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Texas Brewers Report Boost from Beer-To-Go Sales Legalization

Texas Brewers Report Boost from Beer-To-Go Sales Legalization

Eighteen days after Texas’ new beer-to-go law went into effect, manufacturing brewers are reporting high levels of consumer enthusiasm for the opportunity to buy and take home packaged beers from taprooms.

Firestone Walker Releases Coconut Merlin Milk Stout

Firestone Walker Releases Coconut Merlin Milk Stout

With an infusion of freshly toasted coconuts and a touch of seasonal sorcery, Brewmaster Matt “Merlin” Brynildson has conjured up Coconut Merlin—a uniquely flavored brew for fall and winter.

Oskar Blues Brewery Introduces New One-y 100 Calorie Hazy IPA

Oskar Blues Brewery announces the release of One-y 100 Calorie Hazy IPA, a hoppy new addition to the brewery’s year-round lineup, to be distributed on draft and in 6-packs and 12-packs of 12 oz. cans nationwide starting mid-September.

Heavy Seas Introduces Night Swell Dark IPA

Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to introduce a brand new offering in 2019 – Night Swell, a Dark IPA. This limited release will be available in 12 oz. cans and on draft starting in October in all states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed. 

Beer Growth initiative’s ‘Beers to That’ Campaign Launches in Austin

Beer Growth initiative’s ‘Beers to That’ Campaign Launches in Austin

After about four years of discussion, the stalled effort to launch a brand agnostic, pro-beer marketing campaign to improve category health officially kicked off today in Austin, Texas. The so-called Beer Growth Initiative, a coalition of the industry’s three trade groups — the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA), Brewers Association (BA) and Beer Institute (BI) — as well as large and small beer companies also revealed its first slogan: “Beers to That.”

Unibroue Teams Up with Megadeth for Launch of SAISON 13

Unibroue has announced the release of SAISON 13 a Belgian-style Saison with spices brewed in collaboration with the world-famous metal band Megadeth. The release marks the second beer collaboration between Unibroue and Megadeth, following the widely acclaimed À TOUT LE MONDE “session” Saison.

Highland Brewing Announces Return to Downtown Asheville with Second Location

Highland Brewing Company is returning to downtown Asheville where the brewery’s story began 25 years ago. This second taproom represents a special homecoming as Highland joins Ellington Realty Group and four-time James Beard Award-nominee Chef Meherwan Irani to revive an Asheville Art Deco treasure in the historic S&W Cafeteria building at 56 Patton Avenue.

Baldor Specialty Foods, Bronx Brewery Release Beer to Benefit Brownsville Community Culinary Center

Baldor Specialty Foods, The Bronx Brewery and Union Beer Distributors have announced a brand-new beer aimed at making a positive impact. The beer, a fresh-blackberry lager called B-Note, marks the latest edition of the culinary-inspired ‘B-Tracks’ collaboration between The Bronx Brewery and Baldor Specialty Foods, the food and beverage source for the region’s top chefs and bartenders.