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Closings: Lagunitas to Close Seattle Taproom in January; Bear Republic Shutters Rohnert Park Taproom for Winter; Sasquatch Brewery Ceases Production

Closings: Lagunitas to Close Seattle Taproom in January; Bear Republic Shutters Rohnert Park Taproom for Winter; Sasquatch Brewery Ceases Production

Lagunitas will close its Seattle taproom next month, which was “not a decision we took lightly,” the Heineken-owned craft brewery said. Cloverdale, California-headquartered Bear Republic brewing shuttered its remaining taproom for the winter on December 11, and plans to reopen in the spring. Portland, Oregon-based Sasquatch Brewery announced last month it will halt beer- and cider-making operations, but its pub will remain in business.

Public Coast Brewing Co. Introduces Seasonal Releases

Public Coast Brewing Co. has released three more of its “special release” beers, which are only available for a limited time: the Kölsch Scrump-tious Spruce Tip Ale, Salted Caramel Stout and Farm Honey Lager.

Foolproof Joins The Cause For Human Rights In Iran

Pawtucket is no stranger to a revolution. The city, that is the birthplace to the American Industrial Revolution, is also home to Foolproof Brewing Company, which has joined the cause to aid the quest for freedom and democracy for the people in Iran.

GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

Advertising watchdog group Truth in Advertising (TINA.org) and the University of Connecticut Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health filed a complaint with federal agencies today against energy drink maker GHOST, alleging the company has “unfairly and deceptively” marketed its products to children.