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Camacho and Cigar Dojo Collaborate on Imperial Stout Barrel-Aged Cigars

Cigar Dojo, the world’s first and largest social cigar app, has partnered with Camacho, the world’s leading brand of bold cigars, to introduce an entirely unique smoking experience for craft fanatics: Cigar Dojo Imperial Stout Barrel-Aged by Camacho.

Virginia Eclipses 200 Licensed Breweries

Virginia Eclipses 200 Licensed Breweries

The number of licensed breweries in Virginia has grown 468 percent since 2012, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced last week. In a press release, Gov. McAuliffe said Virginia was now home to 206 licensed beer companies, ranking the mid-Atlantic state no. 13 in the U.S. for number of breweries.

Two Roads Expands Distribution to Ontario

Two Roads Brewing Company of Stratford, CT announced today that the brand will be rolling into the province of Ontario.

OMAC Beverage Advisors Taps Ryan Lake as Managing Director

OMAC Beverage Advisors, a specialized investment bank focused exclusively on the beverage industry, announced Ryan Lake has joined the firm as a managing director. Lake will dedicate his time expanding the firm’s relationships with beverage distributors, craft brewers, craft and independent spirits companies, and other beverage businesses.

Terrapin Releasing Blueberry Thyme Saison

The next side project in Terrapin’s series has a culinary twist, inspired by craft cocktails. Blueberry Thyme Saison (#31) will be releasing this June as a nod to the culinary world that beer lives in.

Hi-Wire Brewing to Release Next Specialty Beers

Back by popular demand, Hi-Wire Brewing will be releasing Pink Drink at the end of June. Pink Drink (4.2% ABV) is a ultra crushable tart wheat ale with lemongrass & raspberries; simple, refreshing, & pink. This kettle sour has the perfect balance of raspberry fruit sweetness & fresh candied-lemon aroma from lemongrass.

Ohio Craft Brewers Elect New President, Board Members

In elections held during the first two weeks of June, the member breweries of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) elected five representatives to the eleven-member board of directors.

Ballast Point Partners with Ambient Water to Produce Beers from Condensation

Ambient Water, a leading provider of atmospheric water generation systems for extracting water from humidity in the air, today announced that Ballast Point Brewing Co. has completed its first two batches of beer made with water produced from Ambient’s atmospheric water generation systems.