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New Belgium Brewing Announces Winter Releases

New Belgium Brewing’s Imperial Frambozen makes its return, just in time for the holidays. Also debuting this month is a Blend Like a Brewer variety pack that encourages beer connoisseurs to mix New Belgium favorites together in creative ways; Belgian Reserve Honey Orange Tripel, a Golden Strong Ale; and the latest Voodoo Ranger Special Release, Red IPA.

Proposed Senate Tax Bill Would Benefit Brewers

Proposed Senate Tax Bill Would Benefit Brewers

For the first time ever, beer excise tax reductions have been included in a comprehensive federal tax reform proposal. On Tuesday night, U.S. Senate Finance Committee chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) released a “Chairman’s Mark” to the Senate GOP’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Perrin Brewing Releases Light Lager

Perrin Brewing Company introduces Perrin Light Lager, a refreshingly clean, crisp beer with a perfect balance of malt and hops

Creature Comforts Releases Booger Hill Barrel-Aged Biere De Garde

Creature Comforts Brewing Company will release a barrel-aged biere de garde made with local honey, Booger Hill, in late November. The beer was packaged and conditioned in 750-mL bottles and will be released on-site at Creature Comforts.

Catawba Brewing Releases Small Batch Altbier

Catawba Brewing taps a Small Batch Altbier (5.3 percent ABV) on Thursday, November 16, available exclusively in Catawba’s four tasting rooms.

Innis & Gunn to Release Frank & Sense Golden Ale

Innis & Gunn’s three wise guys, Ken, Dougal and Fergus, have brewed a limited-edition festive beer to create their own Christmas brewicle. The limited-edition Frank & Sense, is the perfect festive treat for beer lovers this Christmas.

Forensic IT, Profamo and Lambrechts Announce Partnership Agreement

Forensic IT, a St. Louis forensic technology, data and automation solutions firm, announces they have reached an agreement with Profamo to oversee, support and service Lambrechts’ keg washers and fillers in North America.

Pabst Moves Into Spirits with Launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon

Pabst Moves Into Spirits with Launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon

In a move toward diversifying its portfolio and reaching spirits consumers, Pabst Brewing Company today announced a foray into the crafts spirits space with the launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon. The 86 proof (43 percent ABV), small-batch bourbon is the first product to be launched in a new line of spirits under the Not Your Father’s label, which includes the popular Not Your Father’s Root Beer flavored malt beverage as well as hard vanilla cream and ginger ale offerings, among others.

Creature Comforts to Release Dayspring Grisette

Creature Comforts Brewing Company will release DaySpring, a grisette made with local wheat, in late November. The beer will be available in 750-mL bottles to purchase onsite at the brewery.

Stone Brewing Releases New IPA

Miguel Ceja Andrade / Brandon Berube / Stone Merc Machine is one of the most intense hop experiences Stone Brewing has ever created.

Stem Ciders to Open Culinary Venture

Colorado craft cidery, Stem Ciders, announces a collaboration with nationally acclaimed chef Daniel Asher of River and Woods, and Kelly Whitaker of Basta and Id Est Hospitality Group, to open the cidery’s first culinary venture, Acreage, located in Vista Business Park, 1380 Horizon Avenue, Unit A, Lafayette.