The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month that the Distributors Against Human Trafficking initiative has trained 6,000 beer distribution employees to safely spot and report the signs of human trafficking. NBWA is well on its way to reaching its goal of training 10,000 employees by the end of 2021….
Rogue Ales & Spirits announces its 2021 Product Release Calendar. This year, Rogue is focusing on their core portfolio while adding ten diverse new products and eight new eye-catching packages. “I couldn’t be prouder of our 2021 products,” says Dharma Tamm, Rogue President. “We are adding Colossal Claude, a monstrous, flavor-forward, Imperial IPA, to our core…
In the challenging year that was 2020, Colorado-based Bootstrap Brewing Company celebrated successes. Despite the doom and gloom of COVID and election year, the brewery grew its annual sales more than 25-percent, launched new lines of both tasty non-alcoholic beers and Sparkalicious hard seltzers, and made significant additions to its brewhouse technology. Innovations and Beer…
Perrin Brewing Company announces the release of Turtle in a Palm Tree, a 10.0% ABV Russian Imperial Stout with chocolate, caramel and coconut. Turtle in a Palm Tree will be available To Go at the Perrin Pub, in 32 oz. Crowlers and 4-packs of 16 oz. cans, starting January 7. The style, ingredients and name of…
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…
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