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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Born from the depths of a hazy lagoon, It’s Got Citra is a dank monster whose sole purpose is to convert average beer drinkers into IPA-seeking hop heads. Sip by sip, you’ll find yourself craving the same mineral that the monster craves: Citra!

The spookiest thing about this delicious IPA is how simple it was to brew. All we did was dump behemoth load of Citra into the kettle, sprinkle a little CTZ hops on top, dump another behemoth load of Citra, and then repeat. Seriously, an unbelievable amount of hops went into the boil and it works beautify with the brewers malt, white wheat, malted oats, and honey malt that make up the backbone of this beer.

It’s Got Citra, the spookiest IPA you ever did see, is starting to take over shelves near you. The beer will be released 16oz cans, which will be available at Epic Brewing and at spookier liquor stores across their distribution footprint. Prevent a visit from the Citra monster by picking up the first 4-pack you see!

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DENVER, CO – One of craft beer’s biggest weeks has arrived, and 2021 Craft Beer Conference (CBC) events are popping up all over Denver.

Woods Boss Brewing Company, located just eight blocks from the Colorado Convention Center, will kick off their festivities on Wednesday, September 8 at 6 pm mountain time. Join Hopsnews, a philanthropic-centered beer podcast, as it hosts an online discussion centered around the Bottleshare and Woods Boss collaboration, Clarity Through the Haze IPA. The podcast can be accessed via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch.

Christopher Glenn, Bottleshare founder, will join Jordan Fink, Woods Boss co-owner, to discuss the collaboration, the story behind it, and how Bottleshare has harnessed the compassion of the craft beer industry and directed it right back to that industry, raising tens of thousands of dollars for those who need it most.

Glenn created Bottleshare as a way to “pay it forward,” to help those who had once helped him following a life-changing, brain-altering accident. According to the copy on the can itself, Clarity Through the Haze speaks to finding “clarity… of purpose through the clouds of experience.” It’s a beer with tropical notes that mark its New England influence but stands firmly in the clear, clean, slightly piney West Coast IPA territory.

Friday, September 10, will see the release of Clarity Through the Haze when Woods Boss opens at noon; Glenn will be on hand to discuss Bottleshare and the collaboration.  A portion of the sales from both drafts and 4-packs of the collaboration will be directed to Bottleshare’s vitally important support fund.

ABOUT WOODS BOSS BREWING COMPANY 

Woods Boss is more than just a name – it’s a lifestyle inspired by the principals of outdoor ethics and conservation. The Woods Boss kicks it with a much-deserved brew, in good company, and gears up to get back on the trail.

ABOUT BOTTLESHARE

Bottleshare is a fundraising and fund distribution nonprofit organization for the craft beverage industry. We grant out emergency funds to members of the craft beverage industry when they experience extreme hardships that prevent them from working or producing an income.

For More Information:
https://radcraftbeer.com/news/woods-boss-bottleshare-cbc-2021

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CORVALLIS, Oregon – Block 15 Brewing announces the release of Alumni Club, an annual collaborative beer release that highlights some of the brightest graduates of Oregon State University’s Fermentation Science Department. The inaugural “Brooklyn Chapter” edition features Sam Richardson, OSU alumni and co-founder of New York’s Other Half Brewing.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Founders Brewing Co. has announced their latest Crafted in Michigan collaboration partners – Madcap Coffee and Leaf Me Plant Boutique. The beers, created in collaboration with this quarter’s partners, will be available for a limited release in both taprooms later this month. The Crafted in Michigan Collaboration Series is a new, quarterly release of taproom exclusive beer that aims to bring awareness to local Michigan crafters through partnerships and collaboration.

In Grand Rapids, the Founders team has partnered with local favorite, Madcap Coffee to create Madcask Hazy IPA. Heavily inspired by a popular drink at the Madcap café, this hazy IPA incorporates cascara (the dried fruit of the coffee cherry), orange, pineapple, and coconut with citrus and tropical hops. Madcask Hazy IPA will be available in limited 750mL bottles and on draft in both the Grand Rapids and Detroit taprooms beginning Sept. 24, while supplies last. The Madcap team will be onsite at Founders’ Grand Rapids taproom from 2-6 p.m. that afternoon with coffee and merch available for purchase. Specialty deli offerings will also be available.

“Madcap Coffee is thrilled to partner with Founders Brewing Company on this collaboration celebrating local business,” said Madcap Coffee CMO + VP, Marketing & Growth Strategies, Josh Weichhand. “Being a craft beverage brand with an independent streak, Madcap has always admired Founders, their origin story, and their passions for product and process. Having an opportunity to highlight our own coffee products – like the cascara featured in this Hazy IPA – perfectly illustrates the creative possibilities of great brands coming together.”

In Detroit, Founders has partnered with local plant shop, Leaf Me Plant Boutique to create Align Me Gruit Style Ale. This rare style incorporates a bouquet of botanicals and an array of herbs to represent each of the seven Chakras, from root to crown, supported by spicy ginger and hibiscus flowers. Align Me Gruit Style Ale will be available in the Detroit and Grand Rapids taprooms in limited 750mL bottles and on draft beginning Sept. 17, while supplies last. Leaf Me Plant Boutique will host a pop-up shop selling plants in the beer garden starting at 6 p.m. that evening. Specialty deli offerings will also be available.

“I was excited when Founders approached me to collaborate on a Leaf Me Plant Boutique inspired beer,” said Leaf Me Plant Boutique Owner Alexis Sims. “Plants inside, on and around the body have been so therapeutic for me. So I thought creating a herb based beverage was a fun way to raise awareness of all ways plants can be good to us. I can’t wait for people to try it.”

Madcap Coffee and Leaf Me Plant Boutique are the third official Crafted in Michigan Collaboration Series partners. Founders has previously collaborated with artists Esan Sommersell and Arsenal Handicraft as well as City Built Brewing Company and Bees in the D. Founders will continue to partner with local businesses each quarter to bring awareness to other Michigan crafters.

About Founders Brewing Co.

Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts—Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens—with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 10 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a member of the Michigan Brewers Guild.

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https://foundersbrewing.com/

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In addition to pairing university alumni to create the recipe for this New England-style IPA, locally-sourced hops were chosen from nearby Coleman Agriculture in the Willamette Valley. Citra and Strata hop varietals were chosen by Block 15, with Simcoe hops selected by Other Half.

“Oregon State University and the Fermentation Science Department have played central roles for a large part of my life and career.” said Matt Williams, Block 15 Brewery Operations Manager and OSU alumnus. “The opportunity to integrate them into a program that allows me to connect with other alumni with similar experiences, and to forge an even closer bond with the University, is an exciting prospect for me personally. I can’t think of a better way of showcasing the best that the OSU Fermentation Science program has to offer, and bringing some of our great alumni back to Corvallis to share some great beers with everyone.”

“It’s exciting to be back in Corvallis at the school that started it all for me.” said Sam Richardson, Other Half Co-founder/Brewmaster “OSU’s teaching and research is such a big contribution to the brewing community. Being able to connect with other alumni through collaborative brewing is also exciting, it shows the kind of community building that beer and brewing should be about.”

“Watching our former students like Sam succeed in the brewing industry is tremendously satisfying.” said Thomas Shellhammer, Nor’Wester Professor of Fermentation Science at Oregon State University. “I am happy for them and the positive impact our Fermentation Science program has on the nation’s brewing industry. The collaboration between Other Half Brewing and Block 15 is a fun way to recognize and celebrate our alumni’s success with beer that can be shared locally here in Corvallis.”

“This alumni collaboration series is yet another example of the great relationship between OSU’s brewing program and Block 15”

Partnering with the Oregon State Alumni Association and Fermentation Science Department, future Alumni Club partners will be paired with Block 15 to showcase regional styles, ingredients and innovative brewing techniques that exemplifies the craft that was honed at the university and flourished in the industry.

Alumni Club, Brooklyn Chapter releases On Friday, September 10th at both Corvallis Block 15 locations, with distribution to bottle shops and taprooms throughout the Pacific Northwest shortly after.

About Alumni Club, Brooklyn Chapter:

Welcoming a new member annually, the Alumni Club celebrates some of the brightest graduates of Oregon State University’s fabled Fermentation Science Program. Sam Richardson, co-founder of Other Half and OSU alumnus, teamed up to create this inaugural brew. Featuring hops exclusively from nearby Coleman AG, Citra & Strata was chosen by Block 15, with Simcoe selected by Other Half to cram this New England-style IPA with notes of orange peel, passionfruit and strawberry. A silky mouthfeel provided by flaked oats and soft Oregon water rounds out your experience of higher learning.

Hops: Citra, Strata, Simcoe

Grains: 2-row, oat malt, flaked oats

Yeast: Juice

ABV: 6.5%

Availability: One-Off

Format: Can, Draft

CAN Volume: 16oz

About Block 15 Brewing Company

Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, barrel-aged rarities, and one of the Northwest’s most extensive wild and sour programs, Block 15 produces a range of artfully crafted beers, brewed with a nod toward fresh ingredients and fresh thinking. Established in 2008, and brewer-owned from day one.

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http://block15.com

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GREELEY, CO – Continuing with their mission of giving back to the community in impactful ways, WeldWerks Brewing will release the next edition of their philanthropic series, 10K IPA. 10K IPA: Empower Editon was brewed for A Woman’s Place and The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center (SAVA), two local nonprofits that provide support and resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The beer will be available on Friday, September 10 at the Greeley taproom.

“Partnering with SAVA and AWP gave us the opportunity to not only support a cause that is definitely near and dear to our hearts, but it was also a great opportunity to unify the efforts of our neighboring communities,” says WeldWerks Director of Operations Kristin Popcheff. “The work these two groups do is valuable to the health of the community and we couldn’t be more excited to build our partnership with these amazing organizations.”

At least $10,000 in proceeds from 10K IPA: Empower Edition will benefit both A Woman’s Place and SAVA. Funds raised from the beer will allow A Woman’s Place to provide crisis support to survivors of domestic violence, as well as community training to stop domestic violence. For SAVA, 10K IPA proceeds will benefit their prevention programming, which brings training and support to youth at local schools, camps and summer programs.

“The SAVA Center is so excited to partner with WeldWerks to raise funds to fight sexual violence in northern Colorado. SAVA has an office in Greeley, offering advocacy and therapy services for survivors of sexual violence as young as age three, and prevention education for youth age 6-18. It’s so important to us that we are able to get our name out into the community so that survivors and their support networks can find us easily,” says SAVA Director of Development Amy Butler Angell. “WeldWerks is such a well-known entity in Weld County, and having both the exposure they can provide us and their support behind our mission means everything to SAVA.”

Brewed with Citra, Strata and Idaho Gem Hops, 10K IPA: Empower Edition will be available on September 10 at WeldWerks, with limited distribution across the brewery’s footprint, while supplies last. Check the brewery’s beer finder for availability.

“As the only domestic violence safehouse in Weld County, A Woman’s Place provides critical and lifesaving services – and the support from WeldWerks to educate people about our mission is powerful,” says A Woman’s Place Executive Director Diane Heldt. “Thank you WeldWerks for caring for survivors of domestic violence in our community by helping to raise funds. Each dollar changes lives.”

About WeldWerks Brewing Co.

Established in 2015, WeldWerks Brewing Co. is an award-winning craft brewery located in Greeley, Colorado recognized for brewing an array of beer styles including Juicy Bits, one of the most highly regarded IPAs in the country. Comprised of a passionate group of individuals dedicated to bringing innovative and quality craft beer to the community it serves, WeldWerks Brewing has garnered numerous medals and acclaim on the way, including being named the best new brewery in the country by USA Today in 2016 and multiple medals at both the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup. The brewery’s charitable arm, the WeldWerks Community Foundation, is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports local nonprofits through events like The WeldWerks Invitational. At WeldWerks, being “dialed-in” is a way of life, helping to ensure outstanding excellence in craft beer, service and beyond.

About A Woman’s Place

For more than forty years, A Woman’s Place has provided services for survivors of domestic violence. Founded as a crisis line in 1977, we opened our safehouse in 1981. Today, our 29-bed facility is the only safehouse in Weld County. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free from violence. Our mission is to empower victims and survivors of domestic abuse to become safe, secure, and self-sufficient and through collaboration, to mobilize our community to help prevent domestic violence.

During 2020, A Woman’s Place answered 712 crisis phone calls and provided safe shelter to 273 individuals. A Woman’s Place continues to develop and refine programs in accordance with best practices in victims services. Our services include emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, information and referral, youth services, counseling, legal advocacy and outreach education.

The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center

The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center’s mission is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling for all those affected by sexual violence and provide prevention programs through community outreach and education. We envision a culture change that results in the end of sexual violence. SAVA began as a rape crisis hotline in 1976 under the Larimer Center for Mental Health and, in 2003, became an independent nonprofit agency. In October 2010, SAVA expanded its services to include neighboring Weld County. SAVA now serves as the only rape crisis center in Larimer and Weld Counties dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of sexual assault survivors.

Each year, SAVA provides confidential support to over 1,200 victims of sexual assault and provides education to over 1,000 community members and 9,000 students. SAVA is a member of Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the Colorado Organization of Victim’s Assistance (COVA), and the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA).

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https://www.indiecreativeco.com/news/weldwerks10kipaempower

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Milton, Del. – Forget pumpkin-spiced lattes, 2021 is the year of pumpkin beer … and what better way to celebrate the season than with one of the country’s original and best-selling pumpkin-infused ales Dogfish Head announces the return of Punkin Ale, the brewery’s iconic, fall-favorite brown ale brewed with real pumpkin meat, brown sugar and spices. The perfect beer to warm up with as the weather cools, it is chock full of spicy notes of cinnamon, brown sugar and pumpkin, with enticing aromas of cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. At 7.0% ABV,Punkin Ale is NOW available nationwide in 6pk/12oz bottles with limited-edition, glow-in-the-dark packaging. Get it while you can, folks!

“The annual return of our Punkin Ale is a seasonal ritual I always look forward to, way more than turning back the clock an hour … the spicy, earthy aromatics of this big brown ale and the reddish golden hue of the liquid itself looks and tastes like vibrant, autumnal foliage squeezed into your pint glass. It’s the perfect accompaniment for a hearty dinner or a sunset hike,” said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer. “When I first homebrewed what is now Punkin Ale nearly 27 years ago, before the inception of Dogfish Head, I never imagined it would one day become a well-loved, seasonal staple for craft beer fans from coast-to-coast. Each year’s re-release is truly a heart-warming reminder of Dogfish Head’s off-centered journey.”

First brewed in 1994, Punkin Ale gets its name from a legendary east coast event, the World Championship of Punkin Chunkin. The event not only brought people from around the world together to see who could hurl a pumpkin the furthest, but it also featured a pumpkin-themed baking competition, in which Punkin Ale claimed first-prize. “It was actually kind of comical to watch my homebrewed pumpkin beer beat out all these beautiful, decadent pumpkin-themed desserts – cakes, pies, cookies and more,” said Sam. “I don’t think a beer had ever been entered into the contest, let alone been chosen as the winner … but folks were really diggin’ it, so I knew I was onto something!”

Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale made its commercial debut in 1995 and it has been re-released every year since. Tried and true, the beer’s original recipe – to this day – remains unchanged, but as part of the brewery’sOff-Centered Art Series, Punkin Ale’s label artwork gets a yearly refresh. Highlighting the work of a different guest artist each year, Dogfish Head’s Off-Centered Art Series is an annual collection of four beers that celebrates the creativity found at the intersection of art and ales.

The lively lineup of label artwork seen throughout the brewery’s 2021 Off-Centered Art Series features the illustrative skills of Ryan Besch, a designer known for his more than 20+ years of work creating gig posters and vinyl art for notable names like Phish, the Black Keys, O.A.R. and more. Besch’s rendition of the Punkin Ale label sets an eerily exhilarating scene, as a comic book-esque character with a pumpkin for a head is electrified with the shockingly wonderful flavors of Dogfish Head’s Punkin Ale. For an even spookier experience, drinkers are encouraged to turn off the lights and watch as their 6pks are illuminated by glow-in-the-dark goodness.

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Dogfish Head has proudly focused on brewing beers with culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened as the smallest American craft brewery nearly 25 years ago.Dogfish Head has grown into a top-20 craft brewery and won numerous awards throughout the years, includingWine Enthusiast’s 2015 Brewery of the Year and the James Beard Foundation Award for 2017 Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. A Delaware-based brand withDogfish Head Brewings & Eats, an off-centered brewpub and distillery,Chesapeake & Maine, Dogfish Head’s seafood and cocktail spot, Dogfish Inn, a beer-themed inn on the harbor, andDogfish Head Craft Brewery, a production brewery and distillery featuring theTasting Room & Kitchen and Dogfish Head Distilling Co., Dogfish Head is a supporter of theIndependent Craft Brewing Seal, the definitive icon for American craft breweries to identify themselves to be independently-owned and carry the torch of transparency, brewing innovation and the freedom of choice originally forged by brewing community pioneers. Dogfish Head currently sells beer in all 50 states and Washington D.C.

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https://www.dogfish.com/front

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TURLOCK, CA – Dust Bowl Brewing Co. released Hops Double IPA, its latest addition to the year-round portfolio. The new beer hit retailers in August and comes in 6 pack/12oz cans and draft. The introduction fills in the Double IPA segment for the brewery.

“It’s about time we released a Double IPA in the 12-ounce format,” shared Don Oliver, long-time Brewmaster for Dust Bowl Brewing Co. “The 8.3% ABV is approachable and doesn’t get in the way of the hop character. The bitterness is well-balanced and it’s as easy to drink as our standard strength IPAs.”

Beer fans can easily spot this new intro on the shelves thanks to the vibrant purple, orange, yellow and green packaging featuring hop vines and oversized hop cones oozing juice atop old-fashioned wheelbarrows, a nod to the company’s 1930s roots.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. now offers 14 year-round beers coupled with a steady line-up of packaged specialty brews. The company recently invested in a new KHS canning line and packaging automation, which enabled increased production efficiencies and the ability to meet growing demand. Dust Bowl beers are distributed throughout California, its home state, as well as Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Pennsylvania, Vermont and soon in Arizona.

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https://dustbowlbrewing.com/

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Portland, Maine – No tricks, just treats. Award-winning Allagash Brewing Company is gearing up for the fall season with the return of Haunted House, a deliciously dark hoppy ale.

Inspired by a love of pitch-black porters and Allagash House Beer, the brewery uses roasted barley and Blackprinz malt to curse this beer with a gravely dark hue. Hopped with Crystal, Nugget, Cascade, and Northern Brewer, this beer ends with a ghostly coffee note and hauntingly complex malty palate.

“Haunted House originated from our pilot system but has since become one of our favorite traditions at the brewery to signify the official start of the fall season here in Maine,” said Jason Perkins, Brewmaster, Allagash. “It’s a great easy-drinking beer as the weather cools down and we can’t wait for fans to enjoy it again.”

Longtime fans of Haunted House will also notice the can’s new eye-catching color scheme and design. “Because this is such an approachable beer, we wanted to make sure our design captured the ‘whimsy’ of the season while also catching people’s attention on the shelf,” said Todd Beaulieu, Senior Designer at Allagash.

Haunted House will be available in 4 packs of 16 ounce cans throughout the 18 states and Washington, D.C. where Allagash is distributed starting in September. To learn more about the launch or to locate Allagash beer, visit allagash.com. Images are available for download and use here.

ABOUT ALLAGASH BREWING COMPANY

Allagash Brewing Company is a Certified B Corp founded in Portland, Maine, by Rob Tod—winner of the 2019 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. Since 1995, the brewery has been dedicated to crafting the best Belgian-inspired beers in the world, all while giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. Earning coveted Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and European Beer Star Awards, Allagash has been deemed one of the best American Breweries of the decade byPaste Magazine and one of the best breweries in America byGear Patrol. Allagash is available in CA, CT, DC, DE, GA, Chicagoland, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA and VT. Learn more onallagash.com and connect with us on our Webby-honored social channels: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. From Maine, with love.

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TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Proof Brewing Co. is set to release the award-winning Warpath Imperial IPA in limited edition four-pack cans on Thursday, September 2nd on its online store for pickup at the Brewpub. The crowd-pleasing 9.3% ABV Imperial IPA brewed annually in the fall at the start of the college football season, pays tribute to our hometown team. Warpath’s hoppy flavor will galvanize your taste buds and your thirst for victory.

“Every year this beer gets better and better,” said Founder, Byron Burroughs. “This Tallahassee tradition can be shared with friends at football tailgates, social events, or anywhere you are on the Warpath!”

Warpath Imperial IPA is brewed with Mosaic, El Dorado, Idaho 7, Sabro, and Citra hops. The hop profile emulates the juicy flavors of New England-Style hazy IPAs but with the dryness and mouthfeel of West Coast-Styles. The complex layers of hops create a tropical dank flavor, and citrusy aroma supported by a balanced malt backbone.

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GABF is looking different again this year but the competition rages on and with it is Craft Brewers Conference! To make the best out of all of it, River North Brewery is releasing THREE different Mr. Sandman variants at both taprooms, Saturday, September 11th at 1 pm.

All three Mr. Sandman’s are unique in their own ways, providing you with the perfect three-pack of imperial stouts. The sweetest starts off with Milk Chocolate Mr. Sandman. This small-batch imperial stout is a chocolate milk lover’s dream with its deep, dark, chocolate notes and while it stays light on the palate it’s going to satiate those chocolate desires.

The second is similar but with an added kick to it: Mayan Chocolate Mr. Sandman. This is a well-balanced imperial stout that has a tad bit of heat to it and spice at the very end. With the lightly heated chocolate, those that enjoy their chocolate with a nice touch of heat to it will be pleasantly surprised at how well balanced this 11% ABV stout is.

Last but absolutely not least is Vanilla Bourbon Barrel Aged Mr. Sandman. A bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout brewed with vanilla beans is going to round out the other three Mr. Sandman’s nicely with its subtle notes of vanilla balancing out the bourbon that the imperial stout gets from the barrels.

All three Mr. Sandman’s will be available for sale in bottles to-go, including in three packs, as well as on tap starting at 1pm on Saturday, September 11th.

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