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Alewerks Releases Soggy Dollar Belgian-Style Blonde Ale

Alewerks newest release is a Belgian-style blonde ale with unexpected additions of pineapple, coconut, a splash of orange and fresh nutmeg. Inspired by the “Painkiller” cocktail, the limited, experimental brew is named Soggy Dollar, after the Caribbean bar widely acknowledged as the originator of the beverage.

Sly Fox Brewing Celebrates Earth Day with SRT Ale Release

On Saturday, April 22, Sly Fox Brewing Company will celebrate Earth Day with the annual debut of SRT Ale, an American Pale Ale benefiting the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT). SRT Ale is a golden, hop-forward sessionable ale that, at 4.6% ABV, is perfect to drink after traversing its namesake, the SRT.

Beer Institute CEO Jim McGreevy Discusses Latest on Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (Video)

Beer Institute CEO Jim McGreevy Discusses Latest on Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (Video)

In the latest attempt to garner support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA), more than 200 beer industry stakeholders climbed Capitol Hill on Monday to get a seat at the table with members of Congress and their staffers. “If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you are probably on the menu,” Brewers Association president and CEO Bob Pease cautioned during today’s opening remarks at the annual Craft Brewers Conference in Washington, D.C.

Samuel Adams Celebrates Homebrewers, Releases LongShot American Homebrew Pack

In support of the craft beer revolution, Samuel Adams has spearheaded the search for the best homebrewers across the country for more than 20 years. Each year, thousands of homebrews are analyzed by expert beer judges at the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery but only three will win the ultimate prize: seeing their beers on tap and on shelves in the Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Competition variety pack.

Tieton Cider Works Releases Lavender Honey Cider

Today, Tieton Cider Works, a farm-based craft cider company, announced they have released their spring-seasonal called Lavender Honey Cider. This is a first in a series of selections that will be part of Tieton Cider Works’ seasonal draft offerings. Lavender Honey is made with locally sourced honey and whole lavender buds.

Sebago Brewing Breaks Ground on $5 Million Expansion

Sebago Brewing Co. (SBC), in partnership with the Shaw Brothers Family Foundation, hosted a groundbreaking today at their new destination brewery on Lower Main Street in Gorham.

Colorado Cider Company Releases Brett Cider on Cherries

Colorado Cider Company is mildly enthused (O.K., we’re excited) to be releasing our first brettanomyces fermented cider; Pato Feo. Our cidery has been playing around with spontaneous fermentation, lactobacillus, and barrel-aging since opening in 2011. The batches have been exclusive to our tasting room and festivals in the past and haven’t been released to the general market until now.