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Sixpoint to Shift Focus Toward Innovation in 2018

Sixpoint to Shift Focus Toward Innovation in 2018

Sixpoint Brewery founder Shane Welch is making innovation the “primary focus” of the Brooklyn craft brewery heading into 2018. In order to foster that spirit of innovation, Sixpoint formed a new product development team in August, and hired Eric Bachli as the “chief product officer.”

Last Call: Regional Ciders Growing at 35 Percent; Golden Road Brewpub Approved

Last Call: Regional Ciders Growing at 35 Percent; Golden Road Brewpub Approved

In this week’s Last Call: The United States Association of Cider Makers reports growth for regional cider brands, Golden Road gets the green light to build a brewpub in Oakland, and the Brewers Association’s campaign to “buy” A-B InBev hits $3.6 million.

Catawba Brewing Releases Belgian Triple Ale and Peanut Butter Chocolate Stout

MORGANTON, N.C. — Catawba Brewing Co. releases two new additions to their Specialty Series – both slated for 5-state distribution – with a Double-Release Party on Black Friday, November 24 at all locations. Keeping with Belgian tradition, LD’s Belgian Tripel (10.0% ABV) is named for a particular demonic spirit – in this case, the Pyatt… Read more »

MadTree Launches Canned Luna Lux White IPA

MadTree Brewing is launching a new seasonal canned beer, Luna Lux white IPA, next week to complement Thundersnow and other traditional dark winter beers.

Scofflaw Brewing to Expand, Install New Brewhouse

Plans are in place for a third expansion at Scofflaw Brewing Company, the Georgia brewery growing at a rapid pace and known for its IPAs and barrel-aged stouts.

Press Clips: Maryland Reform Efforts Take Shape; Senate Tax Bill Gains Momentum

Press Clips: Maryland Reform Efforts Take Shape; Senate Tax Bill Gains Momentum

In this week’s edition of press clips: Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot’s “Reform on Tap Act of 2018” would create a friendlier business climate for the state’s craft breweries, the Senate tax bill gains steam as alcohol industry watchdogs cry foul, and two industry trade groups provide a snapshot of beer industry health through October.

Angel City Brewery to Release Sunbather #2 and Baltic Porter in Cans

This holiday season, Angel City Brewery is releasing another dynamic LA duo, Baltic Porter and Sunbather #2. These two distinct beers will have your December drink needs covered, with the first perfect for seasonal sipping and the second a quintessential quencher.

Braxton Brewing Co. to Release Bourbon Maple Imperial Stout and Dead Blow Tropical Coffee Stout

Braxton Brewing Company is excited to release two new packaged products. At their 3rd annual Winter Block Party on Saturday, December 2nd, they’ll be releasing their Bourbon Maple Imperial Stout that has aged in 23-year old Bourbon barrels for two years. On Friday, November 24th, they’ll release Dead Blow Tropical Stout brewed with their proprietary Starter Coffee in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans.