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Epic Brewing to Release Big Bad Baptist Imperial Stout: Reserve 2021

Each fall, a handful of Big Bad Baptist barrels rise above the others and their release is delayed until the spring. These revered Big Bad Baptist barrels are blended into an elixir known as Big Bad Baptist Reserve, and the 2021 variant is more refined than ever.

Greenbar Distillery Doubles Down on Ready-To-Drink Beverages

Greenbar Distillery, Los Angeles’ first distillery since Prohibition and home to the world’s largest portfolio of organic spirits, has completed installation of a $2 million high-speed canning line capable of keeping up with the company’s growth of craft ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails and able to produce 250,000 9L cases annually. 

Community Brewing Ventures Announces Q1 Brand Partnerships

After completing its first round of funding in early 2021, CBV is announcing its first round of brand partnerships, explains its mission, and discusses what’s next for its ever-growing pipeline.

Indeed Brewing Company Expands Distribution in Wisconsin

With a goal of expanding its reach across Wisconsin, Indeed Brewing Company is adding distribution to grocery store chains and convenience stores. Flavorwave IPA and Mexican Honey Light American Lager are being positioned to be more widely available to consumers with doubled points of distribution this year.

Firestone Walker Highlights New Zealand-Grown Hops in New Luponic Distortion Releases

Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion IPA series hits the ground running in 2021 with a new look and a fresh blend of four hops sourced exclusively from New Zealand. “This edition of Luponic Distortion is a celebration of our new grower and merchant relationships that we’ve forged over the past couple of years in the Southern Hemisphere,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It’s the first time we’ve had enough supply to go all in on a blend of 100 percent New Zealand-grown hops.”

This Belongs To Us Documentary Delves Into Race and Craft Beer

THIS BELONGS TO US is a feature-length documentary film directed by Atinuke Diver. Following the journey of Black, women beer brewers in the US South, THIS BELONGS TO US will explore the question of how an artform and craft that began in Africa in the East became synonymous with White, male, blue-collar identity in the United States.

 Partake Brewing Expands to An Additional 11 States and Washington D.C.

Category leader in the non-alcoholic beer space, Partake Brewing, announced today its second major expansion plan to further its U.S. footprint. The North American low-calorie, low-carbohydrate craft non-alcoholic beer launched in the U.S. in December 2020. Due to high demand following Partake’s entrance into the American market, Partake craft beer is now available in Southern California, Colorado, Connecticut, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and nationally online.

Brewers Association Shares 2020 Rankings of Top 50 US Craft Breweries By Volume

Brewers Association Shares 2020 Rankings of Top 50 US Craft Breweries By Volume

The Brewers Association (BA) released its annual top 50 rankings of craft breweries by beer sales volume in 2020. Although there was some jockeying for position, the top of the list remained largely unchanged, with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Boston Beer Company and Sierra Nevada holding down the top three spots again.

Kansas-Based Speakeasy Distribution Expands into Missouri

With an expansion into Missouri, Speakeasy Distribution becomes a regional player. Founded in 2016 in Kansas, Speakeasy Distribution has become a player in the alcohol industry by signing statewide exclusive distribution rights for some of nation’s hottest breweries, distillery’s and winery’s such as Toppling Goliath, Harpoon, Oil Fire, Infinity Vodka and Superstition.

Wild Leap Releases Too Pure to be Pink 2021 in Honor of International’s Women’s Day

In honor of International Women’s Day, Wild Leap is announcing Too Pure to be Pink 2021 (8.5% ABV). This limited edition release features a hop blend that is hand-selected by members of the Pink Boots Society. Brewed and packed by the hardworking women of Wild Leap, Too Pure to be Pink 2021 is available today in select markets throughout the Southeast.

Two Brothers Releases Amplifier IPA

At Two Brothers, we like our beer like we like our music: big, bold and loud. So, when we sat down to come up with a new beer for 2021, it was no surprise that our thoughts were interrupted by the booming bass blasting from the brew hall. A few tunes and beers later, Amplifier IPA was created.