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Dogfish Head’s 120 Minute IPA Returns with New Bottle Carrier

The Holy Grail for Hopheads, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s iconic 120 Minute IPA is back with a bold, new bottle carrier. Originally released in 2003, 120 Minute IPA is an Imperial IPA continuously hopped with a copious amount of high-alpha American hops throughout the boil and whirlpool, and dry-hopped with another whopping pallet of hops.

CraftHaus Brewery to Release Low-Calorie Electro-Lite IPA

CraftHaus Brewery, known for their innovative spirit, is set to launch Nevada’s first low calorie, electrolyte IPA on July 31st at both of their taprooms and across the valley of Southern Nevada.

Oregon Brewers Guild Co-Director Tony Roberts to Depart

Oregon Brewers Guild Co-Director Tony Roberts to Depart

Oregon Brewers Guild co-executive director Tony Roberts will step down from the position at the end of the month, leaving Christina LaRue as the guild’s sole director. State guilds, trade groups that advocate on behalf of craft breweries to lawmakers and work to boost consumer bases, have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their revenues come from large scale, in-person events, which have been canceled, and member dues, the bulk of which come from craft breweries, who are also suffering financially.

Indeed Brewing Company Launches Pistachio Cream Ale Into Multi-State Distribution

Indeed Brewing Company is ramping up its production of Pistachio Cream Ale to meet demand. Originally planned to be a one-off release, the beer’s success in May necessitated a second, larger run this July for multi-state distribution into Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota markets.

Texas No Longer Includes To-Go and Distributed Alcoholic Beverage Sales in On-Site Consumption Closure Calculation

Texas No Longer Includes To-Go and Distributed Alcoholic Beverage Sales in On-Site Consumption Closure Calculation

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) ruled on Friday that the 51% calculation of gross receipts should only include the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption. As such, to-go sales of alcoholic beverages, as well as distributed volume to retailers and wholesalers should not be included in the calculation of gross receipts to determine which establishments should shutter for on-site consumption.

Migration Brewing Participates in Black is Beautiful Initiative

Migration Brewing is among over 1,000 breweries worldwide participating in the Black Is Beautiful initiative. Their American Imperial Stout will be released on Friday July 24th on draft and in package at their two Portland pubs.

Surreal Brewing Launches Non-Alcoholic Milkshake IPA

Surreal Brewing Company continues to innovate during these uncertain times and is happy to announce the latest addition to its lineup of non-alcoholic craft beer.