Archives for June 2019

PONCHA SPRINGS, CO— Elevation Beer Co. celebrates another trip around the sun, crafting the best damn beer possible with the special release of Galactic AF Anniversary IPA and their annual tasting room celebration to mark their seventh anniversary. Galactic AF IPA will be available May 31 on draft and in six packs of 12 ounce cans across Colorado while supplies last.

Brewed as a limited release to celebrate Elevation’s 7th anniversary and coming in at 7% ABV and 75 IBUs, Galactic AF IPA uses copious amounts of Magnum, Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy hops to impart pungent notes of passionfruit, melon, and citrus. The malt bill, consisting Two-Row, Caraform, Munich Malt, Crystal 15, and the use of rolled oats to make for smooth, silky mouthfeel that perfectly complements the slightly pungent hop varieties.

Elevation will be celebrating their 7th anniversary at the brewery on Saturday, June 8 from 12p to 8pm. This shindig will feature Galactic AF IPA on tap alongside a coveted list of exclusive beers, food truck specials, and an appearance from The River Arkansas on tour as they promote the release of their new album, Any Kind of Weather.

The anniversary tap list will include speciality beers such as Galactic AF Anniversary IPA, It’s Citra S.H.I.P.A Leopard Complex Pale Ale, Basil Strawberry Leopard Complex Pale Ale on cask, Turtles All the Way Up Collaboration IPA, Morallen Irish Red, A.R.I. English Mild, Senorita, Oil Man, Signal De Botrange, Red Wine Apis, False Summit, and more.

For more information about Elevation Beer Company’s seven years in business and their anniversary beer, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT ELEVATION BEER CO.

Proudly operating in the remote mountain town of Poncha Springs, 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.

BOSTON — Castle Island Brewing’s Beer Garden has returned to Constitution Wharf for a second season overlooking the Boston skyline. Dubbed Castle Island at Constitution Wharf, the waterfront pop-up, which opened on Thursday May 30th, is based in Charlestown next to the historical USS Constitution. The site is conveniently located within steps of North Station and is right off I-93 with parking available on-site.

Castle Island at Constitution Wharf will bring back many features from last year’s open-air beer garden including communal seating, event programming, and the brewery’s 20-tap draft trailer. Castle Island plans to pour a wide variety of styles including their new year-round release, White Ale, their award-winning American Lager, and their flagship Keeper IPA along with a selection of limited releases. Wine, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic beverage options will also be available.

Locals enjoy Castle Island’s beer garden pop-up during last year’s season.

Much like the company’s Norwood-based taproom, Castle Island at Constitution Wharf will be dog-friendly with food trucks and pop-ups scheduled throughout the season. The company is excited to be able to bring this communal gathering space back to Constitution Wharf which is owned and operated by National Development.

”After a successful few months in Charlestown last year, we are very excited to be returning this year,” said Castle Island President, Adam Romanow. “The community was super supportive and welcoming last summer, and we look forward to continuing to build and strengthen that relationship in the coming weeks.”

The Constitution Wharf sign sits at the entrance greeting visitors with a beautiful backdrop of the city.

Castle Island at Constitution Wharf’s hours of operation will run Thursday and Friday from 3-9pm, Saturday from 12-9pm, and Sunday from 12-7pm.

Information on food trucks, pop-ups, and events can be found at the company’s website at https://castleislandbeer.com/events, and will also be announced on the company’s social media channels. Follow the brewery for updates on Facebook (/castleislandbeer), Instagram (@cibrewing), and Twitter (@cibrewing), and check out Castle Island at Constitution Wharf’s webpage for more information and directions: https://castleislandbeer.com/constitution-wharf/.

About Castle Island Brewing
Castle Island is an award-winning Massachusetts brewery dedicated to crafting a party with a purpose. With a focus on American-style ales and lagers, we make offerings that are both unique and approachable. Whether you find yourself discovering Castle Island for the first time or have returned for another round, you can expect a stellar experience from the very first to the very last sip. You can find our beer throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island in cans and on draft, as well as at our Norwood brewery and taproom.

TELLURIDE, Colo. – Telluride Brewing Co. brewmaster, Chris Fish, and president, Tommy Thacher, created a beer so perfect for the relaxed, outdoor lifestyle of the place they call home, they decided to name it after the town. They are proud to announce the addition of Telluride Mountain Beer, a traditional-style Kölsch, to their year round line up of cans and kegs.“Telluride Mountain Beer is perfect for Colorado, and Kölsch checks all the boxes,” said Thacher.

The only issue with the name and style: the beer Fish and Thacher brewed already has a hometown. In fact, Kölsch, a clean, easy-drinking, straw-colored ale, is already named for the town of Cologne (Köln), Germany, where it originated.

Initially brewed to compete with the popular, bottom-fermented lagers of the day, Kölsch is brewed by pitching top-fermenting ale yeast at warmer temperatures then chilling the beer down to condition it, producing a hybrid that embodies the crisp complexity of an ale and refreshing drinkability of a lager.

Fish faithfully follows this process while brewing Telluride Mountain Beer, using German Magnum and Tettnanger hops to balance out the light malt body. In doing so, he recreates the distinct taste of a true-to-style Kölsch, evocative the beer’s home in the Gothic architecture and rolling fields of the German lowlands, a far cry from the mountains of Colorado.

Despite this, Fish and Thacher believe that the name and the style still work.

“Kölsch is the kind of beer we wanted to drink at the end of a long day of brewing, throw in a backpack, or crack open on a river,” remarked Fish. “It just makes sense!”

Fish, a transplant to Telluride from the Front Range, and Thacher, who moved to Colorado from New York almost twenty years ago, know that, like people, all things can find a new place in the world where they fit perfectly. They believe even a traditional Kölsch can find a new home in the mountains.

Clean, crisp and sessionable, Telluride Mountain Beer is true to the traditional style of its hometown in Germany, yet is proof that it’s not where you’re born that matters. It’s where you end up.

Fish and Thacher’s new Kölsch is available now on draft and in cans throughout the state they call home.

About Telluride Brewing Co.
Telluride Brewing crafts gold-medal beer in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Telluride, CO. Brewed with premium malts and worthy hops, the beers it produces are distinct yet classic. In just seven years, the brewery has grown from a local favorite to a statewide sensation, serving up its beers in kegs and cans throughout Colorado. Telluride has earned accolades for its Face Down Brown and Whacked Out Wheat at the Great American Beer Festival (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016) and World Beer Cup (2012, 2016, 2018). Telluride Brewing currently cans its Telluride Mountain Beer, Face Down Brown, Tempter IPA, Russell Kelly Pale Ale, Ski in Ski Stout, and AlpenGOSE. For more information, visit telluridebrewingco.com, and follow @Telluridebrewing on Instagram, and Facebook.

NEW YORK — Lunch Date Pale Ale (5.5% ABV) is a hazy, low-bitterness, New England-style Pale Ale. Layered flavors of overripe lemon and grapefruit zest, this hazy Pale Ale is refreshing and bright. Lunch Date is your perfect escape from the grind. Inspired by LeAnn and Tara’s lunch hour brainstorming sessions, this beer is brewed to be crisp, effervescent, and palate pleasing. Pair your daily recess with this refreshing pale ale, brimming with citrus flavors.

Hops
Citra, El Dorado, Amarillo, Simcoe, Eukanot

Process
Lunch Date is brewed using a base malt and a touch of flaked oats. Minimal hops are added during the brew followed by a massive double dry hop during fermentation to enhance the citrus aromas. The addition of oats builds a smooth, medium body that adds mouthfeel and texture. Lunch Date has a hazy, nearly opaque, pale gold appearance and fragrant aroma that leaps from the glass.

Aroma & Tasting Notes
Dominant candied orange notes with under- tones of lemon meringue and tangerine. Flavors of overripe lemon and grapefruit zest.

About Talea Beer Co.
Founded by Tara Hankinson and LeAnn Darland in 2018, TALEA Beer Co. is a New York-based beer company creating easy-drinking staples and rotating seasonals that are approachable for the everyday beer drinker. A culmination of their love for the industry and passion to make beer more accessible, TALEA Beer Co. aims to offer women and other casual drinkers the inviting and joyous experiences cultivated by wineries. Each beer is characterized by wine-inspired tasting notes, creating flavorful, sessionable, fruit-forward beers for any occasion. TALEA Beer Co. is brewed in the Bronx, NY. For information on purchasing TALEA beers, call 610.368.3603 or visit www.taleabeer.com. Follow TALEA on Instagram at @TALEABeer.

LONE TREE, Colo. — Lone Tree Brewing will be unveiling the first two beers from their Branching Out and Hoppy Little Trees Project series in cans. The move to discontinue their 22 oz. bomber program in favor of 12 oz. cans is just one part of the evolution of Lone Tree’s growth trajectory for 2019.

Last year, the brewery increased brewhouse production by 40 percent, year-over-year. The increase in production led to the addition of four new 40 BBL fermentation tanks, as well as a new can labeling machine.

“With the addition of a labeling machine for small batch canning runs, we will be able to bring some of our more experimental beers to thirsty beer drinkers across our distribution networks in a more portable format,” said Dennis Stack, director of sales and marketing at Lone Tree Brewing Company.

Pineapple Sour, the brewery’s first beer coming out of the Branching Out series, will make its debut in the Lone Tree tasting room just in time for Memorial Day weekend. At a sessionable 4.5 percent ABV, this refreshingly crisp blonde ale is tart with a subtle pineapple finish. Only available in cans, this sour is perfect for any outdoor activity.

The Pineapple Sour belongs to Lone Tree’s Branching Out series of small-batch, specialty beers. Pineapple Sour follows Bière de Printemps and India Pale Lager in the Branching Out series, though this refreshing sour is the first to debut in cans, which includes refreshed artwork from the brewery’s rebrand via Anthem Branding.

Lone Tree will also release a Centennial IPA for the Hoppy Little Trees Project, in cans in June. This is the sixth beer to come out of the fresh year-round rotating IPA series and the first of its kind to be released in cans.

“We have seen great success from canning our Double IPA but one thing missing from our canned options was a single IPA,” explained Stack. “The Hoppy Little Trees Project adds this to our offering and expands upon it with the rotating IPA style concept. This series will always be an IPA but will rotate not just the hops, but the type of IPA.”

At 6.8 percent ABV, this single hop IPA features Centennial hops, which boasts citrus aromas. A pleasant hop bitterness rounds out this highly drinkable, full-flavored IPA.

Canned 6-packs of both beers will be available across Colorado while supplies last.

About Lone Tree Brewing Company
Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree’s cans are sold across the state of Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants in its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

SEATTLE — Reuben’s Brews, a family-owned Seattle brewery, is commemorating National Cancer Survivors’ Day with the release of the limited-edition “Crush Cancer” hazy IPA on Saturday, June 1. Josh Corbin, a Reuben’s Brews fan and cancer survivor, came up with the idea for “Crush Cancer.” He and the brewery partnered to create the beer and support those that have been affected by cancer. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the brew will benefit the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides clinical oncology care for patients across the Seattle area.

“Both brewing new, exciting beers and actively supporting our community are core to the DNA of Reuben’s Brews,” said Adam Robbings, co-founder of Reuben’s Brews. “The opportunity to collaborate with Josh to bring Crush Cancer to life is a special one for us, as it allows us to showcase our love for beer, work with a longtime supporter, and raise funds to support the work of this important organization.”

Corbin’s story resonated with the folks at Reuben’s Brews, as he, his brother and father were all diagnosed with the rare Von Hippel Lindau form of cancer. The loss of Corbin’s father to the illness inspired the idea for “Crush Cancer” and Reuben’s Brews (Corbin’s favorite brewery and meeting spot), made them an ideal partner to make this idea a reality. The concept meshed well with the popular Reuben’s Crush series of beers and the brewery’s ongoing involvement with various causes throughout the region.

Corbin said: “When I moved to Ballard in 2013, I had just started my journey into the craft beer world – I had yet to visit a brewery and didn’t even like IPAs. I had chatted with Adam and Grace at Reuben’s a few times over the years and had a feeling our values were aligned. Most importantly, I wanted to make sure that Crush Cancer was a GREAT beer, and knowing that great beer is what Reuben’s does – I was thrilled to partner with them to make Crush Cancer.”

“Cancer touches each and every person in one way or another. Adam’s nan was a breast cancer survivor, and my dad lived with lung cancer until his death nearly 14 years ago,” said Grace Robbings, co-founder of Reuben’s Brews. “This is just a beer – we know that we’re not curing cancer with this project, but we are taking one small step to help raise awareness and contribute to a cause that impacts everyone.”

Reuben’s “Crush Cancer” (6.0% ABV / 50 IBUs) features Azacca and Citra hops, providing a very intense and lush tropical aroma and flavor for this big, juicy hazy IPA. The beer will be available on draft in the Reuben’s Brews Taproom and at a limited number of bars and restaurants in the greater Seattle area. 4-packs of 16 oz. cans will be available for purchase only in the Reuben’s Brews Taproom.

The Reuben’s Brews Taproom is located at 5010 14th Ave NW in Ballard. The beer tapping event is open to the public. Follow along with all of the latest news from the brewery and Taproom events through Reuben’s Brews blog, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

About Reuben’s Brews
Adam and Grace Robbings opened Reuben’s Brews in 2012, after an award-winning homebrew career, naming the brewery after their first child, Reuben. This Seattle brewery reflects a commitment to brewing balanced and drinkable beers in a breadth of styles. The Reuben’s Brews’ team brews unconstrained, and innovates from the glass backwards, never letting anything get in the way of the beer. This philosophy has already made Reuben’s Brews the most decorated brewery in Washington state. Find Reuben’s Brews in the Pacific Northwest, at its Taproom located at 5010 14th Ave NW in Ballard, open seven days a week, or the recently opened BrewTap at 800 NW 46h St. in Seattle from Thursday – Sunday, 3 p.m.-10 p.m. For more information, visit www.reubensbrews.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@reubensbrews).

About Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance brings together the leading research teams and cancer specialists from Fred Hutch, Seattle Children’s and UW Medicine — one extraordinary group whose sole purpose is the pursuit of better, longer, richer lives for our patients. Based in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, SCCA has eight clinical care sites, including a medical oncology clinic at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, Washington; medical and radiation oncology clinics at UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital & Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, radiation oncology services at SCCA Peninsula and medical oncology services at SCCA Issaquah, as well as Network affiliations with hospitals in five states. For more information about SCCA, visitseattlecca.org.

ATLANTA– Beer and sports lovers unite! Scofflaw Brewing Co. is pleased to unveil its newest concept, the Scofflaw Beer Barn, at State Farm Arena.

A venue known for premium sports and live entertainment, Scofflaw Beer Barn brings local Atlanta beer to the masses. The only craft brewery with a buildout in the all-new arena, the Scofflaw Beer Barn is conveniently located above section 215, in the 200 level of the North Concourse. Built for fast and efficient service, the 101-foot-long bar features up to 48 tap handles – the most tap handles out of any bar in the arena. Currently featuring Scofflaw staple brews, the bar’s menu will continue to grow over time.

The following are the initial beers that are currently available:

• Basement, IPA – 7.5% ABV, Shhhh!!! Don’t ask what is happening in the basement! Developed in our original underground brewery, this juicy and dank IPA is loaded with Citra hops in every sip. But you have to leave your parent’s basement to get it.
• Dirty Beaches, Tropical Wheat– 6.3% ABV, We got down and dirty with our tropical wheat. A spirited collab with Victory Brands, this hybrid wheat and IPA whets your palate. Easy drinking with a soft creamy body and waves of tropical fruit aromas. Dirty Beaches is filthy good.
• Hooligan, IPA– 7.0% ABV, If you can pin down a Hooligan, you’ll get punched-up aromas from Galaxy and Mosaic hops with notes of passionfruit, mango and pineapple. A true outlier…this complex unfiltered beer is unlike any other.
• JayWalker, IPA– 4.9% ABV, Jaywalker is our easy drinking IPA, but this IPA is anything but pedestrian. Using Simcoe, Amarillo and Cascade hops, Jaywalker is light in body but not in flavor. It’s just the ticket. Cross the line, pay the fine!
• POG Basement, IPA– 7.5% ABV, Meet Basement’s outgoing little brother. A little less business, a lot more party. We add in passionfruit, orange and guava for a big tropical kick taking you out of the basement and straight to the islands.

Notorious for doing things their own way, Scofflaw adds an element of surprise to their unique brand experience at State Farm Arena – a larger-than-life goat sculpture. Emulated after their signature beer, Basement’s can design, the goat’s hooves stick out, allowing customers a place to rest their pints of beer and take a selfie.

“The goat represents us (Scofflaw) well. We like to push the limits and break boundaries. We are active with our customers and community on a daily basis. We added the goat sculpture so customers can get a better feel for Scofflaw, take some pictures and share their brand experience in their own unique way,” said Matt Shirah, CEO and founder of Scofflaw Brewing Co.

About Scofflaw Brewing Co.
Scofflaw Brewing Co. is the brainchild of owner Matt Shirah, who enlisted the help of Brewmaster and co-founder Travis Herman. Shirah walked away from his role as a corporate turnaround executive to follow his passion. Similarly, Herman left behind a career in the pharmaceutical development industry to attend brewing school at the University of California. Shirah and Herman have dedicated themselves to qualifying southern craft beer. After years of intense research and development, Scofflaw operates in northwest Atlanta’s Bolton neighborhood and boasts an 18,500 square-foot and growing production facility with a 3,000 square-foot tasting room. Scofflaw is located at 1738 MacArthur Boulevard NW, and is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. Within just two years, Scofflaw has been named one of the best new breweries in America by BeerAdvocate, RateBeer, USA Today and Craft Beer & Brewing and others by For more information, follow Scofflaw on Facebook and Instagram. More information at www.scofflawbeer.com.

COVINGTON, KY – Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewery with national recognition, has announced major development plans to expand its presence to Fort Mitchell, Kentucky with the opening of the area’s first barrel-aging brewery and taproom. Expected to open its doors in Fall of 2019, the Braxton Barrel House will offer a unique experience for patrons by giving them the opportunity to create custom private barrel picks of Barrel-Aged brews. The Braxton Barrel House is a prime way to celebrate Kentucky’s rich bourbon culture while continuing to create the unique experiences for which the brewing company is known.

With the establishment of the Braxton Barrel House, the brewery will further cement itself as a true innovator. The location of the brewery and taproom is truly a unique space. Once a Remke grocery store, the 2,000 square foot loading dock will be redeveloped with large glass garage doors and a spacious outdoor patio. Then, the 20,000 square foot warehouse under the main floor will house the Barrel-Age beer, while a taproom for guests will sit on top. Ranging from $500 to $5,000, custom private barrel picks can yield upwards of 300 bottles of barrel aged beer.

“We’ve always been focused on creating one-of-a-kind experiences for our guests – both in the tap room and beyond,” shares Jake Rouse, Co-Founder and CEO of Braxton Brewing. “We’re looking forward to sharing the Braxton Barrel House with Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati-area beer and bourbon drinkers who love Kentucky’s culture as much as we do. To our knowledge, this is the nation’s first dedicated private barrel program, and we’re so proud to open the doors to our newest location.”

“The Braxton Barrel House and entertainment venue is very exciting and adds to the unique characteristics of our city,” said Fort Mitchell Mayor, Jude Hehman. “We look forward to the transformation of the Remke site and welcome new businesses like Braxton that will add to the walkability and neighborhood-friendly culture we are creating.”

Braxton is a brewery dedicated to making a material impact on a very fast-growing beer industry. Fulfilling that promise, Braxton is creating a facility and experience for customers to participate in the barrel aging process. The brewery’s Barrel House expansion was a decision based on the company’s desire to celebrate the deep-seated Kentucky heritage which the company knows and loves.

About Braxton Brewing Company
Born in a garage, a passion for brewing has become an entrepreneurial obsession. Melding the age-old tradition of brewing beer and innovative new-age technology, dreams are born and fermented at Braxton Brewing Company. It is the hub of our lives and a place where we showcase our passion for brewing beer. It’s here, where our expert team holds every single pint of Braxton beer to the highest standard of excellence. And like the garage of our past, our new home is deeply rooted in the community of Covington, Kentucky. Braxton Brewing Company was also recently honored with Brewbound’s prestigious Rising Star Award. So, welcome. You’re witnessing a dream come to life.

CORVALLIS, Ore. — This June, Block 15 Brewing Company will once again release their summer seasonal IPA in cans—Fresh Flow, a refreshing IPA designed for sunny summer drinking in cooperation with artist Chris Herbst of Ashland’s Flow Factory NW, whose work is featured on the can’s label art. Brewed often and canned fresh throughout the summer, look for Fresh Flow on tap and in cans at the finest bottle shops, beer bars, and markets around Oregon and Washington from June through August

“Fresh Flow blends ideas and aesthetics from two Oregon artists—a brewer and a painter—that are both inspired by summer living in the Pacific Northwest,” said Block 15 founding brewer Nick Arzner. “Whether you’re cracking cans in the backyard with your friends and family or packing them into the mountains on a weekend excursion, we designed this IPA to balance a vibrant hop experience with the refreshing finish we crave on hot summer days.”

About Fresh Flow
Fresh Flow is a tropically hoppy IPA featuring a fruit-forward blend of American and New Zealand hop varietals. 2-row and superior pilsen form its crisp grist base, while oat malt, flaked barley, and fermentation with English ale yeast softly rounds out the body. Fresh Flow finishes relatively dry, with a gentle bitterness and lingering fruity hop notes.

Fresh Flow is releasing at Block 15 Brewery and Tap Room on Saturday, June 1, with distribution around Oregon and Washington beginning Monday, June 3.

• Grains: 2-Row, Superior Pilsen, Carafoam, Oat Malt, Flaked Barley
• Hops: Azacca, Chinook, Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, Apollo Extract
• Yeast: London Ale III
• ABV: 6.5%
• FG: 1.010
• Can Volume: 1 Pint / 16 oz.

About Block 15 Brewing Company
Offering unique hop forward ales, crisp lagers, traditionally brewed abbey beers, 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.