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Ecliptic Brewing to Release Tucana Tangerine Sour Ale in ‘All the Time’ Series

Portland based Ecliptic Brewing is releasing their Tucana Tangerine Sour Ale in 500ml glass bottles as part of their “All the Time” Series in January of 2020. This sunset-hued sour ale, which first launched last spring in 12-ounce cans, was originally part of Ecliptic’s Seasonal Series, but the company saw room for growth with the brand.

Rincon Reservation Road Brewery Opens in San Diego

The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians is proud to announce the debut of Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R Brewery), the first certified Native American owned and operated brewery on tribal land in Southern California.

Wyndridge Beverage Announces 2 New Beverage Brands

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

Independence Brewing Co. Releases Nitrogenated Coffee Blonde Ale Made with Brazilian Beans

Independence Brewing Co. has announced the release of Up and Down: Brazil, its first packaged nitro coffee beer. The fall/winter seasonal is a coffee blonde ale brewed in collaboration with pioneering Austin-based coffee roaster, Little City Coffee Roasters, and features direct trade beans from an award-winning micro lot in the largest coffee producing region in the world.

Gilman Brewing Announces New Taproom/Gastropub

Brewing out of a 9,000 square feet former automotive radiator shop converted into a state-of-the-art production brewery and taproom in West Berkeley, Gilman Brewing Company expands to a second location with a new taproom and gastropub now open in Daly City (2001 Junipero Serra Blvd).

FIFCO USA Names Former Wine and Spirits Exec as Next CEO

FIFCO USA Names Former Wine and Spirits Exec as Next CEO

Costa Rica-headquartered FIFCO today named beverage industry veteran Rich Andrews as the next CEO of FIFCO USA. Andrews will supplant Adrian Lachowski, whose planned exit from the company was announced last week.

Hard Seltzers Help Drive 2019 Beer Category Dollar Sales Growth through November

Hard Seltzers Help Drive 2019 Beer Category Dollar Sales Growth through November

With just one month left in 2019, off-premise beer dollar and volume sales appear poised to finish in the black. Through the first 11 months of 2019, off-premise beer category dollar sales in multi-outlet and convenience stores tracked by market research firm IRI are up 5.2%, to nearly $34.5 billion, while volume sales are up 2.3%. The largest dollar sales growth in 2019 thus far has come from flavored malt beverages, including hard seltzers.

Maui Brewing Company Releases Collaboration with Donut Dynamite

As of Friday, December 13th in the MBC Kihei Restaurant and Tasting Room, Maui Brewing Company has released the final beer in a series of variations of the award-winning Imperial Coconut Porter, Haupia Malasada.

Wibby Brewing Partners with Elite Brands for Distribution in Colorado

On Friday, December 13, Longmont-based Wibby Brewing, announced a partnership for distribution with Colorado craft beer distributor, Elite Brands of Colorado. Wibby Brewing is known for their American-influenced German-style lagers, which have garnered international recognition over the years, including a silver medal for Moondoor Dunkel at the Great American Beer Festival in 2017.