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Cascade Brewing Releases Kriek 2016

On May 2, Cascade Brewing will release its Kriek 2016 project in bottle and draft at its two pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House and Raccoon Lodge – and through its distribution channels.

Julian Hard Cider Announces Four Seasonal Spring Blends

At a western-themed saloon on the famed Hwy 78 “Hops Highway” brewery corridor, a former apple-packing facility at Julian Station is now home to Julian Hard Cider’s four spring seasonal blends.

Taproom Growth Discussed at NBWA Meeting

Taproom Growth Discussed at NBWA Meeting

The continued proliferation of brewery-owned retail outposts was the topic of discussion during the annual National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) legislative conference, held Monday in Washington, D.C. Weighing in on the growing impact that taprooms are having across all three tiers of the beer industry were Craig Purser, the CEO of the NBWA; Bob Pease, the CEO of the Brewers Association; and John Bodnovich, the executive director of American Beverage Licensees.

Bryan Selders and Brian Hollinger Return to Dogfish Head

Bryan Selders and Brian Hollinger Return to Dogfish Head

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is welcoming back two familiar faces. The Delaware-headquartered beer company last week announced that former brewmaster Bryan Selders and former projects engineer Brian Hollinger would return to Dogfish after stints at other U.S. breweries.

No-Li & Badass Brewing Collaborate on Cascadian Stout

Badass Brewing & No-Li Brewhouse collaborate to create one total ½ barrel of It’s Badass…No-Li Cascadian Stout. A collaboration inspired by Spokane Craft Week, Charlene Honcik and Kendra Wiiest of Badass Backyard Brewing teamed up with Ryan Brookhart of No-Li Brewhouse.

Ska Brewing Expands Capacity

Ska has added five new fermenters, a second kettle to the brew house, and a de-aerated water system to give them a 20% increase in brewing capacity at the Durango, Colorado-based world headquarters. The new additions will also enable Ska to expand offerings from their Mod Project brewery, the birthplace and mecca of its award-winning small batch beer creations, previously only available to craft beer lovers at Ska’s World Headquarters.

NBWA Recognizes May as Tavern Month

Throughout May, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will recognize the 64th Annual Tavern Month, a celebration of the many licensed bars and taverns that help fuel excitement in the beer industry and enrich America’s social culture.

Bridgeport Brewing Company Launches New Double IPA

BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s original craft brewery, today proudly announces the release of Multi Ball Double IPA. For the past month, this monstrous IPA has been an exclusive on-draft selection at BridgePort’s BrewPub in Portland, Ore., and will now be available on retail shelves starting now.

Hawai’i Cider Co. Set to Close Crowdfunding Round

With only 3 days left on their crowdfunding campaign, Hawai’i Cider Co. is hard at work to open the doors on Hawai’i Island’s first cidery. The Cider Co. uses local fruits from farmers island-wide to create mouthwatering dragon fruit, white pineapple, and lychee ciders, just to name a few.

E.Z. Orchards Pomme Joins Artisanal Imports Portfolio

Artisanal Imports announces the release of the highly anticipated new E.Z. Orchards Pomme, available now. Pomme is a barrel-aged blend of orchard-grown French bittersweet apples and Eau de Vie de Pomme, a distilled and fermented apple spirit. This year’s blend is aged 24-30 months in wine barrels and finished at a delicate 16.7% ABV.