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Braxton Brewing Company to Release New England Style IPA on June 24

Braxton Labs will be releasing their first canned beer on Saturday, June 24th. The beer will be a new release and the company’s second iteration of the popular New England Style IPA. New England IPA #002 was brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops for notes of mango, peach and grapefruit. This hazy IPA will be available in four packs of 16 oz. cans at $17 per four pack.

Hop Valley Brewing Releases ‘Reveal’ Pale Ale to Support LGBTQ Organizations

Hop Valley Brewing Co. has released Reveal, a pale ale brewed in collaboration with ambassadors from the LGBTQ communities in Oregon, Washington and California. Available on tap and in 12-ounce bottles throughout those states, a portion of proceeds from the sale of Reveal support local and regional LGBTQ nonprofit organizations.

Grayton Beer Company Expands Distribution to Louisiana

Grayton Beer Company, the South Walton Florida, craft brewery, announced recently its partnership with Crescent Crown Distributing. As one of the top 10 largest beer distributors in the United States, CrescentCrown will serve as the brewery’s Louisiana distributor.

Camacho and Cigar Dojo Collaborate on Imperial Stout Barrel-Aged Cigars

Cigar Dojo, the world’s first and largest social cigar app, has partnered with Camacho, the world’s leading brand of bold cigars, to introduce an entirely unique smoking experience for craft fanatics: Cigar Dojo Imperial Stout Barrel-Aged by Camacho.

Virginia Eclipses 200 Licensed Breweries

Virginia Eclipses 200 Licensed Breweries

The number of licensed breweries in Virginia has grown 468 percent since 2012, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced last week. In a press release, Gov. McAuliffe said Virginia was now home to 206 licensed beer companies, ranking the mid-Atlantic state no. 13 in the U.S. for number of breweries.

Two Roads Expands Distribution to Ontario

Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announced today that the brand will be rolling into the province of Ontario.

OMAC Beverage Advisors Taps Ryan Lake as Managing Director

OMAC Beverage Advisors, a specialized investment bank focused exclusively on the beverage industry, announced Ryan Lake has joined the firm as a managing director. Lake will dedicate his time expanding the firm’s relationships with beverage distributors, craft brewers, craft and independent spirits companies, and other beverage businesses.