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Brewers Association Launches New Campaign to Promote Indie Seal

Brewers Association Launches New Campaign to Promote Indie Seal

The Brewers Association (BA) has rolled out a new national advertising campaign aimed at bringing another round of consumer attention to its independent craft brewer seal that was unveiled last year. Launched today, the effort, called “That’s Independence You’re Tasting,” includes a pair of 30-second commercials that will be “presented across a variety of media platforms,” according to a press release.

J. Wakefield Brewing to Release Chains Northeast-Style IPA

On Thursday, August 30th, at 1:00 p.m, J. Wakefield Brewing will be releasing Chains, its popular northeast-style India pale ale, just in time to celebrate the upcoming college football season.

Canada’s Isodiol International to Develop Hemp-Based Beers

Isodiol International Inc. (CSE: ISOL) (OTC:ISOLD) (FSE: LB6A.F) (the “Company” or “Isodiol”), a global CBD leader and innovator is pleased to announce the progress of its months-long efforts to develop new hemp-based beers and functional beverages.

Cannabiniers Launches Cannabinoid-Infused Non-Alcoholic Craft Beers

Cannabiniers, a beverage, technology & brand management company revolutionizing the cannabis industry with first to market, patented, safe, natural and fast acting infusion technology, today announced the official launch of Two Roots Brewing Co, the world’s first line of non-alcoholic cannabinoid infused craft “Cannabier,” and Just Society, a line of cannabinoid infused cold brewed iced teas and coffees, in Nevada.

An ‘Evil Twin’ in the Spotlight (Video)

An ‘Evil Twin’ in the Spotlight (Video)

More often than not, Evil Twin Brewing founder Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø finds himself in the news for a supposed “feud” with his identical twin brother, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, the founder of Mikkeller Beer. But the storyline is getting old to Jeppe, who has, at times, turned to social media to express his discontent with how media outlets compare the Evil Twin and Mikkeller businesses. Still, Jeppe, who met with Brewbound in June to discuss the forthcoming opening of his first brick and mortar production facility in Queens, New York, says the fractured relationship with his brother is not an act.

UpCountry Brewing Releases 3 New Beers

UpCountry Brewing has released three new beers within the last two weeks alone. The brewery, with eighteen of its own beers on tap, is channeling its creativity with different beer recipes and styles for taproom visitors to enjoy.

Ghostfish Brewing Expands Distribution to Colorado

Crooked Stave Artisans Distributing (CSA) will start off distributing draught and package versions of Ghostfish Brewing’s award-winning dedicated gluten-free beers including Grapefruit IPA, Meteor Shower Blonde Ale, and Shrouded Summit Belgian White Ale, as well as seasonal and limited releases as they are available.

The Booth Brewing Releases EurekaSeoul Loral Hop Ale

The Booth Brewing will be releasing its sixth edition of their signature EurekaSeoul Hop Ale series with Loral hops. Described as a “super noble” hop, Loral’s lineage can be traced back to the middle ages. A little-known fact, the hop’s name comes from its lemon and floral flavors.

Oskar Blues to Release Ten FIDY Imperial Stout on August 31

Oskar Blues announces the return of Ten FIDY Imperial Stout – a huge, 10.5% ABV black hole of burly malt flavor. In a galaxy not-so-far away (the Oskar Blues brewery) brewers discovered a mathematical curiosity – a beer darker than dark – so dark that it has sucked up massive amounts of flavor and allowed no light to penetrate its malty opaqueness.

Brewery Ommegang Releases King in the North Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

Brewery Ommegang and HBO Licensing & Retail have announced the newest beer in their collaborative series inspired by the award-winning drama Game of Thrones. King in the North, a beer brewed for Jon Snow, is the fourth and final beer in this year’s Royal Reserve Collection, a series of four limited release beers, each designed and brewed as an homage to one of four epic figures engaged in the battle for the Seven Kingdoms.

Founders Brewing CEO: Beer Needs to Bring Sexy Back

Founders Brewing CEO: Beer Needs to Bring Sexy Back

Channeling his inner Justin Timberlake, Founders Brewing co-founder and CEO Mike Stevens told hundreds of industry professionals attending last week’s Meeting of the Malts gathering in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that “America forgot how to make beer sexy.” Stevens — who successfully avoided a wardrobe malfunction while participating in a panel discussion about the state of the beer industry alongside Victory Brewing co-founder Bill Covaleski, D.G. Yuengling & Sons chief administrative officer Wendy Yuengling, Yards Brewing founder Tom Kehoe and Cigar City founder Joey Redner — wasn’t calling for a return to the days of provocative advertising, however.

Ballast Point Releases White Wine Barrel-Aged Sour Wench

This pretty lady will make you pucker. Ballast Point is kicking off a new Trade Street Collection with a barrel-aged version of award-winning sour, introducing a new White Wine Barrel-Aged Sour Wench available nationwide.