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Narragansett Brewing and Faber Distilling Release Li’l Dinghy Canned Cocktails

Just in time for summer 2019, Li’l Dinghy is a new line of canned cocktails inspired by some of the simplest, classic drinks of all time. It’s not beer, and it’s not malted. It’s simply a great cocktail in a can, designed to be enjoyed anywhere the occasion takes you. You can go anywhere with a Li’l Dinghy!

Woodchuck Hard Cider and Farnum Hill Cider Releases Odd Crush Special Brut

Woodchuck® Hard Cider is excited to announce the release of Odd Crush, a special brut, made in collaboration with Farnum Hill Ciders. The name “Odd Crush” points to our drastically different styles, which originally sparked the diverse new era in American hard ciders.

Alter Brewing Co. Releases Seasonal Pilsner Day Sipper

Alter Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the 2019 release of Day Sipper, their summer seasonal lager, both on draft and in 6-pack cans. Inspired by the classic German style, this pilsner is a crisp, clean and a very refreshing option for the hot summer months.

Ithaca Beer Company Introduces Flower Power Variant Series

Ithaca Beer Company is extremely pleased to announce its first wholesale release of a Flower Power variant: Flower Power with Galaxy Hops. Ithaca Beer has brewed a number of small-batch Flower Power variants in its Ithaca Taproom and is now sharing these special batches with the rest of the world.

Falling Knife Brewing Company Names Head Brewer

The search is finally over. Falling Knife Brewing Company, set to open late summer in Northeast Minneapolis’ Mid-City Industrial neighborhood, scoured the earth for the perfect head brewer.

Eurisko Beer Co. and DSSOLVR Release My Little Coconut Hazy Lactose DIPA

Two of Asheville’s hottest breweries joined forces to throw the coolest party in town just in time for summer, as Eurisko Beer Co. and DSSOLVR released My Little Coconut Hazy Lactose DIPA on Friday, June 28 at Eurisko’s South Slope taproom and beer garden.

Von Ebert Brewing Releases Haze, Hop, and Ya Don’t Stop! Pale Ale

Von Ebert Brewing, a locally owned, Portland-based brewing company, has announced its latest beer, Haze, Hop and Ya Don’t Stop! This new pale ale is currently available at Von Ebert’s Pearl location and will soon be available at its Glendoveer location as well.

Yakima Chief Hops Releases 2nd Annual Veterans Blend

Yakima Chief Hops, a global hop supplier for the craft beer industry, has launched the pre-sale of their 2nd Annual Veterans Blend, as they build on the tradition of supporting the Veteran community through this proprietary hop blend.

Exile Brewing Company’s Ruthie Gold Lager Named Official Craft Beer of Iowa State Fair

Exile Brewing Company is proud to announce Ruthie, their gold lager, as the Official Craft Beer of the Iowa State Fair. The Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state, annually attracting more than one million visitors from around the world. This marks the first Official Craft Beer in the Fair’s history.

Virtue Cider to Release Northcider and Southcider on July 7

We introduce Northcider and Southcider as a nod to the annual crosstown baseball series while also celebrating the pride of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Like all good rivalries, both ciders have flavor profiles that will inspire a firm choice one way or the other, or at least a lively discussion. Northcider is a hopped cider, and Southcider is slightly sweeter with vanilla notes.

Nine Pin Ciderworks Releases Cucumber Lime Light Cider

Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, announced the release of Cucumber Lime Light Cider, the first in the company’s new light cider series that honors New York cider’s colonial roots.

Wild Goose Filling Systems Introduces ‘Ready-Ship’ Program

Wild Goose Filling Systems, pioneers in canning and bottling lines for craft brewers and specialty beverage makers, has released a new program called “Ready-Ship” to service customers with tight deadlines to set up a proprietary canning line.