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Stony Creek Brewery Launches Crum Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Amber Ale

The world definitely does not need another pumpkin beer cluttering and gathering dust on the shelves at your nearest store.  For that reason, Stony Creek Brewery, of Branford Connecticut, has produced a truly unique Fall Seasonal brew. 

Deschutes Launches Members Only Reserve Club

Bend, Oregon’s original craft brewery known for innovative small batch experimental and barrel-aged beers such as The Abyss and The Dissident announced today that they’re opening their cellar, known at the brewery as “Oakland,” to launch the inaugural Pioneer membership to their Reserve Club.

Lakewood Brewing Company Releases Lion Share VII

Lakewood Brewing Company (LBC) is celebrating its 7th birthday with a new beer and a unique share-friendly package. For its lucky 7th birthday, LBC is releasing a unique beer called a grisette.

Phusion Projects Bumps Up Release of Four Loko Hard Seltzer to Q4 After Social Media Buzz

Phusion Projects Bumps Up Release of Four Loko Hard Seltzer to Q4 After Social Media Buzz

Four Loko maker Phusion Projects plans to launch a 14% ABV hard seltzer sometime in the fourth quarter of 2019. The Four Loko Twitter account teased the launch Tuesday night, posting an image of the forthcoming seltzer that quickly garnered 76,700 likes and 21,400 retweets, as of press time. Phusion Projects co-founder and managing partner Jaisen Freeman confirmed to Brewbound that Four Loko Seltzer will be introduced later this year.

US Senate Task Force Supports Permanent Excise Tax Relief for Brewers

US Senate Task Force Supports Permanent Excise Tax Relief for Brewers

The beer industry’s efforts to make federal excise tax relief for brewers permanent received a boost Tuesday when members of a bipartisan congressional task force expressed support for the cause. U.S. Senate Finance Committee chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and ranking member Ron Wyden (D-OR) released a report from the Individual, Excise, and Other Temporary Tax Policy Task Force, which called for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) to be permanently enacted.

Schlafly Releases Pumpkin Ale and Oktoberfest Seasonal Beers

Schlafly Beer, the original, independent craft brewery in St. Louis, announces the return of Pumpkin Ale and Oktoberfest, two award-winning seasonal staples for fall. Pumpkin Ale is available in 6-pack and 12-pack bottles and Oktoberfest returns in 6-pack and 12-pack bottles as well as 12-packs of 16-ounce cans.

Brouwerij West Enhances Shelf Appeal with Wizard Labels

When Brian Mercer founded Brouwerij West in 2009 he sought to craft distinctive beers and provide a unique customer experience. His brewery, located on Los Angeles’ historic waterfront, has established a loyal following by brewing award-winning beers while using visually-appealing eye-catching labels to appeal to beer enthusiasts.