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Heineken is inviting LDA+ consumers to Light Up Your Holidays this season with a fully-integrated, seasonal program that invites shoppers to shine all season long by choosing the iconic green and red Heineken pack for their holiday celebrations. The promotion includes strategic digital partnerships, a sweepstakes, and a three-way partnership between Heineken, Pernod Ricard USA and Dr. Pepper Snapple group.

Remember hoverboards and dehydrated pizza? How about Hyperdunk sneakers and Pepsi Perfect? Sure you do! Even though we can’t all pump the gas on flying cars just yet, we can turn back the clock … Back to the Future, that is. On Wednesday, October 21, Iron Hill Media (30 East State Street, Media, PA; 610-627-9000) will celebrate Back to the Future Day with a special beer release. Head Brewer Andrew Johnston will introduce Doc Brown Ale, a medium-bodied ale, deep brown in color with smooth nutty and chocolate malt notes. According to Johnston, “Roads? Where this beer is going, it don’t need roads!”

The Third Street Brewhouse, in collaboration with the Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum, has released their winter seasonal called Sugar Shack Maple Stout. This truly unique brew is enhanced with maple syrup harvested locally at the Saint John’s Abbey, which is less than 20 miles from the brewery.

Edwards, Colorado-based Crazy Mountain Brewing Company announces its expansion in both capacity and infrastructure into their second facility in Denver. This summer Breckenridge Brewery turned over its Denver home of nearly 20 years to Crazy Mountain Brewing Company.

Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta’s oldest municipal burial ground, has once again partnered with Georgia’s oldest brewery, Red Brick Brewing, to create a specially crafted beer just in time for the Halloween season.

Mims Distributing Company, a wholesale beverage distributor in North Carolina, has announced that Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits’ The Commodore American Stout is now available in six-pack form. Previously only available in draft, The Commodore six-pack features 12-ounce bottles full of the flavors of roast coffee and chocolate, with light citrus hop aromas and a bitter crisp finish. Craft beer lovers can also purchase the craft brew in 24-count cases and kegs.

The team at Vacationland Distributors, LLC. proudly announce the Maine launch of Hoof Hearted Brewing, a craft brewery in Marengo, Ohio. Hoof Hearted cans will make their debut at 5:30pm on Thursday, October 22nd at Portland’s Bier Cellar on Forest Avenue. Hoof Hearted Brewing’s draft products will launch during Portland Beer Week at a Hoof Hearted Brewing tap takeover at 5:00pm on Friday, November 6th at Nosh Kitchen Bar in Portland.

Switchyard Brewing Company announced at a preview event yesterday evening that the former RCA/Thompson site at 1320 S. Rogers St, on Bloomington’s near South side, has been selected as the future location of their destination brewpub. Working alongside Bloomington developer, First Capital Group, the 1.3-acre site bordering the McDoel Gardens neighborhood will accommodate the new 10,500 sq. ft. facility, on-site parking, and expansive outdoor patio.

Oregon Fruit Products LLC is continuing to create products that support its craft brewing clientele. The company today announced a new blood orange puree that contributes sweet notes reminiscent of navel oranges, but also a tinge of bitterness and acidity that marries very well with hops. The velvet-smooth, red-orange colored puree consists of 100% blood orange juice and pulp, with no added sugar, preservatives or additives.

A comprehensive reform bill to foster economic development and job growth in the brewing industry reached a major milestone when it added its 100th co-sponsor since its introduction this summer.

Founded in 2009 as one of NH’s first nano breweries, White Birch Brewing is growing again. In October 2015, White Birch Brewing has ordered five more 60 barrel tanks, a doubling of it’s canning line speed to 60 cans per minute and more supporting equipment from American Beer Equipment.

An annual rite came with a twist this year when local winemakers once again joined Firestone Walker’s brewing team for the blending of the next Anniversary Ale—only to discover that hoppy component beers had been taken off the table.

Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announced today that the brand will be rolling into the state of Maine and they are pleased to be teaming up with Nappi Distributors and Pine State Traders. The launch will begin the week of October 19th with a series of kick-off events throughout the state. Maine is now the eighth state to distribute the Two Roads brand.

New Yorkers will find a new beer on shelves this fall from Smart Beer, the first organic beer company born and bred in New York. The brand, which is headquartered in New Paltz, in the heart of the Hudson Valley, will release its first flagship brew, Organic Golden Ale, set to arrive in bars, restaurants and retailers across the state this month.