The highly-anticipated Cervecería La Tropical (owned by Heineken) , Miami’s newest brewery, will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, February 19 in the Wynwood Arts District with live music acts throughout the weekend. Embracing the alluring and high-energy spirit of Miami by way of Cuba, Latin America and the Caribbean, La Tropical will feature a state-of-the-art onsite brewing…
Montavilla Brew Works (MBW) has announced the canning of a new West Coast IPA that celebrates living in Oregon and coincides with the state’s 161st birthday. Lovin’ Oregon was brewed in collaboration with Heart in Oregon, a Portland company whose sticker featuring a green heart in the center of the state is ubiquitous in the Northwest. Lovin’ Oregon is a…
Two San Diego breweries are at it again with AleSmith and Stone Brewing’s latest collaborative brainchild, Dual Exposure. This bodacious brew hit the shelves this week and is teeming with both breweries’ esteemed expertise in the double IPA game. Citrus flows through the body of this frothy concoction, melding hops with drinkability to yield a supremely covet-worthy beer…
In recognition of the crippling impact the pandemic has had on the restaurant industry, National Harbor, OtherSide Beverage and Aslin Brewing collaborated to create a new brew with National Harbor Restaurant workers in mind. “Rising Tides Raise All” will not only help to increase traffic and sales at National Harbor but OtherSide Beverage and National…
Paulaner USA, the exclusive U.S. importer of the legendary portfolio of premium German beers, is pleased to welcome leading Asian import, Tsingtao to its portfolio. Under this agreement, Paulaner becomes the exclusive U.S. importer of the largest selling Chinese beer in the U.S. Effective April 2, 2021, the Tsingtao portfolio includes its; Classic Lager, Pure…
San Francisco is renowned for empowering originality. The South of Market (SoMA) district, a mix of urban grit and stunning sightlines of the San Francisco Bay, is also the home to the 21st Amendment Brewery‘s beloved 2nd Street brewpub. Founders Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan pay homage to SoMA and the restless creativity bustling at all corners of the City…
This year, Monday Night Brewing acknowledges the lonely hearts who suffer through the overrated Hallmark holiday that is Valentine’s Day by celebrating Singles Awareness Day—Monday, February 15—with a single-can release of All By Myself, from its coveted Hop Hut series. All By Myself is a triple New England IPA from the brewery’s experimental line of…
WISEACRE Brewing Company today announces its plans to launch statewide distribution in five new states – Kentucky and New Jersey in February and Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina in March. Just in time for this expansion, WISEACRE is also launching a new year-round beer Bow Echo, a hazy IPA with notes of citrus and tropical…
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its newest year-round beer, Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout. It joins the brewery’s lineup of iconic beers such as Perpetual IPA, Troegenator, Sunshine Pilsner, Haze Charmer and DreamWeaver Wheat. This deliciously decadent stout is built on a foundation of rich chocolate malt, caramel malt and roasted barley. Cold-steeping on…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, debuts of A Deal With The Devil Barleywine at Anchorage Brewing attracted hundreds of people from around the world. Fans were known to fly all the way to Alaska, set up tents, and wait up to 14 hours in 30-degree weather for a chance to score a limited edition, wax-dipped bottle….
For years, Brewmaster Matt Brynildson dreamed about creating a beer club that would directly connect Firestone Walker’s most interesting beers with the brewery’s most passionate fans. That time has now come with the launch of Brewmaster’s Reserve—a beer club dedicated to “the best of the best” from Brynildson and his team. Brewmaster’s Reserve is limited…
Cascade Brewing has announced two new releases coming out today: Cosmosaic, a brand new project, and Blueberry 2020, a longtime favorite. Cosmosaic features sour blond ale aged in oak barrels for up to 10 months followed by a late addition of Mosaic hops, bringing hoppy harmony to the cosmic complexity of sour beer. The sessionable ale, which comes in…
Stone Brewing Expands SoCal Distribution Company returns to San Marcos, CA after 25 years Stone Distributing Co. (SDC) announces plans to expand its SoCal operation marked by its move to a significantly larger distribution warehouse in San Marcos, CA. SDC, founded by Stone Brewing, is among the nation’s largest distributors of independent craft-centric beverages. SDC’s new…
Emporium Arcade Bar Las Vegas announces it is now open for business. The lively new destination for drinks, games and live shows is located at AREA15, the new art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Founded in Chicago in 2012, Emporium Arcade Bar has earned a reputation as a laid-back gathering…
That isn’t a big group in the brewing industry, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Widespread bar closures caused sharp sales declines and huge amounts of spoiled beer kegs last spring. Many breweries continue to struggle with reaching customers, amidst strict social distancing rules. Some craft beer fans have seen their favorite local breweries shutter their…
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