Archives for December 2019

This February, we celebrate the 16th annual winter release of our popular Triple IPA, Pliny the Younger. Always released the first Friday in February (rain or shine, but mostly rain), Younger will be available at both brewpubs February 7th-20th, 2020. Each year thousands of visitors from all over the world descend upon Santa Rosa, and our new Windsor location as of last year, to enjoy not only Pliny the Younger but other popular Russian River brews like our barrel-aged sours, Blind Pig IPA and our flagship Pliny the Elder. In 2019, the Sonoma County Economic Development Board conducted a study which determined that the two-week release saw visitors from 42 states and 14 countries and contributed $4.16M to the local economy!

It is important for us to find ways to add to our guests’ experience, especially for those who come year after year. We are excited to announce that Pliny the Younger 2020 will include something we have never done before, and said we would likely never do. For the first time ever, Pliny the Younger will be available in our signature 510ml bottles during the release at both our Santa Rosa and Windsor breweries! Each guest will be able to buy 2 bottles which we can track by a fourth tab on the wristband they receive upon entering the pubs. Pliny the Younger bottles will only be available to guests who come for the full experience in our brewpubs and will not be sold in the gift shops. Younger bottles will also not be distributed, while draft distribution begins the second week of February.

Also new this year is an exclusive Pliny the Younger preview beer dinner which sold out in a matter of hours! We will definitely be doing that again next year. And a generous pour of Pliny the Younger will be offered again on our guided tours now booking on the brewery’s website. For more information regarding the beer, the man, and the release, check out our website russianriverbrewing.com.

Looking for a brewery with community and great beers? Look no further than Sasquatch Brewing Company, located in Hillsdale, Oregon. Found in 2011 by Oregon natives Tom Sims and Alex Beard, Sasquatch is doing what they know best, making delicious beers in simple form.

“We try to have a good selection. We have a couple of lagers, a couple of hazies, a little of everything for everyone,” says Head Brewer Ryan Nicolai who has been with the brewery since 2015. With the ever-evolving craft beer industry, crazy ingredients, recipes, and barrel aged beers, it’s a breath of fresh air to find a brewery nailing the original styles of beer.
Woodboy is the breweries flagship IPA. It’s a pure West Coast IPA made with centennial, citra, and cascade hops. “We have a lot of people that come in specifically for that beer,” says Ryan. Being such a community focal point the brewery does a little bit of everything well, as far as beers go. They brew a lot of beer specifically for the Hillsdale location to keep the regulars happy.

In April of 2017 the brewery opened the doors to a second home, in the Northwest industrial district of Portland. This facility is complete with a 15 barrel system, as well as, a 100 barrel cider brewing system. Opening this second location gave Sasquatch the opportunity to dip their feet in the cider world.

The original location in Hillsdale is right down the road from where Tom and Ryan grew up. They both feel a strong responsibility to help support the neighborhood. Stop in any given night, you might find them donating 15% of profits to Wilson High School, the elementary school down the road, the Jewish community center, or even Water Watch.

With the self made trend of lagers, coming in hot right now, Ryan says they will be doing a fair amount of those in 2020. “That’s what a lot of people are asking for,” says Ryan. Walk into Sasquatch Brewing and grab a brew to taste the humble and satisfying craft beers. They are doing it right by staying true to who they are, true to craft beer, and producing some of the greatest classics.

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts – Wormtown Brewery at Patriot Place officially opened as Foxborough’s first brewery and taproom in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Wormtown General Manager Scott Metzger, Wormtown Managing Partner David Fields, Vice President and General Manager of Patriot Place Brian Earley and Foxborough town officials were on hand to open the new brewery. Earley and Foxborough Town Manager William Keegan also poured the ceremonial first beers after Wormtown’s official opening.

“We are thrilled to open Wormtown’s second brewery and taproom and the first in Foxborough here at Patriot Place,” Earley said. “Wormtown’s unique and locally crafted beers combined with their state-of-the-art taproom provides a great new offering for our guests.”

The Worcester-based brewery held a soft opening at the Patriot Place location in late October, but has been continually adding to the space in the lead-up to the official ribbon cutting. Wormtown Brewery offers pints and flights from 14 draft lines, a variety of packaged beer for patrons to purchase and take home and a wide food selection for guests to enjoy. The space features a 2,500-square-foot-taproom, outdoor patio space and 7bbl brewing system allowing the brewery to craft new and distinct beers from its original Worcester location.

“We are so excited to officially open at Patriot Place and welcome guests to our new brewery and taproom,” Fields said. “We look forward to continuing to share Wormtown’s new and locally crafted beers with everyone here at Patriot Place.”

As part of opening week, Wormtown also hosted a grand opening party for the public on Saturday, December 14 that featured live music, food and appearances from the End Zone Militia and Santa.

About Wormtown Brewery
Founded in 2010, Wormtown Brewery is committed to brewing world-class beers using locally sourced ingredients regardless of cost. Our motto “A Piece of Mass in Every Glass” means our beers are crafted with the freshest ingredients for the freshest beer. This dedication to quality over quantity has earned us over 180 awards worldwide for a vast collection of recipes; but if it’s a premier IPA you are looking for, we know how to make you Be Hoppy®! Find out more by visiting: www.wormtownbrewery.com

About Patriot Place
Patriot Place is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination located adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Patriot Place features large and boutique retailers, 17 casual to high-end restaurants and other nightlife venues. Among the highlights of Patriot Place are New England’s first Bass Pro Shops, a state-of-the-art, 14-screen Showcase Cinema De Lux, the award-winning Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, the retro-style bowling alley, Splitsville Luxury Lanes featuring live entertainment by Howl at the Moon and Topgolf Swing Suite, the modern gastro sports pub, CBS Sporting Club, the four-star Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel and the Hilton Garden Inn Foxborough/Patriot Place. For more information, visit www.patriot-place.com, follow Patriot Place on Twitter (twitter.com/patriotplace) or like Patriot Place on Facebook (facebook.com/patriotplace).

 WESTMINSTER, Mass. — Three of Central Massachusetts most well-known brewers are coming together for a very worthy cause. In response to yet another tragic death of a Worcester Firefighter, the three breweries are brewing and launching the beer “Worcester’s Bravest” with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the Menard Children’s Fund. The fund that has been set up by the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts and Worcester International Association of Firefighters Local 1009 in support of the family of fallen Worcester Firefighter Lt. Jason Menard.

“We were beyond devastated to hear about the loss of Lt. Jason Menard” said David Fields, Managing Partner of Wormtown Brewery. “While it pales in comparison to the sacrifice our local heroes make every day, Worcester’s Bravest is a way we can give back to them and their families. We are honored to be a part of a strong community that will forever cherish his legacy. ”

“We said the last time we made this beer together that hopefully we would never have to do it again” said Christian McMahan, President of Wachusett Brewing Company. “However, when we have the ability to make a difference and support something so meaningful, we will do it each and every time.”

“We’re a tightly bound community” added Paul Wengender, Founder & President of Greater Good. “The strength of our community was tested, yet again. If one of our own goes down we will always rally together in vigorous support”

The beer style for Worcester’s Bravest is a Belgian Wit, a light-bodied, unfiltered, wheat beer. “It has sweet and zesty citrus notes with some complex pepper spice and herbal hops” said Ben Roesch, Brewmaster of Wormtown Brewery”.

“Worcester’s Bravest” will be released on draft in January at each brewery’s tap rooms as well as having a limited amount of cans being made available for sale. Beer launch and fundraising events will take place at each brewery. Wormtown will host their event on Friday January 24th, Wachusett on Saturday, January 25th, and Greater Good on Friday January 31st.

Donations can also be made directly to the Menard Children’s Fund and mailed to the Worcester Fire Department Credit Union, 34 Glennie St, Worcester, MA 01605

About Wachusett Brewing Company
Celebrating 25 years in 2019, WBC produces a diverse, award-winning line of beers ranging from their best-selling Blueberry Ale to their highly-rated Wally New England IPA series. WBC was named of the top 50 largest craft breweries in the US in 2017.  For more information about Wachusett Brewing Company, visit www.wachusettbrew.com

About Wormtown Brewery
Founded in 2010, Wormtown has grown to become a highly decorated MA brewery including being named Grand National Champion at 2014 US Open Beer Championship. Led by their flagship Be Hoppy IPA, Wormtown is now available in MA, RI, NH, and CT. For more information about Wormtown Brewing Company, visit www.wormtownbrewery.com

About Greater Good Imperial Brew Co
Greater Good was founded in 2015 and opened its Worcester Brewery & Taproom at 55 Millbrook St in 2018. The Company is known as America’s First All-Imperial Brewing Company®? and has recently launched a session brewing project under the name Soul Purpose. For more information about Greater Good Imperial Brew Co, visit https://greatergoodimperials.com

STILLWATER, Minn. — Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, announced today the launch of its second collaboration with 93X, the Half-Assed IPA. A portion of profits from the sale of the beer will benefit Minnesota-based 23rd Veteran, a nonprofit organization using brain science, evolutionary theory, positive trigger re-association and positive psychology to assist veterans leaving the military and those who never properly transitioned.

Named after the popular Twin Cities radio station’s morning show, the 93X Half-Assed IPA is an American India pale ale featuring a burst of citrusy hops without being bitter or heavy. At 4.5% ABV and rated to 53 IBU, this brew is the perfect session IPA to rock you all night long. This is the second beer that Lift Bridge and 93X have launched together following the release of American lager 93X Brotherhood in 2016.

“We’ve teamed up yet again with 93X to combine all of our efforts to brew up something Half-Assed,” said Brad Glynn, vice president of marketing and co-founder of Lift Bridge Brewing Company. “Giving back to the community is an important part of Lift Bridge’s mission, and supporting 23rd Veteran through the sale of this beer makes our team and our consumers proud to call themselves beer drinkers.”

“We have thoroughly enjoyed our partnership with Lift Bridge not only on the products we have collaborated on, but the causes they go to,” said Graham Swart, 93X promotions director. “We’re excited to start this new chapter with 23rd Veteran, not only through this beer, but by creating events that will contribute to their cause as well.”

23rd Veteran has close ties to the Metro area, actively participating in community gatherings and hosting their own events, including the popular Nearly Naked Ruck March in Minneapolis in late October. With the rise of conflicts in the Middle East, military-based charities continue to evolve with the needs of veterans. Many soldiers deal with mental illnesses associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and an estimated 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Because there are no active large-scale conflicts currently, attention needs to be given to helping the soldiers who were in active combat during the Gulf Wars and other conflicts in the Middle East.

“23rd Veteran is ecstatic about becoming the beneficiary of the historic partnership between one of Minnesota’s oldest breweries and the Twin Cities’ best morning show,” said founder Mike Waldron. “Half-Assed IPA helps fund our impactful programs, and gives our veterans and graduates the opportunity to hang out with the influencers and listeners of 93x and Lift Bridge Brewery.”

On Saturday, January 18 at the Stillwater taproom, Lift Bridge, 93X and 23rd Veteran will host the Half-Assed IPA release party, featuring Midwest All Star Wrestling matches and special giveaways for attendees.

Lift Bridge beers, hard seltzers and sodas can be found throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, and in Eastern North Dakota. To learn more about Lift Bridge Brewing Company, visit www.liftbridgebrewery.com.

About Lift Bridge Brewing Company

Since 2008, Lift Bridge Brewing Company has created quality craft beers that supply adults with what they need to slow down and enjoy life. Through every can, bottle or tap pull, Lift Bridge wants drinkers to taste the history of Stillwater, the pride and fun the company has in its creation and the uncompromising natural ingredients used during the brewing process. Ultimately, the company hopes to provide consumers with an experience that makes them proud to call themselves a beer drinker. In 2015, Lift Bridge Brewing Company began crafting sodas, creating high-end, non-alcoholic beverages with more attention to flavor and style under Lift Bridge Soda Co. The brewery launched their hard seltzer line in 2019 to provide all with more options and flavor preferences to celebrate life’s moments. Visit www.liftbridgebrewery.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more information.

Kevin Youkilis, former Boston Red Sox infielder and owner of Loma Brewing Company, put out the call and craft breweries are answering. Join Boston breweries Harpoon and Sam Adams to raise a pint in celebration of the life and lasting impact of Pete Frates. Today, $1 per pint sold will be donated to the Peter Frates Family Foundation in support of #Pints4Pete.

Pete left his mark on the Boston community – and far beyond – during his noble fight against ALS, inspiring the viral Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and funds for a cure for future ALS patients. The Peter Frates Family Foundation is a grant-based foundation that aims to help ALS patients live at home, close to their loved ones, as comfortably as possible.

$1 for every pint sold Friday, December 13 at Harpoon’s Boston and Vermont locations and Sam Adams’ Boston Brewery and Taproom will be donated to the Peter Frates Family Foundation. Harpoon and Sam Adams are doubling down on #Pints4Pete, matching donations in each location and raising a special toast with drinkers at 6pm.

 

LAGRANGE, Georgia — Wild Leap is excited to announce the release of the tenth edition of their wildly popular Alpha Abstraction Double IPA series. The entire Wild Leap team agrees that this is the best of the series so far, and Alpha Abstraction lovers won’t want to miss this delicious volume of one of their favorite beers.

Since the Alpha Abstraction series was created to explore hop varieties and experiment with flavor profiles, brewers saw the tenth volume as an exciting opportunity. “Because it’s the tenth in the series, we wanted to make it special,” explains Chris Elliott, Wild Leap’s Chief Brewing Officer. “We definitely saved some hop ideas that we’ve had for a while.”

Volume Ten features a combo of two hop varieties, Strata and Cashmere. The hops were chosen not just by their strain, but carefully selected right down to the specific lot for qualities the brewers sought. The Cashmere is a citrus flavor that was described by the grower as a “Sunny D aroma” and the Strata strain brings a passion fruit flavor. The team worked to find the perfect blend of citrus notes they love and different tropical fruit notes that weren’t found in previous volumes. They knew when they’d found the perfect balance.

“Everyone at the brewery considers this to be their favorite of the series,” Elliott says. “It has a little bit of everything… it’s a little bit sweet, it’s slightly tart, and not too bitter. It’s a nicely balanced beer.”

As with all volumes of the series, Alpha Abstraction Volume 10 will only be available for a short time.

Cincinnati was the best city for beer drinkers in 2019, according to a new report from Smart Asset. Smart Asset, a financial technology company, lists Cincinnati as the top city for beer drinkers. My personal favorite city for beer drinking is Asheville which finished 3rd.

The report examined the total number of breweries, breweries per 100,000 residents, average number of beers per brewery, bars per 100,000 residents and average price for a pint of domestic beer in each city.

Top 10 Cities For Beer Drinkers according to Smart Asset
1. Cincinnati, Ohio
2. St. Louis, Missouri
3. Asheville, North Carolina
4. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5. Denver, Colorado
6. Bend, Oregon
7. Madison, Wisconsin
8. Portland, Oregon
9. Missoula, Montana
10. Cleveland, Ohio

Best Cities for Beer Drinkers – Smart Asset 2019 Edition 

 

 

Berkeley, California –  Brewing out of a 9,000 square feet former automotive radiator shop converted into a state-of-the-art production brewery and taproom in West Berkeley, Gilman Brewing Company expands to a second location with a new taproom and gastropub now open in Daly City (2001 Junipero Serra Blvd). Gilman Brewing’s Daly City taproom is conveniently located one block south of the Daly City BART station and next to the Century 20 movie theater. In early 2020, Gilman Brewing is set to open its third taproom on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton, California.

Opening on Berkeley’s thoroughfare Gilman Street in 2015, Gilman Brewing has amassed a rabid following of craft beer fans through its hard work and grit churning out an exceptional lineup of rotating beers. Gilman Brewing thrives as one of the top East Bay craft breweries with its premium IPAs, double IPAs, hazy IPAs, tart sours, fruit-forward beers, and a distinguished roster of singular California-inspired Belgian and saison styles. Its farmhouse ales and saisons are Gilman’s most decorated beers, winning awards across the country.

In 2019 alone, Gilman has garnered more than 16 medals including five Gold medals at the California Craft Brewers Cup, California State Fair Commercial Craft Beer Competition, NorCal Brew Competition Sonoma County Fair, and USA Beer Ratings. At the New York International Beer Competition 2019, Gilman took home the highly coveted award for “California American IPA Brewery of the Year” (in 2018, the brewery won “California Saison Brewery of the Year”).

Gilman Brewing has bootstrapped its operations from the opening of its West Berkeley taproom all the way to its beers now being available at the finest Bay Area establishments, including A16, Millennium, Hilton SF, Sessions at the Presidio, The Good Hop, Grand Lake Kitchen, Whole Foods Market, Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, and hundreds of others. Built with working-class ethos and a dedication to brewing sophisticated beers, Gilman Brewing is a fiery underdog putting the East Bay beer scene on the map along with an array of its craft contemporaries.

Owner/Brewmaster/Builder Sean Wells and his laid-back crew of brewers, bartenders, musicians, and builders are devoted to taking the pretension out of craft brewing with a beer lineup representing its blue-collar spirit and fascination of workin’ on cars, motorcycles, metal, and wailin’ on Johnny Cash songs with the house band while on break at the brewery. With beer names such as Satan Is My Motor, Quarter Panel, Antifreeze, Fuzzy Dice, Dashboard Jesus, Bad Tattoo, and Autoshop IPA, Gilman Brewing puts their heart into each and every beer they brew for California’s discerning beer community.

Featuring light fixtures, taps and trim handcrafted by Sean and the crew back at the brewery in Berkeley, the 2,900 square feet Daly City location features a farm-to-table food menu developed by Executive Chef Kurt Steeber, formerly a chef at Zuni Café. Every item is prepped in-house, with locally sourced and organic ingredients featured whenever possible. Just like their focus on handcrafting only the finest brews, the Daly City crew produces artisanal sausage and butchers fresh calamari — they even grind their own hamburger by hand.

Similar to the extra time they take carefully fermenting their award-winning saisons, the Neapolitan-inspired pizza dough at Gilman Brewing — Daly City undergoes an extra-long 72 hour delayed fermentation (for pizzas such as Wild Mushroom, Fennel Sausage, Bianca, Margherita, Ice Cube) and takes center stage on the menu alongside a cast of Northern-Italian and modern American small plates, sandwiches, and burgers (Short Rib Burger, Salmon Rillettes, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Fishwich, Grilled Cheese). Rounding out the menu is an array of salads and snacks (Kale, Baby Beets, Cobb, Caesar, Buffalo Wings, Chicken Liver Mousse, Bruschetta Prosciutto, Melted Skillet Caciocavallo Cheese). 20 rotating Gilman beers on draught as well as a sophisticated wine list, guest taps for cider, beer, and kombucha are available daily. Beer to go is available with growler fills and cans of special taproom-only releases.

A resident of Daly City, Sean Wells comments, “We’re super excited to be the first and only craft brewery to open a taproom/restaurant in Daly City. The community here needs a gathering place for great locally brewed craft beer. Living here in Daly City, it personally means a lot to me for the city to finally have fresh beer available at the level that Northern California beer aficionados have come to expect. Gilman Brewing is now here in Daly City to fulfill that need. We’ll also open an adjacent 400 square feet enclosed heated outdoor patio before the end of the year that we’re thrilled to be able to offer locals.”

For more information regarding Gilman Brewing Company, please visit: gilmanbrew.com

About Gilman Brewing Company
Established in 2015, co-founders, veterinary orthopedic surgeons, and seasoned brewers Sean Wells and Tim Sellmeyer, as well as their best friend and professional musician John Schuman, opened Gilman Brewing’s production brewery and taproom on the bustling Gilman Street in West Berkeley. Situated next door to the historic non-profit music venue 924 Gilman, Gilman Brewing Company brews beers with distinction for California craft beer fans while having loads of fun along the way. With almost 40 years of brewing experience between them, Sean and Tim found a common love for the nuanced, complex flavors of Belgian Farmhouse ales.

Together, the three friends transformed an old automotive repair shop with their own hands into the Berkeley brewery so many people enjoy today. They are a hands-on crew; no fancy suits or outside investors here. They build it themselves and fix it when it breaks…turns out they also love breaking things — especially common misconceptions about one of their favorite beer styles: saisons!

Gilman Brewing Company rotates 35 seasonal and annual beers throughout the year available both on draught and select special releases in 16 oz. cans. The 3,000 barrels of annual production is served fresh at its West Berkeley taproom and new Daly City taproom/restaurant located at 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd. In early 2020, Gilman Brewing will open a third taproom at 706 Main Street in Pleasanton, CA as well as expand its Gilman Street location from 9,000 to 13,800 square feet. Hundreds of restaurants, bars, and stores serve Gilman Brewing beers throughout the state of California.

Gilman Brewing has been awarded upwards of 30 medals (including 10 Gold medals) at renowned California, New York, and national craft beer competitions. Gilman Brewing is the recipient of two highly acclaimed awards, “California American IPA Brewery of the Year” (2019 New York International Beer Competition) and “California Saison Brewery of the Year” (2018 New York International Beer Competition). Gilman Brewing has taken home medals at California Craft Brewers Cup, California State Fair Commercial Craft Beer Competition, NorCal Brew Competition Sonoma County Fair, and USA Beer Ratings.

When not brewing their idiosyncratic beers, Sean and his team can be found performing live music in their adjacent barrel-aging room or workin’ on one of their never-ending projects expanding the brewery, installing larger fermenters, welding tap handles or trim for the taproom, or wrenching on their handbuilt ’69 Triumph chopper and the iconic company mascot ’66 Chevy pickup.

Asheville, North Carolina — Hi-Wire Brewing has created a new year-round Flagship beer that is low in calories but certainly does not lack in flavor. At just 100 calories per 12-ounce can, this crisp and refreshing IPA boasts notes of tropical fruit, melon, and citrus from juicy American hops along with low bitterness at an easy-drinking 4% ABV. Out on Jan. 1, 2020, Go Getter Low Calorie IPA will be available in 6-packs throughout Hi-Wire Brewing’s entire distribution footprint.

The experimental year-round IPA series dubbed Hop Circus is all about exploring the endless spectrum of hop flavors and aromas. Its latest iteration showcases the versatility of El Dorado and Mosaic hops and possesses a tropical fruit and citrus hop character that accentuates the subtly sweet stone fruit notes of peaches and apricot. Released on Dec. 6, this 6% ABV IPA is available in 6-packs and on draft across Hi-Wire’s distribution footprint.

Just in time for peak winter weather, the new S’mores Porter (6% ABV) will be out across the entire distribution footprint on Jan. 1, 2020 in 6-packs and on draft. Brewed with chocolate, fresh vanilla, and cinnamon, this sweet and creamy dark beer inspired by the campfire treat you know and love is the perfect cozy weather companion with its notes of graham cracker from Golden Naked Oats and Chocolate Malts.

A new version of the popular hazy IPA series aptly named Hazy Juicy Hoppy Fresh IPA with Simcoe and Sabro (7.5% ABV) is out now in 4-packs and on draft with full distribution throughout Hi-Wire’s footprint. This New England-style India Pale Ale has been double dry-hopped with Sabro and Simcoe hops to create a hazy and juicy beer chock full of bright hop aroma with a grip of oats and a touch of lactose. Perfectly silky and deliciously smooth, this tropical IPA bursting with flavors of peach ring, pineapple, coconut, papaya, and lime zest just might be the best version yet.

Hi-Wire worked with Crafty Bastard Brewery out of Knoxville, Tennessee, to concoct Tropical Smoothie IPA (7% ABV), a very tropical, very smooth, and very hoppy brew exploding with flavors of pineapple, pink guava, and vanilla melded with orange, candied grape, and stone fruit hop character from Lotus and Sabro hops. Tropical Smoothie will be out on Dec. 18 in 4-packs and on draft, and it will be available across the state of Tennessee, in all Hi-Wire taprooms, and at Crafty Bastard Brewery.

About Hi-Wire Brewing
Located in Asheville, North Carolina, Hi-Wire Brewing is known for producing approachable and balanced lagers and ales, most notably Hi-Wire Lager, Bed of Nails Brown, and Hi-Pitch Mosaic IPA. It has two locations in Asheville: the 27,000 square foot Big Top Production Facility & Taproom positioned half a mile from the Biltmore Estate and the South Slope Specialty Brewery & Taproom located in the South Slope area of Downtown, which has a focus on wild and sour ales. Hi-Wire opened its third taproom in the fall of 2018 in Durham, North Carolina, and its first out of state taproom in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the summer of 2019. Hi-Wire was awarded the gold medal at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival® in the German-Style Maerzen category for its Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager, Bronze in the Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer category at the 2018 World Beer Cup® for its Dry Hopped Brett Pale Ale, and most recently a Gold Medal for the Sour Brown aged on Palo Santo at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival®. Hi-Wire Brewing’s award-winning beers can be found on draft and in cans across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Alabama. To learn more about the company, visit hiwirebrewing.com.