Archives for October 2020

Portland, Oregon. Earth. — Ecliptic Brewing is excited to launch their next Cosmic Collaboration: Ecliptic + Russian River Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale. Due to release October 22nd in 500ml bottles and draft, the original beer was brewed in 2019 with Santa Rosa’s Russian River Brewing Company as part of Ecliptic’s “5 Years/5 Beers” series.

After a successful first launch last October, Ecliptic and Russian River agreed to rest some of the collaboration beer in Pinot Noir barrels. With the addition of Brettanomyces and 11 months in hibernation, the result is slightly tart, fruity yet wild, wine forward beer.

Says John Harris, Ecliptic Brewing Owner and Brewmaster, “We sent a sample of our 12 barrels down to Vinnie and Natalie [Russian River’s Owners] to taste. We compared notes and have come up with a blending plan for the beer. We’re excited to release a new barrel-aged project this year; it’s definitely something to look forward to.”

The Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale will be released in both draft and 500ml bottles throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network. The company will be hosting a short Virtual Release Party on October 22nd with John Harris and Vinnie Cilurzo. Event details are on Ecliptic’s Facebook page.

About Ecliptic + Russian River Pinot Noir Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Golden Ale
In collaboration with Russian River Brewing Company, this Belgian-style Golden Ale was aged for 11 months in Pinot Noir barrels and Brettanomyces. The result is a slightly tart, fruity yet wild, wine-forward beer.

ABV 8.3%
IBU 30

About Ecliptic Brewing
Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy. As such, the brewery celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Harris’ signature beers include Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale and Capella Porter. For more information, visit: eclipticbrewing.com.

Ecliptic beers are available at the brewery (825 North Cook St), in bottle and on-tap throughout the area, and distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast, Southern Washington Coast), Hodgen Distributing (Eastern Oregon), Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), NW Beverages (Seattle, Tacoma), Odom (Eastern Washington, Northern ID), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), Freedom Distributors (North Carolina), Beer Thirst (Canada) and Tread Water (Japan).

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LAS VEGAS – CraftHaus Brewery proudly releases their special collaboration beer with Psycho Entertainment. Psychosis, a crushable Helles Lager, will be available at both their taprooms and valley wide Saturday, October 24th from noon to 11pm.

Psycho Entertainment is the Rock ‘n Roll bacchanal behind Psycho Las Vegas, a three day, multi-stage, metal music festival that dominates Mandalay Bay. Headlined by Danzig and over sixty other heavy rock bands, Psycho Las Vegas rocks Mandalay Bay on August 20th, 2021. Psychosis, Helles Lager will be brewed again and be available for fans to grab during the festival next year as well. “Creating an unforgettable experience and conquering uncharted territory is what we do best at Psycho Entertainment, naturally in such times of despair, you make beer and you make it with the best brewery in town,” Evan Hagen, Psycho Entertainment.

Psychosis, Helles Lager is a full-bodied brew crafted for smooth drinkability and maximum refreshment. Enjoy echoes of spicy German Noble hops balanced by a touch of sweetness. Psychosis is available in 16 ounce, four packs as well as on tap at CraftHaus Brewery’s taprooms. Special release cans will also be prime for the taking at nineteen Speedee Marts across the Vegas valley, Khoury’s Fine Wine and Spirits as well as other independent liquor stores.

“Our partnership with Psycho Las Vegas is exciting because it allows us to shine a light on how epic our Las Vegas craft beer and music scenes are,” said brewery owner Wyndee Forrest. “We are proud to be working again with Psycho Entertainment and bring another element to the Psycho Vegas fans.”

For more information, please visit their website CraftHaus Brewery or visit their Facebook page. Psycho Las Vegas tickets can be purchased at Psycho Las Vegas

About CraftHaus Brewery
Established in 2014, CraftHaus Brewery is passionate about building a community around quality driven beers. Owners, Wyndee and Dave Forrest successfully changed licensing for the city of Henderson and Las Vegas to more craft friendly licenses. Named Favorite Local Brewery, Reader’s Choice, Las Vegas Weekly 2018. Winner, Top 100 Businesses Coast to Coast, Yelp! Nevada’s Greenest Brewery 2018 and Best Family Owned Business, Nevada Entrepreneur Magazine 2016, Las Vegas Weekly, “Best of” 2015, 2016 and 2017. Their beer can be found in Clark County, Nevada including the Las Vegas Strip. For more information please visit crafthausbrewery.com; like on Facebook @CraftHausBrewery; and follow Instagram @crafthaus and Twitter @crafthausbrew.

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Keep Oregon Green™ IPA is a collaboration between Baerlic Brewing Co. and Keep Oregon Green™ with 100% of sales going to wildfire relief and prevention. Since 1941, Keep Oregon Green™ has been promoting healthy landscapes and safe communities by educating the public of our shared responsibility to prevent human-caused wildfires.

80% of the proceeds of this beer will go to Oregon’s 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund working on the ground in Oregon helping those most in need right now. The remaining 20% of proceeds will go directly to Keep Oregon Green™ to help them carry on in the mission of preventing human caused wildfires in Oregon through education and engagement.

“Witnessing the complete destruction of entire towns by the Riverside Fire not 30 miles from my own home was so beyond belief…and to think that it was human caused made it all that much more terrible. That’s when I reached out to Kristin at Keep Oregon Green™ and we came up with Keep Oregon Green IPA—a 100% Oregon grown beer where ALL proceeds will go toward not only helping those most in need right now, but also to help prevent this from happening in the future,” said Ben Parsons, Baerlic Brewing Co

“Over 70% of Oregon’s wildfires are started by people. The power and responsibility of wildfire is squarely in our hands. Whether at home, on the job, or out having fun, predict the outcome of any outdoor activity that could possibly spark a wildfire. Predictable is preventable. As our population continues to grow, urban boundaries expand, and wildfires increase in frequency, intensity and cost, Keep Oregon Green’s message is more important than ever,” said Kristin Babbs, Keep Oregon Green™

THE CHALLENGE:
Inspired by Sierra Nevada’s Resilience IPA program, we hope that we can get as many Oregon breweries as possible to follow along and brew their own Keep Oregon Green IPA and commit to donating 100% of proceeds toward wildfire relief and prevention in Oregon. Oregon brewers are a very giving community and we hope that they will rise to the challenge to help our fellow Oregonians most impacted by these recent fires. And while the smoke has cleared, the path of destruction remains. Email beer@baerlicbrewing.com for more info on how to be a part.

ABOUT THE BEER:
Keep Oregon Green™ IPA is brewed with Oregon grown malted barley and Oregon-grown Centennial hops from Crosby Hop Farm and Oregon-grown Strata hops from Indie Hops.

Thanks to our wonderful trade partners who have donated the ingredients and supplies needed to get this beer out in the world: Thanks to Crosby Hops, Indie Hops, Craft Canning and Innovative Labeling Solutions for their contributions to this cause.

Keep Oregon Green™ IPA is live for presale now, with it being available for Home Delivery or Prepay’N’Pickup on Thursday October 15th.

Touchless Prepay/Pickup at either our southeast or northeast Portland locations!

About Baerlic Brewing Co.
Baerlic is a proudly Self-Distributed, Stubbornly Independent and Brewer Owned brewery founded in 2014 by homebrewers Ben Parsons and Rik Hall. Recognized as the Oregon Beer Awards Brewery of the Year in both 2017 and 2018, Baerlic serves Portland, OR with 2 locations—Brewery & Taproom at 2235 SE 11th Ave and our Beergarden and Food Pod at 6035 NE Halsey.

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FREDERICK, Md. – Flying Dog Brewery today announced the 2020 release of Field Notes Pale Ale, a beer created in partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Flying Dog and UMD have been working hand-in-hand for the past 5 years on the future of beer-centric agriculture in the State of Maryland.

Field Notes, brewed using hops grown at UMD’s Western Maryland Research and Education Center in Keedysville, MD, is a crisp and delicious 5.6% pale ale with fruity and citrus hop notes dominating both the aroma and flavor profile. The hops used – Lyon, Glacier and Southern Cross – were chosen after three rounds of blind sensory analysis on the hop varieties harvested by UMD this year.

“There’s no better way to evaluate hops than putting them in a beer, which is exactly why experimental projects like Field Notes are vital to our work with the University of Maryland,” said James Maravetz, VP of Marketing, Flying Dog. “There are no pilot or test brews for this beer, it is a one-time shot to see what notes shine through.”

UMD and Maryland’s largest independent craft brewery have been growing hops in Maryland since the organizations’ partnership began in 2015. At that time, UMD’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources partnered with Flying Dog to study hop production in the State of Maryland. The goal of the study was to gather research and lay the groundwork for a commercially viable hop producing industry in Maryland that mirrors the success of hop growing ventures in the Pacific Northwest.

“Over the past five years we have battled various obstacles, both environmental and manmade, and it is evident that we can produce hops in Maryland,” said Bryan Butler, Extension Agent, UMD College of AGNR. “The question that remains however is, can a consistent, high quality, profitable crop be produced? We look forward to continuing our work to determine the ultimate answer to that question.”

24 hop varietals have been studied to try to identify the strains best suited for production in Maryland’s climate, and to determine the potential challenges Maryland growers may encounter along the entire production chain – from growing to harvesting to processing.

Looking ahead to the next phase of the project, the team will narrow their focus to the 6 most promising strains of hops, work on genotyping a hop that may be native to Maryland, and launch a new course of study at the University of Maryland focused on fermentation.

Field Notes began shipping to Maryland distributors Monday, October 12, 2020 in 4-packs of 16 oz cans. To locate the beer, visit Flying Dog’s Beer Finder (website).

About Flying Dog Brewery
As one of the fastest-growing regional craft breweries in the United States, Flying Dog has been brewing world-class beer that pushes the confines of traditional styles for 30 years. Flying Dog attracts everyone from craft beer connoisseurs to those just catching the wave with up to 20 styles available at any given time. Introduced to Flying Dog by the Gonzo writer Hunter S. Thompson, artist Ralph Steadman has produced original art for Flying Dog’s labels since 1995. Recent accolades for Flying Dog include its Pale Ale ranked as the #1 American Pale Ale in the U.S. by The New York Times. For more information, visit www.flyingdog.com.

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CAPE MAY, N.J. — Cape May Brewing Company is pleased to announce the latest in their lineup of winter seasonals: Cape May Coffee Stout, a dark, roasty, and slightly malty stout conditioned on a medium-bodied Latin American and Indonesian coffee blend. Available throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, Cape May Coffee Stout will be distributed beginning October 26th.

“We’ve been brewing outstanding coffee stouts for years,” says Cape May Brewing Company CEO Ryan Krill, “and our fans have always gone crazy for them. Using locally-roasted coffee, Cape May Coffee Stout is the latest — and best — of these brews, with a lineage tracing back to our very first days as a brewery.”

Conditioned on a locally-roasted custom blend of medium-bodied Latin American and Indonesian coffee, Cape May Coffee Stout is sure to be another fan favorite as the weather begins turning colder.

“Smooth, roasty, and with a delicious coffee and chocolatey aroma, Cape May Coffee Stout is a delectable fall entry into our seasonal lineup that’ll really stand out against the sea of spiced seasonals (our beloved Mop Water included),” says Cape May Brewing Company Production Planning and Special Projects Manager Brian Hink. “We’ve done plenty of coffee beers over the years, but this is definitely our crowning achievement. As the fall months turn into the winter, Cape May Coffee Stout will still be drinking very seasonally appropriate, so I’m looking forward to sipping on this one for the next couple of months — if it lasts that long.”

Cape May Coffee Stout replaces one of Cape May’s longtime packaged offerings, King Porter Stomp, a chocolate porter originally brewed in conjunction with the Exit Zero Jazz Festival.

“New Jersey beer drinkers are looking for a local-brewed coffee stout, so it only made sense for us to bring Cape May Coffee Stout to our fans,” says Cape May Brewing Company Director of Sales Bill Zaninelli. “Our coffee stouts have always been well-received as a draft offering, so, as we began searching for a suitable replacement for King Porter Stomp, Cape May Coffee Stout made sense.”

While Cape May Coffee Stout and its predecessor beers have long been available in Cape May Brewing Company’s draft variety, this is the first time the beer has been packaged in 12-ounce cans.

“This can design is warm and inviting,” says Cape May Brewing Company Director of Marketing Alicia Grasso. “The dark greens and light browns are evocative of a rich and aromatic mug of coffee, and the design is unmistakably Cape May. As the weather turns colder, I could see our fans snuggling up under a blanket by a warm fire with this can, and I expect that they will.”

Cape May Coffee Stout will be available in their Tasting Room at 1288 Hornet Road in the Cape May Airport beginning October 23rd and throughout New Jersey beginning October 26. It will be distributed throughout the nine easternmost counties of Pennsylvania and as part of Cape May Brewing Company’s expansion into Delaware beginning November 2nd.

For more information on Cape May Brewing Company, including their complete lineup of core brands, seasonals, limited-edition, and specialty brews, call (609) 849-9933 or see their website at www.capemaybrewery.com.

About Cape May Brewing Company
CMBC started in 2011, with three guys making one beer in a 1,500 square-foot space. Now, they’ve got over 32,000 square feet of space at the Cape May Airport and several hundred flagship, seasonal, and small-batch brews under their umbrella, distributed throughout all of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Their original space is now dedicated to experimental brewing and their award-winning Tasting Room, with a separate, industrial brewing facility across the street. For more information, see Cape May Brewing Company’s website at www.capemaybrewery.com or call (609) 849-9933.

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AUSTIN, Texas— Shotgun Seltzer, Texas’ original craft spiked seltzer company is pleased to announce the release of a 12-pack and single-serve “El Jefe” 16-ounce cans of its beloved Texas-born and brewed Ranch Water.

First of its kind to the market, it doesn’t get more Texan than Shotgun Seltzer’s Ranch Water. The original Ranch Water, an ode to the west Texas 100-year-old classic cocktail, is brewed by Texans, in Texas with Texas’ best ingredients such as organic agave from Laredo, fresh limes and everyone’s favorite mineral water. The original 6.9% ABV Ranch Water is made from all-natural ingredients, has no preservatives and zero sugar.

Shotgun Seltzer has gained state-wide distribution and is now the ninth ranked brand in the Hard Seltzer category driven by its Ranch Water flavor (IRI – Texas multi outlet 13 weeks ending 9/6/2020). This ranking makes Shotgun the largest Texas owned and operated brand in the category.

“When we introduced Ranch Water to the hard seltzer category in 2019, we never expected to see the classic flavor gain so much traction in less than a year,” stated Texas Libations co-founder and CEO, Brad Foster. “There are now 7 other brands that have introduced a Ranch Water hard seltzer flavor. We are thrilled to be driving innovation and proud to be the original.”

Consumers can soon find and enjoy the 12-pack and “El Jefe” 16-ounce single-serve cans at retailers state-wide.

About Shotgun Seltzer (shotgunseltzer.com)
Founded in Austin in 2019 by beverage veterans Brad and Lori Foster, Shotgun is the first independently owned and operated, craft Texas seltzer brand using only quality ingredients. Its assortment of flavors are inspired by genuine craft cocktails with a Texas twist.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Blue Norther (BN), the new, Austin-based hard seltzer, is expanding to Houston following successful launches in Austin and San Antonio. Named for the fast-moving cold front that can blow through Texas (also called a Texas Norther), BN is brewed in Austin and currently available in three, Texas-inspired flavors: Wild Blackberry, Agave Lime, and the newly released Prickly Pear, which launched in October in partnership with the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC). The BCRC helps nearly 2,000 women and their families throughout Texas in their battles against breast cancer. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, a portion of the sales will be donated to the BCRC with the purchase of all BN products.

The seltzer was created by father-son duo, Austin T. and Austin M. Pittman. Its original blend of Texas-inspired flavors and quality ingredients has put Blue Norther at the top of taste tests in a crowded hard seltzer market. The Pittmans are working with Houston distributor, Silver Eagle, to get the products into Houston-area retailers including H-E-B and Spec’s, with more locations being added daily. Clickhere to find the latest lineup of retailers (note that online finder is subject to some delay).

“We’ve had a fantastic reception in Austin and San Antonio, where we continue to expand our footprint, so we’re excited to introduce Blue Norther to the great folks in Houston,” said Austin T., CEO of Blue Norther. “October is a huge month for us with a new flavor, a new market and the partnership with BCRC, contributing to a cause that’s near and dear to our hearts.”

Blue Norther’s hard seltzers are crafted with pure ingredients, including real fruit juice and organic agave, to create bold flavors inspired by Texas fruits. The concept was born after the Pittmans wrapped up a hard day’s work at their family ranch in Harwood, Texas with a hard seltzer that fell flat in flavor. Realizing that no one was offering great taste and exceptional quality in the fast-growing hard seltzer market, the men decided to create their own, in true Texas fashion.

Prior to founding Blue Norther, Austin T. (father) was CEO of OptumCare, where he helped to build one of the largest integrated care delivery organizations in America. He brings this experience, plus more than 25 years of executive leadership in the healthcare industry, to Blue Norther. Austin M. is experienced in healthcare consulting, cloud software, tech sales, and marine biology. He has played a crucial role in defining Blue Norther’s brand, product direction, marketing and personnel. The company is owned and operated by the Pittmans along with a small group of investors, Blue Partners.

About Blue Norther
Founded in 2019 as Austin’s own brand of hard seltzer, Blue Norther was developed by a native Texan, father-son team to deliver a superior tasting beverage made with high-quality ingredients loyal to Texas’ heritage. Named for the fast-moving cold front also called a Texas Norther, this all-natural seltzer is made with real fruit juice and organic agave to create bold flavors inspired by Texas fruits. Gluten-free, well-balanced and refreshing, Blue Norther is available at retailers throughout Austin and San Antonio, including HEB, Total Wine, Whole Foods, Spec’s, Bread Basket, Royal Blue Grocery, and Wheatsville Co-Op, to name a few. They’re available for online orders through GoPuff and other delivery services. The company is currently expanding into other Texas metro markets and eventually plans to move nationwide. Blue Norther is an independent brewer owned and operated by Austin T. and Austin M. Pittman. For more information, including where to buy, visit website. Follow Blue Norther on Facebook and Instagram.

About Breast Cancer Resource Center
The Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) was founded in 1995 by two women in Austin who noticed there was little help available to those who, like them, were battling breast cancer. What started as a helpline and a support group has grown into a staff of trained professionals – all of whom are breast cancer survivors – and experts in providing guidance, resources and support to women and their families through every stage of the process. The BCRC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

BCRC services are free of charge to anyone affected by breast cancer regardless of income, ethnicity, education, sexual orientation, or social support. For more information, visit website. Follow BCRC on Facebook and Instagram.

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AURORA, N.Y. — 42 North Brewing Company is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a full-month of special beer releases and taproom events. Under the theme “Five With Friends”, 42 North has created a series of events that can be experienced both in-person and virtually.

“It’s hard to believe it’s already been five years. We are grateful for the support of the Buffalo craft community, as well as the loyal support from our hometown of East Aurora. We could not have come this far without a little help from our friends,” said 42 North’s Founder, John Cimperman.

To commemorate this milestone anniversary, the brewery will be releasing a series of barrel aged and sour beers during the month. The first release will be a bourbon barrel-aged ?Ben Nevis Scotch Ale ?from 42 North’s Barrel House, 42 Below. On October 17th, there will be two sour beers released: ?“There Goes Five Years”? is a blackberry and blueberry gose and ?“Fit the Fifth”?, a peach and passion fruit sour IPA. Finally, on October 24th, 42 North will release a series of barrel-aged Baltic Porters that have been aged in rum and wine barrels.

On Saturday, October 17th, 42 North’s friends from the Leroy Townes Band will perform. Due to capacity limitations, this show will also be livestreamed on 42 North’s Facebook page for fans and customers that can not attend the event in the taproom.

All special release beers are also available for sales in New York State residents at the brewery’s on-line store at website. 42 North encourages you to grab some beer and tune-in to the Leroy Townes show on October 17th.

42 North Brewing Company began operations in 2015. Based in East Aurora, NY (16 miles south of Buffalo), 42 North’s mission is to brew artisan lagers and ales with a focus on quality, authenticity, and collaboration with the regional community. For more information on 42 North Brewing Company, visit www.42northbrewing.com.

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