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Women of NY Craft Beer Collaborate on IMPACT Brut IPA

Twenty-seven females from the New York State craft beer industry will come together during Women’s History Month to collaboratively brew a Brut IPA named IMPACT. A portion of the beer’s proceeds will go towards purchasing undergarments for SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Exam) programs at local hospitals, UR Medicine Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, N.Y. and Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. 

Duke’s Brewhouse Using BeerBoard Technology

BeerBoard, the leader in technology and data for the hospitality industry, has announced Duke’s Brewhouse has signed as a new retail partner.

Coronavirus Impact on Beer Industry: Taproom Closures, Event Cancellations

Coronavirus Impact on Beer Industry: Taproom Closures, Event Cancellations

As the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., beer companies are adjusting their businesses for a reality in which being social is discouraged. Many companies are bracing for a downturn in on-premise business, including brewery taprooms.

Brewers Association’s Bob Pease Discusses Canceling CBC, The Road Ahead for Small Brewers

Brewers Association’s Bob Pease Discusses Canceling CBC, The Road Ahead for Small Brewers

The Brewers Association (BA) made the difficult decision Thursday to cancel the 2020 edition of the Craft Brewers Conference & Brew Expo America, as well as the World Beer Cup competition, due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease known as COVID-19. Brewbound caught up with Bob Pease, the trade group’s president and CEO, to discuss the decision and the fallout. Pease also shared that the BA has engaged members of Congress on an aid package that would benefit craft brewers and small businesses

Perrin Brewing Company Releases Lake Time Hard Iced Tea

Perrin Brewing Company announces the release of Michigan’s first craft hard iced tea, Lake Time Hard Iced Tea. Lake Time will be available at the Perrin Pub on draft starting March 12; followed by the distribution of 12-packs of 12 oz. cans Michigan-wide.

SLO Brew Releases Blueberry Blonde Ale

SLO Brew is launching into spring with the seasonal-release of the crisp, refreshing classic Blueberry Blonde Ale. Crafted by one of the longest-standing microbreweries in California, this light-bodied beer remains a steadfast favorite across three decades of independent craft brewing. 

Yuengling Named Official Lager of the Philadelphia Phillies

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced its multi-year partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies and new designation as an “Official Lager of the Philadelphia Phillies.” As a sponsor of the Phillies since 2017, this extended partnership will continue to bring together two beloved Pennsylvania icons and provide new ways for fans to cheer on the Phillies.