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Hi-Wire Brewing’s Collaboration 12-pack is returning for a third straight year in 2019. The beloved Asheville brewery is teaming up with Cincinnati, Ohio’s Rhinegeist Brewery, Atlanta, Georgia’s Monday Night Brewing, and Charleston, South Carolina’s Revelry Brewing.

On Friday Jan. 18, Port City Brewing Company debuts Golden Export Lager, the newest entry in its popular Rotating Lager Series. Based on the blonde export lagers invented in late-19th century Germany, Golden Export Lager balances a subtly sweet, toasty malt character with spicy, floral hops.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. kicks off 2019 with the introduction of Pancho Imperial Stout, available in 16 oz. cans and draft. The limited release brew is made with cacao nibs, Ancho chiles and cinnamon. Pancho offers a smooth finish despite the hefty 10.1 percent alcohol by volume.

Portland’s Cider Riot! rings in the New Year with the relaunch of its Burncider Pub Draught cider in Oregon’s new sustainable multi-use bottles. The locally made bottles are intended to be washed and refilled rather than crushed and recycled and craft breweries throughout the state have begun using them for beer.

Grimsby brewery Docks Beers, is to take to the skies as it provides the first cans of craft beer on Eastern Airways flights.

Mad Anthony Brewing Company’s seasonal Imperial IPA, Hop Loco, is back by popular demand. This Indiana Brewers Cup winner came flying off the top rope last year in fresh packaging and suplexed its way to our guest’s hearts.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the long anticipated return of Boat Shoes Hazy IPA. Beginning on Jan. 1, this fan favorite will join KARL’s core lineup and become the newest year-round offering for the brewery.

Anchor Brewing Company debuts Baykeeper IPA, a bright and delicious IPA made in collaboration with local nonprofit San Francisco Baykeeper, who has defended the Bay from pollution for 30 years.

Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to introduce a brand new offering in 2019 – Citra Cannon, a single hop IPA. This limited release will be available in 12 oz cans and on draft in February in all states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed. 

Alter Brewing Company has added an industry veteran to its brew team to kick off 2019. Matt McCowan, former lead brewer at Lagunitas-Chicago, joined the brewing team as of Jan. 1. He will transition to the head brewer position at Alter, while current brewer and co-founder Mark Hedrick will turn his focus to growth and innovation.

Cascade Brewing has announced the upcoming release of Valley Flora 2017, a beer that celebrates Northwest regional offerings of craft beer and wine. The beer will go on sale in 500ml bottles and on draft this Friday, Jan. 11, at both Cascade’s Portland-area pubs and through Cascade’s distribution channels.

Last month, Alabama Brewers Guild members from across the state gathered at Common Bond Brewers in Montgomery to create their annual collaboration beer, “Bitter Constituent,” an American-style India Pale Ale. A one-time, special recipe developed by Guild member sand made with five different hop varietals, Bitter Constituent (ABV 7.5 percent) will be available to the public exclusively at Common Bond Brewers beginning on Saturday, January 12.

Twin Barns Brewing Company of Meredith, New Hampshire is proud to announce that Samuel Clemens — Head Brewer at Vermont’s Long Trail Brewing Company — will be joining their team. Sam grew up in the suburbs of Boston but found his passion for brewing in Vermont and Maine.

Virtue Cider has launched Mezzo Spritz, a classic Italian cocktail with an American twist. This low-ABV beverage is made with cider, sparkling water, and botanicals.