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Lone Tree Brewing Company Releases Northwest IPA and Winter Seasonals

Lone Tree Brewing Company is bringing back some fan favorites English Old Ale and Horchata Stout, two beers in the brewery’s Branching Out series, in cans for the first time. Meanwhile Northwest IPA, the brewery’s brand new seasonal offering will launch in early December.

Surly Brewing Co. Adds New Markets

In partnership with Hensley Beverage Company, Surly will be available across the state of Arizona. Arizonans, snowbirds, and craft beer drinkers will see a full portfolio of Surly’s flagship, seasonal and limited releases at various retailers, bars and restaurants.

Molson Coors Takes Minority Stake in L.A. Libations

Molson Coors Takes Minority Stake in L.A. Libations

Molson Coors announced today it has taken a minority ownership stake in California-based beverage incubator L.A. Libations, a move that gives the beer conglomerate access to a broad portfolio of brands as it moves to expand its play in non-alcoholic categories. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Taft’s Brewpourium Announces Columbus Location Grand Opening

Taft’s Brewing Company, a leader in the Cincinnati craft beer scene, is opening its newest Ohio location in Columbus this Friday, November 15, 2019 at 5PM. Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus, located at 440 West Broad Street, is the first to open in the city of Columbus and the third Taft’s location state-wide.

Champion Brewing Adds Distribution in Georgia

Champion Brewing Company has announced that Liberator Distributing will launch the sales ofChampion beer in Georgia. This makes the thirteenth state in which Virginia-based Champion beers will be available to consumers. 

Roadhouse Brewing Co. Releases Sweet Potato Porter

Just in time for the holidays, Jackson Hole’s belovedRoadhouse Brewing Company releases its newest seasonal brew:‘ Outcasty’ Sweet Potato Porter (8.0% ABV), a rich and robust porter brewed with roasted sweet potatoes, featuring notes of caramel, chocolate and coffee.

Oskar Blues Brewery’s Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY Imperial Stout Returns

Oskar Blues Brewery announces the seasonal return of Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY Imperial Stout. This massive 12.5% ABV roasty malt bomb will be distributed nationally on draft and in four-packs of 12 oz. cans. Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY season starts in mid-November and extends into the winter months of 2020 for your fireside sipping pleasure. 

DC Brau Brewing Debuts New Hard Seltzer Line

Fans of hard seltzer will be able to demand transparency and drink local this holiday season! DC Brau Brewing, Washington DC’s premier brewery, is expanding its beverage offerings with the introduction of a full line of hard seltzers under the FULL TRANSPARENCY brand. All four flavors of the new seltzers will be available in 12 ounce cans starting this Saturday, November 16th at the brewery with wider distribution rolling out later this month.

Founders Brewing Co. to Release KBS Espresso Variant

Founders Brewing Co. has announced KBS Espresso, the first-ever variant of KBS, their esteemed bourbon barrel-aged chocolate coffee stout. While KBS is already brewed with coffee, KBS Espresso (12% ABV) gets some extra oomph, namely more aging on espresso beans after barrel removal.