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Palmia Releases Lemon-Infused, Spanish-style Lager

Palmia Clara de España, a US craft-brewed, lemon-infused lager inspired by the lighter, refreshing fruit beers enjoyed along Spain’s pristine coastal beaches is riding an historical wave of West Coast success.

Odell Brewing Releases Jolly Russian

Encouraged by popular demand, Odell Brewing has re-released their rum barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout as part of their Cellar Series.

7,000 Breweries to Operate in U.S. in 2018

7,000 Breweries to Operate in U.S. in 2018

A record 7,000 breweries will be in operation in the United States in 2018, Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson shared Thursday during the opening session of the California Craft Brewers Association’s Craft Beer Summit, Expo and Beer Festival in Sacramento. Watson called it a “virtual certainty” that the industry will reach that milestone this year, and more breweries are on the way with more than 9,000 active permits filed with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the midway point of 2018.

Alpine Beer Company Releases Nelson IPA in 8 States

Alpine Beer Company’s most popular and exclusive IPA, Nelson is hitting shelves in 12 oz. six-pack bottles and on draft in eight states; Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas and Utah. To kick off this legendary release, Nelson will be on draft at the Alpine Beer Company Pub and Tasting Room beginning Sept. 7.

Green Bench Brewing Begins Construction on Tasting Room Expansion

Green Bench Brewing is proud to announce the start of construction of an expansion adjacent to their original building that will increase production, and focus on the brewing of sour and wild ales. This expansion will provide space for a state of the art tasting room, cellar space, additional fermentation capabilities, as well as an increased communal space to allow Green Bench Brewing to better serve individual needs.

Ciderboys Releases Blackberry Wild

Due in equal parts to customer demand and a desire to innovate, Blackberry Wild will be back annually from September through November on draft and in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles

Down The Road Adds General Manager to Executive Team

Down The Road Beer Co. is pleased to announce the addition of John Thomas to its growing staff. Effective immediately, Thomas will serve as the company’s general manager, overseeing day to day operations of the production business as well as taproom, sales and marketing.