Archives for May 2019

ABINGDON, United Kingdom — The Loose Cannon Brewery of Abingdon, UK has recently established trademark agreement with Heavy Seas Beer of Baltimore, Maryland as Heavy Seas moves towards selling their beers in the UK and Europe.

Heavy Seas’ flagship brand, Loose Cannon IPA, was potentially going to create confusion with the Loose Cannon Brewery. Happily, the Trademark ownership and use issue has now been fully resolved with Loose Cannon taking over the ownership of the UK trade mark and subsequently granting a license for use to Heavy Seas Beer in the UK. Heavy Seas has granted a mirror license to the Loose Cannon Brewery for the use of the Trademark in the EU.

This equitable solution to what could have been an extended and litigious dispute, is testament that communication is key in these types of matters and sets a positive example to others in the craft brewing industry. In an addition to this outcome, it is hoped that the links between the two breweries will begin to flourish with some planned future projects.

To mark what has been a successful outcome, the two brewers will produce a collaboration brew in 2019 at the Loose Cannon Brewery in Abingdon to introduce Heavy Seas beers to the UK market.

The brewer of Heavy Seas Beer, Clipper City Brewing Co, was advised by Exeter-based Stephens Scown LLP. Loose Cannon Brewing Company was advised by London-based CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP.

About Loose Cannon Brewing Company
Loose Cannon was founded in 2010 reviving the brewing industry in Abingdon-on-Thames, a town famous for its beers for centuries. The brewery produces 18 cask ales (a mix of full time, seasonal and one-off monthly beers) and 6 kegged beers for the on trade as well as three bottled and three canned beers for the off trade. Loose Cannon have won a total of 20 brewing awards from SIBA and CAMRA including four national brewing awards.

About Heavy Seas Beer
Heavy Seas Beer was founded by Hugh Sisson in 1995 and has grown the business to become one of the most respected and award-winning craft breweries on the east coast of the United States. As the first pub brewer in Maryland, Hugh was responsible for the legislation that made brewpubs legal in the state. Now over two decades later, Heavy Seas is celebrating its 23rd year of brewing independent craft beer in Baltimore. The brewery also continues to expand its beer portfolio, now producing 23 different beer styles and distributing to 20 states as well as Washington D.C. Heavy Seas was also named Beer Connoisseur Magazine’s 2017 Brewery of the Year.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — This June, New York City is playing host to the largest Pride celebration in the world and Brooklyn’s Threes Brewing is putting itself forward as one of the spaces in NYC where we can all come together to recognize the LGBTQIA+ community. Throughout the month, they will be hosting a diverse series of events celebrating unity, inclusivity, intersectionality, feminism, PRIDE and playfulness, taking place at both their Gowanus flagship (333 Douglass St) and their Greenpoint bar, Threes @ Franklin + Kent (113 Franklin St).

Threes will also release their annual batch of Gender Neutral, a lager they brew each year in recognition of Pride. As with last year, a portion of the proceeds from Gender Neutral will be donated to the Anti-Violence Project a local NYC-based organization that works with LGBTQIA+ and HIV-affected communities to address all forms of violence through organizing, education and support. A light lager with hints of citrus served in an eye-catching rainbow can, the beer was first introduced during 2017 Pride.

Pride Events
threesbrewing.com/pride

Gender Neutral Release Party, Saturday, June 1 – Gowanus
Celebrate the beginning of WORLDPRIDE in NYC and the release of Threes’ Pride beer, Gender Neutral, benefitting AVP, The Anti-Violence Project.

Queer First Friday Dance Party with Temescal Brewing, Friday, June 7- Gowanus
All the way from Oakland, California, Temescal Brewing is bringing their hit party, Queer First Friday, to Threes on Friday June 7. Special guest DJs, drink specials, and of course, Gender Neutral will be flowing.

Brooklyn Pride Run After Party Happy Hour Deals for Runners, Saturday, June 8 – Gowanus and Greenpoint
Quench your thirst post-race at either Threes location.

World Pride 2019 Variety Show Featuring Ducky Sheaboi & Friends, Sunday, June 9 – Greenpoint
Always kooky, always ready to make a statement — Ducky Sheaboi is gathering her crew of burlesque performers, queens, dancers, and more for a raucous Sunday evening celebration. Open to the public with suggested donation.

Think Olio Lecture Series, Sunday, June 23 – Greenpoint
Teaching Consent in the College Classroom after #MeToo with Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Popular lecture series Think Olio brings a new topic guaranteed to make you think. Ticketed online through thinkolio.org

NYC Post-Parade Pride Party, Sunday, June 30 – Gowanus
Celebrate the closing of WorldPride, Stonewall50 and Pride Month in whatever way feels right — dance a little, drink a little and keep all those good feels going.

Wild Leap is kicking off the summer with the release of Bomb Pop, the second beer in the Truck Chaser Double IPA series. Brewed with a flavor combination containing notes of cherry, lime and raspberry, this mouthwatering beer is designed to take you back to the ‘popsicle days’ of your childhood. Bomb Pop Double IPA will be available in the market starting the first week of June.

“We can all remember the excitement of hearing the ice cream truck coming down the road,” shares Rob Goldstein, Wild Leap co-founder. “The nostalgic red, white and blue popsicle takes you back to those simple, joyful moments of being a kid, when you didn’t have a care in the world. We wanted to take these flavors of childhood and brew them into a juicy double IPA we can enjoy today.”

With the previous releases in their Alpha Abstraction series and the first edition of the Truck Chaser series, Wild Leap has developed a reputation as one of the industry-leaders of juicy double IPAs. Bomb Pop promises to fall right in line with a perfect blend of tart and sweet, coupled with a creamy, milkshake flavor.

Earlier this spring, Wild Leap announced the expansion of their production capacity by adding several new fermentation tanks to their brewhouse. “The addition of these tanks allows us to not only brew more of our core favorites, but also to experiment and brew creative beers,” shares head brewer, Chris Elliott. “Beer is designed to be fun, and the Truck Chaser series has been an opportunity for us to experiment with delicious, nostalgic flavors.”

Similar to the first release in the Truck Chaser series, Bomp Pop Double IPA will be sold in four packs, and will only be available for a short time. For information about Wild Leap or to request samples for review, please reach out to media@wildleap.com.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Champion Brewing Company has announced it will expand distribution to Kentucky beginning May 21, 2019. The Charlottesville, Virginia-based craft brewer will distribute via Dauntless Distributing of Louisville, Kentucky.

“Dauntless has demonstrated a passion for craft beer,” said Champion Brewing Company owner, Hunter Smith. “We’re beyond thrilled to have Champion beers available to craft beer fans throughout Kentucky.”

Dauntless distributing director of sales Richard Atnip said: “We’ve had Champion Brewing Company on our radar for years. We’re glad to be able to get it in the hands of those looking for the brand, and for new fans who have yet to discover Champion.”

Kentucky 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; 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 and brewery on the downtown mall in Charlottesville, in February, 2017.

EUGENE, Ore.– For the sixth consecutive year, beer lovers will gather in Eugene, Oregon for Oakshire’s annual Hellshire Day & Barrel-aged Beer Festival. This renowned beer festival features rare barrel-aged beers from around the country, as well as the 2019 Vintage release of the ninth installment of Oakshire’s barrel-aged Hellshire series: Hellshire IX.

On Saturday, June 15, Hellshire Day kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with an incredible variety of barrel-aged beers in a small, casual, beer festival atmosphere. The beer list evolves weekly due to extremely limited availability for many of the beers; and the list currently has 30 breweries represented and 35 beers being poured. The festival will also feature live shirt printing from Threadbare Print House; and food carts Rackhouse BBQ, Oregon Wood Fired Pizza, Bing King, and Sweet Bay Shave Ice. Non-profit Center for Appropriate Transport (CAT) will provide valet bike parking and Ding Ding Cycles will offer tune-ups and bicycle safety checks. Live DJ Connah Jay will be playing music all afternoon. The Nearly Final Beer List will be released via social media and our website on 5/31/19.

The Hellshire Day Barrel-aged Beer Festival takes place at the Oakshire Public House 207 Madison Street in Eugene from 12:30pm to 6:00pm. Tickets are available now: $30 presale online at oakbrew.com or at the Oakshire Public House, or $35 on Hellshire Day. Tickets include entry to Hellshire Day, five (5) beer tokens, and a limited edition festival glass. Many beers are one token ($2) per 4 oz. pour. Designated Driver tickets are also available. All entries require a ticket.

Hellshire Day is punctuated by the release of Hellshire IX, an Imperial Stout aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels for 9 months. Clocking in at 13.0% ABV, Hellshire IX is a bold and otherworldly stout available in 22oz. wax dipped bottles with label art by Weirdo Artist Sean Aaberg.

Oakshire’s director of brewing operations, Dan Russo, said of the beer: “Hellshire IX took us back to the basics of brewing and blending high gravity barrel-aged beer. The character of the freshly dumped bourbon barrels became the star ingredient in this blend, imparting rich vanilla and caramel characteristics with a pleasant hint of cola. We love using adjuncts, but this years straight forward barreled beast is sure to stand out among the past few vintages of Hellshire.” Hellshire IX bottles are available to purchase during Hellshire Day, $20 per bottle.

Furthermore! On Friday, June 14 (Hellshire Eve) from 6-9 p.m. we offer the Hellshire Experience an evening with the Oakshire Team and exclusive tastings of Oakshire’s vintage beers as well as BBQ from food cart favorite Rackhouse. Live music from Corwin Bolt & the Wingnuts, and the first taste of Hellshire IX.

The Experience Ticket includes one 750 mL bottle of Hellshire Experience Green, a Double Barrel Apple Brandy Imperial Stout with Vanilla Beans, which Russo describes as, “an Imperial Oatmeal Stout aged ina Kentucky bourbon barrel for 11 months then transferred to a single American Apple Brandy cask to age for an additional eight months and conditioned on a blend of Madagascar Bourbon and Tahitian vanilla beans at a rate of 1.5#/bbl.” The draft of this beer will be on tap that night along side two other highly anticipated creations from Dan Russo and the Oakshire Team:

• 2019 Brunch in Hell: Double Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial French Toast Breakfast Stout. AnImperial Oatmeal Stout that’s been aged in a single Kentucky bourbon barrel for 11 months before being transferred to another Kentucky bourbon barrel and finished with maple syrup, vanilla beans, cinnamon, cocoa nibs, and coffee from Farmers Union Coffee Roasters. (750mL bottles will be available for purchase, limit 1 per person)
• Hellshire Experience Red: Double Barrel Ruby Port Imperial Stout aged in a Kentucky bourbon barrel for 11 months, then transferred to a single Ruby Port cask for 8 months. (750mL bottles will be available for purchase, limit 1 per person)

The Hellshire Experience ticket also includes early admission on Hellshire Day for a VIP session from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. New this year for the VIP session are tastings of selected bottle pours from a few of our favorite breweries available only during this VIP session.

The Hellshire Experience will run from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. at the Oakshire Brewery, located at 1055 Madera Street in Eugene. $115 Advance Tickets available now at oakbrew.com/hellshire or at Oakshire Brewing’s Public House. Hellshire Experience Tickets also include a limited festival glass and 5 tokens.

About Oakshire Brewing
Oakshire Brewing of Eugene, Oregon, is a community inspired small batch brewing company founded in 2006. Oakshire is locally owned, employs 23 people, and produces a wide variety of beers through its three distinct brewing programs. These beers are available throughout thePacific Northwest and Colorado in 6-pack cans, 22 oz. bottles and on draft. The Oakshire Public House is located at 207 Madison Street in Eugene. The brewery is located at 1055 Madera Street and open for tours and tastings each Friday from 5-8 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Oakshire Beer Hallat 5027 NE 42nd Ave in NE Portland will open in June 2019. For more information about Oakshire, visit oakbrew.com.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Founders Brewing Co. has announced Mucho Lupu as the next release in the Mothership Series. Brewed in the spirit of juicy IPAs, Mucho Lupu features four types of American hops: Mosaic, Azacca, Simcoe, and Amarillo. Dry-hopped with traditional hop pellets together with cryo powder, an innovative hop product that separates lupulin from the hop flower, this IPA is incredibly flavorful and aromatic. Wheat and oats provide a smooth backdrop to carry all those wonderful hop characteristics. ABV will be around 6.5%.

“I love IPAs that are bright, clean and well-balanced,” says Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki. “Mucho Lupu was born out of experimentation with advanced hop products and a desire to create a beer with the low bitterness and huge hop aromatics and flavors of a juicy IPA, while maintaining a beautifully brilliant appearance.”

The taproom Mothership Series is an ultra-limited, brew team favorite beer series only available at the Founders Grand Rapids and Detroit taprooms. Whether it is an old standby brought out of retirement or an experimental new style, it’s sure to go quickly. The previous Mothership beers have included: Cerise, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, Panther Cub, MF Donkey Stout, Sleeper Cell and Red’s Rye IPA.

Mucho Lupu will be released in 6-pack bottles and on draft from both taproom locations beginning on June 7. Mucho Lupu will have a retail price of $10.00/6-pack. Please reach out to Amanda Davis (amanda@gregoryvine.com) for more information.

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. A proud sponsor of chasing the American dream, Founders launched the Chase Your What If campaign in January 2019 to inspire all beer fans to live life to its fullest. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. For more information, visit foundersbrewing.com or follow Founders on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

CLEVELAND — Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the creation of The Mighty Lager, a limited edition Session Amber Lager brewed in collaboration with rock band O.A.R.  The light, toasty, encore worthy beer named for the band’s 2019 album The Mighty, will be available in 16 oz. cans throughout Northeast Ohio and at select O.A.R shows this summer.

The collaboration developed organically when a GLBC Columbus sales rep and O.A.R fan discovered the band’s desire to create their own beer with the right partner. After conversations between the band and GLBC over a few pints, collaborating just felt right. “We have a lot in common,” said Bridget Barrett, GLBC’s VP of Sales & Marketing. “Music and beer are already a perfect pairing, and our shared history of craftsmanship, storytelling, building communities, and making people happy make this a feelgood partnership.”

Members of the band visited Great Lakes Brewing Co. in March to meet with Brewmaster Mark Hunger and Pub Brewer Steve Forman to develop the beer’s flavor profile and sample a small test batch. The band returned in May to help brew The Mighty Lager which will be canned at Great Lakes Brewing Co. this June. O.A.R saxophonist and guitarist Jerry DePizzo said of the collaboration, “We set out to create a very drinkable beer that everyone can enjoy, especially with friends. The Mighty Lager is certainly worthy of the name, and perfect for the tailgate, backyard bbq, and summertime concert. The only thing better than the beer at Great Lakes Brewing is the people who make it.”

The Mighty Lager is a light, smooth sessionable amber lager with toasty malt flavors and a clean finish. Already known for brewing award winning lagers like their iconic Dortmunder Gold Lager, GLBC wanted to join O.A.R in creating the ideal summer tour companion. Its lower alcohol content and crushability make The Mighty Lager a great summer sipper. Brewer Mark Hunger notes that this brew is deceptively complex. “It’s light and drinkable, but still packs a ton of rich malt flavor and a pleasant hop aroma.”

The Mighty Lager will be available for a limited time at select Northeast Ohio retailers beginning this June, in 16 oz. can 4-Packs packaged in Cleveland by GLBC and Iron Heart Canning Co. The Mighty Lager cans will available at select O.A.R tour stops all summer long. Cans will feature artwork from O.A.R’s 9th full-length album The Mighty, which released on March 29, 2019.

The Mighty Lager:
ABV: 4.5% | IBU: 20
Flavor: Smooth, light, and refreshing with toasty malt flavors
Package: 4-Pack 16 oz. Cans
Availability: Limited. Available starting June, 2019 at the GLBC gift shop, select Ohio retailers, and participating O.A.R tour venues.

About Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) was founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland, Ohio. Independent and employee-owned, GLBC is known for its award-winning portfolio of fresh, balanced, and flavorful beers with names and artwork that tell stories of the Great Lakes region. Since its founding, GLBC has remained a principle-centered brewery with a “triple bottom line” philosophy, balancing financial responsibility with social and environmental responsibility. For more information visit greatlakesbrewing.com.

About O.A.R
O.A.R. first began to develop their unique sound while in high school in Rockville, Maryland. With three albums under their belt before they finished college, the band began pursuing their musical dreams full time in the summer of 2001. By the end of 2008, the band had released six studio albums and three live double disc CDs. To date, O.A.R. has sold close to 2 million albums and more than 2 million concert tickets, including two sold-out shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. O.A.R. has performed on such national TV shows as The Today Show, Live with Kelly and Michael, CONAN, and the 2015 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony. In 2015, they performed in New York City’s Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration to a live audience of over 1.5 million. 2016 marked the band’s 20th anniversary with the release of their new album, XX; a career-spanning collection that shines a light on key moments from the band’s illustrious career. O.A.R’s ninth studio album, The Mighty, was released in spring 2019.

JUNEAU, Alaska – Jayhawkers will soon be able to enjoy award-winning beer from the Last Frontier as Juneau-based brewery Alaskan Brewing Co. expands its distribution into Kansas. Six varieties of Alaskan Brewing beers will make their appearance in Kansas beginning in May.

“It’s a long way from our brewery to Kansas, but we think people of the Great Plains will identify with our adventurous Alaskan spirit and our passion for independent, innovative brewing,” said Alaskan Brewing Co. Communications Manager Andy Kline. “We’re inspired by the beautiful state in which we live and brew, and we want to provide thirsty Kansans with a taste of Alaska. We are looking for a new type of beer drinker in this state- Alaskansans. That’s a thing, right?”

Alaskan Brewing Co. is partnering with the Kansas Craft Alliance (KCA), which includes Stratham Sales, Flint Hills Beverage, Crawford Sales Company, Eagle Beverage, House of Schwan Inc., City Beverage, O’Malley Beverage of Kansas, Seneca Wholesale, Wil Fischer Distributing of Kansas, Vidricksen Distributing, and Western Beverage to distribute brews across the Sunflower State.

“We are proud to partner with Alaskan Brewing and bring their amazing portfolio of beers to Kansas,” said Jerrod Nelsen, Director of Sales for the KCA. “We have been fans of Alaskan for many years and know our customers will enjoy the quality and heritage they offer. Much like the great state of Alaska, we look forward an exciting and adventurous partnership with these great people.”

Offerings in Kansas will include the mixed can variety 12-pack featuring the award-winning flagship, Amber, Husky IPA, Kölsch, and White, along with 6-packs of each style in cans. In addition, SMaSH Galaxy Double IPA will be available on draft, and the fabled Smoked Porter, the most award-winning beer at the Great American Beer Festival, will hit shelves in 22-ounce bottles.

The addition of Kansas marks the 23rd state where Alaskan beer is distributed. Last spring, Alaskan Brewing announced its expansion into the St. Louis area in Missouri. Along with the Kansas expansion, the brewery will also be headed into Kansas City and the remainder of Missouri.

About:
Alaskan Brewing Co. was founded in Juneau, Alaska, in 1986 by Marcy and Geoff Larson. Then 28, they solicited help from about 80 investors to form the country’s 67th independent brewery at the time, the first since prohibition in Juneau. Though founded in 1986, its history reaches back to the Gold Rush Era, from which many recipes draw inspiration.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Three Weavers Brewing Company will release Sun Trap, a gluten-reduced session sour, just in time for summer. Starting June 1, Sun Trap will be available in the Three Weavers Inglewood taproom with local distribution via Stone Distributing, and Northern California distribution to follow. It will appear on draft and in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans.

As days grow warmer and longer, Sun Trap pulls the craft beer lover into its powerfully refreshing orbit. Soured with lactobacillus and fermented with passionfruit puree, Sun Trap’s tart and fruity flavors illuminate the palate. This 4.5% ABV quencher is finished with Mendocino sea salt and lemon peel for a lightly tart, bright and refreshing sunsation with every sip. From poolside hangouts, to cookouts, to porch sipping and hammock lounging, Sun Trap shines at any summertime occasion.

“Sun Trap has quickly become a favorite around the brewery and I’m incredibly excited to release it to the rest of our beer-drinking community,” said Three Weavers Brewmaster, Alexandra Nowell. “It’s vibrant, hits all of the right tropical chords, and has this lustrous and refreshing finish that I can’t get enough of.”

Three Weavers believes that it’s more than just beer, it’s community. This summer, gather your community around new Sun Trap Session Sour – available June 1 at a California watering hole or retailer near you.

About Three Weavers
Three Weavers Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery with a mission to build a positive sense of community through the collective passion for craft beer. Founded by Lynne Weaver in 2013, Three Weavers is one of the largest independent craft breweries in Los Angeles County and currently expanding production and distribution on the West Coast. Led by award-winning Brewmaster, Alexandra Nowell, Three Weavers craft beers have received critical International acclaim, winning a World Beer Cup Gold Medal in 2016, a GABF Silver Medal in 2017, a European Beer Star Bronze in 2017, and the Australian International Beer Awards Best IPA and Champion International Beer in 2018. Three Weavers is proudly brewed in Inglewood, California.

SAN DIEGO – Coronado Brewing Company is releasing the second of its 2019 Art Series cans, with Salt Spray Sour. The company is proud to support emerging artists by featuring a fan-submitted Instagram photo on each of its quarterly releases. The company’s first release, Cosmic Ocean Brut IPA, was incredibly well-received, and was even named one of the “30 Best Looking Beer Cans in America—2019.”  The winning photo for this second release was shot by ocean and surf photographer, Ryan Szot, of Cardiff By the Sea, California. The photo features an aerial shot of a surfer in turquoise blue waters and perfectly captures the refreshing nature of the liquid inside the can.

Salt Spray Sour was inspired by warm summers in San Diego, and the desire for an easy-drinking beer for the season.

“We thought the gose-style would be perfect for summer because its tart but not too sour, and the touch of sea salt makes you want to take another sip,” said Shawn Steele, director of brewing operations, Coronado Brewing Company. “The lime, paired with the salt, makes this our fun interpretation of a margarita. We can’t wait for people to try it!” says Steele. Salt Spray Sour Margarita Gose pushes the boundaries on the style, coming in at 6.0% ABV, while maintaining its drinkability.

Salt Spray Sour will debut at Coronado Brewing’s three locations on Friday, May 24, in 16 oz. 4-pack cans and on draft. The beer will hit broader retail availability at the end of the month and will be available throughout Coronado’s distribution network. As part of the launch, Coronado is partnering with Mix it Up San Diego to recreate Szot’s photo for an interactive sip & paint party at the Tasting Room. For more information about Salt Spray Sour and the Sip & Paint event, visit coronadobrewing.com.

Cosmic Ocean Brut IPA
Style: Margarita Gose Sour Ale

• ABV: 6.0%
• IBU:   7
• Package: 16 oz. can four packs, draft
• Release: Late May 2019
• Availability: Coronado’s distribution network

About Coronado Brewing Company
In 1996, when craft beer was still a foreign term and San Diego County was home to only a handful of breweries, the Chapman brothers Ron and Rick opened a brewpub in their hometown of Coronado. Today CBC stays true to its San Diego roots, brewing abundantly hoppy West Coast-style ales, which are available today in 14 US states and 12 countries. In addition to the long-established pub in Coronado, the company opened a tasting room inside its San Diego production facility in 2013, and a tasting room and restaurant in Imperial Beach, California in 2014. Coronado Brewing Company was honored in 2014 with one of the brewing industry’s most prestigious awards—World Beer Cup Champion Brewery and Brewmaster for a Mid-Size Brewing Company.