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Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant Releases Sweet Leaf IPA in Cans

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant announces the release of Sweet Leaf IPA in cans. This 7.2 percent ABV 65 IBU IPA is brewed with whole leaf hops, accompanied with undertones of grapefruit, pine and tropical fruit.

Brewbound Podcast Episode 25: Peter Bissell on Never Slowing Down and Continuous Improvement

Brewbound Podcast Episode 25: Peter Bissell on Never Slowing Down and Continuous Improvement

In episode 25 of the Brewbound Podcast, Bissell Brothers co-founder Peter Bissell shares his company’s origin story and discusses brand building, the future of “line culture” in craft beer, how the company is introducing its beer to new consumers at a secondary brewery in northern Maine, and why he looks outside of the beer industry for inspiration, among other topics.

JDubs Brewing Company Announces New Packaging, Expanded Distribution

Over the next few weeks, JDub’s Brewing Company will begin distributing its beer to Georgia as well as releasing new packaging varieties, two of which will be 12-packs. JDub’s “Passion Wheat” and a variety 12 “Dub Pack” will be the first of the new 12-pack offerings.

Independence Brewing Co. Announces Re-Release of Seasonal Lager

As the song says, “spread the word throughout the land,” because Independence Brewing Co. has announced the re-release of the brand’s first canned lager, dubbed Cowboys from Helles in honor of the first studio album and song of the same name, Cowboys From Hell, by legendary Texas metal band Pantera.

Heineken USA Cuts 15 Percent of Workforce

Heineken USA Cuts 15 Percent of Workforce

Yet another large U.S. beer company is making cuts. Citing a need to restructure its sales organization, Heineken USA (HUSA) announced today it would slash 15 percent of its overall workforce.

Elevation Beer Co. Releases Apis IV Quad Aged in Red Wine Barrels

After patiently resting in red wine barrels for four months, one of Elevation Beer Company’s oldest recipes— the Apis IV Quad— hits the Colorado and Wyoming marketplaces in 750mL bombers as an exciting variant on their classic Quadruple.