ANXO Cidery, the apples-only cider brand out of Washington, DC has launched two new editions of their Time & Place cider, a spin on a natural wine, but for apple lovers. Similar to single vineyard and vintage wines, ANXO’s Time & Place ciders showcase one orchard that the team has harvested apples from at a…
Last week we brought you the story about Pressure Drop Brewing and Big Ditch Brewing Company collaboration aiming their beer “Aqua Shiva” ensuing a backlash from the Hindu community who had called it “highly inappropriate”. Today, another brewery is hot water for the same reason, this time might be more severe. Upset Hindus are urging…
Special Release Includes Original Essence, A Pure Raw Hard Kombucha Unflavored Flying Embers, the Better-For-You Alcohol Brand, announces three new Hard Kombucha innovation flavors as a part of their limited release Flight Series. Building off their two previous releases, the new “Summer Oasis” collection offers three new crisp, refreshing flavors that will evoke desert daydreams…
Colorado-based Bootstrap Brewing is excited to announce the addition of two craft beer industry names: Geoff Hess, former Regional Director of National Accounts at CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, joins Bootstrap in the role of Director of Sales, and Dale Katechis, Oskar Blues Brewery founder, comes on board as an advisor and investor. Even in the…
The SquareOne is made of indestructible stainless steel, built to serve all your recreational beer-drinking needs, and armed with the awesomeness of extra volume and durable design. The SquareOne will complement your business or hobby, whether you’re a brewery looking to enhance customer loyalty with tap beer and growler fills (trade-in program) or a craft…
The San Francisco Bay Area is steeped in a storied history with premium barley. A top export from the 1860s – 1940s, barley was among one of the essential California commodities transported to the United Kingdom. With the recent surge of new craft breweries and distilleries throughout the state, renowned craft maltster Admiral Maltings is at the…
Idaho isn’t what comes to mind when most people think of craft beer. After all, California, New York, and Colorado dominate in sheer brewery numbers, while Oregon, Washington, and the Great Lakes states hold strong with their flood of nationally recognized breweries. But now, Idaho — and other states formerly in the shadows, like Montana…
In view of the uncertainties concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that its annual signature event “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” will, for the first time, take on a virtual format. Explaining this strategic move, HKTB Chairman Dr YK Pang said: “The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival has…
Pressure Drop Brewing and Big Ditch Brewing Company—apologized and discontinued their collaboration beer “Aqua Shiva” named after Hindu deity; within few hours of Hindu protest, who had called it “highly inappropriate”. Matt Kahn, President & Co-Founder of Big Ditch Brewing Company, in a “joint response” email to Hindu statesman Rajan Zed (who spearheaded the protest),…
Rosé and Honey Agave Cider Bring Home the Gold and Bronze The National Honey Board awarded Saint Arnold Brewing Company’s Rosé and Honey Agave Cider the gold and bronze medal, respectively, in the Cider category for their 2020 National Honey Beer Competition.The Rosé Cider is made with Pacific Northwest apples, honey, and additions of hibiscus and…
Ninkasi Brewing has a new mission for you humans. You can join the crew and find out the details using the link below. August 24, 2020 will be the first reveal (perhaps all the details, it is a mystery at this point.) Ninkasi previously made headlines when they sent yeast into outer space and then…
Oktoberfest is upon us and while Covid19 has canceled practically every Oktobfest event for 2020, we still wanted to share our thoughts on two of the classics… Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier and Paulaner Oktoberfest Marzen. Those of you humans that know these beers (biers for you European humans) will remember that they are what Oktoberfest lagers…
The Bruery has 4 new releases out this week, and I can’t wait for that Pain Perdu Stout! Do you have a favorite one from the list of the new releases below? NANA’S FAMOUS PAIN PERDU STOUT French Toast-inspired imperial stout with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and graham cracker You’re awakened from your slumber by…
Two of your favorite names in indie craft beer have joined forces of mythical proportions to release a nationally available collaboration beer. Stone Brewing and Modern Times announce the release of Modern Times / Stone Wizards & Gargoyles Hazy Coffee IPA. In the Modern Times and Stone utopia, breweries don’t just brew, they seek far-off…
With all that 2020 has thrown at us, it’s safe to assume most of us need a good excuse to chill out. Atlanta’s Second Self Beer Co. just unveiled the perfect craft beer to do so – La Fría Caribbean Lager. Inspired by the sultry vibes and sandy beaches of Puerto Rico, La Fría (“The…
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