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Founders Brewing CEO: Beer Needs to Bring Sexy Back

Founders Brewing CEO: Beer Needs to Bring Sexy Back

Channeling his inner Justin Timberlake, Founders Brewing co-founder and CEO Mike Stevens told hundreds of industry professionals attending last week’s Meeting of the Malts gathering in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that “America forgot how to make beer sexy.” Stevens — who successfully avoided a wardrobe malfunction while participating in a panel discussion about the state of the beer industry alongside Victory Brewing co-founder Bill Covaleski, D.G. Yuengling & Sons chief administrative officer Wendy Yuengling, Yards Brewing founder Tom Kehoe and Cigar City founder Joey Redner — wasn’t calling for a return to the days of provocative advertising, however.

Ballast Point Releases White Wine Barrel-Aged Sour Wench

This pretty lady will make you pucker. Ballast Point is kicking off a new Trade Street Collection with a barrel-aged version of award-winning sour, introducing a new White Wine Barrel-Aged Sour Wench available nationwide.

Odyssey Beerwerks Releases Fluffy Pumpkin Toasted Marshmallow Porter

Odyssey Beerwerks has been fluffing your pumpkin since 2013. On Friday, August 24, Fluffy Pumpkin Toasted Marshmallow Porter returns to Arvada’s Odyssey Beerwerks, along with its bigger, badder, whisky barrel aged Imperial version.

Founders Brewing to Release Trigo Hoppy Wheat Lager

Founders Brewing Co. announced today that they will launch Trigo, a hoppy wheat lager with big aromatics, rounded flavor and a clean finish. Debuting this September, Trigo is the sixth release Founders has brewed for ArtPrize, an open international art competition which takes place every other year in the brewery’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Fulton Beer Releases Specter New England-Style IPA Nationally

Artisanal Imports is excited to announce that Minnesota’s Fulton Beer is bringing back Specter, a limited release New England-style IPA. Beginning Nov. 1, it will be available in kegs, 4-packs of cans and on draught while supplies last. For the first time, Specter will be available to wholesalers, retailers, and consumers in all regions of the United States. New markets will be sold and serviced by Artisanal Imports’ national sales team.

UpCountry Brewing Begins Canning Mountain Lager

UpCountry Brewing has officially begun canning its UpCo Mountain Lager in-house. This is the fourth beer the brewery has canned for sale and distribution, and it certainly won’t be the last.

Good People Brewing Co. Partners with BeerBoard

BeerBoard, the leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement for the restaurant industry, announced today it has signed Good People Brewing Co., a fast-growing brewer based in Alabama, as a new brewery partner.

Angel City Brewery Launches Double IPA in Cans

Angel City Brewery celebrates the launch of its newest year-round can offering, Double IPA with Make it a Double Party on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The Lost Druid Begins Construction on Brewery

The Lost Druid Brewery is happy to announce construction will begin the week of August 20 in the heart of Avondale Estates’ Central Business District.An official groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 11 AM on Friday, August 31 at 2866 Washington Street.

Proof Brewing to Release Warpath Imperial IPA

Proof Brewing Co. is set to release the award-winning Warpath Imperial IPA in limited edition four pack cans on Friday, August 31st at noon in the tasting room only.

Moylan’s Brewery Releases Wet Hop American Summer Hazy IPA

Moylan’s Brewmaster, Derek Smith, needs your attention. He wants you to know that starting today you can stop by the Novato, CA. brewery for an exceptionally fresh can of his Wet Hop American Summer Hazy IPA. Unlike most IPAs, Smith’s recipe uses only freshly picked hops, direct from the farm and within hours of being harvested.

Canarchy Marketing Director Departs, Launches ‘Turn it Up Media’

Canarchy Marketing Director Departs, Launches ‘Turn it Up Media’

After spending 10 years as the marketing director for Oskar Blues Brewery, and more recently the Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective, media relations guru Chad Melis has struck out on his own. Melis, who was an integral part of the Oskar Blues and Canarchy organizations, acting as a national spokesman and overseeing a team 20 marketing employees, launched ‘Turn it Up Media’ in early August.