Wander + Ivy, the Colorado-based company distributing upscale single-serve packages of wines from award-winning, family-owned vineyards around the world, experienced 425-percent sales growth in 2020. In addition to launching its online wine shop, which now ships direct to 39 states, Wander + Ivy’s curated selection of wines is available in select retail stores in Colorado,…
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its once-a-year cult classic, Nugget Nectar. And yes, the sought-after 16-oz. cans are back, too! Excessively dry-hopped, this Imperial Amber celebrates the arrival of “fresh-off-the-bine” Nugget hops from the brewery’s annual trek to Yakima, WA, for hop selection. It’s no surprise that Nugget hops take center stage, adding…
CBD Free IPA welcomed Epic Brewing into 2020 as the unofficial start of our “Epic Pokes Fun at Popular Trends” series and they couldn’t be more excited to keep it alive in 2021. Midnight Munchies Peanut Butter Stout will lead the charge with its January 5th debut. They’ll have a few cases out at their…
Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB), the first B Corp brewery in the Pacific Northwest, has revealed its 2021 brand calendar of sustainable beer featuring a new year-round organic porter, a new line of Imperial IPAs inspired from its award-winning Ace of Spades, and the return of several fan favorites. 2021 will also mark the first time Hopworks…
Just in time to ring in the new year, Portland Cider Co. has released Bubbly Brut, a brand-new modern champagne-style sparkling cider that’s perfect for celebrating a special occasion or a “cider-bration” any night of the week. Bubby Brut is a small-batch cider made from 100% Northwest apples, fermented separately with two different champagne yeast strains on neutral French…
Brough Brothers Distillery, the first and only Black-owned distillery in the state of Kentucky, opened its doors for business earlier this month in Louisville. The distillery was founded by Victor, Bryson, and Christian Yarbrough, three brothers born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. They wanted to produce quality bourbon whiskey in an industry that has thus far remained largely inaccessible to…
Three Weavers Brewing Company announces the return of The Messenger Sunny India Pale Ale (7.3% ABV), a seasonal favorite combining locally grown yuzu and Buddha’s hand citron with a healthy hopping of Citra, El Dorado and Sabro hops. The Messenger is now available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans at Three Weavers’ Inglewood taproom for…
BOOMTOWN BREWERY BLASTS OUT ONE LAST HOLIDAY SURPRISE FIRST EVER BOTTLE AGED BREWS PLUS BRAND NEW GIFT GARD OFFERINGS Just in time for a last-minute holiday gift, Boomtown Brewery is pleased to announce their first bottled barrel aged releases. Each bottle retails for $15 each, or two can be combined for $25 (for the extra…
Two local small businesses are supporting one another this holiday season by partnering on a delicious product. Portland Cider Co. announced today the release of its seasonal Blueberry Bourbon Basil cider, a collaboration with Blue Star Donuts, an iconic Portland-based donut shop known for its brioche treats and gourmet flavors. Portland Cider Co.’s Blueberry Bourbon Basil cider is inspired…
Ferment Brewing Co. is pleased to announce the addition of two new barrel-aged bottle-conditioned beers to its premium lineup. Ferment Farm Quad and Ferment Imperial Stout are available now in 500 ml. bottles with wax seals. Ferment Farm Quad is a rich and layered quadruple that starts with a grain bill of five of the…
Experts at Moonshine University, the nation’s premier educational distillery, have announced the top trends set to shape the spirits industry in 2021. Driven by the long-term effects of an on-going pandemic, this year’s forecast is shaping up to be focused on authenticity in the form of appeals to community, premium experiences, and hospitality. • Back…
Hinch Distillery, Ireland’s newest premium distillery producing whiskey and gin in an age-old setting, is celebrating the opening of its retail shop this week and just in time for Christmas. The shop will open for a limited time period, from Friday 11 December to Wednesday 23 December, giving customers a sneak peek inside the distillery….
Rogue Ales & Spirits is starting 2021 strong with the release of Colossal Claude, a new year-round Imperial IPA. This robust, Northwest IPA offers citrus and floral hop aromas on the nose and finishes a touch on the bitter side with plenty of soft pine and resinous hoppy notes. “As our newest Imperial IPA, Colossal…
Ferment Brewing Co. took home two silver medals from the 2020 U.S. Open Beer Championship: one for its Ferment 12° Pils Czech-Style Lager and one for its Pale Ale. The award winners were announced on Dec. 6. Ferment 12° Pils Czech-Style Lager won silver in the Bohemian Pilsener category. Ferment 12° Pils uses barley raised…
For the past six years on the Sunday before Christmas, Ballast Point has “made a date with darkness” in reverence to its flagship Imperial Porter, Victory at Sea. The popular one-day celebration of dark beers always features rare riffs on the brewery-favorite Victory at Sea with guests strongly encouraged to play it up in pirate…
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