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Two Beers Brewing’s Overhang Imperial Porter Returns

The tree is trimmed and the stockings are hung, but the holidays wouldn’t be complete without a bottle of 2016 Overhang Bourbon Imperial Porter from Seattle’s Two Beers Brewing Company. Part of the brewery’s popular Alta Series, available in 22-ounce wax-dipped bottles, Overhang is a uniquely boozy beer perfect for the season, aged in bourbon barrels for six months with cocoa, cinnamon and a touch of cloves. The result is a roasted caramel and molasses nose with a rich brown head. Brewed with Cascade hops, this limited edition beer offers a 12.4 ABV and 60 IBUs, sure to put anyone in the holiday spirit. With only 75 cases available, craft beer lovers can stock up and check a few people off their holiday list starting this Friday, December 16 at 3pm when Overhang hits taps and shelves at The Woods tasting room in SoDo.

Pabst to up Marketing, Distribution with Investment in New Holland

Pabst to up Marketing, Distribution with Investment in New Holland

Pabst Brewing Company has inked its first official U.S. craft partnership, announcing plans today to invest in the marketing, sales and distribution of products from New Holland Brewing. Specific financial terms of deal, which was signed this morning and is slated to begin during the first quarter of next year, were not disclosed.

Chesapeake Beverage Co. relocates to White Marsh, Maryland

Transwestern today announces Chesapeake Beverage Co. (CBC) signed a 244,656-square-foot warehouse lease at 10000 Franklin Square Drive in White Marsh, Maryland. Tom Gentner, Brian Watts and Brian Siegel of Transwestern represented the building owner, Principal Real Estate Investors, in the transaction.

First Cases of Jamaican-Produced Red Stripe Arrive in U.S.

The first cases of iconic Red Stripe Beer, produced once again in the brand’s homeland of Jamaica, arrive on U.S. retail store shelves and bar & restaurant beer menus as the brand readies its aggressive plan to energize growth in the U.S.

Ska Brewing Hires Former Stone Sales Director

Ska Brewing Hires Former Stone Sales Director

Ska Brewing yesterday announced that Jason Armstrong, the former national sales director for Stone Brewing, would join the Colorado-headquartered craft brewery as a sales representative in Texas.

SanTan Brewing Company Releasing 24 oz. Craft Beer Cans

Houston, we’ve solved a problem! A size problem, that is. For the first time ever, SanTan Brewing Company will offer HUGE 24 oz cans of its wildly popular MoonJuice Galactic IPA and MoonJuice Galactic GrapefruitIPA in year round, wide release.

Pelican Brewing Company Releases Tsunami Stout in 6 packs, Re-Releases Mosaic Single-Hop IPA

Pelican Brewing Company cheers up January’s impending doldrums with the release of its most award-winning brew in 12 oz. bottles and 6-packs. Arguably the most decorated beer in the world Tsunami Stout is bound for smaller format bottles and will hit the craft beer aisle in January—just in time to cure those post holiday blues.

Switchback Brewing Company Makes Citra-Pils Keller Bier a Year-Round Release

Switchback Brewing Company is excited to announce the year-round release of Citra-Pils Keller Bier. In the brewery’s 14 year history, Citra-Pils is only the second beer to be produced, bottled, and distributed year-round. The brewery was founded in 2002 around the idea of creating a unique and distinct flavor with the company’s flagship brew, Switchback Ale. The practice of defying style guidelines continues with a long-aged unfiltered lager.

Yard House Seeks Public Input on Crafting Restaurant’s 2017 Beer Menu

Yard House, which just celebrated its 20th Anniversary last week, is inviting all beer enthusiasts to help craft the restaurant’s 2017 Beer Menu. Those interested can take a simple two question survey at yardhouse.com/beersurvey. The survey will be open through the end of December.

Schlafly Beer Co-Founder to Depart at Year’s End

Schlafly Beer Co-Founder to Depart at Year’s End

Schlafly Beer co-founder Dan Kopman will depart the company after 25 years. In an email to Brewbound, Kopman said the decision to leave the brewery was part of previously agreed upon timeline with Sage Capital, the St. Louis-based private equity firm that acquired a majority stake in the company in 2012.

Torn Label Brewing Company Launches 6-Packs of Cans for Flagship Beers

Torn Label Brewing Company is excited to announce the launch of 6-packs cans of its year-round flagship ales. “Typically when breweries release information about a major new phase like this, that announcement boils down to: ‘Cans are coming,’” says co-owner and CEO Rafi Chaudry. “We are especially thrilled because in our case the announcement is: ‘Cans are here!’

Cascade Brewing Signs with Day One Distribution in Oregon

Cascade Brewing has signed on with Day One Distribution to handle sales and distribution for Cascade Brewing beers in its home state of Oregon. This marks a significant step for Cascade, which up to this point, has self-distributed to more than 35 in-state accounts.

Evans Brewing Company Announces Second Public House Restaurant and Tap Room location

Evans Brewing Company (OTCQB: ALES), a producer of award-winning craft beers and owner of The Public House restaurant and tap room, today announced they have signed a 10 year lease for their second Public House location adjacent to The Triangle in Costa Mesa, CA. The Triangle is one of Orange County’s premier dining and entertainment destinations. The second Public House by Evans Brewing Co. will be located at 110 Broadway, Costa Mesa close to a number of popular bars and restaurants along Newport Boulevard near the Costa Mesa and Newport Beach border.