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Barrel House Z to Expand Distribution Throughout Massachusetts

Barrel House Z of Weymouth, MA will soon be available to more craft beer fans in Massachusetts. Today, the company is pleased to announce plans to expand distribution. Barrel House Z has partnered with Horizon Beverage and Quality Beverage (both part of Revolution Beverage Group) for coverage in the North Shore, South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod & Islands and Central Massachusetts. This superior network of wholesalers will help deliver this small-batch product with high level of execution to the retailers and restauranteurs throughout the state.

Fintech and Luminate Capital Announce Strategic Investment

Financial-Information-Technologies, LLC (“Fintech”), the leading provider of data, payment and software solutions to the beverage alcohol industry, has received a strategic growth investment from Luminate Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based investment firm.

Evans Brewing Company to Build Restaurant and Taproom in Orange County

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 ten year lease for another Public House location at the Bella Terra Mall in Huntington Beach, CA.

Forbidden Root and Fernet-Branca Collaborate on Rare Amaro-Flavored Ale

Forbidden Root and Fernet-Branca Collaborate on Rare Amaro-Flavored Ale

Chicago’s Forbidden Root Brewery has partnered with historic Italian amaro producer Fernet-Branca to create a new spirit-inspired imperial black ale, appropriately named Fernetic. The collaboratively brewed beer is set to debut on January 19 and only 50 cases of the limited-release offering will be available for purchase.

21st Amendment Brewery Announces New Beers, Markets and Packaging

The arrival of a New Year marks a time of change for many, but 21st Amendment Brewery is kicking down the door in 2017 with a number of exciting additions. From new beers, new packaging and new market expansions, the Bay Area brewery is coming in hot with a Beer Calendar full of excitement.

Pelican Brewing Company Releases Bavarian-Style Roggenbier

Pelican Brewing Company continues its exploration of rare, underrepresented beer styles with the release of a Bavarian-style ale, Roggenbier. Hurdy Gurdy, named for and inspired by one of Pelican’s brewers, is the second entry in the Lone Pelican Small Batch Series launched to offer limited-production beers that examine unique techniques, ingredients and flavor profiles.

Elysian Brewing Releases Split Shot Espresso Milk Stout

First released as the 4th annual Seattle Beer Week beer in 2012, Split Shot Espresso Milk Stout (6% ABV) returns in bottles as Elysian’s spring seasonal offering. Split Shot combines the talents of Elysian Brewing and Stumptown Coffee, and is available in six-packs, 22 oz bottles and on tap. The beer boasts roasted coffee flavors and a hint of chocolate.

Avery Brewing Expands Distribution to Nevada

Avery Brewing Company, a Boulder, CO based craft brewery and maker of White Rascal Belgian-Style White Ale is thrilled to announce its expanded distribution into Nevada. Whether new to Avery Brewing or an existing fan, Nevadans will be able to find a wide selection of Avery’s beer available for retail sales on January 16th

Rogue Announces 2017 Release Schedule and Packaging Refresh

With the new year comes new Rogues. Your old favorites return, some in fresh packaging, while others join the Rogue ranks for the first time. Find out when you can see all the Rogues on shelves and taps this year.

Stone Brewing Announces Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA

Stone Brewing Announces Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA

For the love of IPAs, the revolutionary Stone Enjoy By IPA series continues to flourish with the newest addition: Stone Enjoy By 02.14.17 Chocolate & Coffee IPA. Available at bars, restaurants and retailers beginning this week, the newest variant is rich, decadent and a devastatingly fresh Valentine’s Day pleasure.

Ron Extract Talks New Brewery Project: Garden Path Fermentation

Ron Extract Talks New Brewery Project: Garden Path Fermentation

For two decades, Ron Extract helped others in the beer business execute their visions. As an early member of the Jester King team, he helped shape the Austin, Texas-based farmhouse brewery into an award winning craft-beer darling synonymous with wild ales and spontaneous fermentation.

Portland Cider Company Releases Fruit-Forward Sangria Cider in Bottles

Portland Cider Company announces the release of Sangria cider, the newest addition to their year-round 22oz bottle line-up. A blend of seven different fruits, including the juices of orange, strawberry, pear, passion fruit, elderberry, and lime, combined with Portland Cider Company’s award-winning Sorta Sweet cider made from 100% Northwest apples. With a semi-sweet finish, this 5.5% ABV fruit cider pairs beautifully with herb crusted grilled chicken, strawberry spring salads and creamy risottos.

Anchor Brewing Debuts Liberty IPA

Today, Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of Liberty IPA™, a bold and modern twist on an original craft classic, Liberty Ale®. Like its predecessor, Liberty IPA (6.3% ABV) is made with two-row pale malt and Cascade hops. It is the combination of Cascade with new hop varieties—Nelson Sauvin and El Dorado—that creates the mouthwateringly complex and robust aromas of pine and citrus in this crisp, American-style IPA.

Deschutes Brewery Releases New Year-Round Lager: Pacific Wonderland

Nearly 60 years ago, the motto “Pacific Wonderland” first showed up on license plates in Oregon in celebration of the state’s 100th birthday. Oregon is still a place full of wonder and adventure, and Deschutes Brewery bottled it up in a new sessionable brew befitting of the Pacific Northwest: Pacific Wonderland Lager.