The beer that marked the beginning of our COVID journey and became an instant favorite is back! Quarantine Machine West Coast IPA makes its return in 4-pack cans this Saturday, 8/15. Smog City Brewing was really hoping Quarantine Machine would be obsolete at this point, but here we are, 5 months later, and we’re still living…
AleSmith Brewing Company is celebrating 25 years with the release of Diego Antonio West-Coast Style India Pale Ale, a collaboration with long-time industry cohort, Weathered Souls Brewing. Named after the patron saint of each brewery’s hometown – San Diego and San Antonio – Diego Antonio India Pale Ale is characterized by its unique Citra and Nelson Sauvin hops,…
Most people today have never known a world without Oktoberfest — the festival draws millions of revelers to Munich, Germany every September. But next month, there will be no lederhosen and dirndl-clad crowds; no cheery oompah music booming from tents; no steins spilling over with amber-hued brews. For the first time since World War II,…
Maibock, the spring/summer big bier from Chuckanut Brewery, is now available around the greater Northwest. Maibock is a bock style lager with a higher ABV than most lager beers but it is lighter in color than the usual bocks which are dark. Moderate bitterness balances out a slightly sweet, full-bodied palate packed with rich, ripe…
Bad Beat Brewing announce new releases: 8/14/2020 FRIDAY: Citrus Got Real Beer Release!! Who’s ready for Bad Beat Brewing’s next Gose?! They invite you to experience the wonder of Citrus Got Real – Gose w/ Blood Orange, Key Lime, and Lemon Purée! Jam packed with copious amounts of purée to bring you that beautifully fruit…
Oskar Blues is sending out the third video in their new five part recipe series, this week featuring the Original Craft Beer in a Can- Dale's Pale Ale. Cook One, Drink Two features unique kitchen creations using all five of the Oskar Blues beers included in the CANundrum Mixed Pack. CANundrum is available nationwide, so if…
Craft beer? Or hard seltzer? With Bootstrap Brewing’s revolutionary new Party Pack, there’s no need to choose — there’s a little something for everyone. Earlier this year, as the effects of COVID-19 began causing uncertainty in the craft beer industry, the Longmont-based brewery quietly released the 12-can party pack featuring five award-winning craft beers and…
Troegs Independent Brewing is so excited to welcome back their Tart & Fruit Series! Brewed with 15 pounds per barrel of real fruit, Passionfruit Guava Tart Ale is a refreshing tropical take on this style. The combination of guava and passionfruit – two colorful and aromatic tropical fruits – lays down a juicy backbone with a…
The Brewers Association Board of Directors approved the association’s new Code of Conduct, which will become part of their foundational documents. “Here at the Brewers Association, our Core Values and Beliefs include not only promoting and celebrating the small, independent, innovative culture of American craft brewers, vigorously defending our industry, and providing craft brewers with a unified…
If you haven’t heard, Common Theory, one of San Diego’s BEST Craft Beer restaurant, is back at it again with their 4th annual BREWBattle competition. 3 have already been crowned as KING in this Blind testing challenge. 16 Breweries. 4 Beers per round. 1 Champion… .:: ROUND 4 ::. Melvin Vs. Modern Times 2 Pilsner &…
Portland Cider Co., one of Oregon’s longest operating independent craft cider producers, won multiple categories at the 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition. The cider company brought home the awards for Double Gold Best of Class (Sorta Sweet), Best of Show Cider (Sorta Sweet) and Silver (Kinda Dry). Sorta Sweet took home a Double Gold medal…
Cascade Brewing has announced the release of Mango Road 2019, a brand-new Northwest sour ale project. It will be available in 500ml bottles and in draft kegs starting Friday, August 14. Mango Road features sour blond ale aged in oak wine barrels for up to 18 months then fermented with mangoes and infused with jasmine flowers and pink peppercorn. This…
The Capski Bottle Opener is the perfect gift for all types of beer lovers and drinkers. Capski’s versatility makes it a one of a kind product. You can attach it to your fridge, shower, and even car. One of the best features of this bottle opener is that you do not need any screws, adhesive…
This Saturday 8.15 Black Plague are so stoked to be releasing a very special beer collaboration capsule with @transworldskate – GRIM RIPPER IPA. As an ode to the historical skate & craft beer scene that helped carve out the San Diego culture to be what it is today, what better fitting style than a classic west coast…
Ferment Brewing Co. is pleased to release its contribution to the international Black is Beautiful initiative that now includes more than 1,000 breweries across 20 countries. The Hood River brewery will debut its Black is Beautiful Imperial Coffee Stout in 16-ounce cans on August 14. Ferment Brewing Co.’s Imperial Coffee Stout is a rich and complex beer loaded with caramel notes and…
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