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PHILADELPHIA — Christmas Village in Philadelphia’s last call at Love Park for the 2020 season is on Christmas Eve at 5:00pm. However, the authentic open-air German-style Christmas market has one final gift to give Philadelphia before closing up shop for the holidays. For the beer lover, the last minute shopper, or those wanting to soak up those famous vibes after tomorrow, Christmas Village debuts a brand-new exclusive Christmas Village Kolsch, brewed and canned by local independent brewery Bar Hygge/ Brewery Techne. The new beer is available in cans to go with a specially created label that incorporates the iconic scenery of Christmas Village at Love Park including The Alm and the Grill Hut. The cans are sold in four packs of one pint cans for $18.00. This is the first-ever Christmas Village inspired beer, and the only exclusive can available since Christmas Village and Bar Hygge/ Brewery Techne starting partnering together back in 2018.

“The Christmas Village Kolsch is custom made for us with our beer partner Bar Hygge/ Brewery Techne,” said Christmas Village Project Manager Nancy Schmalz. “We have been working with brewer Duffy Lonergan for three years now. They recently started canning their own beers and we talked about the idea of coming up with a very special beer that embodies the spirit of Christmas Village. We worked together for several months coming up with this special exclusive product and we are thrilled that visitors are loving it.”

The new Christmas Village Kolsch is a Golden Ale, brewed in German style. It comes in at 5.8% and is the lightest draft beer at Christmas Village in 2020. It joins the ranks of other beers by Bar Hygge/ Brewery Techne such as the Lemon Meringue IPA and the Wohlig Weissbier. The cans are available in to-go as four packs only. Beer lovers and shoppers can find them in the crowd-controlled food court in the middle of Love Park. Once inside the food court, head to The Alm (beer garden) and look for the beer booth just past the giant grill hut.
For inspiration behind the beer and the process, Schmalz worked with Lonergan this past summer on the selections for Love Park and the new season. High on the priority list was bringing a Kölsch (German style) beer to the market for the first time. Lonergan had been to Germany himself and was very familiar with the Kölsch style. As the season approached, the teams at Christmas Village and Bar Hygge/ Brewery Techne perfected the beer and debuted it in time for Christmas.

“Sales for the Christmas Village Kolsch are going extremely well considering it is the hidden gem of the market,” added Schmalz. “We wanted to introduce the beer slowly and test the reaction – and people are loving it! It is a great gift for the last minute Santa’s out there – and it’s a great way to bring home a four-pack and experience a taste of our beloved Christmas Village on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and for New Year’s. We are already exploring and talking about bringing it back for 2021 on a larger scale. We will make that decision formally after we close for the year and begin preparations for next year.”

Bar Hygge and Brewery Techne are located just blocks from Christmas Village in the Fairmount neighborhood, at 1720 Fairmount Avenue. There beer lovers can enjoy a rotating selection of adventurous, finely crafted beer from Brewery Techne, Bar Hygge’s in-house brewery. Lagers, ales, and saisons are all on tap, along with a hard cider or two.

Hygge is a Danish concept, embodying a feeling or mood, that comes from taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary, every day things more meaningful, beautiful or special. For the team behind Bar Hygge, it means creating a warm atmosphere where guests can enjoy the good things in life with friends and family. Bar Hygge is not a Danish-themed restaurant. Chef Julie Kline presents a new/contemporary American menu with seasonal changes and a focus on neighborhood comfort food.

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA
Christmas Village in Philadelphia, the authentic open-air German-style Christmas Market at LOVE Park and City Hall, is excited to announce its return from Thanksgiving Day, November 26 through Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020 with a considerably modified layout and extensive safety precautions in response to COVID-19. In its 13th season, the outdoor market will once again host a Preview Weekend on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22.

In accordance with all city and statewide guidelines, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will be set up in a socially distanced and safe way featuring only half the amount of vendors. This year, visitors can still dine on and enjoy their favorite European dishes including Bratwurst, Raclette Cheese and Schnitzel in a fenced-off and crowd-controlled outdoor food court with spacing between tables.

This year’s outdoor shopping area will be set up with a one-way system around the outer limits of LOVE Park for a linear and spaced walking concept allowing proper social distancing. All vendors will be ten feet apart from each other at minimum. Vendors around the outer perimeter will also all face outward toward the street. Waiting areas for access to the food court and shopping will all be socially distanced.

 

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COMSTOCK PARK, Michigan — Perrin Brewing Company announces the return of Coffee Latte Brown Ale, a seasonal treat crafted with locally-sourced coffee beans. Coffee Latte is now available on draft in 32 oz. Crowler packaging, and in 6-packs and 15-packs of 12 oz. cans To Go from the Perrin Pub. Coffee Latte will be distributed Michigan-wide. The wintery brew can also be found in Perrin’s Winter Warmer Mixed 12-pack.

Perfect for cold-weather sipping, Coffee Latte Brown Ale (5.8% ABV) is perky with coffee, light chocolate notes and roasty aromatics. Milk sugar is added to lend the luxurious creaminess of a latte. Coffee Latte is brewed with Germack Coffee’s I-75 blend, an accessible road trip blend that’s dark-roasted, earthy, full-bodied and smooth.

“A few years ago, people would raise their eyebrows at a coffee-and-beer combo; but I think it’s just a natural collaboration,” said Steven M. Puwalski, Director of Coffee at Germack Coffee Roasting Company. “I obviously love drinking coffee, and after a long day of drinking maybe a little too much coffee, what is better than a thoughtfully crafted beer? If it has some beans I love and is crafted with passion, it’s a win win.”

Founded in 1924 and located at Detroit’s famous Eastern Market, Germack Coffee is a family-owned company that provides quality products and flavors from around the world including spices, nuts, seeds, candies and fresh-roasted coffee.

Coffee lovers and beer fanatics alike are invited to try Coffee Latte Brown Ale this winter. Pick it up at the Pub or find it at a Michigan craft beer seller near you. See the latest Pub hours and operations here.

Perrin Brewing Company
Established in 2012, Perrin Brewing Company is a young and rapidly growing craft brewery based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Perrin is committed to crafting high-quality and consistent brews and has garnered a loyal local following and a strong reputation for its unique beers. The brewery has won numerous awards including “The World’s Top New Beer Release of 2015” by RateBeer for its No Rules Vietnamese Porter. Through the 2015 partnership with CANarchy, Perrin has experienced exponential growth among package offerings, out-of-state distribution and an increase to over 25,000 barrels of production.

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BOULDER, CO— Ska Street Brewstillery, the first Colorado business of its kind, begins limited distribution today with the release of their first packaged products— Chasing Gremlins Barrel Aged Imperious Stout and Third Wave White Rum crafted by Brewstiller Damon Scott.

In the truest fashion of the Legion of Ska, Ska Street, a joint project of sister companies Ska Brewing and Peach Street Distillers, will hit the market in a big way— with a bold, 18.5% ABV beer and an inspired spirit that showcase Scott’s robust brewing and distilling background. Scott received his MSc degree in Brewing and Distilling from Heriot-Watt University, and worked as the Technical Brewing Projects manager of the Brewers Association with a decade of brewery production and management in between.

“This is the guy we put in place to execute everything we’ve learned in 40 collective years of experience in brewing and distilling,” says Ska Brewing CEO and Co-Founder Dave Thibodeau. “We’re proud to showcase his unique skill set and the facility we’ve built around him with the release of a new product from both sides of Ska Street.”

Chasing Gremlins Imperious Stout was aged at Ska Street in a Peach Street Colorado Straight Bourbon 5 Year Single Barrel, with added maraschino cherries and vanilla to “layer in flavors like you would a cocktail,” Scott explains. Chasing Gremlins connects the dots between the brewing and distilling side of what Ska Street does, Scott says. “At 37 proof, it’s almost a spirit in itself!”

Along with Chasing Gremlins comes Third Wave White Rum, distilled from 100% organic cane sugar. Tasting notes include tropical fruit, pineapple, and banana esters, with a hint of vanilla sweetness. Third Wave is Scott’s first contribution to the Peach Street family of spirits, which up until now has not included rum.

“Traditionally rum has a lot of mixed culture fermentation, which offers a chance for us to use our super traditional copper, alembic pot still,” Scott says. “We picked specific yeasts isolated from rum fermentations known to produce esters and more fruity flavors, and our still allowed us to retain as much of that character as possible.”

Third Wave Rum bottles and Chasing Gremlins Imperious Stout bombers will be available this week across Colorado. The beer and spirit will be self-distributed by Ska Street in Boulder and Palisade, and by Ska Distributing in Durango.

ABOUT SKA BREWING
Based in Durango, Colorado, Ska Brewing was founded in 1995 and produces more than a dozen award- winning beers fueled with Ska music, and lots of it. Pioneers in the canned craft beer movement, Ska Brewing is known for an array of styles in 12 oz cans that include Mexican Logger, Modus Hoperandi, and Rue B. Soho. For information (a lot of it), more music, and a good time, visit www.skabrewing.com.

ABOUT PEACH STREET DISTILLERS
Peach Street Distillers was founded in 2005 in the heart of Colorado’s Fruit and Wine region, Palisade Colorado, where the high desert meets the mountains. The warm days and cool nights in Palisade make the local fruits and grains unimaginably delicious. Living the very definition of “craft” we do everything the hard way to turn these fermentable raw materials into extraordinary spirits. Because, this is what we consider fun and what makes for a mighty fine drink. Peach Street Distillers is Colorado’s oldest continuously owned and operated distillery. Visit Peach Street at www.peachstreetdistillers.com for more about the spirits and the spirits squad.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Founders Brewing Co. has announced that Moon Rambler IPA as the first release in the brewery’s 2021 seasonal lineup. Formerly known in the taprooms as Cow Jumped the Shark, Moon Rambler IPA (6.4%) touches down with a big dose of Azacca, Mosaic and Cascade hops that provide a blast of tropical fruitiness, assisted by a classic foundation of wheat and oats. Milk sugar is added to create a sweet yet slight creaminess, giving it a round mouthfeel, remarkably less bitter taste and a fuller body than your typical IPA.

“When it comes to beers, milk sugar has traditionally been used to sweeten up heavier offerings like stouts and porters,” said Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki. “With Moon Rambler IPA, we added some milk sugar to balance the bitterness and accentuate the fruity hop character. Brewed with oats, wheat and featuring Azacca, Cascade and Mosaic hops, Moon Rambler IPA is still a full-fledged IPA, just with a softer and sweeter side.”

Moon Rambler IPA will be available in 6-pack and 15-pack cans and on draft in the Grand Rapids and Detroit taprooms on November 4. It will available across the brewery’s 50-state distribution network from November 2020 through March 2021. Please note that Moon Rambler IPA will not be available on draft in Utah. Moon Rambler will havea taproom retail price of $9/6-pack and $18/15-pack and prices will vary by market outside of the taproom.

Moon Rambler IPA will kick off Founders’ 2021 seasonal lineup, with two seasonal releases yet to be announced. More information to come throughout the year on the yet-to-be-announced releases in Founders’ 2021 availability calendar.

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 beer and seltzers, 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. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com or follow Founders onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram andYouTube.

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hard coffee products is an ever-expanding, hot category that has seen a lot of innovation the past few years. Leveraging on such popularity, Geloso Beverage Groups continues to expand with the introduction of their new brand, Mad Bean Coffee.

Mad Bean Coffee is a 4.5% ABV iced coffee flavored malt beverage. The product will be produced in two sizes; 24 oz. cans and 12 oz. cans that will be packaged as a 4-pack. Consumers will be able to enjoy the beverage in two hot flavors; the rich and distinctive chocolate taste of Mocha, and the creamy infusion of Vanilla. Made from 100% Arabica gourmet beans, Mad Bean separates itself from similar beverages with a rich, yet subtle silky flavor.

With such an influx of RTD coffees, Mad Bean Coffee follows the breakthrough trend of coffee flavored beers. This naturally caffeinated hard coffee gives customers a unique twist on the traditional Irish coffee, that can be enjoyed in any scenario. Where can you drink these products? Mary Chapman, Marketing Director for Geloso Beverage Group explains, “Mad Bean is the perfect drink for any occasion, whether it’s a pre-game, a tailgate, a brunch, anything!”. She added, “The convenience of hard coffee in many situations is what makes Mad Bean extremely appealing to our consumers”.

“Geloso Beverage Group prides itself on being an innovator in the flavored malt beverage category” said Paul Rene, Vice-President of US Operations. We believe this could be the next big category that is going to change the shelves at retail”. Mad Bean will be available to consumers by October 2019.

For information about Geloso Beverage Group products, or to learn about distribution and retail opportunities, visit www.gelosobeveragegroup.com. To find out where to purchase products, visit the store locator at www.drinkmadbean.com

About Geloso Beverage Group LLC
Geloso Beverage Group LLC, launched in 2002, exclusively serves the U.S. market and is based in Rochester, NY. It sells and distributes multiple flavored malt beverages including; Clubtails – Cocktail in a Can, Johny Bootlegger, and Pepito.

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Columbus, Ohio — HELLO Columbus! Join us on Friday, October 23rd at 11:00AM for the Official Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of SBW Columbus.

Saucy Brew Works is located in the Harrison West neighborhood at 443 West Third Avenue, 43201. The new Brewpub and Coffeehouse features a small brewing operation, full restaurant, and the for the caffeine aficionados, Saucy Coffee.

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the Brewpub at 11:00 a.m. The doors will be open to the public directly afterward. Saucy Brew Works – Columbus offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating includes tables, a full bar, personal swings, and small stadium benches designed to provide an exciting and unique dining experience.

Our new neighbors will be able to enjoy the full menu currently served at their flagship location in Cleveland and a new breakfast menu created specifically for the Coffeehouse. Orders can be placed via the Saucy Brew Works app (available for iPhone and Android) to ensure contactless ordering. All customers will receive $5 off their first order when they download the app and create an account.

If you didn’t already know, Saucy Coffee is a craft coffeehouse concept that originally launched in July 2020 at the Pinecrest Taproom in Orange. Saucy Coffee offerings include a single-origin house roast, pour overs, espresso, a specialty menu inspired by Saucy beers, and seasonal fan-favorites.

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) has released its winter seasonal Abominable Winter Ale for 2020. To kick the season off, the brewery has partnered with Next Adventure and its Winter Kingdom to run a sweepstakes from now through Oct. 31 where Portland and Vancouver area locals can enter via social media to win a winter season rental that includes a ski or snowboard package and a Hopworks’ swag bag. The swag bag includes a year-long HUB Mug Club Membership, Abominable Trucker Hat, Abominable Koozies, and HUB Stickers. Winners must be 21 or older and residents of the area to be eligible to win.

“We’re super excited to ring in Abominable season with Next Adventure this year,” said Matt Sutherland, Brand Manager at Hopworks. “Having worked with Next Adventure for years past, it’s awesome to keep the partnership going between two local brands, especially to give away gear rentals in a season where enjoying winter sports will be more financially difficult for those who don’t own their own gear.”

There is no purchase necessary to enter and customers have a variety of ways to increase their chances by following both brands on Instagram, tagging their friends in giveaway posts, using the hashtag #abominablewinterale on Instagram, or emailing their entry to hopworks@hopworksbeer.com. Full giveaway details can be found at website.

Abominable Winter Ale is a perfect blend of caramel malts and Simcoe, Azacca, and Centennial hops, creating a complex, spicy, and citrusy winter ale. Learn more about Abominable Winter Ale through Hopworks’ “Beer Time” series hosted by Christian Ettinger on YouTube.

About Hopworks Urban Brewery
Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2008 by Christian and Brandie Ettinger, Hopworks Urban Brewery creates world-class beer and food with sustainable business practices that protect the environment and support the community. Family-owned and operated, Hopworks sources thoughtfully, operates efficiently and minimizes waste in an effort to protect the planet. The company’s 20-barrel brewery produces 10,000 barrels of beer a year for Hopworks’ brewpubs and distribution throughout Cascadia. Hopworks is the first Certified B Corporation brewery in the Pacific Northwest and a proud member of 1% For The Planet.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Meanwhile Brewing Co. will open its doors to the public on October 16, 2020. Located in Southeast Austin at 3901 Promontory Point Drive, the expansive 3.7 acres brewery, taproom and grounds will be a hub for creating community through the bonds of specialty beer, good food, and entertainment. Meanwhile Brewing is the passion project of Will Jaquiss, formerly of renowned and award-winning Breakside Brewing of Portland, Oregon. He brings Nao Ohdera with him from Breakside, where they were known for their very easy drinking IPAs among other award-winning brews.

The opening beer list has something for all palates, from hoppy, to easy, to classic.

Step Stone- Young Brett Rye Beer brings a taste that will remind you of a young Orval w/ rye;
Trust Fall IPA, a New School West Coast IPA features Mosaic, Simcoe, Waimea hops
Glitter and Doom Paleis a West Coast Pale Ale feat. Cascade, Amarillo, and Strata hops
Light Matteris a Hazy Pale Ale with Citra, Amarillo, and Rakau hops
Erstwhile Rival, an ESB, is a modern interpretation of a classic style
Picnic Daysis a Kolsch that was brewed to be enjoyed all day

“Our opening taplist is a good glimpse of the fun beer we plan to offer,” says Brewmaster Will Jaquiss. “We look forward to serving a multitude of styles and experimental brews in the years to come.” For those wanting to venture outside of craft brews, Meanwhile has a menu of diverse options, from cocktails made with sherry, wine and sake to “boozy” seltzers.

Frozen Drinks
Frosé – Rosé, grapefruit, basil & passionfruit
Frozen Boozy Horchata Coffee with a Pedro Jimenez (PX) Float

Cocktails
Rebujito – Manzanilla Sherry, Lemon Lime Soda, Hopped Ginger Syrup
Kalimotxo – Red Wine, Kola Nut Syrup, Lime Leaf Tincture
Watermelon Spritz – Watermelon cordial, Cocchi Americano, sparkling wine
Cappelletti Spritz – Cappelletti, salted grapefruit cordial, sparkling wine
Ginger Beet Sake – Golden Beet & Jalapeno Infused Sake, Ginger Beer, Bubbs Hibiscus Bitters
Kombucha Sake – Saké, maple syrup, kombucha, lime, Bubbs dark root bitters

Boozy Seltzer Series
Paloma – Grapefruit Bitters, Salted Grapefruit Cordial, Meanwhile Hard Seltzer
Spicy Margarita – Orange Bitters, Jalapeno/Lime Cordial, Meanwhile Hard Seltzer
Mojito – Mint/Lime Cordial, Acid Phosphate, Meanwhile Hard Seltzer
Celery Mule – Ginger Cordial, Celery Bitters, Meanwhile Hard Seltzer
Negroni – Grapefruit Bitters, Cap Corse Rouge, Sweet Vermouth, Meanwhile Hard Seltzer

Barrel Program
Meanwhile has already started to build their barrel program; the first release is set for the end of 2020. Wine barrels from Stoller Family Estate in Oregon as well as gin barrels from Treaty Oak here in Texas will be home to the first round of aging brews. Meanwhile Brewing endorses the belief that no two barrels are the same; All barrels will be tasted and hand selected for blending. Nao Ohdera, Director of Operations, emphasizes the eccentric nature of the brewery: “No barrel has a predetermined beer in mind. It will all be based on how the barrel develops over the months and years to come,” says Ohdera. Meanwhile looks forward to expanding their barrel program and offerings of both clean and wild and sour barrel-aged beers. Look for everything from classic bourbon barrel-aged beers to experimental and funky beers showcasing the unique flavors of pinot noir, gin, chardonnay, vermouth and rum barrels.

Brewing Facility
The Brewing Facilityhouses a 15bbl 3-vessel brewhouse from ICC NW that can produce up to 3000 bbls a year with the current tank space, with opportunities to expand in the future. The building has a walk-in cooler with six serving tanks that feed directly to the taproom, administrative offices, a dedicated lab and a temperature controlled Barrel Room, where the walls will be lined with barrels aging a variety of limited release beers.

Design
Creative Agency Guerilla Suit, Architects OPA design studioand designers McCray & Co. worked collaboratively together on the Meanwhile Brewing project as brand creatives, architects and designers respectively. OPA is known for its artistry as architects, specifically in the realm of brewery design, and McCray is Austin’s go-to for exciting and inviting spaces with personality. Meanwhile’s design is informed by Guerilla Suit’s creative direction which they describe as a “Playful vision brought to us by Owner Will Jaquiss for an innovative brewery concept. We leaned into the laid back nature of the name and brought Meanwhile to life employing hand-drawn doodles as a backdrop for a multi-layered visual identity system that would be flexible enough to inform everything from merchandise to the taproom space,” says designer Hannah Young.

The Taproom
“The interior is a mashup of Austin meets Oxford. Many of the design moves in the tasting roomand the private roomwere based on pubs in Europe. There’s a certain formality in using brass and dark green tones – the trick was to keep it approachable. That’s the Austin part, “ says designer McCray. “We chose the live edge pecan slabs to represent the bar top and the brewer’s table because they come from this place, and they were milled, sanded, finished and installed with the same care that goes into brewing Meanwhile’s beer. We worked with many local craftspeople, like Summerwood Building, Ankor Studios,Mother Built, Kim Smith / Rayne Waresand Mend, to name a few, to create a one-of-a-kind space that feels humanscale, considerate, and cozy,” says McCray.

Beer may be the main act, but it shares the spotlight with a full coffee barfor when you need a perk and three food trucks when you need a bite. Parlor Coffeewill be bringing the buzz with their robust and artistic approach to the caffeinated brews.

The Grounds
Meanwhile Brewing Co. is situated on 3.7 acres and with a stagethat the Mohawk helped design and sourced equipment for, a soccer field, and a playground, there will be no shortage of activities and programming. Keep an eye on Meanwhile’s website for updates on live music, DJ sets, storytelling and movie nights. Central to the whole space is the covered area that is home to three food trucks, Craft Woodfire Pizza, serving Traditional Neapolitan pizza; Garbo’s, specializing in lobster and New England cuisine with an Austin twist; and Pueblo Viejo, that serves up delicious Mexican fare from street food to gordita and more. They will be open for breakfast during Meanwhile’s morning hours.

“We wanted a place that people felt equally at home bringing their laptop and having a cup of coffee in the morning as they would meeting friends for a fresh air lunch, or for a beer in the afternoon with their pup and maybe hanging around to see some live music in the evening,” says founder Will Jaquiss. “The recent pandemic has slowed our plans a bit, but we hope to roll out all of the full features of this place as soon as it is safe to do so,” Jaquiss adds.

Due to COVID, the taproom will only be open for ordering at the bar and the brewing facility will be closed for tours until restrictions are lifted. Guests of Meanwhile can enjoy their expansive grounds with ample outdoor seating. All ages are welcome, but the playground and soccer field will be off-limits to keep people safe at this time.

Taps will be poured all days of the week—8 AM-10 PM Monday through Thursday, 8 AM-11 PM on Friday, Saturday 9-11 PM, and 9 AM-8 PM on Sunday.

To stay updated about Meanwhile Brewing visit www.meanwhilebeer.com or follow on Instagram @meanwhilebeer, or twitter @meanwhilebeer, or facebook.

The brewery is located at 3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin Texas 78744 in southeast Austin.

About Meanwhile Brewing Co.:
Whether you’re clocking out, riling up, winding down, or passing through, here in Austin, Meanwhile Brewing Co. is the place to pause time, catch a breath, and get a drink. We hope to show our fellow Austinites that Meanwhile beer and respite are synonymous. In fact, the brewery name is meant to gently remind our fellow humans that, though the world can be stressful and scary, there is often something wondrous and beautiful right underneath your nose. In other words, there is beauty to be found in the everyday, and always something to look forward to when you lift your head up. The beer and brewery embody this sentiment.

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EUGENE, Ore.— Ninkasi Brewing Company is excited to share their new beer releases for the final quarter of 2020. The releases include Juicy Domination Tropical IPA in its own 6-pack of cans (previously a G.O.A.T. Pack exclusive), Sleigh’r Winter Ale as their fall/winter seasonal, and Velocihoptor Guardian IPA, the final installment in Ninkasi’s 19.2oz comic can series featuring art by Dark Horse Comics artists Eduardo Francisco.

Their Fall/Winter Variety 12-Pack also includes a unique mixture of brews: Sleigh’r Winter Ale, OatisOatmeal Stout, Dawn of the Red IPA, and Steady Orbit Grounded IPA. All offerings are now available.

More information on these new beer releases can be found below.

Velocihoptor Guardian IPA
Within the goddess Ninkasi’s hop fields lurks Velocihoptor, guardian and protector of the mystical hops that power Tricerahops’ ability of flight. After all, the name Velocihoptor is derived from the Latin “velox,” meaning “swift,” and “hoptor,” meaning “hop dinosaur.” When she spots an intruder, this swift hop dino delivers a quick and complex punch: melon, papaya, and orange notes collide with just a touch of honey.

Style: Guardian IPA
Series: Year-Round
Available: Now
ABV: 6.6%
IBU: 50
Malt: 2-Row, Vienna, Honey Malt, Spelt Malt, White Wheat
Hops:Nugget, Azacca, Bru-1, Lotus, Mosaic
Packaging: 19.2oz can; Draft

Distribution: Alaska; Alberta; Arizona; California; Colorado; Idaho; Nevada; Oregon; Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Points of note: This is the fourth and final installment of Ninkasi Brewing’s 19.2oz. comic cans series featuring art by Dark Horse Comics artist Eduardo Francisco. The series also includes Tricerahops Double IPA and Megalodom Legendary IPA.

Juicy Domination Tropical IPA
Step outside and sink your feet into the crisp, golden sand. Can you smell the slightly sweet, succulence in the air?Juicy Domination is a swirling riptide of papaya, orange, and guava notes bursting all around. It’s an explosion of flavor that finishes smooth and velvety, just like your favorite tropical adventure.

Style: Tropical IPA
Series: Year-Round
Available: Now
ABV: 6.3%
IBU: 40
Malt: 2-Row, Vienna, Flaked Barley, White Wheat
Hops: Crystal, El Dorado, Simcoe, Bru-1, Galaxy
Packaging: 12oz. 6-pack Cans; Draft; in the Ninkasi G.O.A.T. Pack

Distribution:Alaska; Alberta; Arizona; California; Colorado; Idaho; Nevada; Oregon; Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Points of note: Juicy Domination Tropical IPA was previously exclusive to the Ninkasi G.O.A.T. Pack, and available on draft. This is the launch of Juicy Domination in its own 6-pack.

Sleigh’r Winter Ale
Thanks to being strategically wedged between the Pacific Ocean and a bunch of volcanoes, we get some of the deepest snowfalls in the world right here in our backyard. It’s our winter playground. And Sleigh’r is our après-ski. Under its frothy head is a deep, chocolatey malt flavor that’s sweet and warm, with a lasting bitterness. Like a toasty fire on a dark night.

Style: Winter Ale
Series: Seasonal
Available: Now
ABV: 6.3%
IBU: 40
Malt: 2-Row, Vienna, Flaked Barley, White Wheat
Hops: Crystal, El Dorado, Simcoe, Bru-1,Galaxy
Packaging: Draft; 12oz. 6-pack bottles, 12oz. 12-pack cans, 19.2oz. cans

Distribution: Alaska; Alberta; Arizona; California; Colorado; Idaho; Nevada; Oregon; Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Points of note: This is the first year Sleigh’r has been available in a can, in both the 12oz. 12-pack format and 19.2oz. format. (The 6-pack will remain in bottles.) This is the eleventh year of Sleigh’r as Ninkasi’s Winter seasonal.

Fall/Winter Variety Pack

Style: Seasonal Variety Pack
Beers Included: Sleigh’r Winter Ale, Oatis Oatmeal Stout, Dawn of the Red IPA, Steady Orbit Grounded IPA
Available: Now
Packaging: 12-pack 12oz. bottles

Distribution: Alaska; Alberta; Arizona; California; Colorado; Idaho; Nevada; Oregon; Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia.

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About Ninkasi Brewing Company
Founded in 2006 by Jamie Floyd and Nikos Ridge, Ninkasi Brewing Company is the nation’s 38th and Oregon’s third largest independent craft brewery (Brewers Association, 2019). Ninkasi continues to grow from its first batch of Total Domination IPA to three brewhouses, with 55-barrel, 90-barrel brewhouses, and a 5-barrel pilot program located in Eugene, Oregon. Ninkasi’s Flagship beers are sold throughout Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The brewery remains privately-owned and is committed to community support and giving. Ninkasi’s Beer Is Love program offers in-kind donations and support for organizations throughout its distribution footprint. Ninkasi’s first restaurant, the Better Living Room, opened on its Eugene, Oregon campus in February 2020, soon to be followed by an experience in Tumwater, Washington in 2021.For more information, call (541) 344-2739 or visit www.NinkasiBrewing.com.

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EWING, N.J. — River Horse Brewing Co. chose TDI Connect – formerly the Trenton Digital Initiative (TDI) – as the beneficiary of funds raised from their take on the ‘Black is Beautiful’ beer. In turn, Sprout U School of the Arts in Trenton was selected as the recipient of the donation.

River Horse took part in an industry-wide initiative when brewing their rendition of the ‘Black is Beautiful’ beer. Weathered Souls Brewing of San Antonio, Texas created the Black is Beautiful campaign, a collaborative effort amongst brewers to enhance their local communities. All proceeds from River Horse’s Black is Beautiful Stout went to TDI Connect, who refurbishes donated computers and distributes them to students who need access to the internet.

“We love TDI Connect’s mission because it is tangible, simple, and empowering. Access to a computer and the power of the internet is easily taken for granted. Imagine not having it. Think of the feeling when your Wi-Fi goes out? Imagine that all the time. For roughly $160, our combined efforts can provide a computer and one year of internet access to a student.” said brewery owner, Chris Walsh.

Mark Iorio, Committee Chair of TDI Connect, carefully selected Sprout U School of the Arts in neighboring Trenton to receive River Horse’s donation. Iorio said “There is nothing better than seeing the expression on the students’ faces when they received the laptops” TDI has worked with Sprout U over the past several years. They do such a remarkable job, we couldn’t have chosen a better partner”

Twenty-one students from kindergarten through eleventh grade were gifted laptops and one year of internet connection, in conjunction with the Comcast Internet Essentials program. Dean of Students, Danielle Miller-Winrow, coordinated the selection and distribution of materials to students in need, stating “Thanks to this donation, our greenhouse can continue to sprout seeds of knowledge which leads to educational success.”

As of August 6, TDI has already given away over 720 PCs in 2020. TDI is an all-volunteer organization that is part of United Way of Greater Mercer County, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (www.uwgmc.org)

River Horse Brewing Co. located in Ewing, NJ is one of New Jersey’s oldest and largest craft breweries.

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