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Hoppy Brewing to Open Community Taphouse in Old Sacramento

We have now finalized plans to open a new community taphouse named Hoppy’s Railyard Kitchen & Hopgarden in Old Sacramento this summer, as announced by our company Founder Troy Paski. Complete with an outside patio area or “hopgarden”, the taphouse will open in the 9,000-square foot space formerly occupied by Ten22 and DISTRICT located at 1022 2nd Street.

Video: CBC Attendees Share Key Takeaways From 2018 Meeting

Video: CBC Attendees Share Key Takeaways From 2018 Meeting

During the 2018 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), held earlier this month in Nashville, Tennessee, Brewers Association (BA) leaders dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to advocating for the increased adoption of its independent craft brewer seal.

Constitutional Challenge to North Carolina Distribution Laws Moves Forward

Constitutional Challenge to North Carolina Distribution Laws Moves Forward

A lawsuit brought by two North Carolina breweries that challenges the constitutionality of the state’s distribution laws is inching toward a trial. Last Thursday, Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour denied the state’s motions to dismiss the case or send it to a three-judge panel. A trial date has not been set.

Brewery Ommegang Installs Canning Line, Launches Neon Rainbows New England-Style IPA

2018 is a year of expansion for Brewery Ommegang. The brewery is introducing a variety of new beers and undertaking a major renovation of the visitors’ center. Now, Ommegang is thrilled to announce the installation and commissioning of a new canning line and the launch of the brewery’s first on-site-only can release, the New England-style IPA Neon Rainbows, which to-date has been available only in very limited quantities on draft.

Rogue Ales & Spirits Releases Hop 10 IPA

This month, Rogue releases 10 Hop IPA, an imperial IPA made with 10 varieties of hops grown at Rogue Farms in Independence, Oregon, including two new hops: Keven and Adair.

PicoBrew Launches Pico U Craft Beverage Brewing Appliance

Leveraging their patented precision brewing technology that serves as the foundation of their innovative craft beer brewing appliance line, PicoBrew today announced the launch of Pico U, the world’s first universal craft beverage brewing appliance, on Kickstarter.

Pete Coors Calls on President Trump to End the Midwest Premium

Pete Coors Calls on President Trump to End the Midwest Premium

Molson Coors Brewing Co. chairman Pete Coors is grabbing headlines for the second consecutive week. Last Monday, Coors issued an “open letter” to the Brewers Association, chastising the trade group’s leaders over negative comments made about “big beer” during the annual Craft Brewers Conference. Now, Coors has scored himself an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, and he’s turned his focus toward President Donald Trump and a recently imposed 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum.

Ska Brewing Releases Whiskey Sour from Barrel-Aged Beers Series

Just in time for American Craft Beer Week, Ska Brewing debuts its new Barrel-Aged Beers Series with Whiskey Sour— a sour ale aged in rye whiskey barrels with orange and cherries to mimic the classic cocktail’s signature garnish.