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Braxton Brewing to Release Trophy

We are extremely excited to announce a new beer focused on highlighting and developing the area we call home. On June 13th, “Trophy,” an American Pale Ale single hopped with Hull Melon hops, will be released.

Six Rivers Brewery Raises Money for Local Causes

ne of the reasons Six Rivers Brewery was selected Business of the Year by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce membership is for their ongoing support of local charities. Month-long fundraisers held at the brewery such as Ales for Autism for Families Advocating Autism Now (FAAN) and Beers for Balls for Nor Cal Pet Rescue are just two examples.

New Guide Explains Basics of Alcohol Beverage Control

Roger B. Johnson, a 38-year veteran of the Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, today released a new guide, “Alcohol Beverage Control: The Basics for New State Alcohol Regulators.”

Harpoon Releases Take 5 in Bottles and Cans

Harpoon Take 5 Session IPA, the new year-round release from the Harpoon Brewery, is now available in bottles in cans. Harpoon first introduced Take 5 to a wider audience on draft at the Brewery’s annual summer festival, HarpoonFest, on May 15th, followed by a draft only release at select accounts. Last week Harpoon Take 5 was packaged in bottles and cans and is now shipping out for distribution to all of Harpoon’s markets.

SweetWater Launches New High Gravity Series

As one of the nation’s fastest growing craft breweries, SweetWater Brewing Company continues to evolve and innovate their offerings rolling out an all-new 750-ml series of top shelf brews this July. True to style, SweetWater is putting their own spin on this high-gravity series, exploring the edges of classic beer styles including barrel-aged beers, sours and wild ales.

Port Brewing and Lost Abbey to Release Santa’s Little Helper

Jolly St. Nick makes his way back to the Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tasting Room for the 7th Annual release of Bourbon Barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper (Port Brewing’s Imperial Stout) and a Christmas in July celebration to benefit the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation on Saturday, July 18th, 2015.

Rogue Releases Honey Kolsch

Rogue Farms announces a collision with Mother Nature and 7,140,286 honeybees with the release of Honey Kolsch. Brewed with honey that is uncapped, extracted, and filtered, Honey Kolsch is made with Rogue Farms barley, and hops grown across from our hives. Honey Kolsch is a toast to hardworking honeybees everywhere and a nod to growing the revolution in beekeeping.

Blue Moon Spotlights Rising Artists on Labels

Twenty years ago, Keith Villa returned home after earning his Ph.D. in brewing from the University of Brussels in Belgium, ready to share his art with the world.

CM Profit Group: Suppliers Need to Work on the Fundamentals

CM Profit Group: Suppliers Need to Work on the Fundamentals

Alcoholic beverage suppliers don’t have to reinvent the wheel to provide top tier national account and category development services. On the contrary, emphasizing the fundamentals should be enough to land a supplier in the good graces of their on-premise partners. That’s the takeaway from the latest CM Profit Group survey, in which nearly 70 operators of 150 bars and restaurants responded.

Cider Riot! Releases Lemmy’s Summer Camp Meyer Lemon Cider

Following the smash hit seasonal Plastic Paddy, Cider Riot! is releasing Lemmy’s Summer Camp Meyer Lemon Cider, the second in its 2-liter flagon series. Meyer lemon zest gives this dry cider a thirst-quenching tartness.

Logsdon Farmhouse Ales Expands Distribution to Massachusetts

A new crop of Belgian-inspired beers from Logsdon Farmhouse Ales are now available in Massachusetts. Brewed in a big red barn on a real working farm in Hood River County, Oregon, Logsdons Ales are the culmination of decades of brewing experience and dedication to the historic Belgian brewing tradition.

Victory Releases Kühl Kölsch and Whirlwind Witbier

Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces two refreshingly drinkable additions to their second annual Variety of Victorys Summer Selections – Kühl Kölsch and Whirlwind Witbier.

Alaskan Brewing Launches New Website and Online Store

Alaskan Brewing has unveiled its refreshed website and online gear store, which will provide fans of Alaskan Beer with more options for finding information and great clothes and merchandise. It’s all in an effort to bring the Last Frontier closer to people who want to Live Life Alaskan.