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Renegade Brewing Sells Stake to Upstart Family Office

Renegade Brewing Sells Stake to Upstart Family Office

Denver’s Renegade Brewing today announced the sale of an undisclosed stake to Silver Fox Partners, a Northeastern family office founded earlier this year by Anne Mulcahy, the former CEO and Chairwoman of the Xerox Corporation. Specific financial terms of the deal, which was finalized last Wednesday, were not disclosed.

Boulder Beer’s Slope Style IPA Available in Cans

Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, brings back its limited release beer Slope Style Red IPA, now packaged in 12 oz. cans for the first time.

Texas’ Guns & Oil Takes Over Former Payette Brewing Facility in Idaho

Texas’ Guns & Oil Takes Over Former Payette Brewing Facility in Idaho

Texas-based contract brewery Guns & Oil Beer has reached an agreement to take over the former Payette Brewing Co. production facility located about two miles outside of Boise, in Garden City, Idaho. In a conversation with Brewbound, Guns & Oil founder Cary Prewitt said he’s taken out bank loans to finance the $1 million project, including acquiring Payette’s 15-barrel brewhouse. He added that he’s signed a five-year lease on the 11,000 sq. ft. property.

Buskey Cider Cans Tart Cherry Cider

Buskey Cider is rolling out its Tart Cherry Cider in cans on November 11th, the first flavored cans that the cidery has released.

Urban Artifact Releases Fruit Tart Ale

Urban Artifact announced the release of Operation Plowshare, a Midwest Fruit Tart with a copious amount of real blackberries.

Second Self Beer Releases JunIPA in Cans

Atlanta brewery Second Self Beer Company announces the return of its seasonal favorite JunIPA (6.4% ABV, 43 IBU), an IPA inspired by gin. Brewed for cool, crisp weather, JunIPA is brewed with citrusy Amarillo and Cascade hops plus juniper berries, then “dry-hopped” with juniper and rosemary.

Epic Brewing to Release Triple Barrel Big Bad Baptist

“Excess equals success It’s time to triple down!” This was the mantra that brought us the 2017 rare release of Triple Barrel Big Bad Baptist and it perfectly sums up Epic’s attitude toward brewing.

Constellation, Boston Beer Buy World Series Airtime

Constellation, Boston Beer Buy World Series Airtime

Those that tuned into to watch the Houston Astros capture their first World Series title by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night were treated to a barrage of alcohol ads during the three-and-a-half-hour affair. Two beer companies — Constellation Brands and Boston Beer — sprung for multiple Game 7 spots, marketing a wide variety of beer, cider, and flavored malt beverage brands to more than 28 million viewers.

Brewery Ommegang Releases Smoked Porter

As cooler weather settles in on the northeast, Brewery Ommegang is pleased to introduce their latest limited edition brew: Ommegang Smoked Porter. This nod to a traditional English beer is brewed with subtle additions of smoked malt and a touch of Saaz hops to add additional depth and character to an otherwise traditional English brew.