A new distillery, 28 Mile Distilling Co., is joining in the fight against the Coronavirus. Located in Highwood, Illinois, just 28 Miles from the city of Chicago, 28 Mile Distilling Company is donating 16 oz. bottles of their gel hand sanitizer to every officer in the Chicago Police Department during the COVID-19 pandemic. This donation of almost 12,000 bottles, approximately…
In these uncertain times, when you will pay good money to never hear “in these uncertain times” ever again, be certain of this: Surly continues crafting innovative, hop-forward beers. And when you don’t necessarily want to linger in your local liquor store or bottle shop to browse what’s new, Surly has put all these innovative,…
North Park Beer Company released two cans today, a hazy IPA called Art Is Hard and a lager called Party Cup. ART IS HARD, Hazy IPA, 6.7% ABV. Loaded with Simcoe, Citra, and Motueka hops expressing juicy tangerine, orange, tropical fruity pineapple and guava! Super juicy with a lusciously smooth mouthfeel brought to you…
Coronavirus can’t stop The Empourium from their First Friday beer release tradition. The Berkeley neighborhood brewery will release A Plethora of Piñatas Mexican Lager on Friday, May 1— just in time for Cinco de Mayo (Zoom) celebrations. This Mexican Lager is crafted with flaked corn in its grain bill that imparts soft mouthfeel and a…
Another month has passed, we are all still being asked to stay home for the greater good, and the updated order in Illinois allows some non-essential businesses to reopen (in a limited capacity) on May 1! And as luck should have it that includes golf courses… just in time for the return of Beer for…
Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s 805 Beer today launched a new community support campaign under the banner of “Keep It Local,” honoring the frontline people who are working hard to keep their neighborhoods well fed. The Keep It Local campaign is being launched via targeted digital spots designed to reach millions in 805’s distribution territory. The main…
A long time ago in a beach town far, far away … A band of rebel brewers broke away from the IPA dominant Galactic Empire and formed an all-sour resistance. This Rebel Alliance, known as California Wild Ales, continues to produce Barrel-Aged, Funky Brews. This May 4th California Wild Ales invites you to join them in…
Alvarium Beer Company update on new can releases: Starman (NEDIPA; in cans now) The Starman lands again! The binary stars of Galaxy and Citra hit the brightly tropical and deeply dank notes this NEDIPA is famous for. Margarita Gose (Cocktail-Inspired Sour; in cans Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020) Mildly tart with a light salinity. A big dose…
American Craft Beer Week®, the annual national beer holiday celebrated since 2006 by millions of beer lovers, breweries, and retailers, will be observed May 11-17. Hosted by CraftBeer.com, a website published by the Brewers Association, this year’s celebration will feel different, but the spirit of supporting craft breweries who have supported their communities and country remains the…
Cascade Brewing is releasing Pineapple Retreat this Thursday, April 30, in honor of Cinco de Mayo. A special draft only small blend, Pineapple Retreat features sour blond ales aged in oak wine barrels for up to 20 months then fermented with fresh organic pineapple and infused with habanero pepper and cilantro. Like a fresh pineapple salsa,…
Tröegs is joining together with Hospitality Assistance Response of Pennsylvania (HARP) to help provide immediate emergency assistance to front-line hospitality industry workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. All sales of Scratch #413 – Hazy IPA will benefit HARP. “We hope to raise $10,000 through sales of this new beer,” said Chris Trogner, co-founding brother…
A startup has launched a secure, Web-based application that helps off premise alcohol beverage retailers, including liquor stores and grocery departments, improve social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic. BeverageX, based in Denver, has partnered with Big Bear Wine & Liquor in Southern, Colorado for the service. Off premise retailers who subscribe to BeverageX can share inventory data with…
Schlafly Beer announces the release of Tropical Saison (7.5% ABV), a new summer offering in the original, independent craft brewery’s portfolio, as well as the return to cans for a seasonal favorite, Summer Lager (4.5% ABV). Available in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans, Tropical Saison offers notes of juicy tropical fruits with a slight tart flavor. Summer Lager returns for the…
Are you longing for some Smog City IPA or dreaming about Coffee Porter, but live too far away to visit them at the brewery? They’ve got you covered (if you live in CA)! Smog City Brewing is now offering CA statewide shipping of their packaged beer and they have also expanded their Los Angeles…
Beers like the ones in our Wooden Soul program deserve some extra flair, don’t you think? So, too, do our Wooden Soul enthusiasts. With that, we present the Wooden Soul Bottle Club: Our wildest, ripest beers hand-picked just for you. Here’s the deal: Memberships are $100 and get you two bottles each of In the…
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