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Blake’s Hard Cider Releases New Limited-Edition Flavor Berry Cranders

Blake’s Hard Cider (BHC), the Midwest’s largest craft cidery, introduces Berry Cranders, a new flavor addition to the hard cider winter lineup. This unique hard cider flavor is part of the Blake’s Limited Series and will be available for purchase in stores and online mid-November, while supplies last.

Great Western Malting Launches Virtual Malting Odyssey

Great Western Malting has released the Virtual Malting Odyssey, a virtual reality (VR) experience that starts in Idaho fields and ends at Great Western Malting’s state of the art malt plant in Pocatello, Idaho. The Virtual Malting Odyssey invites beer and whiskey enthusiasts to join in an exclusive immersive virtual reality experience with 360-degree video in 5K resolution.

Silver City Brewery Announces New Hires and Expanded Distribution in Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii

BREMERTON, Wash. — Silver City Brewery, a leader in Washington beer since 1996, announced today it will be expanding its distribution to Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii. After surpassing 25,000 barrels of production in 2019, and winning the 2019 Great American Beer Festival Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year award, Silver City Brewery is excited… Read more »

Last Call: Odell Names New Illinois Distributors; Landlord of Tampa Brewery Looks to Redevelop Site

Last Call: Odell Names New Illinois Distributors; Landlord of Tampa Brewery Looks to Redevelop Site

Three months after Breakthru Beverage Group agreed to sell its beer and cider portfolio in Illinois, Odell Brewing Company announced new distribution partners in the state. The building that houses 81Bay Brewing in Tampa, Florida, may have a date with a wrecking ball, as a developer has filed plans with the city to redevelop the property, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

North Peak Brewing Company’s Blitzen Festivus Ale is Back

Many Christmases ago North Peak Brewing Company introduced us all to Blitzen Festivus Ale. Rather than a conventional, commercialized Christmas Ale, a new holiday beer was created, a Festivus Ale for the rest of us.

Devil’s Canyon Re-Opens Beer Garden Fridays

Beer Fridays are back! Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company proudly announces the return of its award-winning, long running Friday night block party. 

‘Tis the Season for Jolly Pumpkin’s Noel

‘Tis the season for holiday beers. Like everyone else, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales is hoping for this holiday season to be…well, a little more jolly. In doing their part, they have released their favorite seasonal special ale in cans. The beautiful mahogany hue of Noel is just a peek into the deep, malty, complex wild ale that lies within this holiday 4-pack.

New State Restrictions in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic Surge

New State Restrictions in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic Surge

With little indication the COVID-19 pandemic is going to subside in the U.S. anytime soon, several cities and states have upped their restrictions on businesses and gatherings as the fall surge continues. Governors in Illinois, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have ramped up restrictions on bars and restaurants.