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Mobile Ale Trail Pass Launches in Jackson County

The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (JCTDA) announces the launch of its Ale Trail Pass, a new ongoing program that rewards craft beer fans for visiting the local breweries along the county’s famed Ale Trail.

Golden State Cider Opens Shipping of Core Products to 36 New States

Golden State Cider, the iconic Sonoma County cider brand making 100% fresh-pressed, apple-driven dry ciders (that are also vegan friendly and gluten free), is excited to announce the that they will soon be expanding shipping of their Core Ciders (Mighty Dry, Jamaica, Gingergrass, Mellow Green and Brut) to 36 additional states.

Brewbound Podcast: Unpacking the Deal for Bell’s and a Trip to Castle Island

Brewbound Podcast: Unpacking the Deal for Bell’s and a Trip to Castle Island

Just how big of a deal is the sale of Bell’s to Lion Little World Beverages? The Brewbound team along with 3 Tier Beverages founder Donn Bichsel Jr. and Castle Island Brewing founder Adam Romanow discuss the transaction. Plus, Romanow offers insights into opening a second taproom location in South Boston — such as how foot traffic varies throughout the day in Castle Island’s suburban taproom vs. its new one in the city –and the brewery’s booming contract brewing business.

Halyard Brewing Releases First Non-Alc Offering

Halyard Brewing Co., known for its craft alcoholic ginger beer, releases a spicy new fall brew dubbed The OQ, short for the Octopus Queen (5.5% ABV), an extra spicy hard ginger beer that is brewed with Madagascar vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and other aromatic spices.