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Indeed Brewing Company to Release Flavorwave IPA

Flavorwave is the latest creation from Indeed Brewing Company’s Head Brewer, Josh Bischoff, who explains, “For the recipe of our first year-round IPA, we felt it was appropriate to explore current trends in hopping techniques both in the brew kettle as well as dry hopping. We chose a handful of our favorite classic and new American hops all leaning towards a juicy and fruity profile. The end results in layers (or waves) of hop flavor and aroma while leaving the ‘old school’ signature IPA bitterness largely behind.”

Barrio Brewing Builds Brand in Ardagh Cans

Barrio Brewing, led by Arizonans Dennis and Tauna Arnold, has a history that dates back to 1991 when the couple opened up Tucson’s first full mash brewery. Twenty-seven years later the duo is going strong as the longest-running independent brewer in the state and is stepping up its retail reach by packaging its beers in environmentally-friendly aluminum beverage cans from Ardagh.

Last Call: Red Brick Re-Brands (Again); Monkey Paw Closes Its Doors

Last Call: Red Brick Re-Brands (Again); Monkey Paw Closes Its Doors

In this week’s Last Call: Red Brick reverts back to Atlanta Brewing Company; Coronado closes the Monkey Paw brewpub; Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective announces cross-platform mixed pack (and its GABF presence); Harpoon says it will brew, distribute a former Red Sox Player’s beer offerings.

Cigar City Brewing Opens Brewpub at Tampa International Airport

Ready to enjoy a freshly brewed, limited-edition craft beer from Tampa’s renowned Cigar City Brewing before your next flight at Tampa International Airport? Well, the gateway to Florida’s west coast now offers this exclusive experience in Airside C at Cigar City Brewing, operated by global restaurateur HMSHost in partnership with Tinsley-Bridgeman.

Vista Brewing Announces Barrel Program

Vista Brewing, the Texas Hill Country’s newest destination brewery, has announced the launch of its unique barrel program led by award-winning brewer Josh Watterson. Watterson is focusing on Lambic-style and Brettanomyces beers which utilize local ingredients and are fermented in freshly-emptied wine barrels from Central Texas.

The Hop Breeding Company Announces Release of Pahto High-Alpha Bittering Hop

he Hop Breeding Company (HBC) is pleased to announce the release of Pahto™, its first high-alpha bittering hop. Many growers and brewers are already quite familiar with this hop, which until now has gone by its varietal name HBC 682. But with more than 1700 acres in the ground for 2018, it was time that this hop received a brand name and formal introduction into the brewing community.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces September 2018 Beer Releases

Hi-Wire Brewing is bottling up the last little bit of summer with September beer releases that are sure to have beer drinkers itching for a few more days of warm weather. Customers can expect a line-up of tart, hoppy, fruity, and refreshing beers to round out the end of a sun-baked season.

Following Online Alcohol Sales Approval, Drizly to Launch in Kansas City

Drizly, the nation’s largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, announced today that it will be available to Kansas City, MO residents starting in September, following the city council’s approval today of an ordinance legalizing online alcohol sales and delivery.

Pike Brewing Launches New Packaging

Leading Pike Brewing Company’s new packaging launch, Pike Space Needle IPA is being released mid-September with a brand-new can design!

BeerBoard Signs New Retail Client ‘The Integrity Group’

BeerBoard, the leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement for the hospitality industry, announced today it has signed The Integrity Group, a leading franchisee for The Greene Turtle, as a new retail client partner.

Domestic Beer Shipments Jumped in July, but Off-Premise Sales are Still Flat

Domestic Beer Shipments Jumped in July, but Off-Premise Sales are Still Flat

Year-to-Date volume sales of beer are basically flat, according to market research firm IRI Worldwide, which tracks scan data at major off-premise retailers throughout the U.S. In its latest monthly report, the firm also said off-premise retail volume sales of craft beer had grown 1.4 percent year-to-date through the period ending August 12.

Shmaltz Brewing Releases New Hazy IPA to Celebrate Opening of Troy Tasting Room

Shmaltz Brewing Company’s beautiful new tasting room and bottle shop 518 Craft is at the epicenter of one of New York State’s burgeoning craft-centric regions. To celebrate the vibrant monthly arts and cultural event Troy Night Out in downtown Troy, Shmaltz Brewing releases a limited-edition namesake hazy IPA this Friday, August 31 in 6-packs (12oz. cans) and on draft across the 518.