds 2 New Label Presses to Meet Growing Demand

Weber Packaging Solutions has acquired two HP 6900 Series digital label presses to fit the needs of both new emerging markets and current customers specific requirements. These additions help Weber provide labels for their customers that have better color-consistency, better quality inks, with better design capabilities, and all at a better price.

Swilled Dog Hard Cider to Relocate to New 20,000 sq. ft. Facility

West Virginia’s Swilled Dog Hard Cider announced today that following a record year of growth and demand in 2018, they will be expanding and relocating from their current facility in Franklin, W.Va. The award-winning, family-owned hard cider company will be moving into a new 20,000 square foot facility in Upper Tract, W.Va. in the Upper Tract Industrial Park, less than 10 miles from their current home.

Brewers Association Board Agrees to Revise ‘Craft Brewer’ Definition, Form PAC

Brewers Association Board Agrees to Revise ‘Craft Brewer’ Definition, Form PAC

Citing a need to remain flexible at a time when a growing number of craft breweries are experimenting with non-traditional beer offerings, the Brewers Association (BA) today announced that it has once again revised its “craft brewer” definition. The changes to the definition, which will take effect immediately and impact the way the trade group reports its 2018 craft beer production figures, marks the fourth time the organization has altered the criteria since 2007.

J. Wakefield to Brew Beer for Camp Fire Relief Efforts

J. Wakefield Brewing, Wynwood’s only independently-owned craft brewery, is joining over 1,200 craft breweries nationwide to brew Camp Fire Resilience Butte County Proud IPA, proceeds from the sale of which will benefit victims of Camp Fire, California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire of all time.

Urban Artifact Announces 2018 Epicurean Release

Urban Artifact, Cincinnati-based craft brewer and Ohio’s sour brewery, announced the release of nine barrel aged beers from their Epicurean line of beers. Urban Artifact’s Epicurean series of beers are built for pairing with food and inspired by our favorite chefs and dishes.

Maxline Brewing Adds Distribution in Northern Colorado

Maxline Brewing will begin limited distribution into Northern Colorado in January. During this time, beer lovers will be able to enjoy flagship favorite Irish Red, with other favorites such as Peach Mango Pale Ale and IPA beginning distribution in coming months, in 12-oz cans outside the family-owned brewery’s taproom.