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Cervezas Alhambra Launching Bock-Style Beer in U.S.

Cervezas Alhambra, a premium Spanish brand, announced the launch of Alhambra Reserva Roja — a complex yet smooth and silky bock style beer — with distribution in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and New York City.

City Star Brewing Releasing Scoundrel Sour Brown Ale

Another round of Scoundrel returns to City Star Saturday, June 17th at 12pm! Our 2017 vintage of this sour barrel-aged brown weighs in at 6.8% ABV and has been hiding out in oak Cabernet wine barrels for two years.

Crooked Hammock Brewery Announces First Can Release

Actively Fishing, a refreshing Czech Pilsner brewed with Noble hops and a hint of lemon peel, and Wai Ola, a Cali-style coconut ale brewed with organic coconut water and toasted coconut flakes, will be available in a limited number of six packs.

Three Taverns Brewery to Nearly Double Capacity with Expansion

Closing in on their four-year anniversary, Three Taverns is nearing the final stages of construction on its second brewery expansion in less than two years. A freshly poured 77’ x 28’ sloped brewery floor will initially accommodate three new 120 barrel tanks scheduled for delivery next week.

Rochester Mills Beer Co. Releases Raspberry Radler

Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery announce the 2017 release of Raspberry Radler, a summer beer brewed with pureed raspberries, lemons and fresh Michigan hops.

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Media Investments Brew Controversy

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Media Investments Brew Controversy

With an investment in Ratebeer.com, global beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev may be showing a craft-focused digital media strategy to accompany its growing stable of craft brewery acquisitions. In addition to buying at least a dozen breweries in the U.S. and abroad in the past couple of years, the company has quietly assembled and invested in a pair of web sites that provide beer industry content.

Firestone Walker Releases Adversus Double IPA

Combining the aggression of North American hops with the tranquility of traditional pilsner malts, the next release in Firestone Walker’s Leo v. Ursus Chronology achieves the improbable: a big, bold beer made for summertime sipping.

Rogue Ales Releasing Paradise Pucker Sour Ale

Rogue Ales & Spirits announces the release of Paradise Pucker, a refreshing sour ale inspired by the classic Hawaiian juice made with passionfruit, orange and guava.