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Vermont Cider Company Introduces Magners Berry Flavor in US

There is another mate joining from across the pond. Magners® Irish Cider is bringing new innovation to the US for the first time in a while with Magners Berry. Magners Berry has been a fan favorite overseas, and the Magners US team has received many requests to bring it stateside.

Maui Brewing Company Releases Land of Rainbows Tart Saison

Back by popular demand, Maui Brewing Company will release the popular Land of Rainbows Tart Saison at Maui Brewing Company’s Kihei location beginning Wednesday, June 19. The kettle soured ale is hazy and pale with wine-like esters, and has a tart, fruity flavor. Its ABV is 5.5%, with 15 IBUs.

Last Call: Tax Cuts for Brewers Passes House Committee; May US Beer Shipments Decline

Last Call: Tax Cuts for Brewers Passes House Committee; May US Beer Shipments Decline

In this week’s Last Call: The House Ways and Means Committee passed a one-year extension of the federal excise tax relief for alcohol producers and importers. Also, U.S. beer shipments declined in May, Deschutes begins selling canned drinking water, Bell’s Two Hearted tops the AHA’s best list, and more news briefs.

Breakside Brewery Releases Passionfruit Sour Ale

Breakside Brewery, known for its innovative, experimental and diverse beers, has released its summer seasonal, Passionfruit Sour Ale. All the things a summer beer should be, this brew has a few twists that are uniquely Breakside.

Port City Brewing Company Announces Return of Helles Lager

On Friday, June 21, Port City Brewing Company celebrates the return of Helles Lager. Originally part of its, draft only, Lager Series, the beer has been moved to its Occasional Series and for the first time is available in 6-pack bottles.

Ska Brewing and Peach Street Distillers Launch Boomerang Barrel Program

The first of Ska Brewing and Peach Street Distillers’ Boomerang series beers, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout Barrel No. 394, is now available at Animas Wine & Spirits. The beer, a 17% ABV Imperial Stout, was aged in a Peach Street Distillers whiskey barrel hand selected by the owners of Animas Wine & Spirits as part of the brewery and distillery’s new small-batch program.

Jack’s Abby Hires New Executive Chef

The Jack’s Abby Beer Hall is excited to announce that Ian Maschal joined the team as executive chef in June 2019.

Mobile Beverage Canner WilCraft Can Begins Operations in Wisconsin

WilCraft Can, LLC is a mobile beverage canning operation that serves local craft breweries. Many breweries are unable to can their beer because it requires a large initial investment in inventory and equipment. Thanks to WilCraft Can, craft brewers now have access to the materials and equipment to make canning their beer, cider or other beverage possible.

Developing: US House Committee Expected to Extend Federal Excise Tax Relief for Brewers

Developing: US House Committee Expected to Extend Federal Excise Tax Relief for Brewers

An effort to maintain reduced federal excise taxes (FET) on all brewers an importers could take a major step forward tonight. The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to extend tax cuts for alcohol producers and importers as part of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 3301) extender bill.

Dust Bowl Brewing Opens Satellite Taproom in Monterey, California

Today Dust Bowl Brewing Co. officially opens its long-awaited satellite taproom in Monterey, California. Known as the Tap Depot, the taproom marks the growing craft brewery’s third location and the first outside of its local community of Turlock.