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Summit Releases Unchained Series 17: Harvest Fresh IPA

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Summit Brewing Company announces the release of Harvest Fresh IPA, a fresh hopped ale with assertive pine, resin and grapefruit notes and a strong caramel malt backbone. The 17th beer in the limited release Unchained Series will be available on draught and in 6-pack bottles the week of October 27.ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿

Laurelwood Brewing Hires New Brewmaster

Portland, OR — Laurelwood Brewing Co. is happy to announce the hiring of new brewmaster, Shane Watterson. Watterson has worked for Laurelwood over 4 years in the capacity of brewer and recently the lead brewer.

Southbound Brewing to Host Halloween Tours

SAVANNAH, GA — Southbound Brewing Company invites the public to come to our brewery for a special Halloween Tours & Tastings this Halloween.

FORE! Pro Golfers Launch Golf-Themed Contract Brand via Brew Hub

FORE! Pro Golfers Launch Golf-Themed Contract Brand via Brew Hub

Every champion golfer comes to The Brew Hub imbued with a towering source of inspiration. It starts as a solitary journey, but it is one that no golfer, if he dreams of becoming a craft brewer, makes alone. For Keegan Bradley, a boy from Woodstock, VT., it was a lager, brewed with the comforting guidance of the legendary Dr. Paul Farnsworth.

IRI: Slight Decline in Craft Growth Through October

IRI: Slight Decline in Craft Growth Through October

Here’s the good news: Brewbound pored over the latest IRI spreadsheet so you didn’t have to. Here’s the bad news (if you can even call it that): Craft growth actually slowed during the latest four-week period, ending October 5, 2014.

Ithaca Releases Box of Hops

ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Beer Co. is unleashing full hop fury once again with the 2nd annual release of Box of Hops officially in the Taproom on Wednesday, October 22nd.

Golden Road Releases Back Home Gingerbread Stout

Los Angeles, CA — Just in time for the holidays (read: October), L.A.’s Golden Road Brewing has bundled winter’s favorite flavors into a pint-sized gift sure to please the palates of even the greenest of grinches.

10 Barrel Brewing Releases Jamaican Me Pumpkin

Bend, OR — 10 Barrel is releasing their second bottled pumpkin beer ever… Jamaican me Pumpkin – a 10.4% rum barrel aged Imperial Pumpkin Ale with over a year in the barrels.

Stone to Release Smoked Porter with Chocolate and Orange Peel

ESCONDIDO, CA — In time for fall, Stone Brewing Co. is introducing a new, citrus-rich chocolaty iteration of the classic year-round Stone Smoked Porter. Today, Stone Smoked Porter w/Chocolate & Orange Peel begins shipping in 22-ounce bottles and on draft at retailers, bars and restaurants in select markets nationwide.

Golden Eagle Announces Week of Ninkasi Launch Events in Arizona

Tucson AZ — Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc., a state-wide beer distributor has begun distributing Ninkasi Brewing Company in Arizona. An Oregon based craft brewery, Ninkasi is expanding its seven state distribution footprint to now include Arizona.

Heavy Seas to Release Yule Tide

Baltimore, MD — The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome a new edition of Yule Tide. This limited release will be available from November – January in all 18 states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.