Barrel House Z Releases Guava Calling
Barrel House Z, a small-batch brewery in Weymouth, MA, is busting up the quarantine routine with Guava Calling, a just-released, fruited blonde ale with a 4.3% ABV.
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Wachusett Brewing Launches Country Hard Seltzer
Wachusett Brewing Company is putting a refreshing twist in to the fast-growing hard seltzer category with the launch of Country Hard Seltzer, an exciting fusion of flavored lemonades and seltzer, just in time for the summer season.
Mother Road Brewing Appoints New Director Brewing Operations
Mother Road Brewing Co. appoints Quality Manager Leah Dwyer to Director of Brewing Operations. Leah Dwyer will oversee Mother Road’s production brewery, and experimental pilot brewery.
Yakima Chief Hops Presents Women in Beer with $117k Contribution
Last week Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a global hop supplier for craft brewers, announced this year’s contribution to Pink Boots Society (PBS) alongside distributor partner Country Malt Group (CMG).
AleSmith Brews Support for Frontline Workers
AleSmith Brewing Company, along with their newly-created nonprofit, Anvil of Hope, have teamed up to create AleSmith for Hope Hazy IPA.
Sierra Nevada Helps Hospital Perform COVID-19 Tests
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced today that the company will help Chico, CA-based Enloe Medical Center, a local community hospital, perform COVID-19 tests by producing viral transport medium in its brewery lab.
Press Clips: Dr. Fauci Cautions on Reopening Too Quickly; California ABC Warns Licensees Over 3rd Party Alcohol Deliveries to Minors
Dr. Anthony Fauci today cautioned against reopening businesses and other public gathering spaces before states meet guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An investigation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) found that third-party delivery services are “routinely delivering alcoholic beverages to minors,” according to an industry advisory posted by the regulatory agency.
Brewbound Frontlines: Missouri, Georgia Breweries Discuss Reopening Plans
Brewbound’s virtual panel series returns Thursday, May 14th at 3 p.m. ET with brewery founders from Missouri and Georgia to discuss what’s happening with their businesses as those states begin to reopen. Join us live and submit your questions to gain insights on how these brewery leaders are navigating this uncharted territory.
Hangar 24 Welcomes New Vice President of Brewing Operations
Hangar 24 Craft Brewing is beyond pumped to have Master Brewer Jason Pond join the Hangar 24 team as Vice President of Brewing Operations.
Ferment Brewing Co. Launches Quarterly 16-ounce Can Line
HOOD RIVER, Ore. –– Ferment Brewing Co. has announced the debut release of a quarterly line of 16-ounce cans that will launch on May 8. The line will feature two labels: Top Ferment, a series of seasonal, experimental, and one-off ales with that explore different hops, malts, and yeasts; and Bottom Ferment, a collection of… Read more »
Yuengling Donates $50k to TAPS, Hope & Healing to Military
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, announced today it will donate $50,000 to TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) as part of its Lagers For Heroes program and to further aid the military community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hacker-Pschorr Updates Packaging
To address the changing tastes of contemporary beer lovers without violating centuries old traditions and mandates, Hacker-Pschorr the Munich based brewery with more than 600 years of world renowned brewing experience, has developed a line of packaging complete with updated bottles and a bold, enhanced logo worldwide.
Craft’d Company Hosts Virtual Tastings with Founders of Harpoon and Brooklyn Brewery to Celebrate American Craft Beer Week
While many taprooms across the country are closed for on-premise consumption, Craft’d Company, a Boston-based craft beer events company, has launched Virtual Beers with the Brewers. The live stream guided tastings give viewers the opportunity to learn about, interact with and support the breweries in their communities and beyond.
White Claw and Anheuser-Busch Launch Divergent Hard Seltzer Innovations
Two of the largest hard seltzer makers are launching new offerings outside of the segment’s standard 5% ABV, 100-calorie playbook.