Talea Beer Co.

The story of craft in 2026 has followed the increasingly repetitive plotlines of the last couple years: Volume is down a mid-single digit at the midway point, scans haven’t been encouraging and craft is on distributors’ cut lists. While the public-facing numbers aren’t encouraging, the vibe around craft is different in 2026.

Billion Oyster Project, a NYC-based nonprofit organization on a mission to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives, and TALEA Beer Co., NYC’s first female-owned brewery are teaming up to launch She Sells Sea Shells, a light-bodied, dry Oyster Stout brewed with horseradish, tomato, and hundreds of pounds of whole oyster shells collected from the New York Harbor.

With nearly 9,500 breweries operating in the U.S., the surest way to stand out is to have a strong and authentic brand identity.

Non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing Company’s third production facility — a 150,000 sq. ft. brewery in Milford, Connecticut — officially opened today.

TALEA Beer Co. and Levain Bakery collaborated to launch Dark Chocolate Cookie Stout — an unprecedented, indulgent stout inspired by Levain Bakery’s famously ooey-gooey Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip cookies.

Founded by new moms Tara Hankinson and NAVY veteran LeAnn Darland in 2018, TALEA Beer Co. is a culmination of their love for craft beer and their passion to create an approachable, inclusive beer company. TALEA Beer Co. aims to create easy-drinking staples that you can comfortably share with your hard-seltzer and wine-drinking friends or open with the most discerning beer connoisseur.

TALEA Beer Co. launched on April 29, 2019 with SUN UP, a hazy IPA. Founded by Tara Hankinson and LeAnn Darland, TALEA (pronounced tuh-lay-uh) aims to create easy-drinking staples and rotating seasonals that are approachable for even the most casual beer drinker.

Talea Beer Co. has launched with Sun Up, a hazy IPA. Founded by Tara Hankinson and LeAnn Darland, Talea (pronounced tuh-lay-uh) aims to create easy-drinking staples and rotating seasonals that are approachable for even the most casual beer drinker.