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Firestone Walker Releases Mind Haze Hazy IPA

After nearly a year of experimentation, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is set to unveil Mind Haze—a hazy IPA that sets the pace with a luscious texture, explosive tropical hoppiness and an unsurpassed shelf freshness for the style.

Maui Brewing Company Opens Fourth Restaurant

Maui Brewing Company opened its second Oahu restaurant on Jan. 5, 2019 at the Lau Hala Shops, a new retail center in Kailua located at the former Macy’s building. The 6,500 square-foot restaurant brings brewery-to-table dining to life and continues to build upon the innovative, independent spirit of its craft brewing heritage.

Buoy Beer Company to Release First Batch in Foeder Series

Buoy Beer Company will release their first Foeder beer this January 2019. Brett Saison is a blend of three saisons all featuring pilsner, wheat, Vienna and buckwheat malts. Additions of Oregon-grown Meridian hops are layered throughout and citrus zest from lemons, oranges and grapefruits were steeped in the whirlpool.

Land-Grant Brewing Company Collaborates with Mark Titus and Homage on Club Trillion Amber Ale

Land-Grant Brewing Company, a Columbus, Ohio-based craft brewery, is teaming up with Walk-on Legend Mark Titus and HOMAGE to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Titus’ wildly popular Club Trillion blog. Planned to mark the occasion is a collaborative beer, Taproom Launch Party, limited edition t-shirt, and a blowout bash at the 2019 Final Four in Minneapolis.

Hangar 24 Cuts Brewing Staff, Installs New Leadership Team

Hangar 24 Cuts Brewing Staff, Installs New Leadership Team

In the face of declining on- and off-premise retail sales, California’s Hangar 24 Brewing terminated about half of its production staff last Friday, brewery founder Ben Cook confirmed to Brewbound.

Dogfish Head to Release The Perfect Disguise Double IPA

Is it an IPA disguised as a Kölsch or a Kölsch disguised as an IPA? Well you’ll be able to weigh in on this mystery in early January because Dogfish Head Craft Brewery will uncloak its newest Double IPA, The Perfect Disguise (8% ABV, available in 12oz/6pk bottles.)

Breakside Brewery Announces 2019 Beer Lineup

Breakside Brewery will be adding to its reputation for innovative, experimental and diverse beers in 2019. The brewery, which just released its 2019 beer release calendar, is using the new year to demonstrate the breadth and variety of beer that its brewing team creates.

2 Towns Ciderhouse to Launch Hard Seltzer Brand

In March 2019, 2 Towns Ciderhouse is launching a brand-new line of hard seltzers made 100 percent from real fruit. SeekOut is a natural hard seltzer crafted entirely from real fruit and water, without the use of any refined sugar or artificial flavorings at any point in the process.

Atlas Holdings Announces Acquisition of Saxco International

Atlas Holdings LLC announced that it has acquired Saxco International, LLC, the leading North American value-added distributor of rigid packaging to the wine, spirits, craft beer and food markets. 

No-Li Brewhouse Releases 2018 Economic Impact Report

No-Li Brewhouse 2018 economic impact report celebrates a year of customer growth, second brewery expansion, international brewing recognition, serving communities and financial impact into local and regional economies.