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Bold Rock Hard Cider announces the widespread release of its new IPA, India Pressed Apple. The hopped cider, made with locally picked Blue Ridge apples, is now available in six packs where Bold Rock is sold. The award-winning regional craft cidery’s variety of hard cider styles can now be found across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast from Pennsylvania through South Carolina, including Tennessee.

The inaugural draft launch of San Miguel Pale Pilsen Beer in the United States has been much anticipated and took place during the 78th Annual National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV from October 11-14, 2015. Carlos Berba, Managing Director San Miguel Brewing International; Eric Martelino, VP Export Develop Manager; and Jorel Tangpuz were on hand for this historic event along with key staff from importers GK Skaggs.

Independent wholesale beverage distributor Arizona Beer and Cider has announced that Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company’s sustainably handcrafted products are now available throughout the State of Arizona. The Brewery’s name is derived from the original Spanish designation for the City of Belmont, California – “la Canada del Diablo” or Devil’s Canyon, where the brewery was founded before relocating to a larger facility in 2014.

Taxman Brewing Company of Bargersville, Indiana and Scarlet Lane Brewing Company of McCordsville, Indiana are excited to announce the Heaven and Hell two-beer collaboration series 22oz two-pack launch.

Dorchester Brewing Company today announces their plans to open a dedicated 25,000 square foot contract brewing facility at 1246 Massachusetts Ave in Spring 2016. The brewery, which is currently under development, will fill an industry void by supporting regional craft brewers with beer production, packaging and marketing support in a state-of-the-art facility, which will also feature tours, a 2,000+ square foot tasting room and a collaborative workspace open to brewers and the local startup community.

The evening of November 6th was a night to remember for seven Oregon State University (OSU) Fermentation Science students. Four walked away with checks for $10,000 while three others pocketed $15,000 – all in the name of Oregon beer icon and late founder of Rogue Ales, Jack Joyce. In its second year, the Jack Joyce Scholarships awarded a total $85,000, nearly tripling last year’s funds.

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s Founder and President Sam Calagione is proud to announce the launch of Pallet, a brand new print quarterly magazine created for people who like to think and drink. Calagione, who will serve as the magazine’s Executive Editor, has worked with the Pallet team to create a magazine designed for the craft beer community. Pallet is also for people who are interested in science, history, music, art and a great story – all conversations that are often shared over a glass of craft beer. Filled with eclectic content that stretches beyond beer, Pallet is for anyone who is intellectually curious.

Fort Point Beer Company announced today the expansion of its packaged product line with 12 ounce cans. Fort Point favorites KSA, Park, Villager and Westfalia are now available in six packs at select retailers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Two Beers Brewing Company, located in the heart of Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, is thrilled to announce the release of Wonderland Trail IPA, a brand new beer joining the growing brewery’s year round lineup. Inspired by the Wonderland Trail, an exhilarating 93-mile trek around Mount Rainier, this hop-forward beer was developed to honor the treasures of the Pacific Northwest – hikes, hops and all. Featuring five varieties of Yakima-grown hops, and offering up a 7.1 percent ABV and 84 IBUs, Wonderland Trail will be available in 12-ounce cans and on draft beginning the week of November 2. Holding special meaning for the Two Beers Brewing team, combined with the trail’s 100-year anniversary, the release of this beer will also act as a fundraiser for Washington’s National Park Fund.

Henniker Brewing Company is proud to announce the expansion of its craft beer packaging lineup to now include 6-pack, 12oz cans, of its popular flagship beers, Hop Slinger IPA and Working Man’s Porter. The 12oz cans will replace the 22oz bottles, which were previously offered for the two flagship beers. Henniker Brewing started distribution of the cans across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine beginning in November 2015.

Silver City is proud to announce the return of the highly-limited, Bourbon Barrel-Aged variant of Old Scrooge on November 19th. Aged in single-use Kentucky Bourbon barrels since last Christmas, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Old Scrooge includes dimensions of warming bourbon and wood. Subtle layers of oak, candied fruit, and vanilla waft to the nose, while the rich malt character of the beer bonds with the whiskey notes of the barrel.

DuPont will present a new brewing enzyme for faster production of consistently tasty beer at BrauBeviale in Nuremburg, Germany, Nov. 10th to12th. DuPont™ Danisco® Alphalase® Advance 4000 is a robust solution for brewers to reduce or completely eliminate diacetyl during beer fermentation. The enzyme keeps beer quality high while optimizing production capacity and saving on energy consumption.

Left Hand Brewing Co. introduces Bittersweet Imperial Coffee Milk Stout, brewing the perfect blend of stout and coffee in a limited time offering. Offered in 22oz and draft, Bittersweet brings together Left Hand’s iconic Milk Stout with Allegro Coffee’s Mocha Java Blend, for a truly Colorado craft pairing.

The latest Hip Hoppy Series can release from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. features a tribute to rapper Eazy-E with the name “Gimme that Nut Brown Ale” based on his popular 1990’s song, “Gimme that Nut.” Eazy-E’s persona was in the public eye again recently in the late summer release of the movie Straight Outta Compton which chronicled the rise of Eazy-E and his rapper friends in the music industry.