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Hi-Wire Brewing Announces July Beer Releases

Hi-Wire Brewing is excited to announce their July 2018 beer releases, including Horchata 10W-40 Imperial Stout, a Vintage Sour Ale, and Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager.

Stormalong Cider Introduces 2 New Styles, Transitions to 16 oz. Cans

Stormalong Cider’s core lineup, including two new additions, is now available in 16 ounce cans. Stormalong’s core lineup of ciders was previously available only in 12 ounce cans. The move to 16 ounce cans better aligns with preferences of craft cider drinkers and also provides Stormalong with increased flexibility and creativity.

As US Temperatures Rise, Hard Seltzer Sales Heat Up

As US Temperatures Rise, Hard Seltzer Sales Heat Up

As the summer season gets into full swing, a growing number of drinkers are purchasing hard seltzers, according to recent data from market research company Nielsen. Year-to-date dollar sales of hard seltzer products across the aggregate of measured off-premise channels totaled $257 million through June 16, compared to $85 million during the same period last year (and $8.5 million in 2016), said Danny Brager, the senior vice president of Nielsen’s beverage alcohol practice.

Brewers Association Sells Top GABF Sponsorships to Buffalo Wild Wings, Jameson

Brewers Association Sells Top GABF Sponsorships to Buffalo Wild Wings, Jameson

The Brewers Association (BA) announced a sponsorship deal earlier this week to feature a Buffalo Wild Wings branded pop-up sports bar on the floor of the Great American Beer Festival (GABF), its marquee tasting and judging event held annually in Denver. The partnership with the chicken wing chain, which was acquired last November by Arby’s for $2.9 billion, is the second major sponsorship deal for the late September festival. In early June, the BA announced that Pernod Ricard-owned Jameson would build a barrel-aged beer garden on the festival floor.

Sprecher Releases Hard Watermelon

Sprecher Brewing Company’s newest flavor of adult beverages, Hard Watermelon, rolls off the bottling line today.

Ohio Craft Brewers Association Name New Board Members

In elections held during the first three weeks of June, the member breweries of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) elected six representatives to the eleven-member board of directors. Jimmy Stockwell of Little Fish Brewing in Athens – currently serving on the OCBA board – was elected vice-president. Current vice-president Lisa Wolters of Yellow Springs Brewery was not on the ballot and is stepping away from the board at the end of her term in July.

Shmaltz Brewing Releases Hazy Double IPA

Shmaltz Brewing Company has built an international reputation for having an exuberant time releasing specialty beers overflowing with a love for handcrafted products and classic shtick. Summer 2018 is no different as the Upstate New York brewery releases today its latest seasonal in the 838 series, #DDHMAO. A hazy, juicy double dry hopped Double IPA, #DDHMAO is brewed with Cascade, Citra, Equinox, and Pacific Gem hops as well as 30% of the malts used are NYS 2-Row from 1886 Malt House.

Yards Brewing Company Cans Flagship Beers

This Summer, Yards Brewing Company invites Philly area locals, as well as visitors to this great city, to come have a beer in their distinct outdoor seating area located directly underneath towering steel brewing tanks along Spring Garden Street in the city’s bustling Northern Liberties neighborhood. The new Yards taproom and brewery at 5th and Spring Garden Streets offers patrons 20 taps of fresh, quality Yards ales and a full dining menu crafted by Chef Jim Burke. Curious folks can opt for up-close brewery tours to see how Yards beers are brewed, bottled, canned and kegged for the hard-working people of Philadelphia and beyond.

Summit Brewing to Reopen Beer Hall on July 12

Nine months after breaking ground on a renovation of its former “Beer Hall,” Summit Brewing Co. is delighted as heck to announce the Grand Reopening of its public space — now with new furniture, new hours, a new doorway, and a new name. The Summit Ratskeller, our tribute to the warm German-style taverns loved the world over, will host a private kegger and ribbon-cutting with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, local media, and other notable beer drinkers before opening to the public at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2018.