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Oregon Brewers Guild Mashing Barriers Program Announces Individual Selected for Internship at Von Ebert Brewing

Earlier this year, the Oregon Brewers Guild announced the launch of their new Mashing Barriers Internship Program, focused on creating better employment access into the Oregon craft brewing industry for underrepresented individuals. Over the past two months, a subcommittee of the Guild’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has been interviewing applicants and has officially selected their first intern, Jessica “Jess” Hardie.

Alter Brewing’s Dank You Double IPA Returns

Dank You is a Brewhouse Exclusive and only available in cans and on draft at Downers Grove and St. Charles right now (while supplies last).

Mark Anthony Brands Launches Mike’s Hard Freeze

In response to fans’ love for nostalgic flavors, Mike’s® Hard Lemonade is bringing back the 90’s with new Mike’s® Hard Freeze: a collection of four refreshing, throwback flavors that will remind you of your favorite slushy flavors. In fact, more than 70% of consumers1 crave nostalgic flavors, reminding them of simpler times and carefree days. When it comes to maximum chill and the ultimate refreshment, new Mike’s® Hard Freeze is guaranteed to blast your tastebuds with something totally new and different from the original hard lemonade expert.

Community Brewing Ventures Rebrands as Bevana

Community Brewing Ventures (CBV), launched in 2020 to help connect small beverage makers to the wider market, is entering a new phase of its existence.

Ska Brewing Mexican Logger Returns in a Can

Some call it springing forward, others say the start of patio weather, and in Southwest Colorado this time of year has come to be known as Mexican Logger season. 2022 marks the twenty third year that Ska Brewing has brewed the original craft lager, and a return to normalcy for the brewery that hasn’t celebrated this release for three years. 

Registration for Homebrew Con Now Open

Fans of fermentation and craft beer curious invited to attend 44th annual homebrewing conference June 23-25; Conference concludes with National Homebrew Competition awards ceremony 

Wolfpack Holdings Acquires Majority Stake in New Planet Beer

New Planet Beer Company announced the appointment of James Williams as Chief Executive Officer and Philip Guana as Vice President effective March 1, 2022. James and Phil, Founders of Edge Beverage Consulting, founded Wolfpack Holdings in 2021 as a subsidiary of Edge Beverage to put the company in a position to acquire strategic partnerships like they’ve done with New Planet Beer.

Sycamore Brewing Releases New Cinnamon Bun Latte Blonde

Sycamore Brewing, a family-owned brewery in Charlotte, N.C. that has grown to be one of the largest brewers in the Carolinas, announced the release of Cinnamon Bun Latte (6.2% APV), a new blonde ale with delicious hints of coffee and cinnamon in each sip.