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Extend Robotics Ltd., launches “R:O:B:” – a Virtual Reality-controlled ‘robotically optimised bartender’

November 25, 2020

Extend Robotics Ltd., a UK-based innovator in general-purpose teleoperated robotics, announces the first successful trial of its virtual reality (VR) controlled cybernetic bartender, nicknamed “R:O:B:” (robotically optimised bartender). “R:O:B:” features a remarkable human-like dexterity and is fully capable of ‘virtually’ pulling a real pint! The Extend Robotics’ Robot Toolkit features real-time, immersive and intuitive control using the latest VR…

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Crooked Hammock Brewery Set To Open North Myrtle Beach Location In 2021

November 25, 2020

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Crooked Hammock Brewery is proud to announce plans to open its much-anticipated North Myrtle Beach location in February of 2021. Crooked Hammock Brewery will bring an all-ages backyard escape experience to its campus at Barefoot Landing, which will include indoor/outdoor seating for more than 500 guests between the restaurant, craft brewery, Island Bar gazebo, and…

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Oakshire Brewing transitions core lineup into 16oz cans

November 24, 2020

Terry Bunch

Oakshire will begin shipping nine beers in their Core lineup to distributors in a new format – 16oz 4-packs. Oakshire’s Core brands are year-round and seasonal beers distributed throughout the Northwest and Colorado. “Enjoy Fresh!” remains the declaration of the Core brewing program, which sets the foundation for the long-standing brands from which Oakshire has…

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Shmaltz Brewing Releases “Golden Jelly Doughnut Pastry Ale” & “She’brew RBG IPA” In Collaboration with Moustache Brewing

November 24, 2020

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Shmaltz Brewing Company officially turns 24 this Hanukkah season as the largest, the smallest, the most award winning, and astonishingly still the only Jewish celebration beer company in the country. And what a time for Anniversaries as the roller coaster of a year just keeps rolling. With so much uncertainty still looming for 2020 and beyond, couldn’t we…

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No-Li Brewhouse Leads U.S. Brewers at 2020 Brussels International Beer Awards

November 24, 2020

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No-Li Brewhouse’s Born & Raised IPA And Wrecking Ball Imperial Stout win gold medals in the 2020 Brussels, Belgium International Beer Competition – American IPA & Russian Imperial Stout. Brussels International Beer Challenge is one of the world’s most prestigious beer competitions with over 35 countries, 1,700 entries and 80 hand-selected international judges. Born &…

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Hindu Community Upset, Urges Canada Brewery To Relabel Beer & Apologize

November 24, 2020

Raymond

Upset Hindus are urging Tatamagouche (Nova Scotia, Canada) based Tatamagouche Brewing Company to change the name of its beer currently named as Amrita (which they regard as sacred nectar of immortality), calling it highly inappropriate. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that amrita emerged from Churning of the Ocean…

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Hairless Dog Brewing introduces 0.0% ABV gift set

November 23, 2020

Terry Bunch

On Tuesday, the CDC suggested that Americans ditch alcohol consumption (well, you humans at least…) over the holidays, as it may alter judgement and make it more difficult to practice COVID-19 safety measures. With excessive alcohol consumption on the rise during the pandemic, Hairless Dog Brewing Company hopes to make holidays celebrations safer. Unlike category competitors who…

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Best Beer for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign

November 23, 2020

Terry Bunch

OK humans, we have noticed that a lot of you track where planets and stars that you are aware of were when you were born. Apparently, this defines your basis personality traits. We wonder what effect your planet’s location had on us so many years ago when we were birthed… We dedicate this article to…

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Ontario’s first craft brewery introduces most Canadian beer ever?

November 21, 2020

Terry Bunch

While Canadian content may be easier to measure in radio and television than in craft beer, Waterloo Brewing’s Maple Spiced Pecan Old Ale has to be a frontrunner for the Most Canadian Beer Ever. HIGHLIGHTS: Waterloo Maple Spiced Pecan Old Ale joins the brewery’s long-running series of seasonal small-batch beers. At 5.5% alc./vol., the maple-flavoured brew is characterized by…

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Drake’s Brewing Releases Tree Beer IPA Made With Spruce Tips and Juniper Berries

November 21, 2020

Terry Bunch

Drake’s Brewing is excited to announce the return of their beloved seasonal sipper, Tree Beer IPA, made with spruce tips and juniper berries at 5.5% ABV. This limited release will be available on draft and in 4-packs of 16oz. cans, Wednesday, November 25, at Drake’s Barrel House (San Leandro) and Drake’s Dealership (Oakland), and then arrives at Drake’s BARN (West Sacramento) on…

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Beer Connoisseur Exclusive Beers On Tavour Nov 20-26

November 21, 2020

Terry Bunch

The Beer Connoisseur magazine has partnered with Tavour to make available highly rated and hard-to-get beers via exclusive buying events for its Beer Buyers Club members. In weeks where they do not have an organized Buying Event (such as this week), they will be providing you humans top beer picks from the Tavour lineup that are currently available for…

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‘In Hops We Trust’ Exploring Americas Craft Beer Industry Launches On YouTube

November 21, 2020

Raymond

Newly launched YouTube docu-series In Hops We Trust explores the world of craft brewing across the United States, with Season 1 (launched last month), focusing on production company, The Ambassador Studios’ home state of New Jersey. Tomorrow, host Ralph Saro Jr. sits down with the folks at Hoboken Brewing Co., with a special Thanksgiving episode…

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Get Your Free Copy of the Ninkasi Brewing and Dark Horse Comics Comic Book

November 21, 2020

Terry Bunch

Ninkasi Brewing are celebrating their 19.2oz. comic cans series and the release of their first comic, Legend of Ninkasi: Rise of Craft! Written by Ninkasi co-founder Jamie Floyd and Jim Gibbons and illustrated by Dark Horse Comics artist Eduardo Francisco, this story follows the Goddess Ninkasi, Tricerahops, Jamie Floyd & Nikos Ridge, and other familiar characters in…

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Schlafly Beer Releases Breakout Style for 2020 in 12-Ounce Cans

November 19, 2020

Raymond

Schlafly Beer, the original, independent craft brewery in St. Louis, announces the release ofIPA (ABV 5%) in 6-packs of 12-ounce cans. Previously available in 6-pack bottles and 16-ounce cans, the brewery’s approachable and balanced India Pale Ale is now available in a smaller pack and can size for flexibility of multiple off-premise establishments. Schlafly’s IPA has…

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WISEACRE Brewing’s New 40K Sqft. Brewery, Taproom In Downtown

November 19, 2020

Raymond

WISEACRE Brewing Company has opened its new production facility and taproom at 398 South B.B. King Boulevard in Downtown Memphis. The 40,000-square-foot facility, dubbed WISEACRE2, will be able to produce 100,000 barrels of beer per year, nearly quintupling the brewery’s previous capacity and paving the way for both the development of new beers and new…