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Stone Brewing Releases Encore Edition of 6th Anniversary Porter

Stone Brewing’s 20th Anniversary celebration continues with the encore edition of Stone 6th Anniversary Porter. Beginning this week, this imperial smoked porter conditioned with American and French oak chips will arrive in 22-ounce bottles and on draft. True to the Stone 20th Anniversary Encore series, Stone maintained the original recipe and features artwork evocative of its first time on store shelves. Fans will find either the classic label or a new version with back-label text that pays homage to the beer’s history.

Triton Brewing Launches Guns and Goses Series with Axl Gose

Triton Brewing Company just released their first Gose, the Axl Gose. Originating in Goslar, Germany, early in the 16th Century, Gose is an unfiltered wheat ale with tart citrus flavors and a touch of salinity. True to style, Triton Brewing’s Axl Gose is brewed with orange peel, coriander and Himalayan Pink Salt, and is inoculated with lactobacillus bacteria after the boil to add sourness.

No-Li Brewhouse Rebrands 6-Pack Bottle Lineup

On the heels of launching Big Juicy IPA, No-Li Brewhouse’s second 6-pack can, the brewery has unveiled a completely new look for their 6-pack bottle line up – Poser Pale Ale, Crony NW Brown Ale and Slacker Brass Ale.

First Beverage Group Acts as Financial Advisor to Devils Backbone Brewing Company

First Beverage Financial, the investment banking arm of First Beverage Group, announced that it acted as the financial advisor to Devils Backbone Brewing Company in its agreement to sell to The High End, the craft business unit of Anheuser-Busch. Terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of the year, were not disclosed.

Andrews Distributing Picks Up Armadillo Ale Works

The Andrews Distributing team is excited to announce a partnership with local craft brewery Armadillo Ale Works of Denton, Texas. Armadillo Ale Works was founded in 2010 by Yianni Arestis and Bobby Mullins. In early 2011, the pair held a Kickstarter campaign to fund their plan to bring craft beer to Denton. After a successful campaign, they decided to create two all-natural, hand-crafted, Prohibition-inspired sodas to continue raising funds.

Pabst Partners with Wisconsin Brewing for Production of Higher Octane ‘Not Your Father’s Root Beer’

Small Town Brewery (“Small Town”) and Wisconsin Brewing Company announced today that they will be partnering exclusively to launch the 10.7% ABV version of Not Your Father’s Root Beer nation-wide. This iteration marks the third nationally distributed product from Small Town Brewery after last year’s rollouts of Not Your Father’s Root Beer 5.9% and Not Your Father’s Ginger Ale. Until now, this higher strength version of Not Your Father’s Root Beer has only been available in limited quantities in the Chicagoland area.

Tröegs Brewing Releases Sunshine Pils

It’s the seasonal we’ve all been waiting for. Summertime means Sunshine Pils, and as those long, warm days inch closer, we’re celebrating with the release of our summer Hop Cycle seasonal.

Cape May Brewing Company Unveils New Self-Guided Tour

Cape May Brewing Company is pleased to announce a grand opening event. For the first time, the public is invited to experience the newest addition to the brewery’s Tasting Room at 1288 Hornet Rd in Cape May: a new, interactive, self-guided tour. The tour will be open to the public beginning Thursday, April 21, with a meet-and-greet with artist and designer David Macomber at 4pm.

Fremont Brewing Launches New Oregon-Only IPA

Fremont Brewing is excited to announce the release of Independent IPA, a special, small-batch beer brewed exclusively for Oregon. Independent IPA’s label features Oregon’s state motto, She Flies with Her Own Wings, and an adaptation of Fremont’s Heron logo. The Oregon-only beer will arrive in Oregon this week in 22-ounce bottles and on draft at select bars and retailers across the state.

Colorado Welcomes Perrin Brewing Company to Craft Beer Scene

Located just off the beaten path in Comstock, MI, Perrin Brewing has earned a cult like following with beer drinkers that until now have been confined to the Grand Rapids area. Beginning next week, that beer is headed to Colorado.

Blake’s Hard Cider Launches Aurora Citrus Summer Seasonal

With the spring weather in Michigan just starting to turn, Blake’s Hard Cider Co. has introduced Aurora, a fresh cider new to their seasonal lineup. Aurora is made with fresh-pressed, Michigan apples from Blake Farms, handpicked Rosemary, an assortment of tart lemons and of course all natural peaches.

In Wake of Deal, Devils Backbone Founder Resigns from BA Post

In Wake of Deal, Devils Backbone Founder Resigns from BA Post

The sale of Devils Backbone to beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev has had rapid aftershocks within the industry. Devils Backbone co-owner Steve Crandall, who had served on the board of the non-profit trade association and chaired the group’s market development committee, offered his resignation last Tuesday, the same day his company announced the sale to A-B, Crandall told Brewbound.

Uinta Brewing Unveils New Logo and Packaging Scheme

Uinta Brewing Company reveals an updated company logo along with an evolved packaging scheme that brings greater brand recognition across their offerings. Designed by Sincerely Truman of Portland, OR, the refreshed logo further embraces use of a compass, Uinta’s company icon.