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Portland Cider Co. Expands to Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho

Portland Cider Co., one of Oregon’s longest operating independent cider producers, has signed on with The Odom Corp. to extend distribution of Portland Cider Co.’s award-winning ciders to the entire state of Washington, plus Northern Idaho. 

Shiner Maker The Spoetzl Brewery Signs on as BeerBoard Brewing Partner

BeerBoard, the leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement for the on-premise, has announced that Shiner and The Spoetzl Brewery has signed on as the company’s latest brewing partner. The move adds one of the largest independent craft brewers in the country to BeerBoard’s vast and growing brewery client list.

Wiley Roots to Release Smoothie Sour Series

Wiley Roots Brewing Company announced today that the brewery will release five new beers on January 31, 2020 at 12pm, including two new Smoothie Style Sours which use unfermented whole fruit purée to achieve a beer with smoothie-like consistency.

Pelican Brewing Company Releases Our Dankest Hour IPA

With a flair for exploring all the bold ways to tap the full spectrum of hop flavors and aroma, Pelican Brewing Company this week adds what brewers are calling a ‘weighty, moody dank IPA’ to its series of rotating seasonal brews.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Releases Supine Mega IPA

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. announces the release of Supine Mega India Pale Ale, its first new specialty package in 2020. Sold in pint cans and draft, Supine is available in on- and off-premise accounts throughout California and parts of Nevada, and at all Dust Bowl Brewing Co. taprooms in Turlock and Monterey, California.

Anheuser-Busch’s Elysian Brewing and Rolling Stone Launch Collaboration Lager

Elysian Brewing Company, a brewery rooted in music and art, and Rolling Stone, the music industry publisher on the bleeding edge of pop culture, have joined to produce Elysian Rolling Stone Lager, a high-end beer that embraces the spirit of music and looks to add a bit more magic to the world.

Jim Koch on Finally Opening a Samuel Adams Taproom in Downtown Boston

Jim Koch on Finally Opening a Samuel Adams Taproom in Downtown Boston

The 14,000 sq. ft. Samuel Adams Taproom has been a couple of years in the offing, located about 20 yards from the statue of the beer brand’s namesake, a Founding Father and revolutionary. Historic ground, indeed, but also a bit of a cursed location for previous tenants.

Wild Leap Re-Releases Truck Chaser Creamsicle Double IPA

Wild Leap is excited to announce Truck Chaser Creamsicle Double IPA is re-released into production! First brewed early in 2019, Creamsicle Double IPA is back by popular demand and returning to shelves the last week of January 2020.