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Terrapin Releasing Blueberry Thyme Saison

The next side project in Terrapin’s series has a culinary twist, inspired by craft cocktails. Blueberry Thyme Saison (#31) will be releasing this June as a nod to the culinary world that beer lives in.

Hi-Wire Brewing to Release Next Specialty Beers

Back by popular demand, Hi-Wire Brewing will be releasing Pink Drink at the end of June. Pink Drink (4.2% ABV) is a ultra crushable tart wheat ale with lemongrass & raspberries; simple, refreshing, & pink. This kettle sour has the perfect balance of raspberry fruit sweetness & fresh candied-lemon aroma from lemongrass.

Ohio Craft Brewers Elect New President, Board Members

In elections held during the first two weeks of June, the member breweries of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) elected five representatives to the eleven-member board of directors.

Ballast Point Partners with Ambient Water to Produce Beers from Condensation

Ambient Water, a leading provider of atmospheric water generation systems for extracting water from humidity in the air, today announced that Ballast Point Brewing Co. has completed its first two batches of beer made with water produced from Ambient’s atmospheric water generation systems.

To Promote Summer Ale, Boston Beer Encourages Taking Time Off

Sam Adams Summer Ale, one of the most popular and highly anticipated beers of the summer season, is finally old enough to drink itself. So what has 21 years of BBQs, camping trips, outdoor concerts, tailgating and shared memories with friends taught its brewers? That it’s important to take a break and smell the hops!

Retail Execs Discuss Brewery Taprooms, On-Premise Trends at Brewbound Session

Retail Execs Discuss Brewery Taprooms, On-Premise Trends at Brewbound Session

Despite the growth in “own-premise” sales, executives from prominent beer-centric retail chains Yard House, Old Chicago (Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries) and World of Beer told a room of industry professionals attending last Thursday’s Brewbound Session that the increasing amount of beer flowing through brewery taprooms wasn’t yet a major concern.

Best Commercial Beers in America List Released by Zymurgy Magazine

The streak is over! After eight straight years of Russian River Brewing Company’s double IPA Pliny the Elder dominating the top spot, Bell’s Two Hearted Ale was named number one in the 15th annual Best Beers in America survey, conducted by Zymurgy magazine.

House Beer Expands Distribution to Idaho

Venice, California-based House Beer continues to expand outside of their home in Southern California with the addition of Idaho to their distribution network.

Avery Brewing Releasing Nuttiest Professor on June 26

Avery Brewing Company, a Boulder-based craft brewery and maker of White Rascal Belgian-Style White Ale is thrilled to announce the release of Nuttiest Professor, a bourbon barrel-aged peanut stout.

Cicerone Certification Program Announces New Business Development Manager for Latin America

The Cicerone® Certification Program today announced the addition of a new staff member based in Latin America. Josemaria “Chema” Mora will work with breweries, importers, retailers, and beer and culinary education organizations to promote Cicerone’s Spanish language programs and products. He will act as a point person for Latin American customer support activities, including remote and in-person visits to businesses, technical meetings, and tradeshows.