Craft beer industry news.
With a Pacific Northwest scorcher on the horizon, Widmer Brothers is introducing its new summer seasonal Dreifecta, a refreshing German-Style Pilsner made with a special blend of three hops and three malts. At just 5% alcohol by volume, this hoppy pilsner with a crisp, dry finish is the easy-drinking beer that fans can reach for all summer long.
Terre Haute Brewing Company (THBC), Indiana’s oldest (and America’s second-oldest) brewery currently in operation, is proud to welcome two new brewers, Anthony Megali and Jack Haltom, who are ready to launch their first THBC brew – Citragenesis.
A bevy of new advertisements for one of Boston Beer Company’s core Samuel Adams beers, Sam ’76, hit the brewery’s YouTube channel today. The commercials, which carry the tagline “I can taste my beer,” feature drinkers “finally” discovering taste in their beverage.
Earlier this month, Axle Brewing Company announced they would close their taproom and brewery on June 30 as they pursued a buyer to grow their brand. On the heels of this news, Axle is releasing the stunning 2019 Wolf Tone BBA Imperial Stout.
In the latest Legislative Update: Maine lawmakers vote to reform self-distribution and franchise laws; Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs a law increasing the amount of beer craft breweries can sell directly to consumers; North Carolina passes legislation to sell beer and wine at college sporting events; and Pennsylvania legislators consider a lower sales tax on at-the-brewery sales.
Firestone Walker hits the ground running this summer with the seasonal release of Cashmere XPA—an exclusive offering in the 2019 edition of the Beer Before Glory mixed pack.
Connecticut’s Two Roads Brewing Company continues its mission of innovation and Taking the Road Less Traveled as it enters the hard seltzer market. Created and canned at the Two Roads facility, in Stratford, CT, H2ROADS Craft Hard Seltzer is set to shake up the booming category by creating a portfolio of hard seltzers that uses 100% real fruit in lieu of extracts and flavorings.
The team at Louisiana’s first and largest craft brewery, Abita Brewing Company, has listened to the pleas of its loyal patrons and partners across the country and announced seasonal favorite Abita Strawberry Lager is now available year-round to customers.
Purple Lightning IPA is the newest addition to Challenge Series, a lineup of one-time-only craft ales inspired by competitive racing and modern taste trends. This 6.75% ABV ale has a malt base of Pale, Pilsner, White Wheat, and Blonde RoastOat™ malts. Late hop additions of Huell Melon, Hallertau Blanc and HBC 431 creates bright melon, tropical, and citrus notes without overwhelming bitterness.
Summer’s arrived at the Austin Eastciders Collaboratory as the number-one craft cidery in Texas released a juicy Watermelon Cider exclusively at its East Side tap room beginning Saturday, April 20.
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.
Mother Earth is pleased to announce an exciting collaboration with Pacific Northwest titans, Fremont Brewing, as part of their ‘4Seasons’ premium line of products.
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.
In honor of all things independent, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Revelation Craft Brewing Company are joining forces to brew two iterations of In Tandem, a special, draft-only Independence Day collaboration for release on Thursday, July 4. A summer-centric Hefeweizen, In Tandem will be brewed with Sussex County malt, wheat, and strawberries.
