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Following Departure from First Beverage, JB Shireman Joins Arlington Capital

Following Departure from First Beverage, JB Shireman Joins Arlington Capital

Former First Beverage Group director JB Shireman has joined Arlington Capital, the Alabama-based investment bank announced today. Shireman, who departed First Beverage at the end of 2017, will serve as a director with Arlington and “further bolster” the firm’s craft beverage advisory business, a press release noted.

Ladyface Releases Octavia Belgian Strong Ale

Ladyface Ale Companie, and its brewpub Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie, celebrate their 8th Anniversary and the release of a special Octennial ale and an anniversary party the week of January 16th.

Boulder Beer Company to Release Irish Blessing Oak-Aged Coffee Stout

Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Irish Blessing, an Oak-Aged Coffee Stout, in cans and draft. Irish Blessing is a dark coffee Stout brewed with an abundance of black and chocolate malts for a bittersweet chocolate finish, and OZO Coffee for rich roasted coffee notes.

Reuben’s Brews Releases ‘Bits and Bobs’ IPA

Reuben’s Brews has just added a new spring seasonal to its lineup. “Bits and Bobs” IPA will be available from January through April in cans, draft and bottles. Each spring, the beer will feature a new recipe, taking everything the brewery learned throughout the year to create a brand-new brew. For 2018, Bits and Bobs was brewed with Strata (originally X331), Azacca and Citra hops, alongside a predominantly pale malt bill with a touch of Vienna malt to provide balance.

Narragansett Beer Brings Back Porter

For the first time since 2012, Narragansett Beer is back to brewing its award-winning Porter after countless requests from ‘Gansett fans.

No-Li Brewhouse Releases Rosy Cheeks Sour

Rosy Cheeks is a kettle-soured, Belgian-style ale that spent three years in a wheat whiskey barrel from Dry Fly Distilling.

Washington Wholesalers Owed $21 Million After Losing Pabst Business

Washington Wholesalers Owed $21 Million After Losing Pabst Business

Ten months after Pabst Brewing Company terminated agreements with three Washington wholesalers, an arbitrator has determined that Columbia Distributing — which was awarded the distribution rights to several Pabst brands last February — owes a combined $21.2 million to The Odom Corporation, Craig Stein Beverage, and Marine View Beverage.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces January Beer Releases

Hi-Wire Brewing announced today their January 2018 beer releases including Death Defying India Pale Ale, a Cherry Flanders Red ale, and 12-pack cans of two year-round flagships.