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Stratford, CT — Three limited-release barrel-aged beers and a unique wild Belgian IPA will be on sale during Two Roads’ Second Annual Nor’Yeaster beer release onSaturday, May 9.

Springtime in the South means three things: baseball, shooting the Hooch and SweetWater 420 Fest. With 420 Fest returning for its 11th year this April, the brewery is rolling out a perfect addition to any outdoor activity – 420 Fest Double IPA.

As one of America’s all-time favorite pastimes begins another season, it seems appropriate that a local Houston brewery that prides itself on being the craft beer for the home team would be launching into a new season of its own. Houston-based 8th Wonder Brewery has officially signed a distribution deal that will expand its reach in the Houston market beginning April 27.

This years batch of hop rhizomes from Piedmont Hops are set to arrive in mid April. The brewery has started accepting requests for rhizomes in hopes that successful yields will be returned to the brewery to be included in their fall release of RVA IPA.

Founders Brewing Co. announced today that they plan to host Founders Fest 2015 on the streets of downtown Grand Rapids once again, from 3-11pm on Saturday, June 20. This is the brewery’s eighth annual outdoor festival celebrating two of the things they love most: beer and music. Founders is expecting 6000+ beer and music lovers to gather on Grandville Avenue between Cherry and Bartlett for the festivities.

FCB (Fort Collins Brewery) is excited to release its summer seasonals, Major Tom’s Pomegranate Wheat and Hoptitude Imperial India Pale Ale on Friday. In FCB’s year of rebranding, both brews saw recipe adjustments:

Fireman’s Brew, a Los Angeles-based craft beer company founded by two firefighters, today announced a partnership with Mountaineer Craft Alliance to distribute its award-winning beers throughout West Virginia.

Beginning April 15th, 2015 OvalOptions for Conflict Management will offer its Brewery Mediation Network (BMN) service in areas nation-wide. The program will help connect craft breweries with local providers of mediation, facilitation and associated services to assist in resolving costly disputes, most noticeably those involving trademark

The Brewers Association (BA), the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers, released its annual 2015 Beer Style Guidelines. Put together yearly by the Brewers Association, these guidelines serve as a reference tool for beer experts and judges, highlighting various beer styles.

Strongbow Hard Apple Cider, the #1 selling hard cider in the world,[1] is gearing up to hit refresh on summer from May through August with a fully integrated 360° program that invites shoppers to experience Strongbow at its “bestest” when it is served over ice. The Hit Refresh on Summerprogram includes targeted national online video, strategic digital partnerships, social media engagements, plus retail and on-premise activation designed to drive purchase of Strongbow’s four flavors among LDA+ consumers all summer long.

Seattle Cider Company is thrilled to announce the first addition to its year-round lineup – Citrus – hitting shelves just in time for warmer weather, patio lounging and outdoor adventures.

Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announced today that Muller, Inc. will be the distributor for the Two Roads brands in the metropolitan Philadelphia area. The launch commences April 6th with a full week of events in prestigious accounts in the Philly area.

Victory Brewing Company (Victory) announces Kirsch Gose, its first endeavor incorporating natural fruit juices, which add subtle flavors over a unique tart and salty finish.

Austin’s Independence Brewing announced today the release of its new summer seasonal, RedBud. Available in 6-pack can format, the crisp Berliner Weiss hits the shelves of select retailers including Specs, Central Market, Whole Foods, and HEB stores in Austin, Houston, College Station and San Antonio. The brew will also be available on tap at various locations throughout Texas from April through late September.