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Stone Brewing Releases ‘Who You Callin’ Wussie’ Pilsner

Who You Callin’ WUSSIE will be unleashed into the world starting June 27, bringing salvation and righteousness to a section of the industry massively infiltrated by industrialized fizzy yellow beer. Arriving in 16-ounce six-pack cans, this is the first new release from Arrogant Brewing since, well, the last one.

Fort Collins Brewery to Release Belgian-Style Peach Saison

On July 2nd, locals will have an opportunity to try July seasonal Peaches & Barley before the general public. Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) will have the Belgian-Style Peach Saison on draft at the Modern Tavern. The crisp, summer saison pays homage to the tradition and style of saisons but remains unmistakably FCB. One crucial component when working with the sweetness of peaches and apricots in the brew is balance.

Hi-Wire Brewing to Release Latest Single Barrel Series Beer on July 9

Approaching their one year anniversary of brewing one­-off and sour beers at the revamped South Slope Specialty Brewery, Hi­-Wire Brewing has hit their stride and is building towards more frequent releases from their wild ale and sour program. To celebrate, Hi­-Wire will be releasing Batch #5 of their Single Barrel Series, Saturday, July 9 at 12pm at their South Slope location | 197 Hilliard Ave.

American Glass Research and Molson Coors Develop New Proprietary Glass Bottle

American Glass Research (AGR), in partnership with Molson Coors, has unveiled an innovative new beer bottle design for one of the brewing company’s popular brands in India, Thunderbolt. Featuring unique embossing and debossing, a fresh new color, and a ring-pull cap, the new bottle is designed to help Molson Coors distinguish Thunderbolt from other beers in the market.

Mark Anthony Brands Introduces White Claw Hard Seltzer

Just in time for warmer weather, get ready for this summer’s most sought-after drink that embraces the healthy lifestyle with the launch of White Claw Hard Seltzer. White Claw Hard Seltzer brings the simplicity that is seltzer water, along with a spike of alcohol and a hint of natural fruit flavor, to create a refreshing low calorie seltzer drink with no artificial ingredients.

Saint Benjamin Brewing Company Debuts ‘Baxter’s Best ESB’

On Wednesday, June 21 conservation-minded local craft brewers Saint Benjamin Brewing Company will celebrate the fifth year of the Philadelphia Water’s Green City, Clean Waters program with the debut of Baxter’s Best, a dark ESB crafted from Philadelphia’s own tap water.

Last Call: Barnes & Noble Bets on Beer; Russian River Closes Escrow

Last Call: Barnes & Noble Bets on Beer; Russian River Closes Escrow

In this week’s edition of Last Call: Barnes & Noble, the last remaining big box bookstore chain in the U.S., is turning to food and beverage — including beer — to boost sales; Russian River Brewing Company closes escrow on a 15 acre property, located in Sonoma County, where it plans to build an 85,000 sq. ft. brewery and restaurant.

Ska Brewing Expands Distribution to Utah

Ska Brewing lovers can now pick up the award winning beers locally after 21 years of only being able to buy directly from its neighbors to the east.

For the 28th Year, Rogue Ales Releases American Amber Ale

Rogue Ales raises a fist for America with the 28th annual release of American Amber Ale, a beer dedicated to the Revolution and the second-ever beer created by Rogue’s brewmaster John Maier.

MobCraft Beer and River City Distributing Release Collaborative Rhubarb IPA

It’s pretty rare for a Distribution company and a Brewery to collaborate on a beer, but MobCraft Beer and River City Distributing have come together to bring you Rhubarb IPA: A beer celebrating rhubarb, Wisconsin’s delicious early crop harvest, paired with hops to create a refreshing summer IPA.

Craft Beer Sales Continue to Slow as California Surpasses 700 Breweries

Craft Beer Sales Continue to Slow as California Surpasses 700 Breweries

Sales of craft beer are still slowing, according to the latest data from market research firm IRI Worldwide. Craft volume sales across the firm’s measured multi-outlet and convenience channels (MULC — which comprise grocery, drug, club, dollar, mass-merchandiser, Walmart and military stores), are up just 6.2 percent year-to-date through June 12. And over the latest four-week period, also ending June 12, volume gains are even slower — craft sales are up just 5 percent.

Iron Hill Brewery’s ‘The Cannibal’ Returns on June 30

On Thursday, June 30, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will release The Cannibal™ Belgian-style golden ale, in cans – perfect for the dog days of summer. This complex, award-winning beer will be available in four-packs of 16-oz. cans at all Iron Hill locations, and is a popular favorite that pairs perfectly with barbecue, grilled foods and other summertime staples.

Laurelwood Brewing Sponsors Portland Pickles Baseball Team

Laurelwood Brewing Co. has announced its official sponsorship of the local Great West League baseball team, Portland Pickles, for their inaugural season. As part of the partnership, the brewery has released a limited-run Portland Pickles Pale Ale.