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It’s that time of year when the foliage starts to change—and in the mythical Burnt City, Oktober-Rex, a mechanical creature with a festive alpine hat and a large stein, tromps through the ruins in search of a party. Back in modern-day Chicago, fall seasonal beer fans can find Oktober-Rex on the newest can from Burnt City Brewing, Oktoberfest Lager, at restaurants, bars, and retailers in the Chicagoland area.

Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging products and labels, significantly improved sales and earnings in the first half of 2016 compared to the previous year as part of its global growth strategy.

Green Flash Brewing Co. has announced the release of the second limited and rare beer in their Cellar 3 Barrelmaster’s Reserve series, Ochre Frumento. Ochre Frumento is a Barley Wine that has been aged for a combined total of 6-years in brandy and then bourbon barrels, and has the highest ABV of any Green Flash beer ever released at 17.5%.

To meet manufacturers’ demands for high-speed applications such as bottle cap printing and pull tab engraving, Videojet Technologies, a global leader in coding, marking and printing solutions, has introduced a new 100-Watt fiber laser. The Videojet 7610 not only completes its existing range of fiber laser marking systems, but also extends application coverage for manufacturers.

Dry Dock Brewing Company’s 2016 batch of the Signature Series Imperial Stout is now available on draft and in bombers. This beer was first brewed at Dry Dock in 2012, and was bottled for the first time in 2014 as part of the brewery’s Signature Series of small-batch, barrel-aged imperial and double beers.

Full Sail’s brewers wait with thirsty anticipation for each fall’s hop harvest and their chance to celebrate by brewing fresh hop beers. As soon as the hops are at their peak, the brewers head to the farm and select the best fresh hops, and rush back to the brewery. From the fields to the brewhouse in just a few hours, this year’s hop harvest has culminated in the ridiculously tasty Brewmaster Reserve 8 Pound Pale Fresh Hop Ale.

Joined by members of the Grand Rapids community, New Holland Brewing Company (NHB) cut the ribbon for their new restaurant, brewhouse, and distillery, located at 417 Bridge St. NW. The Knickerbocker opened to the public on Thursday, September 15, at 11 a.m.

The Independent Brewers Alliance first open enrollment period runs now through September 30th. Early joiners benefit from immediate savings on operational expenses, a 12-month risk-free trial period and the option to help set direction in the categories targeted, supplier selection and discount programs. Member participation in any and all programs is completely voluntary.

Following the successful launch of its online store in Europe, Petainer is now rolling out its webshops in the United States. The East Coast online store can be found at www.petainershop-usaeast.com and the West Coast store can be found at https://www.petainershop-g3enterprises.com.

Cans of Chicago’s iconic craft beer, Anti-Hero IPA, will soon be landing in New York City. Revolution Brewing, one of the fastest growing breweries in the nation, will distribute its products through Manhattan Beer Distributors in the Metro New York area beginning Oct. 3.

San Diego’s Saint Archer Brewing Company was founded on a dedication to creativity in brewing. That inventiveness is on full display in the release of our new Citra 7 IPA.

Oregon’s award winning Three Creeks Brewing Co. is proud to announce the return of their annual fresh hop release, Conelick’r Fresh Hop Ale, in 22 oz bottles this week.

Belly Up Beer Company of Western Springs, Illinois will join as a primary sponsor of the #25 Chevrolet of Rick Ware Racing when it competes at Chicagoland Speedway this Saturday on the NBC Network. This will be driver Ryan Ellis’ 6th time this year racing with the Rick Ware team and 12th overall Xfinity race of the season.