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BarrelHouse Brewing Co. Releases Night Ryder Winter Seasonal

Announcing Night Ryder, an Imperial Black Rye IPA from BarrelHouse Brewing Co.. One of their most popular seasonal releases, Night Ryder is brewed with local spruce tips and a hefty amount of dark malts and rye making this creation quite unique.

Coronado Brewing Releases 2015 Stupid Stout

There’s no doubt, it’s the season of the stout. With their final Crown Series offering of 2015, Coronado Brewing Company is rounding out the year with a bang and launching Stupid Stout. This Imperial Stout is worth its weight in gold and has garnered a 97 overall score on RateBeer.

No-Li’s Born & Raised IPA Now Available in Cans

2015 has been an eventful year for this Spokane brewery, and in true No-Li fashion, they’re making sure to end it with a bang! Hitting the market today are the beautiful and brand new six-pack cans of No-Li’s flagship brew, Born & Raised IPA.

Carnival Cruise Line Now Serving Heavy Seas Beer

Heavy Seas Beer is the latest locally brewed beer to be featured on a Carnival Cruise Line ship. Based in Baltimore, Heavy Seas is now served on Carnival Pride, which sails seven-day cruises year-round from the Port of Baltimore.

Mims Distributing Company Welcomes Southbound Brewing Company To Portfolio

Mims Distributing Company, a wholesale beverage distributor in North Carolina, has added Southbound Brewing Company to its lineup of brewing partners. The Savannah, Georgia-based brewery opened in May 2013 and aims to cater to the tastes of the South by bringing the craft beer revolution to Savannah’s back door.

Heavy Seas Celebrates 20 Years of Brewing with Anniversary Ale

On December 8, 2015, Heavy Seas Beer will celebrate its 20th year of brewing craft beer in Baltimore. To commemorate, the brewery will release an anniversary ale and host special events in Baltimore and other markets.

Rochester Mills Beer Set for Another 12 Days of Milkshake Stout

Lovers of Michigan craft beer will be celebrating the holidays this year with another 12 days of Milkshake Stout. Thanks to Rochester Mills Beer Co. and a host of premium craft beer bars and restaurants throughout Michigan, Ohio and Florida who will be hosting this progressive tap takeover event, December 9-20, 2015. Admission is free at all locations and open to the public, ages 21 and up.

MicroStar Logistics Breaks Ground on Expanded Keg Quality Services Center

MicroStar Logistics, the leading diversified keg solutions provider, has begun its latest investment in keg quality and has broken ground on a major expansion of their flagship Keg Quality Services Center. The 105,000 square foot Green Bay, WI facility will provide world-class keg repair and maintenance services for brewers ranging from startups to the largest in the world.

Two Roads Brewing’s Winter Seasonals Return

Winter in New England can be icy, snowy and very, very cold. But one thing that should warm your heart is the return of three winter seasonal beers by Two Roads Brewing Company. Route of All Evil Black Ale, Holiday Ale and 20 Ton Blonde Barleywine all make their way back to shelves and draft lines just in time for chillier temperatures.

Narragansett Releases Big Mamie Indestructible American Pale Ale

Narragansett Beer today announces the release of Big Mamie Indestructible American Pale Ale, a sessionable ale as solid and reliable as its namesake vessel, the USS Massachusetts. The release commemorates the 50th anniversary of maritime museum Battleship Cove and Narragansett’s own efforts to save the impenetrable warship many years ago

Second Self Beer Company Announces Expansion Plans

Second Self Beer Company is expanding its production output and facilities, including a new tasting room. The Georgia craft brewery opened in Atlanta in fall 2014, and due to demand, its beer production has been at capacity since March 2015. Starting in early 2016, Second Self is adding new tanks and an adjacent space to the brewery in order to increase production.

Thirsty Bear Organic Brewing Collaborates with Beers Made By Walking

ThirstyBear Organic Brewery is thrilled to team up with Beers Made By Walking for a limited-edition release of YERBA BUENA PALE GRUIT, one of six local beers inspired by the trails of Mount Sutro. On July 9, 2015, ThirstyBear’s brewmaster Brenden Dobel joined a cast of celebrated San Francisco brewers to identify native plants and subsequently brew hike-inspired beers. Beers Made By Walking hosts a special tasting event at Sports Basement (Grotto Room, 1590 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA) on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 4:30 pm – 7 pm; tickets are $15.

Bold Rock Hard Cider Releases New India Pressed Apple in 6-Packs

Bold Rock Hard Cider announces the widespread release of its new IPA, India Pressed Apple. The hopped cider, made with locally picked Blue Ridge apples, is now available in six packs where Bold Rock is sold. The award-winning regional craft cidery’s variety of hard cider styles can now be found across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast from Pennsylvania through South Carolina, including Tennessee.

G.K. Skaggs Launches San Miguel Pale Pilsen in U.S.

The inaugural draft launch of San Miguel Pale Pilsen Beer in the United States has been much anticipated and took place during the 78th Annual National Beer Wholesalers Association Convention at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, NV from October 11-14, 2015. Carlos Berba, Managing Director San Miguel Brewing International; Eric Martelino, VP Export Develop Manager; and Jorel Tangpuz were on hand for this historic event along with key staff from importers GK Skaggs.