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MAP Brewing to Collaborate with Draught Works Brewery

Draught Works Brewery, in Missoula, challenged Bozeman-based MAP Brewing Co. to a collaboration brew contingent on the results of the University of Montana – Montana State college football game.

Fireman’s Brew to Open its First Tap Room

Fireman’s Brew, the Los Angeles-based craft beer company created by two California firefighters, is pleased to announce the launch of its very own regulation crowdfunding campaign via Wefunder – set to begin this week.

Oggi’s to Launch ‘City by the Sea’ Pale Ale

Named in honor of the brewery’s San Clemente home base, City by the Sea is on tap and ready for tasting at all 16 Oggi’s locations, including Oggi’s Express SDSU.

Portsmouth Brewery Re-Releases Libeeration

The Portsmouth Brewery’s newly developed craft beer designed specifically for women experiencing menopausal symptoms is receiving international attention and strong demand, leading to a second release on December 1st. The new brew, called LIBEERATION, was initially released in October and sold out quickly. In a heavily male-dominated industry, this is a breakthrough, says The Portsmouth Brewery Co-owner Joanne Francis.

US Senate Passes Tax Bill, Approves Tax Breaks for Booze Makers

US Senate Passes Tax Bill, Approves Tax Breaks for Booze Makers

The United States Senate passed a sweeping tax reform bill early Saturday morning that includes a number of changes to the tax code and benefits alcohol producers. With a vote of 51-49 today, the Senate passed H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” which is the largest tax overhaul in 31 years and includes the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA).

Jameson Irish Whiskey Releases Caskmates IPA Edition

Jameson Irish Whiskey introduces Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition, combining the smooth taste of Jameson and hoppy notes from IPA craft beer, together in one whiskey.

Shmaltz Brewing Releases New Star Trek Ale

Shmaltz Brewing Company nationally releases a new Collector’s Edition beer commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases Man Gogh Limited Release Imperial Cider

2 Towns Ciderhouse releases Man Gogh, a tropical-inspired Limited Release Imperial Cider, available starting this week. Tangy and equatorial, Man Gogh is a true masterpiece, artfully bringing together tropical fruit and peppers. Fresh ingredients with opposing characteristics work together to whisk you away to paradise. Van Gogh himself once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”

Taste Radio Ep. 86: Using Technology to Sell More Beer

Taste Radio Ep. 86: Using Technology to Sell More Beer

Mark Young wants to help bar owners sell more beer. Who is Mark Young? He’s the founder and CEO of Beerboard, a beer management platform that enables breweries, restaurants, and bars to make real-time marketing decisions about their beer selection. Young recently visited the Brewbound headquarters in Watertown, Massachusetts, to share his company’s story with the BevNET Taste Radio podcast.