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Ecliptic Brewing Announces 2019 Line-Up

This year was an eventful one for Ecliptic Brewing and their 2019 calendar indicates that this upcoming one will be no different. Their 2019 beer calendar reveals the return of all year-round beers, some exciting changes to the seasonal and special release selections,along with the addition of the limited release series.

Smuttynose Brewing Releases Baddest Mother in the Valley

Smuttynose Brewing Company’s newest beer release, Baddest Mother in the Valley, is a New Baddest Mother is a limited-edition Black IPA. Our black IPA uses dark malt and Sinamar to achieve its luscious dark color without losing any of the delicious hop characters that are loved by hopheads.

Beer Church Releases Hazy IPA for 20th Anniversary

Beer Church Hazy IPA (6.5 % ABV, and 25 IBUs) is a collaboration beer from Airways Brewing, Georgetown Brewing, and Two Beers Brewing Co. that features Azacca, Comet, and Citra Cryo hops.

Common Cider Company Releases Ginger Pear Seasonal

Common Cider Company, an Auburn, California company, is excited to announce the release of Ginger Pear, their Fall/Winter Seasonal. It is a true pear cider, made with fresh pear juice from Bartlett and D’Anjou varieties grown in Oregon and Washington.

Sierra Nevada Brewing to Brew Resilience IPA for Camp Fire Relief

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced today that the company will brew Resilience Butte County Proud IPA to raise funds for those impacted by the Camp Fire. Sierra Nevada will donate 100 percent of Resilience IPA sales to Camp Fire relief and is asking every other brewery in the country to brew the beer and do the same.

Last Call: TTB Accepts Offer for Trade Practice Violations; Freetail Founder Scott Metzger Exits Company

Last Call: TTB Accepts Offer for Trade Practice Violations; Freetail Founder Scott Metzger Exits Company

In this week’s Last Call: The TTB and Elgin Beverage agree to a $325,000 offer in compromise; Freetail Brewing co-founder Scott Metzger departs the company he helped launch in 2008; Cape May Brewing plans to open a distributorship in 2019; and Massachusetts will become the first state east of the Mississippi to conduct legal recreational cannabis sales next Tuesday.

Brewery Ommegang Announces Nationwide Launch of New Brut IPA

With the holiday season approaching, Brewery Ommegang today announced the launch of a remarkable new beer that perfectly marries the fragrant, hoppy flavors of American IPAs with the sparkling effervescence of fine Belgian ales: Ommegang Brut IPA.

Against the Grain Brewery to Open Retail Store

Louisville’s first brewer owned brewery, Against the Grain, is set to open a retail store, Against the Grain Bottle & Gift Shop, on November 23, 2018. The store will be located in the same building as Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse on 401 East Main Street.