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Amid Coronavirus Closures, Russian River, McMenamins Cut Staff

Amid Coronavirus Closures, Russian River, McMenamins Cut Staff

As the hospitality industry grapples with the impact of mandated closures of restaurants, bars, brewery taprooms and tasting rooms, craft breweries and brewpubs are beginning to announce staff layoffs and furloughs.

Boundary Bay Brewing Co. – COVID-19 Update

To minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made the extremely difficult decision to temporarily close our in-house dining, effectively immediately.

SeekOut Real Hard Seltzer Nationally Releases Clementine + Grapefruit Flavor

SeekOut Real Hard Seltzer invites all adventurers looking for an authentic seltzer made with fresh-pressed fruits and zero added sugar to experience premium craft hard seltzer at its finest. Made by Oregon’s largest craft cider producer 2 Towns Ciderhouse, SeekOut Seltzer is the result of the same philosophy that 2 Towns has built its brand on over the past decade.

Heavy Seas, Max’s Taphouse & BARCS Collaborate on Pooch Power Pilsner

Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the next release from its 15 Barrel Brewhouse, Pooch Power, an unfiltered Pilsner. This beer will be available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft in the Heavy Seas Taproom at the brewery during the official release on Friday, April 17, and at its annual Pups & Pints event on Sunday, April 19.

New Belgium Releases The Purist Clean Lager with 95 Calories, 3g Carbs

New Belgium Brewing announces its launch of The Purist Clean Lager, a USDA Certified Organic beer with obsessively-sourced organic ingredients, a clean, refreshing taste, and only 95 calories and 3g of carbs. The first-of-its-kind clean beer is out nationwide today. 

US House Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill; Senate Expected to Take Up Legislation This Week

US House Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill; Senate Expected to Take Up Legislation This Week

An aid package that includes help for employees of small businesses is making its way through Congress as the coronavirus pandemic known as COVID-19 spreads across the U.S. On Saturday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 363 to 40 to pass the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (H.R. 6201), which the U.S. Senate is expected to take up this week.