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Press Clips: Carol Stoudt to Retire, Brewery to Cease Operations; Seven Stills’ License Suspended for Tied House Violations

Press Clips: Carol Stoudt to Retire, Brewery to Cease Operations; Seven Stills’ License Suspended for Tied House Violations

Stoudts Brewing Company will cease operations at the end of the winter, as founder Carol Stoudt retires after 33 years, according to a press release. The California Bureau of Alcoholic Beverage Control has suspended San Francisco-based Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery’s operating license for 90 days for violating the state’s tied house laws, according to a report from SFGate.com.

Brew4U Brewing Company Launches Craftie

Hard seltzers remarkably outsold traditional craft beer products over the past year. Because of the large market share taken by these beverages, brewers and brew masters must create new innovative products and compete with the big industry brands.

Wyndridge Farm Celebrates New Beverage Launch

Wyndridge Farm, located at 885 S. Pleasant Avenue, Dallastown, PA 17313, introduced two new brands back in December of 2019. Necessity always leads to innovation, and after years of Wyndridge Beverage improving their process, Wyndridge Cider Company & Winding Path Brewing Company were born.

Fort George Announces Stout Month 2020

February on the Oregon Coast just got a whole lot darker. Stout Month at Fort George lasts a full 29 days in 2020, thanks to the leap year. Stout lovers will have an extra 24 hours to taste an array of unusual stouts, immerse in dark arts, and revel in the release of barrel-aged Matryoshkas.

Hacker-Pschorr Released in Cans

Hacker-Pschorr, the Munich based brewery with more than 600 years of world class brewing experience, has announced that for the first time Weissbier is now available in the U.S. in 16.9oz cans

Sprecher Brewing Company Sold to Milwaukee Investor Group

Sprecher Brewing Company Sold to Milwaukee Investor Group

A Milwaukee-based investor group has acquired the 35-year-old Sprecher Brewing Company. Sharad Chadha is leading the investor group, which includes former MillerCoors general manager Jim Kanter, who will serve on the brewery’s leadership team.

Southern Tier Launches Cider Line

Founders Phin and Sara DeMink along with the innovative brewers at Southern Tier have created a new line of refreshing and crisp ciders called Southern Tier Cider Works.

Virginia Beer Co. Celebrates the Return of Fresh Powder 100% Citra Double IPA

WILLIAMSBURG, Va.  — Slopes open every February for the return of Fresh Powder — and this year the Virginia Beer Co. is wasting no time. Draft + Large Format Cans of this seasonal 100% Citra Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA will return at the start of the month. “This was the first limited release beer that… Read more »

Fretboard Brewing Company And ArtsWave Release Wave Maker Bourbon Mash Lager

Fretboard Brewing Company and ArtsWave are teaming up to make waves in 2020. As the engine for Greater Cincinnati’s arts, ArtsWave is collaborating with the Blue Ash, OH based brewery on a beer that evokes creativity, appeals to the masses and, most importantly, raises awareness and funds for their 2020 campaign, titled “Back the Arts. Forward the Future.”