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Dogfish Head Unveils New Variety Pack; Founder Calls Commodity Craft a ‘Slippery Slope’

Dogfish Head Unveils New Variety Pack; Founder Calls Commodity Craft a ‘Slippery Slope’

Dogfish Head is set to introduce a functional new variety pack, co-developed with packaging supplier WestRock, that will instantly transform into a leak-proof cooler with just a few scoops of ice. Called the “Off-Center Your Summer Pack,” the new SKU, which will retail for as much as $22 in some markets, will feature four varieties of beer – 60 Minute IPA, SeaQuench Ale, Lupu-Luau IPA and Namaste White – and include a custom Dogfish Head koozie.

The Lost Abbey to Release 2018 Red Poppy

Winner of a Bronze medal at World Beer Cup for American Style Sour (2013), Red Poppy, The Lost Abbey’s Flander’s Red Ale with sour cherries makes its 2018 debut.

As Brewery Taprooms Thrive, Industry Stakeholders Voice Concerns

As Brewery Taprooms Thrive, Industry Stakeholders Voice Concerns

Over the last two years, brewery-owned taprooms and satellite retail outposts have emerged as both lucrative profit centers for emerging craft beer makers and an opportunities to deliver unique experiences to thirsty consumers. But as the number of taprooms has grown, so too have concerns about their impact on the three-tier system.

Full Sail Brewing Releases Grab ‘n’ Go-Go Variety Pack

The new Full Sail Grab ‘n’ Go-Go variety pack – loaded with take-anywhere, 12 oz. cans of Blood Orange Wheat, Amber Ale, Citrus Maxima Pale Ale and Airstream IPA – is the perfect variety pack to Grab ‘n’ Go-Go, whether you’re searching for Sasquatch, hoofing it up Mt. Hood, hitching your hammock to a couple of Doug Firs, or even just cooking out in your own backyard.

D&V International Releases St. Bernardus Wit Ale in 11.2 oz. Cans

D&V International, Inc. premier importer of specialty beers from Belgium and Poland and the exclusive importer of the Brewery St. Bernardus product line is pleased to announce that the award winning St. Bernardus Wit Ale is now available in cans.

Nine Pin Cider Announces Urban Orchard Project

Nine Pin Cider Works, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced it will plant and develop an urban orchard in Albany’s Washington Park, among the first of its kind in a major U.S. city. The urban orchard is being organized in partnership with the City of Albany, the Washington Park Conservancy, and Samascott Orchards.

Rekorderlig Hard Cider to Release Strawberry-Lime Flavor on Draft

Rekorderlig (Rek-order-lig), a beautifully Swedish premium hard cider crafted and imported from Vimmerby, Sweden using a blend of fruit and top quality spring water from the Boulder-Ridge River, is thrilled to debut it’s Strawberry-Lime flavor on draft in the U.S.

pFriem Family Brewers Announces Spring Beer Releases

Excitement is mounting for the new Spring releases from pFriem Family Brewers on the heels of the brewery’s big wins at the Oregon Beer Awards. The brewery took top honors including “Brewery of the Year” in the large brewery category and “Best Brewpub Experience” for the fourth year-in-a-row.

Red Hare Brewing Announces Grand Opening of North Carolina Brewery

Red Hare Brewing Company, founded by Roger Davis and Bobby Thomas, is excited to announce the official Grand Opening of their second brewery, the 34° North Experiment Station in seaside Shallotte, North Carolina! The 34° North Experiment Station will feature small batches of funky experimental beers, inspired by the wild yeast and bacteria coming off the coastal winds.

C Squared Ciders Expands Distribution to New Mexico

C Squared Ciders, a Denver, CO-based independent craft cidery announced today that the company is expanding its distribution to the state of New Mexico, via National Distributing Company (NDC). C Squared Ciders began producing cider in July 2015 and is also sold throughout Colorado and Minnesota.