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Ballast Point Brings Back Watermelon Dorado Double IPA

With warmer days ahead and beach BBQs on the horizon, Ballast Point is celebrating the kick-off to the season of soaring temperatures with the return of Watermelon Dorado, a refreshing twist on the brewery’s original Dorado Double India Pale Ale. Mash, kettle and dry hopping blend to create a dynamic beer with a huge hop profile that is balanced with a blast of natural flavors. The result is a bracing brew that’s all summer and no seeds.

David Macon Departs from Firestone Walker

David Macon Departs from Firestone Walker

Firestone Walker chief sales officer David Macon stepped down last week after eight years with the Paso Robles, California-headquartered craft brewery.

Societe Brewing Expands into Northern California

Societe Brewing Expands into Northern California

Societe Brewing is expanding its distribution footprint into Northern California, beginning April 11. The San Diego, California-based brewery now distributes in all key California markets through “100% independent distributors,” Societe founder and CEO Doug Constantiner announced Monday during the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) Members Conference.

River North Brewery Releases 20% ABV 2022 Barrel Aged Double Avarice

2022 After brewing a 22.04% ABV imperial stout for their 10 year anniversary, River North has done it again with their Barrel Aged Double Avarice, one of the brewery’s staples, known for its high octane, impressive barrel character, and undoubtedly phenomenal imperial stout.