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Ecliptic + Russian River Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale Coming this October

Ecliptic Brewing is excited to launch their next Cosmic Collaboration: Ecliptic + Russian River Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale. Due to release October 22nd in 500ml bottles and draft, the original beer was brewed in 2019 with Santa Rosa’s Russian River Brewing Company as part of Ecliptic’s “5 Years/5 Beers” series.

After a 70 Year Hiatus, Brewing Production Returns to Downtown Springfield, MA

In 2014, White Lion Brewing Company staked a claim in the “City of Firsts” as the first craft brewery to go to market since prohibition. While White Lion searched for a location, it brewed at contract brewing facilities within Massachusetts. Throughout the journey, the Company remained true to its commitment to bring a full production brewery to the city of Springfield.

Alter Brewing Co. Releases Swedda Wedda Oatmeal Stout

Alter Brewing Company has released the fourth and final beer in our 2020 seasonal series, Swedda Wedda. This smooth and creamy oatmeal stout is the perfect beer to cozy up to on these cool fall and winter nights. It is currently available on tap and in 6-packs at both Alter locations, a well as at retail destinations throughout the Chicagoland area.

Brewers Association Announces 2020 Great American Beer Festival Winners

The Brewers Association (BA) awarded 272 medals* to 240 breweries across the country during the 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition awards ceremony. The best beers in 91 beer categories covering 170 different beer styles (including all subcategories) were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals during a virtual ceremony hosted on The Brewing Network. 

Other Half Brewing to Open Washington, D.C., Location October 17

Other Half Brewing co-founders Andrew Burman, Matt Monahan and Sam Richardson are pleased to announce the Saturday, October 17, 2020 opening of the brewery’s Ivy City taproom & production facility at 1401 Okie Street NE, Washington, D.C., 20002, in the former Pappas Tomato Factory building. In keeping with social distancing regulations, Other Half D.C. is opening for weekend curbside pick-up only to start. Guests can pre-order a variety of beers here. 

Funky Buddha Releases Premium Hard Seltzer in Florida

Florida’s craft brewery, Funky Buddha, is making a splash with their Funky Buddha Premium Hard Seltzer (4.5% ABV) product line entering the popular fast-growing hard seltzer market. With an unbeatable focus on flavor and quality ingredients, Funky Buddha’s new Premium Hard Seltzers are available in four vibrant, natural flavors: Tropical Mango Guava, Lush Key Lime Cherry, Juicy Blood Orange, and Crisp Pink Grapefruit.

Encompass and Orchestra Merge

It’s official – Encompass Technologies and Orchestra Software combined to become one. Each company has played a major role in building the foundation for the beverage industry and serving as the system of record and operations in their respective markets (production & distribution).