San Francisco is renowned for empowering originality. The South of Market (SoMA) district, a mix of urban grit and stunning sightlines of the San Francisco Bay, is also the home to the 21st Amendment Brewery‘s beloved 2nd Street brewpub. Founders Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan pay homage to SoMA and the restless creativity bustling at all corners of the City…
This year, Monday Night Brewing acknowledges the lonely hearts who suffer through the overrated Hallmark holiday that is Valentine’s Day by celebrating Singles Awareness Day—Monday, February 15—with a single-can release of All By Myself, from its coveted Hop Hut series. All By Myself is a triple New England IPA from the brewery’s experimental line of…
WISEACRE Brewing Company today announces its plans to launch statewide distribution in five new states – Kentucky and New Jersey in February and Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina in March. Just in time for this expansion, WISEACRE is also launching a new year-round beer Bow Echo, a hazy IPA with notes of citrus and tropical…
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its newest year-round beer, Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout. It joins the brewery’s lineup of iconic beers such as Perpetual IPA, Troegenator, Sunshine Pilsner, Haze Charmer and DreamWeaver Wheat. This deliciously decadent stout is built on a foundation of rich chocolate malt, caramel malt and roasted barley. Cold-steeping on…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, debuts of A Deal With The Devil Barleywine at Anchorage Brewing attracted hundreds of people from around the world. Fans were known to fly all the way to Alaska, set up tents, and wait up to 14 hours in 30-degree weather for a chance to score a limited edition, wax-dipped bottle….
For years, Brewmaster Matt Brynildson dreamed about creating a beer club that would directly connect Firestone Walker’s most interesting beers with the brewery’s most passionate fans. That time has now come with the launch of Brewmaster’s Reserve—a beer club dedicated to “the best of the best” from Brynildson and his team. Brewmaster’s Reserve is limited…
Cascade Brewing has announced two new releases coming out today: Cosmosaic, a brand new project, and Blueberry 2020, a longtime favorite. Cosmosaic features sour blond ale aged in oak barrels for up to 10 months followed by a late addition of Mosaic hops, bringing hoppy harmony to the cosmic complexity of sour beer. The sessionable ale, which comes in…
Stone Brewing Expands SoCal Distribution Company returns to San Marcos, CA after 25 years Stone Distributing Co. (SDC) announces plans to expand its SoCal operation marked by its move to a significantly larger distribution warehouse in San Marcos, CA. SDC, founded by Stone Brewing, is among the nation’s largest distributors of independent craft-centric beverages. SDC’s new…
Emporium Arcade Bar Las Vegas announces it is now open for business. The lively new destination for drinks, games and live shows is located at AREA15, the new art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Founded in Chicago in 2012, Emporium Arcade Bar has earned a reputation as a laid-back gathering…
That isn’t a big group in the brewing industry, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Widespread bar closures caused sharp sales declines and huge amounts of spoiled beer kegs last spring. Many breweries continue to struggle with reaching customers, amidst strict social distancing rules. Some craft beer fans have seen their favorite local breweries shutter their…
Dreamland, a new one-of-a-kind outdoor entertainment, recreation, and arts venue in Dripping Springs, will open to the public and start accepting guests on Friday, February 5. There will be a grand opening event with outdoor concerts on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13. Located on 64 acres in the Texas Hill Country, Dreamland offers an…
21st Amendment Brewery reaches a monumental milestone in August 2021 when they celebrate their 21st Anniversary as an iconic San Francisco brewery. To kick off their 21st year of brewing, 21st Amendment nationally releases to 32 states its handcrafted line of SOMA Hard Seltzer — the #1 Selling Craft Seltzer in Major Northern California Grocery…
Cigar City Brewing (CCB), Florida’s premier craft brewery, announces details for the 2021 release of Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout, a monolithic dark beer brewed with cinnamon, vanilla, cacao nibs and chile peppers. First released in 2010, Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout has become one of craft beer’s most coveted small-batch beers. This year, the brewery will continue its…
Oskar Blues Brewery will delve even deeper into lagers and porters in 2021. The Slow Chill Series of classic, crisp lagers and the Death By Series of decadent porters will both see nationwide release for limited runs throughout the year. This year’s Death By Series will include a brand new release, to be announced May…
Like so many things since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Valentine’s Day is going to look different this year. Instead of flocking to fancy restaurants, more Americans will choose to celebrate at home, and delivery services like Tavour are catering to this shift. They work with over 600 independent craft breweries to ship the…
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