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Brewers Association Submits Ingredient Exemption Petition to TTB

November 11, 2021

The Brewers Association submitted a petition to the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requesting the following ingredients be exempted from formula requirements: Banana Beets Carrot Cucumber Dragonfruit Guava Lavender Papaya Prickly-pear fruit Rhubarb Rose fruit (hips) Direct link to the petition submitted: https://cdn.brewersassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/08091946/2021-Ingredient-Petition.pdf Source: https://www.brewersassociation.org/current-issues/ba-submits-ingredient-exemption-petition-to-ttb

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Bells Brewery Sold To Lion (Owned By Kirin)

November 10, 2021

Terry Bunch

Today, Bell’s Brewery founder, Larry Bell announced that he has reached an agreement with Lion, an Australian based brewer, for the sale of Bell’s. Lion acquired Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing in 2019. The move will see the Michigan-based craft brewer come together with New Belgium – aligning two great American craft brewers. Larry Bell, who…

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Baja Brewing Company Wins Top Mexico Competition and Expands US Distribution

November 10, 2021

Terry Bunch

Baja Brewing Company, the original craft brewery in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, is celebrating two important milestones: winning Best Large Brewery of Mexico by Copa Cerveza and expanding its US distribution by adding New York State to its stateside lineup. Copa Cerveza, the most prestigious beer competition in Mexico, took place in…

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Beer Lovers Rally Together to Celebrate Small Brewery Sunday on Nov 28

November 10, 2021

Terry Bunch

Small Brewery Sunday, the national beer holiday created by the Brewers Association (BA), returns for its third year on November 28. The annual celebration encourages beer lovers to support their local breweries, brewpubs, and taprooms — small businesses that contribute to local communities and economies during the holiday season and beyond. Since the onset of the pandemic,…

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Sundance Now Releases Trailer For Brewery Themed Crime Thriller “The Pact”

November 10, 2021

Terry Bunch

Sundance Now has released the trailer for the enthralling, six-part thriller The Pact, making its US debut on Sundance Now and AMC+ on Thursday, December 2. New episodes of the dark whodunnit The Guardian calls “Wales’s ‘Big Little Lies’” and The Irish Times deems “a stonking standout of a crime thriller” will premiere weekly until Thursday, January 6. When young brewery boss Jack (Aneurin Bernard, Dunkirk, War & Peace)…

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Ritual Brewing Celebrating 9 Years Of Award Winning Craft Beer

November 9, 2021

Terry Bunch

Anniversary Celebration HERE WE GO! On Saturday, November 13th Ritual Brewing will be hosting their Ninth Anniversary Celebration at the brewery from 12 to 4:30 PM There will be live music, local food and a host of their crowd favorite beers and unique specialties. During the slow days of COVID restrictions the brewery team dug…

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Shiner Beers Releases Tall Tails, a Cocktail-Inspired Hard Seltzer Mixed 12-Pack

November 9, 2021

Terry Bunch

Today, the independent, family-owned brewers of the iconic Shiner Bock Beer, announce the release of Tall ‘Tails, a mixed 12-pack of all-natural, cocktail-inspired hard seltzers. Each flavor, Ruby Red Paloma, Watermelon Margarita, Texas Mule and Mexican Martini, riffs on a classic Texan favorite. Since its founding in 1909, every drop of Shiner is proudly brewed…

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WeldWerks Brewing To Provide $10,000 Towards Breast Cancer Surgery Recovery Shirt Kits

November 8, 2021

Raymond

WeldWerks Brewing Co. wants you to #GiveASh!rt, which is why the brewery has teamed up with Somebunny Cares, a local nonprofit that provides unique post-op mastectomy shirts featuring hidden drain pockets along with support accessories, quirky gift items and outreach for women going through breast cancer. Brewed with love for Somebunny Cares, WeldWerks’ 10K IPA: #GIVEASH!RT…

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Melvin Brewing and Kühl® Launch NEW Scenario Porter with KÜHL® Giveaways and a Clothing Drive

November 8, 2021

Raymond

Get the warm fuzzies this fall with a new collaborative release from Melvin Brewing and premier outdoor apparel brand Kühl®. In conjunction with Scenario Porter’s debut, Melvin and KÜHL® are giving back to the local communities where Melvin’s beer is sold and warming bodies on the outside by giving regional charities one premium quality KÜHL® jacket for every 10 cases…

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Untappd Launches New Travel Show “Next Exit” on Youtube

November 8, 2021

Terry Bunch

Last week Untappd launched Next Exit, a new YouTube show that showcases hidden-gem bars, breweries, and restaurants. In the first episode, Untappd Creative Director Kenny Gould explores his hometown: Pittsburgh, PA. Join Kenny as he uncovers plans for Pittsburgh Brewing Company, once one of the largest breweries in the world, and eats authentic Szechuan cuisine with…

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Beastie Boys Tribute Beer and Commemorative Glassware Coming Soon to Tavour

November 8, 2021

Terry Bunch

Any old-school hip hop fan knows the Beastie Boys enjoyed a beer now and then. They famously fought for their right to party! And when the group rapped “put your left leg down, your right leg up, tilt your head back, let’s finish the cup,” they sure weren’t talking about ice water. Fortunately, New Jersey’s…

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Alesmith Brewing Order of the Anvil 2022 Membership Enrollment is Open

November 8, 2021

Terry Bunch

2022 Order of the Anvil Membership Enrollment is NOW open! Our exciting beer club is entering the fifth year of bringing our best barrel-aged beers to our members. Price: $375 + taxes and platform fees Perks include: 12 Included Member Bottles: (2 500mL) Kali Trippn – Speedway Imperial Stout Aged in Premier Bourbon Barrels with Vietnamese Coffee, Vanilla,…

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Hard Rock Cafes Nationwide Honor Military Service Members With A Free Legendary Steak Burger On Veterans Day

November 8, 2021

Terry Bunch

Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands, announces that all Hard Rock Cafes in North America will honor military service members this Veterans Day with a free original Legendary® Steak Burger topped with applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, a crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato. The free burger offer includes a side…

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Chuckanut Brewery Wins Large Brewery at WA Beer Awards 2021

November 7, 2021

Terry Bunch

On November 5th the WA Beer Awards announced the winners of the WA Beer Awards competition amongst 142 WA state breweries. In a blind tasting format over 1,100 beers were evaluated using the Brewers Association Beer Style guidelines and Chuckanut won a total of seven Gold and Silver medals for their lager style beers. Chuckanut…

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Great Notion Brewing Now Shipping Within California

November 5, 2021

Terry Bunch

Great Notion Brewing (GNB), best known for its beer-gamified mobile app, hazy IPAs and “culinary-inspired” sours and stouts, is bringing their #keepbeerfun antics direct to California beer drinkers. The brewery’s new shipping, pickup and delivery center is located at 1329 N. Market Blvd. Ste 200 in Sacramento, CA. This means that California beer drinkers can…