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Newburyport Brewing Company Invests in Rhode Island Contract Outfit

Newburyport Brewing Company Invests in Rhode Island Contract Outfit

Newburyport Brewing Company today announced an investment into Isle Brewers Guild, a $12 million Rhode Island-based craft brewing cooperative currently being built in Pawtucket. Newburyport is the second craft beer company to invest in the Isle Brewers Guild (IBG), which aims to attract mid to large-scale craft breweries in need of extra capacity.

Fort Collins Brewery and Farnam House Brewing Release Collaboration Beer

On Tuesday October 4th, Fort Collins Brewery and Farnam House Brewing out of Nebraska will be releasing an ancient-style ale called The Golden Standard. Reinheitsgebot, or German Purity Law, has reigned for 500 years and limits beer brewing to basic ingredients: water, hops, barley and later yeast. The Golden Standard will deviate from the purity law and revisit the pre-reinheitsgebot era of beer expanding outside those main ingredients.

The Unknown Brewing Company Releases Vehopciraptor Triple IPA

The Unknown Brewing Company, located in Charlotte’s South End and just three blocks from Bank of America Stadium, unleashes its latest ferociously tasty brew ‘Vehopciraptor’ on Friday, October 7. Vehopciraptor, a triple India pale ale (IPA) and Queen City favorite, will be sold in 22-ounce bottles and on draft.

Keg Credit Hires New VP of Leasing and Operations

Keg Credit is pleased to announce the recent hire of Mark Carpenter in its Nashville office. As Vice President of Leasing and Operations, Carpenter’s responsibilities will include keg leasing, rental, quality control, inventory management, valve system maintenance, and international logistics.

Ciderboys Introduces New Blackberry Wild Hard Cider

It was only a matter of time before the Ciderboys got around to blending blackberries with crisp apple cider to create yet another tempting “fruitful pairing.”

Hopworks Urban Brewery Collaborates with Patagonia Provisions

Hopworks Urban Brewery Collaborates with Patagonia Provisions

Christian Ettinger thought he was being pranked. “It was too good to be true,” Ettinger, the brewmaster and founder of Portland, Oregon’s Hopworks Urban Brewery, said of a June offer to collaborate with Patagonia Provisions, the sustainable food branch of the popular outdoor clothing company. The pitch? Brew the first commercially-available craft beer using Kernza,… Read more »

Bear Republic Releases Racer X Double IPA

Racer X will make its return in 22oz. bottles and will be on draft at select retailers, bars, and restaurants where Bear Republic beer is sold, beginning in October.

Truly Spiked & Sparkling Introduces Sicilian Blood Orange Flavor

Truly Spiked & Sparkling has caught fire amongst drinkers since its launch earlier this year, quickly becoming the number one selling spiked sparkling water on the market1. The latest innovation from Truly Spiked & Sparkling is Sicilian Blood Orange, a new style now available nationwide.

New Holland Brewing Releases 3 Dragon’s Milk Reserve Variations

New Holland Brewing Co. announces expansion of their Reserve series, centered on top-selling year-round bourbon barrel stout – Dragon’s Milk. The Michigan-based brewery is releasing its final 2016 Reserve batches of Dragon’s Milk to markets around the country with three variations; Dragon’s Milk Reserve with Vanilla Chai, Dragon’s Milk Reserve Coconut Rum Barrel, and a special draft-only Dragon’s Milk: Brewer’s Select.