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Crooked Stave Announces Specialty Bottle and Draft Releases for GABF Week

In celebration of the Great American Beer Festival, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project will host a handful of unique bottle releases and specialty tapping’s throughout GABF week in their taproom located at 3350 Brighton Blvd. Denver CO. A full schedule of events can be found below.

Ska Brewing Releases Bad Hop Contract Double IPA

When life hands you hops, make a fruity, juicy, hop-bursting double IPA. This is exactly what Ska Brewing did with a surplus of perfectly good Galaxy hops that the brewery ordered this year. The plethora of product was destiny for the brand’s latest year-round offering: Bad Hop Contract Double IPA (a.k.a. BHC DIPA).

Firestone Walker Unveils ‘Mocha Merlin’ Oatmeal Stout

With an infusion of local roast coffee, a dash of cocoa nibs and touch of seasonal sorcery, Firestone Walker’s signature Velvet Merlin oatmeal stout has been transformed into Mocha Merlin for fall and early winter. Mocha Merlin begins rolling out this week in draft and 12-ounce cans (six pack) formats to all Firestone Walker markets.

YCH Hops Receives Patent Pending Status for ‘Cryo Hops’ Process

Yakima Chief – Hopunion, LLC (YCH HOPS) has acquired patent pending status for features of its proprietary Cryo Hops® process technology used to produce the revolutionary hop products: LupuLN2® Hop Pellets and Debittered Leaf. This innovative technology is the first of its kind in the hop production industry.

Unlawful Assembly Brewing Debuts Opening Day Lineup

Unlawful Assembly Brewing Co. is a cutting-edge brewery that will open in October on the third floor of Plano’s Legacy Hall – one of the nation’s largest and most-anticipated new food halls. Dedicated to brewing high quality, tasty and creative craft beers, the all-new brewery just released its first selection of craft-style beers:

Urban Artifact to Release ‘Love Letter’

Urban Artifact, Cincinnati-based craft brewer and “wild culture” expert, today announced the release of Love Letter, a Midwest Fruit Tart with a copious amount of real peaches.

Frontier Airlines and Oskar Blues Brewery Partner to Fly Drinking Water to Puerto Rico

Beginning today, Frontier Airlines will be loading the cargo holds of planes with 91,200 cans of safe drinking water canned by Oskar Blues Brewery and provided by CAN’d Aid Foundation to fly to Puerto Rico. The first cases of water are expected to land in San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning on Friday afternoon. Frontier expects to continue to deliver water via flights that depart from Denver International Airport and connect to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

4 Breweries Collaborate on 2017 Reunion Ale to Benefit Hurricane Relief

To raise funds for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, Shmaltz Brewing Company joins 8th Wonder Brewery (Houston, TX), Renegade Brewing (Denver, CO), and Terrapin Beer (Athens, GA) for three exceptional versions of Reunion Ale 2017®. The official release of Reunion Ale 2017® takes place next week at Great American Beer Festival (Denver, CO: Oct. 5 – 7).

Devil’s Purse Brewing Expands to Maine with Vacationland Distributors

Devil’s Purse Brewing Company announced today it has signed an agreement with Portland-based Vacationland Distributors to handle sales and distribution for Maine. The first pallet of Devil’s Purse Handline Kölsch shipped up to Maine last week.

Colorado Lawmakers Brew Beer for GABF

Breweries from all around the world will be attending the Great American Beer Festival to compete for medals in a variety of beer style categories. Another competition that will take place at GABF is Hop the Vote, a friendly but spirited brewing competition that highlights the relationship between Colorado craft brewers and state lawmakers.

Bear Republic Brewing Debuts Racer X Seasonal in 6-Packs

Joining the Double IPA Series six-pack lineup this October, Racer X Double IPA is coming soon to a store near you. Racer X is one of the most desired Bear Republic offerings, with a limited and highly anticipated release each year. An uncommon Double India Pale Ale, Racer X puts a California twist on English brewing traditions by adding an assertive hop aroma and bitterness.

Heineken Launches Limited Release ‘H41’ Wild Lager

Heineken® has launched H41®, a limited edition Wild Lager brewed using a rare ‘mother’ yeast discovered in the deep forests of Patagonia. Developed over the course of multiple years by the brand’s Master Brewer, the new lager has a fuller taste, with spicy notes balanced by subtle fruity hints.