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The Lost Druid Brewery Opens in Georgia

The Lost Druid Brewery is happy to announce its ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019 to herald in the summer solstice.  Nestled in the heart of Avondale Estates’ Central Business District, The Lost Druid is located at 2866 Washington Street.

Portland Cider Company Releases Passion Fruit Cider

Portland Cider Co. has released its newest summer seasonal, Passion Fruit Cider. Originally introduced two years ago, Passion Fruit Cider is available once again with a richer passion fruit flavor and a touch more sweetness.

Celis Brewery to be Sold at Public Auction on July 2

Celis Brewery to be Sold at Public Auction on July 2

Financially troubled Celis Brewery is scheduled to be auctioned off during two separate public auctions slated for July 2. According to public sale notice in the Austin American Statesman last Friday, the building housing the Austin craft brewery at 10001 Metric Boulevard will be auctioned off during a public foreclosure sale at the Travis County Courthouse on the morning of July 2.

Deschutes Brewery Releases Oregon Historic Super Juice and Anniversary Black Butte XXXI

Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon’s original brewery, celebrates 31 years as an independent craft brewer on June 27. Deschutes ranked as a top 10 brewery out of more than 7,400 brewers nationwide by members of the American Homebrewers Association in Zymurgy’s Best Beers in America. A great honor to kick off the anniversary festivities.

New Realm Brewing Company Partners with King of Pops on ‘Push Cart Series’

Atlanta will soon reach sweltering temps, making summer days and nights nearly unbearable. A new collaboration between two Atlanta based tastemakers, King of Pops and New Realm Brewing, aims to cool things down in and around town. The first in the “Push Cart Series,” BGL Belgian Ale is bursting with refreshing notes of blackberry, ginger, and lemon.

Craft Brew Alliance Launches Widmer Brothers Dreifecta Summer Seasonal

With a Pacific Northwest scorcher on the horizon, Widmer Brothers is introducing its new summer seasonal Dreifecta, a refreshing German-Style Pilsner made with a special blend of three hops and three malts. At just 5% alcohol by volume, this hoppy pilsner with a crisp, dry finish is the easy-drinking beer that fans can reach for all summer long.

Boston Beer Company Creates New Ads for Samuel Adams Sam ‘76

Boston Beer Company Creates New Ads for Samuel Adams Sam ‘76

A bevy of new advertisements for one of Boston Beer Company’s core Samuel Adams beers, Sam ’76, hit the brewery’s YouTube channel today. The commercials, which carry the tagline “I can taste my beer,” feature drinkers “finally” discovering taste in their beverage.

Axle Brewing Co. Releases 2019 Wolf Tone BBA Imperial Stout

Earlier this month, Axle Brewing Company announced they would close their taproom and brewery on June 30 as they pursued a buyer to grow their brand. On the heels of this news, Axle is releasing the stunning 2019 Wolf Tone BBA Imperial Stout.

Legislative Update: Maine Lawmakers Pass Alcohol Reforms; North Carolina Seeks Alcohol Sales at College Sporting Events

Legislative Update: Maine Lawmakers Pass Alcohol Reforms; North Carolina Seeks Alcohol Sales at College Sporting Events

In the latest Legislative Update: Maine lawmakers vote to reform self-distribution and franchise laws; Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs a law increasing the amount of beer craft breweries can sell directly to consumers; North Carolina passes legislation to sell beer and wine at college sporting events; and Pennsylvania legislators consider a lower sales tax on at-the-brewery sales.

Firestone Walker Releases Cashmere XPA

Firestone Walker hits the ground running this summer with the seasonal release of Cashmere XPA—an exclusive offering in the 2019 edition of the Beer Before Glory mixed pack.

Two Roads Brewing Company to Launch Hard Seltzer

Connecticut’s Two Roads Brewing Company continues its mission of innovation and Taking the Road Less Traveled as it enters the hard seltzer market. Created and canned at the Two Roads facility, in Stratford, CT, H2ROADS Craft Hard Seltzer is set to shake up the booming category by creating a portfolio of hard seltzers that uses 100% real fruit in lieu of extracts and flavorings.