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Slopes open on Feb. 2 for the return of Fresh Powder. Draft and large format cans of The Virginia Beer Company’s seasonal 100 percent Citra Double India Pale Ale return at noon on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Everybody’s Brewing announced the release of their new seasonal 22 oz. bottle, Foggy Goggles Hazy IPA, available in stores Jan. 29. Coming in at 6.9 percent ABV, and 35 IBUs, the hops include a blend of Galaxy, Simcoe, Azacca and Ella. The brewery plans to keep this beer available in bottles and draft until April 1.

Diversey, the leading global hygiene and cleaning company, has launched its cloud-based Hygiene Academy training platform for food and beverage professionals. It enables managers to supervise and develop their own tailored training programs to improve the knowledge and skillsets of their manufacturing and processing staff.

Friday, Feb. 1 saw the release of Worcester’s Bravest in both the Wormtown Brewery and Wachusett Brewing Company’s taprooms. Wormtown’s event kicked off at noon and Wachusett’s started theirs at 6 p.m. Both breweries anticipated large turnouts all in the name of charity.

San Francisco throws down a sudsy celebration during Beer Week, Feb. 1-10, during which CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective members Three Weavers Brewing Company, Cigar City Brewing and Oskar Blues Brewery, alongside the Can’d Aid Foundation, will appear at interactive craft beer-centric events all over town.

Brouwerij RODENBACH of Belgium, arguably the most awarded brewery globally, the leading brewer of oak-aged mixed-fermentation ale dating back to 1821 and an inspirational source for sour beer producers around the world, has announced an intent to brew a collaboration beer with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, the iconic U.S. craft brewery and producer of the fastest growing beer in the fastest growing craft beer style in America, SeaQuench Ale a session sour.

Passport to Iron City transports visitors directly into the retro-futuristic world of Alita: Battle Angel, the upcoming 20th Century Fox film by Robert Rodriguez, James Cameron and Jon Landau, in advance of its Feb. 14 opening. Guests can explore the movie’s Iron City, which has been recreated down to the last detail by the film’s production designers.

This month, Stone Brewing’s newest year-round beer storms ashore – Stone Tropic of Thunder Lager. With a long and celebrated heritage of big, bold and flavorful porters, stouts, sours, IPAs, strong ales and more, Stone is proud to continue this tradition of pushing bounds with an unconventional lager.

Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers is releasing a brand-new spring seasonal across its markets starting Feb. 1.  

Continuing to push the boundaries of craft beer, Perrin Brewing launches Clear Coast Fresh Hard Seltzer, the first ever Michigan-made craft hard seltzer. Clear Coast is a low-calorie, refreshing alternative to traditional adult beverages, offering unique flavor profiles crafted with natural flavoring.

Helltown Brewing, an independent craft brewery with locations in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania and Export, Pennsylvania announced its 2019 release schedule.

Rivertowne Brewing, an independent craft brewery located just outside of Pittsburgh in neighboring Murrysville/Export announced its 2019 release schedule.