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Squatters Releases Sociable Krystalweizen

Squatters Craft Beers releases Sociable, a refreshing four percent ABV Krystalweizen. Krystalweizens are named for their crystal clear appearance, a clean easy-drinking beer for the summer months.

Daredevil Completes Construction of New Brewery

Daredevil Brewing Co has completed construction of their new production craft brewery facility and taproom at 1151 Main Street. The company is set to begin brewing operations during the month of May and will open the public taproom and patio on June 17th.

Ten Breweries Collaborate on Hops for Heroes Beer

Spring is here and the Hops for Heroes team is set to release the 2015 Homefront IPA. This year, 10 great breweries are brewing Homefront IPA across the country.

New Belgium to Release Lightning in a Bottle Berliner Weiss

After nine years of partnership and friendship, New Belgium Brewing and Do LaB, creators of Calif.’s Lightning in a Bottle Music & Lifestyle Festival, have created a beer to inspire all to gather, dance and celebrate while soaking in the sun at the 2015 festival. May 21 – 25 will be the first opportunity to try out Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) Berliner Weiss, but the magic doesn’t stop there.

Green Man Releases Wayfarer Summer IPA

Green Man Brewery’s Wayfarer Summer IPA, will be released at the brewery on May 22 and will soon be available on draft and in bottles throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Tennessee. Green Man’s version of a White IPA is brewed with 30 percent wheat and 70 percent pilsner malt for a light, crisp, and easy drinking brew, perfect for outdoor summer activities.

Beer Institute Appoints New Senior Director of Science and External Affairs

Beer Institute Appoints New Senior Director of Science and External Affairs

The Beer Institute has announced the hiring of Joy Dubost, a food scientist and registered dietitian who will help lead the group’s lobbying efforts and develop regulatory positions. Dubost will serve as the organization’s new senior director of science and external affairs, working closely with those on Capitol Hill to help shape scientific policies that impact brewers.

Green Man to Release Maceo

Asheville Beer Week just got funky! On Sunday May 24th, Green Man Brewery will release Maceo, an Imperial Sour Brown Ale with Oregon Cherries, aged in Rum Barrels.

Victory Releases Summer Love in Cans

Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces another first with the introduction of their popular summer brand, Summer Love Ale, in convenient 12 oz. cans.

Beachwood Releases Amalgamator

To the delight of hopheads everywhere, Southern California’s Beachwood Brewing will once again release the brilliantly aromatic Amalgamator India Pale Ale. This powerful and insanely hoppy brew is the perfect summer brew!

Jester King and Off Color Releases Radiolaria

Chicago — We’re excited to introduce Radiolaria, our collaboration with Off Color Brewing in Chicago, Illinois! Radiolaria, as the label states, is a “conflagration of wild yeasts”. We brought our mixed culture of native yeast and bacteria harvested from the Texas Hill Country to Off Color, and combined it with their house culture of microbes. We… Read more »

Stone Releases HiFi+LoFi Mixtape

Escondido, Calif. — The latest experimental offering from the Stochasticity Project looks to traditional, English-style stock ales for inspiration, while incorporating modern-day ingredients and brewing techniques. A creation cleverly dubbed Stochasticity Project HiFi+LoFi Mixtape, the final beer is composed of 80 percent fresh English Ale (LoFi) blended with a higher-ABV version (HiFi) of the same… Read more »

Summit Brewing Collaborates with Old Chicago

Summit Brewing is collaborating with Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a traditional casual dining restaurant known for its expansive selection of craft beers, on a brand new brew. The beer is called Cracking Wit and it will be available starting May 20 as part of the restaurant’s continuing Explorer Series of exclusive, limited-edition craft brews.