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Texas Craft Brewers, Wholesalers Reach Compromise on Brewery To-Go Sales

Texas Craft Brewers, Wholesalers Reach Compromise on Brewery To-Go Sales

Texas’ craft brewers and wholesalers have agreed to a compromise in the years-long debate over to-go beer sales at manufacturing breweries. A “stakeholder agreement” announced Wednesday evening by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, which represents the state’s nearly 300 craft breweries, and the Beer Alliance of Texas, a powerful wholesaler lobbying group, has the potential to finally legalize off-premise sales at the Lone Star State’s manufacturing breweries.

Brewbound Podcast Episode 23: BeerAdvocate Founders on the Future of Print Journalism and the Business of Beer Festivals

Brewbound Podcast Episode 23: BeerAdvocate Founders on the Future of Print Journalism and the Business of Beer Festivals

In episode 23 of the Brewbound Podcast, Jason and Todd Alström sit down for a discussion about the business of beer festivals, the future of print journalism within beer, A-B InBev’s investment in competitor beer ratings website RateBeer, and what it’s like to be at the center of a controversy that is unfolding on the BeerAdvocate forum.

Rogue Ales Releases Double Chocolate Stout

Rogue raises a glass to chocolate stouts this February, the month to celebrate all things decadent, sweet and full of chocolate. This year, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Double Chocolate Stout gets a new look that emphasizes its chief ingredient: imported Belgian chocolate.

Delta Beer Lab to Open in Madison

Delta Beer Lab at 167 E. Badger Road has been preparing since August 2018, and is ready to start serving the Madison community this month.

AleSmith Brewing to Release Juice Stand Hazy IPA

AleSmith Brewing Company is introducing a new hazy IPA as part of their 2019 year-round offerings. As the name suggests, Juice Stand delivers intense notes of tangerine, blueberry, bubblegum and tropical fruits within a full bodied, hazy brew.

Sufferfest Beer Company Adds Distribution in Pacific Northwest

Sufferfest, the beer brewed by athletes, for athletes, proudly toasts to new regional launches in Oregon and Washington, where it will become widely available through its strengthened partnership with Columbia Distributing.

Widmer Brothers Introduces New Can Packages for Flagship Hefe

Widmer Brothers Brewing has announced a variety of new ways to enjoy its flagship Hefeweizen in 2019. The gold medal award-winning beer will be one of the first craft beers available in 18-packs of 12 oz. cans.

Buoy Beer Company Releases Love, Lost at Sea Barleywine 2019

Buoy Beer Company will release the second edition of their Small Batch Series in February 2019. Love, Lost at Sea 2019 is an American Barleywine aged in Bull Run whiskey barrels for 12 months.