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Heineken USA Unveils New Look, New Growth Plan for Newcastle Brown Ale

Newcastle Brown Ale is unveiling a new look and a fresh, localized plan for growth in the U.S. under management of the Five Points Trading Company, HEINEKEN’s venture aimed at incubating a range of premium global beer brands in the U.S.

Drekker Brewing to Release Whisper Scream IPA

Drekker Brewing is releasing Whisper Scream, a Nordic Farmhouse IPA brewed with a traditional Scandinavian ingredient, on Friday, November 17th.

Magic Hat to Release Feast of Fools Holiday Stout at Fundraiser

Bust out the gilded goblets! Magic Hat Brewing Company is jubilating this holiday season with a limited edition release of their festive stout brewed with raspberries, Feast of Fools. Magic Hat is partnering with the Vermont Foodbank for the release, working together to provide more than 8,000 meals for Vermonters in need.

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.