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Alter Brewing Co. Launches Special-Release Series with Dank You Double IPA

Alter Brewing Company has unleashed its new special release series today with the reimagining of a taproom favorite. Dank You is a mighty 9% double IPA that has been a staple of the menu since the brewery first opened its doors in 2015. In addition to this first offering, the special release series will feature 3 more beers to be released in limited distribution, both on tap and in 6-packs, throughout the year.

Bear Republic Releases Challenge Series #19 Hazy IPA

Bear Republic Brewing Company’s newest release is Challenge Series #19, a hazy IPA ale with a fruit-forward and juicy character. This only-brewed once hazy IPA is hopped with Chinook, Calypso, Comet and Bravo for citrusy finish. 

Firestone Walker Brewing Company Releases Flyjack Low-Calorie Hazy IPA

Firestone Walker Brewing Company, one of the nation’s most acclaimed craft breweries, today announced the release of Flyjack. An innovative low alcohol, low-calorie beer, Flyjack has all the unique characteristics of a hazy IPA with only 96 calories, five grams of carbs and 4 percent ABV. 

Donn Bichsel Jr. Starts 3 Tier Beverages Consulting Firm

Donn Bichsel Jr. Starts 3 Tier Beverages Consulting Firm

Former Revolution Brewing chief commercial officer Donn Bichsel Jr. has launched 3 Tier Beverages, a Chicago-based sales and marketing consulting firm. He describes his new role as a “fractional director of sales and marketing” who can offer nearly two decades of professional experience after working at some of the world’s largest beer makers.

People Moves: Dockside Hires Brewmaster Andy Schwartz; Mispillion River Adds Claus Hagelman

People Moves: Dockside Hires Brewmaster Andy Schwartz; Mispillion River Adds Claus Hagelman

Long-time brewmaster Andy Schwartz has landed the top brewing job at Milford, Connecticut-based Dockside Brewery. Milford, Delaware-based Mispillion River Brewing has hired Claus Hagelman as its new director of sales. Non-alcoholic craft brewery Athletic Brewing has hired Rosalie Kennedy as its first marketing manager.

Sixpoint Releases 3 New Year-Round Hazy Beers

Sixpoint Brewery is releasing three new beers—Trail Haze Hazy “Adventure” IPA, Hootie Hazy IPA, and Meltdown Hazy IIPA— as part of their year-round lineup, available throughout their distribution network.

Anheuser-Busch Releases Elysian Brewing Contact Haze Hazy IPA

You’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of taste, but also of sight and sound. Witness if you will, a drink that tastes of raspberry, currant, guava and passion fruit. Your taste buds will be put to a test, a trial of experience. That’s the signpost up ahead – your next stop, Contact Haze.

Attic Brewing Co. Announces Grand Opening

A new addition to Philly’s craft beer scene has arrived in one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods. Attic Brewing Company is announcing its Grand Opening on January 17th coinciding with the 100 year anniversary of the start of prohibition.

Estrella Galicia Expands Statewide California Distribution with Wine Warehouse

Estrella Galicia, one of the oldest family owned and fastest growing breweries in Spain, is expanding their wholesale distribution in California with their exclusive partnership with Wine Warehouse.  The agreement covers the full range of lagers including Estrella Galicia Especial and 1906 Reserve.