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Heineken USA Launches Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale

Top Mexican Import Dos Equis, one of the fastest growing beers on draught in the on-premise channel, is debuting a new beer to keep fans funneling into bars and restaurants nationwide with the launch of a Mexican Pale Ale, a traditional Pale Ale with a Mexican twist that is fuller bodied and delivers a subtle kick of heat.

Bell’s Hopsoulution Double IPA Joins Year-Round Lineup

Two brand new Bell’s beers have been announced for 2019, but Bell’s Brewery has more in store for craft beer fans this fall. Michigan’s largest independent craft brewery is proud to announce the addition of Hopsoulution, one of its Double IPAs, to its year-round lineup in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Sloop Brewing Co. Opens Tasting Room and Brewery

At 3 pm Saturday,September 15, Sloop Brewing Co. will throw open the doors to the Factory– their new kitchen, tasting room, and brewery located at 755 East Dr. in theEast Fishkill iPark campus, formerly an IBM plant.

Ecliptic Brewing Transitions to 500mL Bottles

Ecliptic Brewing is proud to announce a transition to a smaller, 500ml format for their bottled beer selections. Since the brewery’s opening Ecliptic has packaged its beers in 22oz bottles. The transition to 500ml for all of the series will begin in September.

Thirsty Monk Releases Trail Monk Fall IPA

Thirsty Monk, brewer of Belgian-Rooted Modern Ales and operator of world-recognized craft beer and craft cocktail bars, is proud to present a galvanized beer program to support nonprofit efforts that align with its company values with its new Karma Series— featuring a unique beer brewed each quarter with a different charitable focus.

Last Call: Stone Names New COO; Wild Heaven Unveils a $5 Pale Ale

Last Call: Stone Names New COO; Wild Heaven Unveils a $5 Pale Ale

In this week’s edition of Last Call: Stone Brewing hires a new COO, Atlanta’s Wild Heaven Beer unveils a $5 pale ale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Anheuser-Busch heir Adolphus A. Busch V launches a cannabis company and more.

Power Hour: Craft Growth Takes Hit From Wine and Spirits

Power Hour: Craft Growth Takes Hit From Wine and Spirits

Wine and spirits brands are cutting into the growth of the craft beer segment, according to Patrick Livingston, director of client insights for market research firm IRI. Livingston, who led yesterday’s Power Hour presentation hosted by the Brewers Association (BA), said craft beer dollar sales were up just 1.7 percent in IRI’s multi-outlet off-premise U.S. retail universe (excluding convenience stores) through July 8. Livingston added that craft has begun to plateau in off-premise channels, with volume sales leveling off since late March.

Saint Archer Releases Hazy IPA

The trend of Hazy IPAs is here to stay and this September, San Diego based Saint Archer Brewing Company will be launching their newest addition, the Hazy IPA.