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Narragansett Beer Releases It’s About Time IPA

With great pride, Narragansett Beer today announces the release of It’s About Time IPA. This is the first beer produced at the new Narragansett Brewery located at The Guild, and self-deprecatingly named after ‘Gansett’s long journey to return brewing operations to the Ocean State.

Elgood’s Brewery Announces First Bottled Sour

Elgood’s Brewery has announced the first release in a collaborative project between brewer Alan Pateman and Artisanal CEO Bob Leggett. Elgood’s Original Sour is a series of 100% spontaneously fermented beers from a most unlikely source: a traditional British Brewery!

Great Lakes Brewing to Introduce Cans

Just in time for summer, Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) beer is prepped to go where it’s never gone before—into cans. Beginning in May 2017, year-round Turntable Pils and seasonal Lightkeeper Blonde Ale will be available in 12 oz. can 12-Packs. Former pub exclusive Rally Drum Red Ale will be available in 16 oz. can 12-Packs. Turntable Pils 16 oz. can 12-Packs will follow in Aug. 2017.

Ghostfish Brewing Introduces Meteor Shower Blonde Ale

Ghostfish Brewing Company spent much of its first two years setting out to prove gluten-free beer could be every bit as intense and diverse as other kinds of craft beer. After focusing on creating dark beers, hoppy beers, strong beers, Belgians and more experimental styles, Ghostfish added Meteor Shower Blonde Ale to its year-round lineup.

Budweiser Introduces Customized MLB Team Cans

This spring, the King of Beers is raising one to hometown fans, who embody the spirit of America’s favorite pastime. With the return of baseball season, Budweiser will introduce customized, specialty MLB team cans featuring unique designs created by local artists who each represent Budweiser’s values and celebration of the pursuit of the American dream. Budweiser’s limited-edition cans will arrive on Opening Day.

Full Sail Brewing Releases Sesión Cerveza

Say “¡hola!” to Sesión Cerveza, the newest member of the Session family. At 4.5% ABV, new Sesión Cerveza Mexican Style Lager is a light, crisp, refreshing, loco-buena cerveza, brewed for a hot day, a hot date, and anything in between.

Nickel Brook Brewing Releases Spring Seasonal Beers

Three of Nickel Brook’s spring seasonal beers are now available in the LCBO, and at various retailers throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, New York, DC, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Immodest Imperial IPA, Maple Porter and Winey Bastard Imperial Stout have all begun hitting the shelves in time for the first day of spring. All three beers are also available through the Bottle Shop at 864 Drury Lane, Burlington, Ontari

Monday Night Brewing’s Serrano Eye Patch Makes Its Return

This April, Monday Night is bringing back a fan favorite from our past, the Serrano Eye Patch Ale, as the next beer in our Clip-On series. Our take on seasonal releases, the Clip-On series is a way for us to get creative with our core six beers.

Founders Brewing Expands Distribution to Mississippi

Founders Brewing Expands Distribution to Mississippi

Founders Brewing is on its way to becoming the next nationally distributed craft beer brand. The Michigan-based craft brewery yesterday announced plans to enter Mississippi, its 45th state, via five beer wholesalers: Capitol City Beverages, Clark Beverage Group, F.E.B. Distributing, Magnolia Beverage and Stokes Distributing.

Braxton Brewing to Open Innovation Brewery in Former Ei8ht Ball Brewing Facility

Braxton Brewing Company is excited to share expansion plans, announcing an innovation facility ahead of their 2nd Anniversary Party this Saturday, March 25th. Braxton Labs, a brewery and taproom located at 95 Riviera Dr, in Bellevue, Kentucky, will allow the company to focus on innovative new styles and products while continuing to scale their flagship brewery in Covington. Braxton Labs will open in the Summer of 2017.

Summit Brewing Co. Releases Wit Bier

Good morning. How are you? Can we offer you something to drink? We have Summit Wit Bier, a delightful new Belgian-style White Ale featuring refreshing aromas of spice, citrus and flowers. Would you prefer it on draught or served in a chilled 12-oz. can? Perhaps you’d like to know a bit more about Wit Bier before you make up your mind. We’d love to help!

Founders Brewing to Release Acclaimed KBS Across US on April 1

Following a successful KBS launch week in Grand Rapids, Founders Brewing Co.’s highly acclaimed 2017 Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) is now available across the state of Michigan. KBS will be available across the remainder of Founders’ distribution footprint beginning on April 1.

Starr Hill Brewery Announces Release of 2017 Four Kings IPA Pack

Starr Hill Brewery is thrilled to announce the 2017 release of their Four Kings IPA Pack, a limited 12-pack returning with three new variants of King of Hop Imperial IPA. This year’s Four Kings IPA Pack features Orange King of Hop, Mango Habanero King of Hop, and Coffee King of Hop versions available on draft and in package this April.

Sublime & AleSmith Brew Mexican-Style Lager to Celebrate ’40oz to Freedom’

Sublime has something special brewing for their fans in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album “40oz. to Freedom.” The band, hailing from Long Beach, has enlisted the help of craft beer stalwart AleSmith Brewing Company, operating out of San Diego, to brew this namesake beverage.