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Breweries “Drop” & “Ditch” The Name “Aqua Shiva” After Hindu Protest
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Breweries “Drop” & “Ditch” The Name “Aqua Shiva” After Hindu Protest

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),…

COMING SOON: Citra-By-The-Sea Hazy IPA!
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COMING SOON: Citra-By-The-Sea Hazy IPA!

Citra + Citra Cryo + Burgeon-style TLC = the juiciest expression of this incredible hop we can imagine. CBTS Hazy IPA drips with ready-to-burst peach, white gummy bear, mango, & nectarine aromas & flavors. Hints of tangy orange pulp & the super-soft mouthfeel make us think of floating on a calm summer sea at dusk….

Brewers Publications Releases First Comprehensive Guide on Hard Seltzer
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Brewers Publications Releases First Comprehensive Guide on Hard Seltzer

How to Make Hard Seltzer: Refreshing Recipes for Sparkling Libations, the latest release from Brewers Publications®, is the first comprehensive book on hard seltzer. Written by Chris Colby, celebrated beer author and homebrewer, this guide provides recipes and advice from the country’s best hard seltzer producers on making seltzer for both commercial and home enjoyment. Featuring…

The Brewers Association release new Code of Conduct standards
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The Brewers Association release new Code of Conduct standards

The Brewers Association Board of Directors approved the association’s new Code of Conduct, which will become part of their foundational documents. “Here at the Brewers Association, our Core Values and Beliefs include not only promoting and celebrating the small, independent, innovative culture of American craft brewers, vigorously defending our industry, and providing craft brewers with a unified…

BREWBattle Round 4: Melvin Vs. Modern Times
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BREWBattle Round 4: Melvin Vs. Modern Times

If you haven’t heard, Common Theory, one of San Diego’s BEST Craft Beer restaurant, is back at it again with their 4th annual BREWBattle competition. 3 have already been crowned as KING in this Blind testing challenge. 16 Breweries. 4 Beers per round. 1 Champion… .:: ROUND 4 ::. Melvin Vs. Modern Times 2 Pilsner &…