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21st Amendment Brewery Announces “Chalkboard Project” Featuring Debut Release Hop Solo Hazy IPA

November 21, 2020

The 21st Amendment Brewery launches an exclusive San Francisco brewpub series the CHALKBOARD PROJECT featuring astonishingly fresh 21st Amendment limited-edition beers (16 oz. cans in 4-packs) that commemorate the creative minds behind chalkboard designs for thousands of beers at breweries across the country. The series debuts with Hop Solo Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV), a lush Galaxy hop-forward stunner set to be…

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21st Amendment Brewery Brews Up Winter Wonderland of Seasonal Beers for 2020 Holidays

November 13, 2020

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21st Amendment Brewery rings in the 2020 holiday season with two seasonal stunners ready to entice tastebuds with the sweet, mouth-puckering tartness of Hell or High Pomegranate (4.9% ABV, 12 oz. cans in 6-Packs, Draft) and special 10th Anniversary release of the annual winter spiced ale, Fireside Chat (7.9% ABV, 12 oz. cans in 6-Packs, Draft). The beloved Hell or High…

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Firestone Walker Velvet Merkin 3-Pack Now Available

November 13, 2020

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Because three bottles of Velvet Merkin are better than one… Introducing the limited-release Velvet Merkin trio including a bottle of 2017, 2018 and 2019 vintages. A must-have for barrel-aged stout enthusiasts showcasing subtle variations gained from one year to the next. Velvet Merkin has signature barrel-aged stout aromas, with rich flavors of dark chocolate, vanilla,…

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AleSmith Announces Annual 3-Day Speedway Grand Prix

November 12, 2020

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It’s time for AleSmith’s Annual 3-Day Speedway Grand Prix event during San Diego Beer Week! The event will feature eight different specialty Speedway Stout variants broken into two flights (aka Laps) priced at $14 per lap. Speedway Stout has been a favorite in AleSmith’s year-round lineup since 1999. Its flavor is dominated by chocolate and roasted…

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Stone Brewing Donates More Than $140,000 to Pandemic-Impacted Workers as COVID-19 Shutdowns Continue

November 12, 2020

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Stone Brewing announced that a sum of more than $140,000 will be given to employees who were laid off due to COVID-19 shutdowns in a second round of disbursements from the Team Stone Relief Fund. The donation is announced as San Diego entered the most restrictive Purple level in California’s system of coronavirus tiers. In…

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Drakes Brewing releases Sweet Boys Unfiltered IPA

November 11, 2020

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Drakes Brewing’s brew team cranked out a delicious new small batch beer last week, Sweet Boys Unfiltered IPA (6.5% ABV). It’s now on draft and available in 16 oz. cans at all Drake’s locations, with limited availability throughout the Bay Area. Enjoy tropical, citrus, and dank aromas, thanks to an experimental hopping technique. Brewers Asher and…

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Firestone Walker Launches “Flow State” Adventure Video Series With Dylan Efron

November 11, 2020

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Firestone Walker Brewing Company, in collaboration with adventurer Dylan Efron, today launched Flow State—an episodic monthly video series that challenges world-class athletes and performers to embark on unfamiliar outdoor exploits. The first episode of Flow State documents Brazilian professional skateboarder Leticia Bufoni as Efron puts her to the task of rock climbing to confront her fear of heights. Future…

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Stone Brewing introduces low cal low carb Features & Benefits IPA

November 11, 2020

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Stone is excited to announce their third Pilot Series beer: Stone Features & Benefits IPA. There’s no way you can make an insanely flavorful, hop-forward IPA in true Stone fashion while keeping it under 100 calories, right? And surely not with just 2.9 carbs, gluten-reduced and 4% ABV! Well, Stone’s brewers, along with the rest…

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Caveman Spirits Company announces launch of Caveman Vodka

November 10, 2020

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Caveman Spirits Company is excited to announce the launch of Caveman Vodka at the Paleo f(x)™ Virtual show on November 14, 2020! Move over potatoes and grains, there is a new Paleo inspired alternative coming soon to retail store shelves, a Vodka distilled from California Grapes. Handcrafted, naturally Gluten Free from the source, and infused with the…

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Firestone Walker XXIV Anniversary Virtual Tasting Event Nov 12

November 6, 2020

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YOU’RE INVITED TO A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR WITH THE FIRESTONE BREW TEAM Although Firestone Walker is sad to not be welcoming you humans all at the brewery for their annual Anniversary event, they’re excited to host their first-ever virtual tasting event showcasing XXIV Anniversary Ale. Join them next Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5pm PST for…

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Firestone Walker Releases The Next Luponic Distortion IPA

November 5, 2020

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From an emerging Willamette Valley cultivar to a brewery-sponsored hop from the Yakima Valley, Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion IPA series is back with another mind-bending hop blend—this time delivering flavors of lime, blueberry and pomelo. Advancing the mantra of “flavors through hops,” the latest release of Luponic Distortion is now rolling out in six-pack and…

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North Coast Brewing Company Announces Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout in Cans

November 5, 2020

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North Coast Brewing Company, an independent American craft brewery producing award-winning beers since 1988, is pleased to announce the nationwide release of its critically acclaimed Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout in a 16 oz. can. Produced in the tradition of 18th Century English brewers who supplied the court of Russia’s Catherine the Great, Old Rasputin Russian Imperial…

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North Park Beer to release Walnut Brownie Points collab with Equilibrium Brewery

November 4, 2020

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WALNUT BROWNIE POINTS, Walnut Brownie Stout 13.7% ABV North Park Beer was so stoked to work with Equilibrium Brewery to create this decadent liquid that is totally reminiscent of Mom’s walnut brownies! Straight outta the NPBC kitchen, they brewed this nutty brownie with an absurd amount of house toasted walnuts, single origin Columbian cacao nibs, and…

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Firestone Walker Unveils “XXIV” Anniversary Ale Blended with Local Winemakers

October 29, 2020

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In a year like no other, Firestone Walker managed to stay the course and continue an annual rite—the creation of its next Anniversary Ale, blended with the help of local winemakers. The resulting beer—called XXIV, marking the 24th year since the brewery’s founding in 1996—is being released today at all Firestone Walker locations, and will soon…

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Black Plague Brewing Announces Halloween Costume Contest

October 26, 2020

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Come party with Black Plague Brewing on Halloween. Stay safe, stay dry, and have fun at the brewery. Black Plague Brewing will be hosting a socially distanced Halloween Costume Contest on October 31st. No ticket necessary. This year, Black Plague Brewing will be hosting a socially distanced Halloween Costume Contest at the brewery. On Halloween,…