Virginia Beer Co. and Benchtop Brewing Co. Collaborate on Galactic Detour DIPA
Galactic Detour is the first collaboration between Benchtop Brewing Company in Norfolk, VA and The Virginia Beer Company in Williamsburg, VA.
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3 Colorado Breweries Merge to form the Brewer’s Co-Hop
Three Colorado breweries — Renegade Brewing, Good River Beer and Rocky Mountain Sector — have merged to create the Brewer’s Co-Hop, a new business venture that will share a production facility and back-of-house resources in Denver.
Thirsty Monk Continues Karma Series with 2nd Release Of Trail Monk IPA
Thirsty Monk, brewer of Belgian-Rooted Modern Ales and operator of world-recognized craft beer and craft cocktail bars, is tapping the autumn rendition of its Karma Series, Trail Monk IPA at the end of this month. Brewed in support of trail restoration causes, this limited release will be on tap in Asheville, Denver, and Portland locations while supplies last.
Boundary Bay’s CITRAcalifragilistic Now on Tap
CITRAcalifragilistic is a Fresh Hop Pale with an extra hoppy dosage of the Yakima Valley. The epic 500-mile round trip journey to Carpenter Ranches in Granger, WA reaped a harvest of extremely resinous and aromatic fresh-off-the-bine Citra hops!
Bale Breaker and Cloudburst Release Wet Hop IPA Collaboration in 16 oz. Cans
Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley, has announced the upcoming release of its limited harvest collaboration with Seattle-based Cloudburst Brewing called Citra Slicker Wet Hop IPA, an award-wining fresh hop beer that was first brewed in 2014 with then-owner of Elysian Brewing, Dick Cantwell.
Crook & Marker to Add Sugar-Free, Hard Soda Line
Crook & Marker will launch four new, sugar-free hard sodas in two test markets this month, with plans to take the line national early next year. The products will initially be available in off-premise retailers in Wisconsin and Montana.
Mast Landing Expands Brewing Operations in Westbrook, Maine
Mast Landing Brewing Company is in the midst of a big upgrade, one that will increase production capacity from last year’s 4,500bbl brewed to a potential 11,000bbl this year. A brand-new 20,000 sq ft. production facility will fully come on-line this month, outfitted with a 30bbl brewhouse and a set of 13 fermentation vessels of varying sizes.
Big Storm Expands Distribution to New Jersey and North Carolina
Florida-based Big Storm Brewing Company is expanding distribution again – this time to New Jersey and North Carolina. The move follows an expansion to Ohio announced last month.
Lone Tree Brewing Company Hires Dennis O’Harrow as Head Brewer
Lone Tree Brewing Company has tapped Dennis O’Harrow as their Head Brewer; O’Harrow will start on October 21.
Founders Brewing Co. Launches Products in 12 oz. Glass Bottles by Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group, has partnered with Founders Brewing Co. to produce 12 oz. specially-designed glass bottles for its Solid Gold premium lager and CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout).
Radeberger Pilsner Named Official Beer Sponsor of the New York Film Festival
Radeberger Gruppe USA, an ambassador of German beer culture in the United States and an importer of German beer from the leading German brewing group in the world (Radeberger Gruppe), has announced that its flagship beer, Radeberger Pilsner, is the exclusive beer sponsor of the 57th and 58th New York Film Festivals (NYFF).
Ninkasi’s Pacific Sparkling Launches 2 New Flavors in Cans
Pacific Sparkling, a sister brand of Ninkasi Brewing Company, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their hard craft seltzer regionally outside of Oregon for the first time with the release of two new flavors: Sun-Kissed Grapefruit and Tangy Key Lime.
Buskey Cider to Release Blueberry Pancake Cider
Buskey Cider located in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia will be releasing its 2019 cold weather seasonal cider, Blueberry Pancake Cider, in mid-October.
Utepils Brewing Teams Up With iHeartMedia Minneapolis’s FM 100.3 KFAN to Launch New Beer
Utepils Brewing and iHeartMedia Minneapolis’s FM 100.3 KFAN, The Twin Cities Sports Leader, have teamed up to launch KFAN Unfiltered Blonde Ale, a European-style beer made in honor of Minnesota sports fans.