Indeed, the latest Anniversary Ale — dubbed XXI, signifying the Firestone Walker’s 21st year on California’s Central Coast — was once again created with guiding input from friendly local winemakers. The result is an inspired blend of five distinct beers aged in spirits barrels: Velvet Merkin (oatmeal stout, 42%), Parabola (Russian imperial oatmeal stout, 18%), Stickee Monkee (Central Coast quad, 17%), Bravo (imperial brown ale, 14%) and Helldorado (blonde barleywine, 9%).
Releasing in bottles for the first time, Oak-Aged Siracusa Nera, a Russian Imperial Stout from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, is shipping to taps and shelves on November 3.
Lindemans Brewery and Merchant du Vin are pleased to announce that the latest masterpiece from Lindemans, Lindemans GingerGueuze Lambic, will become available across the USA during the month of November.
Ska Brewing is excited to release the Sour Apple Gose. The scent of sweet apple blossoms give way to a honey and lemony tartness from the citra hops and souring, boasting a 5.1% ABV.
Catawba Brewing taps a Passion Fruit Gose (5.4 percent ABV) on Thursday, November 2. This refreshing wheat ale was soured in the kettle with Lactobacillus, and features additions of passion fruit puree and sea salt.
Northern Kentucky University Department of Athletics and Braxton Brewing Company have reached a partnership through Norse Sports Properties, a Learfield Sports property.
Constantia Flexibles has successfully completed the sale of its Labels division to Multi-Color Corporation for an enterprise value of approximately €1.15 billion ($1.3 billion). All required regulatory authorities have cleared the transaction. Constantia Flexibles has received approximately €830 million in cash and will continue to participate in the future success story of Multi-Color through a 16.6% shareholding.
On Thursday, November 2, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will release Citra IPA in cans, making one of their most popular seasonal beers available in conveniently portable packaging for the first time.
Nickel Brook announced today that it has named Ian MacDonald as President. Co-founder John Romano will transition to CEO, taking a more hands-on role in the day-to-day operations of the company.
The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of Shiner Bock, announced today contributions totaling $100,000 to several non-profit organizations to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 hurricane that struck Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, 2017 and caused unprecedented devastation, including dozens of fatalities and lingering effects on the power grid, fresh water supplies and communication links, to name but a few.
The highly anticipated Oskar Blues Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY is set for national release this month with tapping parties in North Carolina and Colorado scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11.
