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HOLLAND, Mich. — New Holland Brewing Company has announced the highly anticipated return of Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash. Last released in 2017, the bourbon barrel-aged stout will be available once again—in Michigan only—starting Saturday, April 27.

Aged for one year in New Holland Spirits oak bourbon barrels, Triple Mash clocks in at a beastly 17 percent ABV. But this beast’s bite is nothing to fear—the beer offers an intense malt character paired with warm, toasted flavor notes from its time in the wood.

“We couldn’t be more excited to release Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash into the wild. Triple Mash takes what is already an amazing beer and really amplifies all those classic Dragon’s Milk flavors to the moon—the roasted malt, barrel sweetness and bourbon all shine through,” said Dominic Bergquist, brand manager. “Our brewers have outdone themselves with this brew.”

New Holland will celebrate the release of the beer on Saturday, April 27 at its pubs in Grand Rapids and Holland. Extremely limited draft and bottle distribution will follow.

Release parties at New Holland’s Grand Rapids and Holland pubs will kick off on Saturday, April 27. The pubs will open early, with festivities starting at 10 a.m. Release party attendees will be able to sip Triple Mash on draft, as well as part of a special “Flight of the Dragon” sampler that features Triple Mash along with Dragon’s Milk, Dragon’s Milk White and Dragon’s Milk: Brewer’s Select (2019)—which was aged in a first-use bourbon barrel and hand-selected from New Holland’s cellar just for this occasion.

“Our pub teams have done an amazing job putting together such a great release event. There is no doubt that Triple Mash is the star of the show, but you’re also getting a chance to sample some crazy rare beer, listen to amazing bands and of course, there will be pepperoni pinwheels,” Bergquist said.

The beer will be sold in 4-packs at $24.99 each (plus tax and deposit), with a limit of one case per customer, per day. There will also be a limited edition Triple Mash Teku glass available for purchase at both New Holland pubs.

Those looking to truly relish in the release and celebrate the world of Dragon’s Milk should sign up for the “Tour of Legends: Ultimate Dragon’s Milk Experience.” The first tour takes place at The Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids on Friday, April 26—giving attendees a taste of Triple Mash a day before its official release. Participants in all three tours will also get to taste samples of Dragon’s Milk, Dragon’s Milk Reserve variants, Dragon’s Milk first- and second-use barrels and Triple Mash. Tickets are available for purchase at dragonsmilk.com for $75 and come with one Triple Mash 4-pack, one Triple Mash Teku glass and one Triple Mash sticker.

“This is the first time we’ve ever done the Tour of Legends, and I know that some of our biggest Dragon’s Milk fans are going to be so stoked to experience it,” Bergquist said. “It’s all about highlighting what makes Dragon’s Milk so special, and I can’t think of a better way to kick off the weekend.”

Tour of Legends: Ultimate Dragon’s Milk Experience

• Friday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. at The Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids
• Saturday, April 27, 12 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. at Production Campus in Holland

Purchase tickets for Tour of Legends at dragonsmilk.com.

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About New Holland Brewing Company
New Holland Brewing Company’s deep roots in the craft industry go back to 1997. Our role as an integral member of the artisan approach is something we take seriously, yet engage lightheartedly. We believe the art of craft lives in fostering rich experiences for our customers, through creating authentic beer, spirits and food while providing great service. Recognized for our creativity and artistry, our mission to improve the lives of craft consumers everywhere is seen in our diverse, balanced collection of beer and spirits. For more information, visit www.newhollandbrew.com or follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

(FORT COLLINS) New Belgium Brewing is excited to announce the opening of its new bar and restaurant located in Concourse B at Denver International Airport. This newly built space features a 125-seat venue with a full bar and kitchen giving travelers the chance to experience the look, feel and world-class beer of Colorado’s largest independent brewery without leaving the airport.

“We’re excited to give thirsty travelers the chance to experience the independent Colorado beer scene inside the airport, whether it be a first taste upon arrival or a departing cheers,” said Leah Pilcer, New Belgium’s Director of Retail Development & Operations. “New Belgium is synonymous with Colorado and we’ve made it a point to create a fun atmosphere that embodies a sense of place while showing off our local pride.”

Guests can enjoy draft pours from a 20-handle tap system anchored by Fat Tire Amber Ale, Voodoo Ranger IPA, and many of the 100% employee-owned brewery’s 15 year-round offerings. Seasonal and limited releases as well as New Belgium’s award-winning wood cellar beers will rotate in throughout the year. Visitors can delight in finding first-to-market beers and rare one-offs as well as beer-centric cocktails.

Complementing the tap offerings is a menu created by Paul C. Reilly, executive chef and proprietor of beast+bottle, Coperta and Pizzeria Coperta. Catering to traditionalist and culinary adventurers, Reilly’s menu at this location consists of antibiotic-free proteins and fresh local produce while utilizing local ingredients, purveyors, and distillers including: Aspen Ridge Natural Beef,  Haystack Mountain Cheese, Tender Belly meats, and Leopold Brothers to engrain a hand-made, Colorado vibe.

“Relentlessly local American food is the best way to describe the menu, which will change seasonally,” said Reilly. “This has been such a fun project working with New Belgium, an iconic Colorado company, and incorporating their unwavering commitment to quality into everything we serve. We’re proud to showcase not only New Belgium beer, but the food and spirits of over 20 Colorado purveyors.”

Guests can start their early commute with the 5280 Burrito highlighting Morning Fresh Farm eggs, housemade tomatillo salsa, housemade habanero sausage, and local Raquelitas’ flour tortillas paired alongside the Fix-A-Flat beer cocktail featuring Fat Tire Amber Ale, mezcal, housemade bloody mary mix, pickled veggies, and a tajin chili salted rim. Many of New Belgium’s beers are incorporated in dishes such as the 1554 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fat Tire Chicken Sandwich with housemade guacamole, and even a vegetarian option in the Voodoo Ranger Grilled Cheese.

The nearly 4,500-square-foot dining oasis serves food all day and accommodates all palates including vegetarian, low calorie, and vegan options. A full bar featuring beer, wine and spirits is highlighted by a vibrant, bright design aesthetic. Light wood, slate and charcoal finishes, pops of bright red, and accents of gold create a retreat for travelers. For sports fans, state-of-the-art digital technology, including a “jumbotron” array at the bar, and custom branded shuffleboards which make for perfect ways to pass time during a layover.

For travelers with little time on their hands, a Grab & Go section offers a quick meal before dashing off to the gate. New Belgium also offers a selection of branded merchandise, such as brewery t-shirts, hats and globe glasses, perfect take-home gifts for travelers on the go.

This new concept is a partnership between New Belgium Brewing and High Flying Foods, a boutique, family-owned and operated company based out of Sausalito, California redefining the art of airport dining.

“We couldn’t think of a better partner than New Belgium Brewing for our first project in the Denver International Airport,” said Kevin Westlye, President of High Flying Foods. “Our shared values melded to create this culinary respite providing an amazing taste of Colorado’s beer and food scene, and we couldn’t be more proud to showcase so many thoughtful flavors in one location.”

For more information about New Belgium or any of its beers, visit www.newbelgium.com.

About New Belgium Brewing

New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, is recognized as one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work, one of the Wall Street Journal’s Best Small Businesses and tops Bicycling Magazine’s Best Companies for Cyclists. The 100% employee-owned brewery is a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Business as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, one of World Blu’s most democratic U.S. businesses, and a Certified B Corp. In addition to Fat Tire Amber Ale, New Belgium brews fourteen year-round beers: Citradelic Tangerine IPA, Fat Tire Belgian White, The Hemperor HPA, Voodoo Ranger IPA, Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA, Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA, Sour Saison, Honey Orange Tripel, Dayblazer Easygoing Ale, 1554 Enlightened Dark Ale, Bohemian Pilsner, Abbey Belgian Style Ale, Trippel and a gluten-reduced beer, Glutiny Pale Ale. To learn more, visit NewBelgium.com and follow the brewery on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

About High Flying Foods
High Flying Foods is a San Francisco Bay Area-based, boutique, family-owned and operated company that is making waves in the airport concessions industry. They approach each local community with the same measured respect and thoughtful process as they do their our own community of the Bay Area, and they partner with the most iconic local brands and celebrated chefs, and source from each market’s local farms. They  seek out those who share their values and vision, those who can be their true partners in the collaborative process., High Flying Foods is pioneering and innovating in the ever-changing airport world, bringing only the highest quality and delivering at the highest level.

About Paul C. Reilly
Drawing from his upbringing in New York’s lush Hudson Valley, Paul is committed to sourcing only the highest quality ingredients. Realizing the depth of his culinary passion while attending CU Boulder, he subsequently moved to Telluride, where he worked at award-winning restaurants Allred’s and 221 South Oak. Wanting to hone his skills even further, Paul returned to New York to attend the esteemed French Culinary Institute for formal culinary training. In 2004, Paul moved back to Denver to help open the acclaimed Mirepoix, followed by a move to Executive Chef/Owner of Encore on Colfax, a longtime Denver favorite.

Following Encore’s closure in 2012, Paul won the prestigious Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work/Study Grant, issued to just eight chefs from around the world, and apprenticed at Browne Trading Company in Portland, Maine.

In 2013, Paul and Aileen opened beast + bottle, a rustic American craft restaurant centered on local, farm-focused food. In summer 2016, they opened Coperta, a restaurant and bar celebrating the culinary traditions and food of Rome and Southern Italy, in Denver’s Uptown neighborhood. Since opening, both beast + bottle and Coperta have earned multiple accolades, inclusions on “best restaurant” lists and nods to each restaurant’s well-rounded beverage programs.

In February 2019, Paul and team opened Pizzeria Coperta in Denver’s new Broadway Market, offering al taglio and Roman-style pizza. At each of his restaurants, Paul’s constantly evolving menus highlight the creative use of whole animals and ingredients from the more than twenty local farmers and purveyors with whom the Reillys have partnered.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Riverbend Malt House has announced the immediate availability of its new Base Camp Extra Pale 2-row malt. Sourced from grain grown on local, family-owned farms, Base Camp joins the expanding family of 2-row base malts in the Riverbend craft malt product line. Responding to increasing demand from craft brewers for a light base malt in the 1.8 to 2.2 Lovibond color range, Base Camp provides a delicate malt character suitable for lighter-bodied beers such as India Pale Ales and Lagers.

“Base Camp is a lighter malt which broadens our portfolio, giving brewers more flexibility in beer recipe development,” noted Brent Manning, founder and head of product development for Riverbend. “Riverbend is continuing to add to our line of southern grown 2-row barley products and Base Camp is a natural evolution.”

Legion Brewing in Charlotte, North Carolina is using Base Camp as the foundation for its American Wheat Ale, in conjunction with other Riverbend malts. “The malt provides a phenomenal backbone with a unique regional character that helps define our product,” remarked Scott Griffin, Legion’s head brewer. “We look forward to using Base Camp in other styles and capacities.”

Riverbend’s Base Camp Extra Pale malt is in stock and available for immediate delivery.

About Riverbend Malt House
Riverbend Malt House, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, is one of the original craft malting facilities in the US. Utilizing grain sourced from local, family owned farmers, Riverbend malt fuels high quality, unique beverages produced by hundreds of North America’s finest craft breweries and distilleries. Visit www.riverbendmalt.com.

PACIFIC CITY, Ore. — With a deep commitment to its brewery staff and the mission of the Pink Boots Society, Pelican Brewing Company this month releases its inaugural Pink Boots India Pale Lager. Pelican brewer and Pink Boots Society member, Cat Wiest, collaborated on the beer with female colleagues to celebrate the contributions of women in brewing—the extraordinary product of the team is a unique lager recipe that at once offers a bready, sweet roll maltiness and a super clean finish. Pelican Pink Boots will be on tap later this month at Pelican brewpubs and other participating watering holes.

Pink Boots collaboration brews are an industry-wide fundraiser to benefit outreach and scholarships for women in the brewing industry. This beer was designed and brewed in collaboration with multiple female brewing professionals from across the Northwest—in addition to Pink Boots Society founder Teri Fahrendorf. Using a proprietary hop blend created by adventurous, visionary female brewers from across the globe, Pelican Pink Boots IPL features the white grapefruit, cedar, floral and earthy aromas from this special blend.  A malt flavor reminiscent of Kings Hawaiian sweet rolls adds a delicious toasty balance, and lager yeast offers an amazingly approachable finish. Enjoy this draft-only lager knowing that the sisters are brewing it for themselves!

• ABV: 6.5 percent
• IBU: 45
• PLATO: 15º

Pelican Pink Boots IPL includes a proprietary blend from Yakima Chief Hops which this year partnered with the Pink Boots Society to create an exclusive hop blend for brewers around the world participating in Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day. Available for a limited time to commercial brewers, this seasonal hop blend celebrates women in the beer and brewing industry with a portion of proceeds going to Pink Boots Society scholarship funds.

Wiest spearheaded Pelican’s participation in Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day recruiting a team of colleagues representing various roles in the beer industry as well as brewers from North Jetty Brewing, Heater Allen and Breakside.

“One of the things that makes Collaboration Brew Day so special is that it allows us to work side-by-side with our peers, mentors, and role models to innovate a beautiful new beer,” says Wiest. “I am grateful that Pelican has been so supportive of this creation and our mission to advance women’s careers in the industry.”

Pink Boots Society splits proceeds from sales of this collaboration brew with participating chapters. The revenue is applied to educational scholarships and programming for its members. Pelican purchased the hops for the beer and will dedicate a portion of proceeds equally between the national Pink Boots Society and the Oregon chapter.

Like all Pelican beers, Pelican Pink Boots is born at the beach by a team of award-winning craft beer makers known for brewing styles of beer that they themselves love to drink.

About Pelican Brewing Company
Pelican Brewing Company was founded in 1996 by Jeff Schons and Mary Jones in Pacific City with Oregon’s only oceanfront brewpub. Celebrating its 24th year, the brewing company has created masterpieces like Kiwanda Cream Ale, Beak Breaker Double IPA, Sea ‘N Red Irish-Style Red Ale, Five Fin West Coast Pilsner and Tsunami Stout. With the vision, creativity and brewing expertise of founding brewmaster Darron Welch, Pelican Brewing has won over 450 awards including a Silver Medal at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival, 2014 World Beer Cup Champion Small Brewing Company and Brewmaster of the Year. Pelican Brewing currently distributes 22 oz. bottles, 12 oz. bottles in 6-packs, a new mixed 12-pack and 50 liter and 20-liter kegs via a network of distributors in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah and Hawaii. The company operates brewing and brewpub facilities in Pacific City, Tillamook and Cannon Beach.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.— Champion Brewing Company has announced it will expand distribution to South Carolina beginning April 15, 2019. The Charlottesville, Virginia-based craft brewer will distribute via Bear Island Distributors out of Hilton Head Island.

“Bear Island is great fit for distribution of the Champion brand,” said Champion Brewing Company owner Hunter Smith. “South Carolina has been looking for Champion beer for a long time and we’re happy to at last be available state wide.”

Bear Island manager Willie Cram said: “We’re delighted to be able to satisfy Champion fans right at home. Our customers have been requesting Shower Beer and other Champion beers for some time.”

South Carolina residents will find Champion’s Shower Beer, Missile IPA and the new year-round IPA Wheeze the Juice. Shower Beer will be available in 15-packs and variety 12-packs will also be sold.

About Champion Brewing Company
Champion Brewing Company is a Charlottesville-based craft brewery with a three-barrel Tap Room and the “Missile Factory,” a 30-barrel production facility recently expanded to 15,000 barrels of capacity. Champion Brewing Company is on pace to brew 10,000 BBLs. Champion opened a second Tap Room in Richmond, Virginia in 2016 and Brasserie Saison, a restaurant on Charlottesville’s downtown mall, in 2017.

PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. — In February, Elevation Beer Company hosted Athens, Georgia’s Terrapin Beer Co. for a conceptual collaboration brew that pays homage to the progression of the hop. The collaboration, Turtles All the Way Up, is now available in six packs and on draft while supplies last.

From classic Cascade to Cryo TM Idaho-7, whole leaf to extract, first wort to dry hop— this beer experiments with the progression of hop varieties and their form. With a pint of this IPA in your hand we hope you can “go and try and have some fun, showing warmth to everyone.”

During the 2018 Craft Brewers Conference in Nashville, with the reunion of two old industry buddies, live music, and a few beers, a collaboration was formulated,” explained elevation sales manager, Adam Kimball. “This winter, Terrapin President Dustin Watts came out to visit family, ride in Crested Butte, and make this collaboration a reality— what better way to bring Terrapin and Elevation together than through the connection of family, mountain life, and beer? It was a long time coming, and with CBC right around the corner it’s great to see this release come full circle.”

“The name, Turtles All the Way Up was inspired by the philosophical question of the infinite regress, Turtles All the Way Down, Sturgill Simpson, and an homage to Terrapin’s mascot,” explained Elevation’s Andy Astor. “We view Turtles All the Way Up as a progression instead of a regression, and wanted to demonstrate that with the different hops varieties used, their forms, and the phases of the brew during when they were use— all with progressions of their own.”

The four hop forms are a progression of the ingredient beginning at its most basic state of whole-leaf hops, to hop pellets, to a further modified liquid hop extract, and arriving at Cryo hops for the dry-hopping process. The hops themselves are also a progression starting with the all-time classic Cascade to the high alpha proprietary CTZ blend followed by juice bomb Mosaic variety and arriving at the tropical Idaho 7. This progression of hop varieties and forms are followed by a similar progression with the schedule— first wort, early kettle, late kettle and dry hopping additions.

This IPA is bright, with notes of pine, citrus, stone fruit and gooseberry. Somewhat dry with solid malt backbone. Juicy enough for the present, resinous enough to reminisce upon.

Turtles All The Way Up will be available in canned 6-packs in Colorado and Wyoming while supplies last and is now available on draft at Elevation’s tasting room in Poncha Springs.

About Elevation Beer Co.
Proudly operating in the remote mountain town of Poncha Springs (just 17 miles from Monarch Mountain), Elevation Beer Co. is more than just a beer company— we are a family, a community, and a collective of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Dedicated to creating sustainable, meaningful careers in rural Colorado, we take the preservation of our home as seriously as we do the quality of our beer. Taste our flagship 8 Second Kolsch and a lineup of other usual suspects and seasonals at our tasting room, and in canned 6-packs and specialty bombers across Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Go higher at elevationbeerco.com.

About Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin Beer Co. began as a daydream between founders John Cochran and Spike Buckowski, who brewed and released their first beer in 2002. Today, Terrapin distributes to 20 states, and an extensive portfolio of year-round, seasonal, and specialty brews. Inspired by the creative culture of Athens, the brewery’s home, Terrapin continues to produce unique beers year after year. Whether you’re joining us for a brewery tour at our tasting room, drinking a Hopsecutioner at your favorite watering hole, enjoying some Luau Krunkles on the beach, sipping some Up-Hi on your back porch, or enjoying a RecreationAle after a long day on the trail, we hope you appreciate the dedication we’ve put into our beers.

DALLAS — Deep Ellum Brewing Company has released their crisp, pleasantly spiced summer seasonal, Deep Summer Ale, for distribution throughout the state of Texas on draft and in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans.

Deep Summer Ale is brewed with hibiscus, lemon peel and chamomile flowers. At 4.8 percent ABV, it’s a crushable brew made for poolside parties, barbecuing by the lake, floating the river, jamming at music fests or just chilling on the porch. Deep Summer Ale is deeply refreshing and pairs perfectly with any sun-soaked summertime activity.

“With a massive dose of hibiscus flowers and lemon peel, Deep Summer packs a ton of fresh flavor into a surprisingly crushable ale,” said Deep Ellum brewer Kyle Willborn. “A light dose of hops complement the late addition of dried hibiscus to give the beer a unique pinkish hue. Paired with a backbone of Vienna malt, this brew is a perfect refreshment for a Texas summer.”

Deep Summer Ale is available throughout Texas where great craft beer is sold; and at both Deep Ellum Brewing Company locations – the original Dallas brewery and the new Funkytown Fermatorium in Fort Worth. Visit deepellumbrewing.com.

About Deep Ellum Brewing Company
In 2011, Deep Ellum Brewing Company set up shop in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas – the first craft brewery to open in Dallas in over a decade. Since then, Deep Ellum has become as well known for its innovative brewing and exceptional quality as it has for its healthy disdain for the status quo. Like the notorious neighborhood it calls home, the brewery is bold, fearless, and unapologetic. The idea of “blending in” was never part of the plan – at the bar or on the shelf. In 2019, Deep Ellum brought their uncommon flavors to Fort Worth with the opening of Funkytown Fermatorium. With a commitment to staying true to their reckless streak, their rough edges and their roots, Deep Ellum has quickly grown to become the 3rd largest independent craft brewery in Texas and the 65th largest brewery overall. Led by its flagships, Deep Ellum IPA and Dallas Blonde, the brewery has amassed an extremely devoted fan base across Texas and beyond.

Cape May, NJ — Cape May Brewing Company is joining forces with Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Voorhees to brew Twin Fin, a kettle-soured, session, New England-Style IPA, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Surfrider Foundation South Jersey — a non-profit, activist organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches.

“We’re inextricably tied to the ocean in Cape May,” says Cape May Brewing Company CEO and co-owner Ryan Krill, “and it’s up to the businesses and residents who are here year ‘round to protect it. It’s — by far — the most precious and threatened natural resource we have in our area, so, when Iron Hill came up with the idea of a collaboration to support Surfrider South Jersey, we were happy to come aboard.”

Many of the staff at Iron Hill — located in the western part of New Jersey — have ties to the ocean.

“My family is from the Jersey Shore,” says Iron Hill Head Brewer William Mink, “and I’ve spent a lot of my life there. I’ve been surfing since I was a little kid, and it’s very important to me to protect our waterways, shores, and coastlines for future generations to enjoy as I have.”

Surfrider South Jersey was “stoked” about the plan, always interested in finding new ways to bring their cause to light.

“A lot of what we do can be serious: speaking at city council meetings, educating kids in assemblies, attending rallies and marches,” said Beth Kwart, Chair of the South Jersey Chapter. “This collaboration is a great opportunity to raise awareness using something fun.”

This collaboration comes at a particularly advantageous time for Surfrider Foundation South Jersey, as there are a number of issues currently threatening the health of the world’s ocean.

“From seismic testing and offshore drilling to a steady increase in plastic pollution, our ocean needs protecting so future generations can enjoy the water as we do,” Kwart says. “That is our mission: to protect and enjoy our local oceans, waves, and beaches. We need more people to get involved! We believe this beer will help us raise awareness and maybe even make someone take further action.”

The teams from Cape May Brewing Company and Iron Hill both feature a number of diehard surfers, and, as such, the collaboration was relaxed and natural.

“We both knew how important this was, and, by creating a unique product, it would drive even more hype for the cause,” says Iron Hill Lead Brewer Rob Fox. “So we let the surfers on both teams drive the ideas on the recipe.”

Eventually, the two teams designed the recipe to be a crushable, easy-drinking IPA with the tropical fruit character of the New England varieties and a touch of refreshing tartness that will help emphasize the pineapple notes from the Denali and Idaho 7 hops. As a kettle-soured New England IPA, Twin Fin is a chance to combine two very popular styles.

“They’re both all the rage right now,” Mink says, “but there are a million of them out there. Why not combine them? I haven’t seen many sour NEIPAs out there. I think this is something the local beer fans will enjoy and find special.”

Twin Fin will benefit Surfrider Foundation South Jersey’s many programs, such as their Ocean Friendly Gardens program and single-use plastic reduction initiatives, including their Ocean Friendly Restaurant program, which encourages restaurants throughout South Jersey to lessen their reliance on single-use plastics.

In addition, the three organizations will be participating in a beach cleanup effort the Saturday before Earth Day, April 20th, open to the public, at Higbee Beach in Cape May County from 8:30am to 10:30am.

“Higbee Beach is one of the hidden gems of Cape May,” says Krill. “It’s a haven for bird watching, picking beach plums, hunting for Cape May diamonds, and tracking down some of Cape May’s famous ghosts. It’s also one of the most peaceful places in Cape May County, perfect for soaking up the serenity of nature where the ocean meets the bay, and requires continual preservation efforts.”

As access to Higbee Beach is limited, a mandatory meetup will take place before the cleanup at Cape May Brewing Company’s Tasting Room at 1288 Hornet Road in the Cape May Airport, with Surfrider Foundation South Jersey providing supplies such as trash bags, gloves, buckets, and trash grabbers. Space is limited, so please register at tinyurl.com/twinfin

FORT COLLINS, CO— Funkwerks takes a bite of the Big Apple this week with the addition of New York City to its distribution footprint via Manhattan Beer Distributors and a series of launch events throughout the area.

This announcement comes after Funkwerks’ additions of Ohio, Kentucky, and Chicagoland to its footprint last month continuing Funkwerks plans to align their distribution footprint with their partners Brooklyn Brewery and 21st Amendment and bringing the total count of states lucky to serve Funkwerks beer to twelve.

Draft and 6-packs offerings of Funkwerks select year-round beers— Funkwerks Saison, Tropic King, Raspberry Provincial, and White— will be available in select, craft-centric establishments in Manhattan Beer’s distribution footprint along with their newly released Winky’s Snack Packs featuring Saison, Raspberry Provincial, and limited boutique releases, Miho, and Passion Fruit Provincial.

“We are excited to finally distribute our beer to our sales partner, Brooklyn Brewery’s home state! We have a strong sales team in the area and we are looking forward to selling our beer in the amazing selection of bars, restaurants, and liquor stores that New York has to offer. We have no doubt that we will fit into their beer culture” said Brad Lincoln, President of Funkwerks.

Funkwerks will be distributed throughout 14 New York counties serviced by Manhattan Beer:
Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Kings, Richmond, Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, and Sullivan.

NEW YORK CITY LAUNCH EVENTS:

April 10th – Pony Bar at 5 to 9pm

April 11th – Decicco and Sons Millwood from 5 to 8pm

April 12th – Half Time Beverages (Mamroneck and Poughkeepsie) from 4 to 6pm

April 17th – Long Island Happy Hour Event TBD

April 17th – Top Hops Event from 5 to 8pm

April 18th – Barcade: Brooklyn from 12pm to 4am

April 27th – Whole Foods at 214 3rd Ave in Brooklyn from 3 to 5pm

April 28th – Whole Foods at 238 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn from 3 to 5pm

Funkwerks’ beer is now available in select locations across Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, California, Nevada, Ohio, Kentucky, Chicago, and now New York City.

For more information about Funkwerks, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT FUNKWERKS
Founded in 2009 by brewers Gordon Schuck and Brad Lincoln, Funkwerks is a specialty craft brewery specializing in Saison, Sour, and Belgian-style craft beers made in their small brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado. Find the brewery online at funkwerks.com or follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

STERLING, Va.— Beltway Brewing Company, located in Sterling Virginia, has been a pillar in the craft brewing industry since opening in 2013 sharing its expertise, knowledge, and resources with craft brewers to put their unique recipes in the hands of beer lovers.

Beltway Brewing Company is thrilled to announce its 1,000th brew by releasing by an original creation called Batting 1000 to the public. This is an impressive milestone for Beltway to hit in just five short years.

Beer lovers are encouraged to come out to the Batting 1000 Beer Release Party on April 13, 2019, to join the celebration, taste this unique beer, pair it with some incredible food and enjoy some music. This is hands-down a must-attend event for craft beer fans in the Washington D.C. area and this will be your chance to try it for yourself before regional distribution begins.

Beltway has recently partnered with Virginia Imports to distribute the Beltway brands of beer, including HOV Blonde Ale and Changing Lanes DIPA, throughout Northern Virginia. Virginia Imports will be making Batting 1000 available on local store shelves and restaurants in Northern Virginia beginning April 15. Distribution in Maryland and Washington, D.C. will follow shortly afterward.

Sten Sellier, founder, and president, said: “This is an important milestone for Beltway, and we wanted to create something spectacular for craft beer and baseball enthusiasts in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.”

He went on to say: “This unique brew is perfect for early spring and was inspired by the opening of the most important season of the year—baseball!”

Batting 1000 is a unique beer, unlike anything that’s on the market today. It starts with the core of an Irish-style red ale, but they threw a little spin on it by using lager yeast. They then use two-row malt with crystal and roasted barley for a rich hue, roll in Willamette hops from the Northwest for a mild herbal spice, and stitch it together with lager yeast, creating a clean, crisp, malt-forward beer. The final result is a crisp flavor profile that doesn’t linger on the palate.

Beltway was aiming for something different with this 1,000th brew but wanted to still keep that familiar traditional feel to it. Batting 1000 was the answer. The incredibly unique blend of an Irish Red with the added lager twist will make this beer appeal to a broader beer audience.

This is a beer that will make you stand up and cheer, or work through the seventh inning stretch.

Brewing Facts

• Name: Batting 1000
• ABV: 4.87 percent ABV
• Grain: Crystal Malt and Roasted Barley
• Hops: Willamette
• Availability: Starting April 13, 2019
• Location: Beltway Brewing Company at 22620 Davis Dr. Ste 110, Sterling, VA 20164

When asked to describe Batting 1000, technical brewer Kristi Mathews Griner said: “There are over a thousand recognized flavor compounds in beer and over half are yeast-derived. There are also many, many yeast strains used in brewing, each with their own characteristic flavor impact. With the crossover of sweet malt and lower hop rates, along with the clean lager profile, Batting 1000 will make this original creation a big hit with both ale and lager aficionados.”Beltway knocked it out of the park with their 1,000th brew!

Batting 1000 is a limited-release original creation with a unique flavor profile that beer enthusiasts will be talking about for months and years to come. For more information about Batting 1000 or the Batting 1000 Release Brew Party on April 13, visit www.beltwaybrewco.com/batting1000.

About Beltway Brewing Company
Beltway Brewing Company has been the trusted partner of craft brewers since 2013. They have built a facility that is clinical and exacting in order to produce the high-quality beers discerning clientele demand. Beltway’s state-of-the-art brewing facility and in-house dedicated team of professionals committed to recipe development, production, design, compliance, and distribution have contributed to Beltway’s outstanding reputation in the industry. The company also offers flexible brew lengths, custom packaging options, and distribution options which have allowed its facility to bring a variety of flavorful blends to beer enthusiasts across the country. The tap room at Beltway showcases a variety of craft beers that are brewed on site. Many of these beers were created by craft brewers around the country—making Beltway’s taproom the only local place to enjoy them. As a result, the tap list is always changing, but rest assured the core Beltway brands of beer are always available.