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3rd Wave Brewing Set to Release First 16-Ounce Cans

3rd Wave Brewing will release its first 16-ounce can on June 24th. With the addition of a Wild Good Canning Line to the brewery in May, 3rd Wave has gained the ability to release a wide variety of package sizes.

Nickel Brook Brewing to Release 4 ‘Funk Lab’ Beers this Summer

Nickel Brook Brewing Co. has announced that it will be releasing four one-off Funk Lab releases this summer, beginning with Proud As Funk, a Flanders blend, on June 17. The four beers are the result of the long, in-depth processes Nickel Brook’s Funk Lab team are dedicating to create new and unique beers in Burlington.

Forbidden Root Expands Availability of ‘Fernetic’ Collaboration

Fernetic, a collaboration between Chicago’s Forbidden Root Brewery and Fernet-Branca, will see limited distribution throughout the state of Florida. This highly sought after craft beer is Fernet-Branca’s first foray into craft beer. With help from the Branca family, the Forbidden Root team deconstructed the beloved Italian digestif and reconstructed the legendary family recipe into an unforgettable craft beer for Amaro and beer lovers alike.

Fremont Brewing to Sell Lush IPA Year-Round

Fremont Brewing of Seattle, Washington will reintroduce their wildly popular Lush IPA as a year-round brand in June. Lush will be available on tap and to-go in 6-packs and 22oz bottles at Fremont’s Urban Beer Garden on Saturday, June 10th. Full distribution across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and Southern California will follow shortly thereafter.

Alewerks Brewing Company to Open 2nd Location

Alewerks Brewing Company proudly announces its newest venture, a satellite tasting room in the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. An open-concept retail store and micro-brewing facility at the new location will offer outlet visitors a completely new experience.

Krispy Kreme CMO Appointed to CBA Board

Krispy Kreme CMO Appointed to CBA Board

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts chief marketing officer Jackie Woodward has joined Craft Brew Alliance’s board of directors, the publicly traded, Portland, Oregon-based beer company announced today. Woodward was elected to CBA’s board during a May 17 shareholders meeting and fills a position vacated by John D. Rogers, who was required to retire after turning 72, a stipulation in the beer company’s bylaws.

New Jersey Regulators Fine Sheehan Family Subsidiary $2 Million

New Jersey Regulators Fine Sheehan Family Subsidiary $2 Million

Another Sheehan Family Companies subsidiary will pay a multi-million dollar fine after running afoul of state alcohol regulators. Hunterdon Brewing Co. has agreed to pay $2 million to the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for failing to maintain accurate records and reporting delinquent accounts.

Cervezas Alhambra Launching Bock-Style Beer in U.S.

Cervezas Alhambra, a premium Spanish brand, announced the launch of Alhambra Reserva Roja — a complex yet smooth and silky bock style beer — with distribution in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and New York City.

City Star Brewing Releasing Scoundrel Sour Brown Ale

Another round of Scoundrel returns to City Star Saturday, June 17th at 12pm! Our 2017 vintage of this sour barrel-aged brown weighs in at 6.8% ABV and has been hiding out in oak Cabernet wine barrels for two years.

Crooked Hammock Brewery Announces First Can Release

Actively Fishing, a refreshing Czech Pilsner brewed with Noble hops and a hint of lemon peel, and Wai Ola, a Cali-style coconut ale brewed with organic coconut water and toasted coconut flakes, will be available in a limited number of six packs.

Three Taverns Brewery to Nearly Double Capacity with Expansion

Closing in on their four-year anniversary, Three Taverns is nearing the final stages of construction on its second brewery expansion in less than two years. A freshly poured 77’ x 28’ sloped brewery floor will initially accommodate three new 120 barrel tanks scheduled for delivery next week.

Rochester Mills Beer Co. Releases Raspberry Radler

Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery announce the 2017 release of Raspberry Radler, a summer beer brewed with pureed raspberries, lemons and fresh Michigan hops.