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New Realm Brewing’s Radegast Triple IPA Returns for 2020

Radegast Triple IPA returns to celebrate its third year. This intensely hopped Triple IPA is a huge beer (11.5% Alc/Vol) that commemorates the opening of New Realm’s first brewery in January of each year.

Alter Brewing Co. Launches Special-Release Series with Dank You Double IPA

Alter Brewing Company has unleashed its new special release series today with the reimagining of a taproom favorite. Dank You is a mighty 9% double IPA that has been a staple of the menu since the brewery first opened its doors in 2015. In addition to this first offering, the special release series will feature 3 more beers to be released in limited distribution, both on tap and in 6-packs, throughout the year.

Bear Republic Releases Challenge Series #19 Hazy IPA

Bear Republic Brewing Company’s newest release is Challenge Series #19, a hazy IPA ale with a fruit-forward and juicy character. This only-brewed once hazy IPA is hopped with Chinook, Calypso, Comet and Bravo for citrusy finish. 

Firestone Walker Brewing Company Releases Flyjack Low-Calorie Hazy IPA

Firestone Walker Brewing Company, one of the nation’s most acclaimed craft breweries, today announced the release of Flyjack. An innovative low alcohol, low-calorie beer, Flyjack has all the unique characteristics of a hazy IPA with only 96 calories, five grams of carbs and 4 percent ABV. 

Donn Bichsel Jr. Starts 3 Tier Beverages Consulting Firm

Donn Bichsel Jr. Starts 3 Tier Beverages Consulting Firm

Former Revolution Brewing chief commercial officer Donn Bichsel Jr. has launched 3 Tier Beverages, a Chicago-based sales and marketing consulting firm. He describes his new role as a “fractional director of sales and marketing” who can offer nearly two decades of professional experience after working at some of the world’s largest beer makers.

People Moves: Dockside Hires Brewmaster Andy Schwartz; Mispillion River Adds Claus Hagelman

People Moves: Dockside Hires Brewmaster Andy Schwartz; Mispillion River Adds Claus Hagelman

Long-time brewmaster Andy Schwartz has landed the top brewing job at Milford, Connecticut-based Dockside Brewery. Milford, Delaware-based Mispillion River Brewing has hired Claus Hagelman as its new director of sales. Non-alcoholic craft brewery Athletic Brewing has hired Rosalie Kennedy as its first marketing manager.

Sixpoint Releases 3 New Year-Round Hazy Beers

Sixpoint Brewery is releasing three new beers—Trail Haze Hazy “Adventure” IPA, Hootie Hazy IPA, and Meltdown Hazy IIPA— as part of their year-round lineup, available throughout their distribution network.