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Lakefront Brewery Recalls Bottles of My Turn Junk Kettle Sour

Lakefront Brewery is asking anyone with bottles of My Turn Junk to either refrigerate or carefully dispose of them. It has been found that the beer contains small amounts of wild yeast, from the cherries that it was brewed with, which continues to ferment. Subsequently, carbon dioxide builds up in the bottles, making them at risk for explosion.

NDN Bev Inc. Launches Jai Ho Midnight IPA

Jai Ho Midnight is an India Pale Ale (IPA) that features a red/orange pour with a frothy white head, a smooth, citrus aroma and is currently available in numerous cities around the country, causing many craft beer enthusiasts to sit up and take notice.

Former Anheuser-Busch Exec Felipe Szpigel Launches High End Canned Cocktail Company Five Drinks Co.

Former Anheuser-Busch Exec Felipe Szpigel Launches High End Canned Cocktail Company Five Drinks Co.

“Less isn’t more. It’s right.” That’s the motto of Five Drinks Co., the new high-end, ready-to-drink canned cocktail venture co-founded by former Anheuser-Busch InBev executive Felipe Szpigel. The tagline is apt given that Five Drinks’ offerings are made with five ingredients — or less — and packaged in 6.8 oz. cans (the average size of a cocktail pour), compared to competing brands in 12 oz. cans.

New Holland Brewing Releases Ichabod Pumpkin Ale

One of fall’s most legendary pumpkin ales rides again this month with the limited-release batch of “Ichabod” by New Holland Brewing Company, a West Michigan-based craft brewer and distiller.

Stony Creek Brewery Launches Crum Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Amber Ale

The world definitely does not need another pumpkin beer cluttering and gathering dust on the shelves at your nearest store.  For that reason, Stony Creek Brewery, of Branford Connecticut, has produced a truly unique Fall Seasonal brew. 

Deschutes Launches Members Only Reserve Club

Bend, Oregon’s original craft brewery known for innovative small batch experimental and barrel-aged beers such as The Abyss and The Dissident announced today that they’re opening their cellar, known at the brewery as “Oakland,” to launch the inaugural Pioneer membership to their Reserve Club.

Lakewood Brewing Company Releases Lion Share VII

Lakewood Brewing Company (LBC) is celebrating its 7th birthday with a new beer and a unique share-friendly package. For its lucky 7th birthday, LBC is releasing a unique beer called a grisette.