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On Sunday, 11/20, at 11:20 a.m., owner Loïc Barnieu and head brewer Brian McConnell will celebrate Sterling Pig Brewery’s one-year anniversary with a special party and bottle release of Big Gunz, their “dangerously drinkable” double IPA brewed with Horizon, Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe and Citra hops.

Widmer Brothers Brewing is gearing up for winter with its classic seasonal, Brrr Hoppy Red Ale. Brrr is unique among winter warmers, with spicy hops and a trademark deep red color, rich body and hearty malt presence. First released as a N.W. Red Ale as part of the brewery’s experimental W Series in 2006, the beer quickly became a favorite, earning a spot in Widmer Brothers’ seasonal lineup less than a year later.

Today, Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWLD) announced it will offer fans a brand new craft beer brewed by Lagunitas Brewing Company and designed as the perfect complement to eating wings and watching sports. Fandom Ale is a hoppy pale wheat ale that will be available on tap in all Buffalo Wild Wings locations throughout the United States for a limited time beginning today.

Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of its 2016 Anchor Christmas Ale. A deliciously smooth winter warmer with notes of seasonal spices and a malty backbone, this year’s brew marks the 42nd annual release of this Anchor tradition. Sold only from early November to mid-January, the Christmas Ale recipe is different every year, as is the tree on the label.

Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the return of it’s popular Citrus IPA, TropiCannon, now available year-round. The product will be available in all states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.

On Tuesday, November 15th, Weyerbacher Brewing will be releasing Berry Monks, a limited release. Berry Monks is a variation on their classic Belgian Tripel, Merry Monks, brewed with cranberries, orange peel and ginger.

Dr. David Ryder, arguably the world’s most accomplished brewer, will join City Lights Brewing Company in the newly created position of “Chief Innovation Officer.”

Braxton Brewing Co. is extremely excited to be releasing the next beer in its Heritage Series. Rum Barrel-Aged Snow Shovel is a winter warmer that was brewed with ginger, cinnamon and local honey and then aged in Caribbean Rum Barrels for a year.

Dogfish Head is delivering double the delight this holiday season with the release of two dark and delicious, winter seasonal stouts. Beer for Breakfast, a tricked out full-bodied stout, and World Wide Stout, a roasty, ageable port-like brew, will be available for hearty enjoyment in limited supply beginning November 7th.

Hi-Pitch IPA, known for balancing a sturdy malt backbone with citrus-forward aromas and a lingering bitterness, now features Mosaic hops in place of Zythos. Timing of hop additions has also changed, with more emphasis on late additions and dry hopping to give Hi-Pitch Mosaic IPA huge levels of hop flavor and aroma without adding large amounts of bitterness. A simplified malt bill was also created to let the hops shine.

Chicago’s acclaimed local brewery, Dovetail Brewery (1800 W. Belle Plaine at Ravenswood in the North Center neighborhood), continues its mission of crafting outstanding seasonal beers with its release of the new Dunkelweizen. This dark wheat beer is Dovetail’s interpretation of the classic southern German dark beer that is particularly enjoyable during cooler weather months.

Down The Road Beer Company is pleased to announce the Patchwork Kilt Scottish Ale, the newest addition to the company’s session beer lineup.

Sonoma Cider, the award-winning hard cider company rapidly gaining a reputation for its certified organic ingredients and crisp, distinctive flavors, opened its doors to its first brick-and-mortar taproom, giving a home to all Sonoma Cider fans near and far. Located in Healdsburg, CA (a block south of Healdsburg Square) and led by Sonoma Cider’s Founders, David and Robert Cordtz, the concept is a reflection of the brand’s philosophy, where craft, authenticity and enjoyment reign supreme.

Acclaimed brewer Dave Hoops has announced plans to build a brewery and taproom in the Canal Park district of Duluth, Minn. Hoops has nearly 25 years of brewing experience, was a founding member of the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, is a beer columnist, serves as a beer judge for the Brewers Association, and has won six medals at the Great American Beer Festival—three as Lead Brewer at Pyramid Brewery in Berkeley, CA and three as Master Brewer at Fitger’s Brewhouse. Hoops currently works as a consultant for Bev-Craft, a craft beer think tank based out of Superior, Wis.