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Deschutes Brewery Releases HandUp IPA

Just in time for Cyclocross season, Deschutes, a family and employee owned brewery since 1988, has announced the launch of their new year-round IPA honoring the brewery’s cyclocross roots and co-owner and cycling enthusiast, Colby Nightingale, who lost his life to pancreatic cancer last fall.

Founders Brewing Co-Founder Discusses Future Following Mahou San Miguel Deal

Founders Brewing Co-Founder Discusses Future Following Mahou San Miguel Deal

Following last week’s news that Spanish brewer Mahou San Miguel had agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Michigan’s Founders Brewing Company, co-founder Mike Stevens told Brewbound that his goal of building “America’s next great brewery” remains unchanged. In fact, Stevens said Mahou’s investment brings that goal closer to reality.

Shipyard Brewing and Vera Roasting Collaborate on Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

Shipyard Brewing and Vera Roasting have announced a new collaboration on a nitrogen and resveratrol-infused cold brew coffee. After a successful pilot program in summer 2019, Grind Nitro Cold Brew Coffee is coming to restaurants and cafes along the Eastern seaboard.

Lone Tree Brewing Company Announces Fall Seasonal Releases

Lone Tree Brewing Company welcomes back seasonal favorites for the cooler weather ahead. Pumpkin Ale, Pilsner and Cranberry Saison will be available on draft and in cans later this month.

Rogue Ales to Release Coast Haste Imperial IPA

NEWPORT, Ore. — Rogue Ales & Spirits is celebrating the hop harvest with the launch of Coast Haste, an imperial hazy IPA, that is made with wet hops straight from Rogue Farms.  “As farmers and brewers, we believe the best products come from the best ingredients,” says Rogue President Dharma Tamm. “We love harvest season, when… Read more »

CBA Seeks Answers on Future of Anheuser-Busch Partnership

CBA Seeks Answers on Future of Anheuser-Busch Partnership

The awkwardness between Craft Brew Alliance and Anheuser-Busch InBev didn’t end last Friday when the world’s largest beer manufacturer passed on making a qualifying offer to purchase the company. CBA CEO Andy Thomas told Brewbound that the awkwardness has shifted from a will-they, won’t-they-get-married scenario, to one in which the question is if the two companies still want to live together now that they’re no longer engaged.

R&D Brewing Releases Lo-Cal Resolution Ale

R&D Brewing officially announced the release of Lo-Cal Resolution Ale, the newest addition to the R&D portfolio that represents their entry into the low-calorie beer market.

Blake’s Hard Cider to Release Lite Cider

Blake’s Hard Cider, the Midwest’s largest craft cidery known for its farm-to-can process, introduces Blake’s Lite Cider line, a variety of hard ciders crafted with Michigan apples with zero net sugar and only 100 calories.