Archives for July 2020

ALPINE, Wy. — Melvin Brewing is in a groove. An ‘80s-style groove reminiscent of “bring your own cardboard break dancing” to boom boxes on the sidewalk. Only this time it’s a bit hazier and in a can. Back in Da Haze (6.5% ABV and 58 IBUS) drinks like a tropical dreamsicle with hints of pineapple, coconut, and the whole family of island fruits.

Look for Back in Da Haze in 12 ounce six packs, 16 ounce four packs and single 19.2 ounce cans starting Aug. 1 at independent retailers in WY; WA; AK; MT; ID; OR; CA; NV; CO; NE; SD; MA; VT; RI; PA; TX; UT; VA; and Washington, D.C.

Back in Da Haze is an offshoot of Melvin’s ExperiMENTAL series of diverse, cutting-edge beers and features another one of Melvin’s signature can designs by Kelly Halpin.

Melvin Founder Jeremy Tofte gets a little misty-eyed talking about the origins of Back in Da Haze: “Back in da haze of the Thai Me Up (original brewery) days, we were dropping fresh loads of hops into our beers after the boil, and even more in the fermenter. People thought we were crazy: Why would you waste so much money and hops?! Turns out we were making beer from the future. Now they call it ‘cold pooling’ and DDH.”

Times have certainly changed but Melvin is still blasting IPA’s with juicy flavors for the hopheads, now with a bit more haze. Melvin started recipe development for Back in Da Haze with its now-famous Me, Myself & Thai, a New England-style IPA that received a 99 percent rating from Craft Beer & Brewing.

“We decided to tone it down just a touch, and laid down this crushable groove with Sabro, Citra and Mosaic hops, bringing tropical dreamsicle flavors to keep your taste buds dancing,” Tofte says.

In conjunction with the roll out of Back in Da Haze, Melvin is releasing a new line of Back in Da Haze merchandise through its shop and Text-to-Win sweepstakes galore. Look for opportunities to win great prizes like custom coolers from Rovr and your new favorite pair of retro shades from Pit Viper and with custom party shirts in collaboration with Party Shirts International.

For more info, please go to Back in da Haze

About Melvin Brewing
Melvin Brewing was born in the back of a Thai restaurant in 2009, when founder Jeremy Tofte decided to bring beers from the future to Jackson, WY. A 20-gallon brew system quickly grew into a 3-barrel system, and award-winning beers like Melvin IPA, 2×4 Double IPA and Ch-Ch-Cherry Bomb were served alongside Asian street food, classic kung fu films and old school hip-hop. After winning Small Brewpub of the Year at Great American Beer Festival in 2015, a 30-barrel production facility was opened in Alpine, WY, population 750. Shortly thereafter, Melvin started shipping beer across the U.S. and went on to win Brewery Group of the Year at GABF in 2017. Embracing the chaos and riding the wave, Melvin Brewing is now ready to take its world class beers on a worldwide tour.

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MIAMI – Summer is here, and the Miami Marlins are teaming with local brewer Biscayne Bay Brewing Company to craft something special. Now stepping into the batter’s box is the Marlins Lager, a crisp and light-bodied lager beer that is the ideal teammate for baseball on a summer day.

The Marlins Lager is a traditional German-style lager. It has deliciously soft, malty notes, low bitterness, noble hop aromas and a crisp clean finish. This beer pairs well with your favorite grilled eats or ballpark snacks. Fans can get the new Marlins Lager at select Publix, Winn-Dixie, Milam’s Market, Total Wine & More, and Whole Foods locations for the upcoming start of the baseball season.

“With the start of the 2020 season around the corner, we are excited to bring the Marlins Lager to the South Florida community,” said David Oxfeld, Marlins Vice President and Head of Partnership Development and Strategy. “Our partners at Biscayne Bay Brewing Company knocked it out of the park with a great-tasting craft beer that will pair perfectly with fans cheering on the hometown team alongside family and friends.”

This partnership brings together two Miami brands that are committed to the South Florida community. The Marlins are dedicated to bringing locals a one of a kind, baseball experience rooted in passion, and Biscayne Bay Brewing is dedicated to bringing Miami quality craft beer made by Miamians. Not only are the two brands offering the South Florida community a beer that they can proudly call their own, they’re giving the community a way to give back: each bottle of Marlins Lager provides a donation to the Miami Marlins Foundation’s Home Plate Meals program.

“We are incredibly honored to be producing a beer with the Marlins,” said Jose Mallea, President of Biscayne Bay Brewing. “The support they have shown us as an independent locally owned craft brewery cannot be overstated and we are excited to put out into market something that fans can enjoy in their own unique way. This is the perfect summer beer for Miami!”

Marlins Lager builds on the partnership’s focus of bringing quality experiences to the Miami community. In December of 2019, the Miami Marlins and Biscayne Bay Brewing announced a five-year partnership and the creation of the Biscayne Bay Brew Hall at Marlins Park. The 3,000-square-foot space, located in the atrium near sections 15-16 on the Promenade Level, will feature a bar, communal tables, a performance space and large video wall when opened to fans later this year or in 2021. With a brew hall and new beer just for them, South Florida has a lot to be ready for this upcoming baseball season and beyond.

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SAN DIEGO –– San Diego Legion, a Major League Rugby (MLR) franchise, is joining forces with Ballast Point to release Legion Lager. Starting today, the special release beer will be available in pints, crowlers and growlers at Ballast Point locations in Southern California, including Home Brew Mart, Little Italy, Long Beach and Miramar.

“San Diego is the ‘Capital of Craft Beer,’ and we wanted to partner with a local craft brewery to create a delicious beer that lives up to this accolade,” said SD Legion President & CEO Ryan Patterson. “Much like Ballast Point is regarded as one of the brewing industry’s pioneers, our team and the rest of the MLR are paving the way for professional rugby in the U.S. We’re proud to call them our ‘official craft beer partner’ for the 2021 season.”

Brewed in celebration of the newly established partnership between Ballast Point and San Diego Legion, the specialty beer will be available now and throughout the 2021 season of Major League Rugby.

“SD Legion is building a world-class organization that is making positive strides for the sport of rugby in America,” said Chris Bradley, Ballast Point COO. “Brendan (Watters, CEO) and I are both huge rugby fans, so we’re thrilled to support this professional team from San Diego by brewing a tribute beer to celebrate the upcoming season.”

Legion Lager by Ballast Point Brewing is available on-draft, for to-go sales and onsite tasting. Visit sdlegion.com for information on San Diego Legion. To learn more about Ballast Point Brewing, visit ballastpoint.com.

Key facts
Official name: Legion Lager by Ballast Point Brewing
Release date: July 1, 2020 Stats: 4.2% ABV, 10 IBUs
Beer style: American-style Lager
Availability: Ballast Point locations – Home Brew Mart, Little Italy, Long Beach and Miramar HQ
Packaging: On-draft only; Pints, crowlers and growlers
Tasting notes: A refreshing American lager with notes of honeysuckle, Legion Lager carries subtle biscuit flavor alongside mild, citrusy hop character and bitterness.

About Ballast Point Brewing Co.
What started in 1996 as a small group of homebrewers who simply wanted to make great beer evolved into the team of adventurers known today as Ballast Point. From bringing a hoppy twist to a porter or adding four types of malt to its amber ale, to creating the breakthrough gold-medal winning Sculpin IPA, the San Diego-based company is known for adding its touch and asking if there’s a better way. Now an internationally recognized leader in the craft brewing industry with 6 brewery locations in California and Chicago, the company makes over 50 styles of beer and is distributed in select markets across the US and internationally. For more information, visit www.ballastpoint.com and follow our journey on Instagram and Facebook.

About San Diego Legion
Established in 2017, San Diego Legion is part of Major League Rugby (MLR), comprising 11 professional teams in North America. San Diego Legion is one of the MLR founding teams, with all home games played at Torero Stadium. San Diego Legion Rugby – Just like all the sports you know, only better. sdlegion.com Our Mission: To make the culture and sport of rugby accessible to the local community, while also providing a conduit for education, inspiration, and leadership through rugby.

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WAITSFIELD, Vt. — Lawson’s Finest Liquids is excited to announce that its summertime favorite, Scrag Mountain Pils, will soon be available in 16 oz. 4-packs and 12 oz. 12-packs in its nine state distribution territory. Previously available in 12 oz. 6-packs only, this transition in packaging comes just in time for those outdoor summer activities we all enjoy.

“Scrag Mountain Pils is my go-to beer at the end of a workday,” says Lawson’s Finest Liquids founding brewer and co-owner Sean Lawson. “The flavor of our pilsner is so clean, refreshing, and crisp in finish that the experience of drinking one is brilliant.”

Scrag Mountain Pils was inspired by the traditional Czech Pilsner style and is brewed in Waitsfield, VT. Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ house lager is a tribute to the source of the town’s water and the aquifer deep beneath Scrag Mountain. This crisp, refreshing pilsner, at 4.8% ABV, is perfect for cooling off on those hot summer days.

Scrag Mountain Pils will be available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and in 12-packs of 12 oz. cans throughout the months of July and August at select retail accounts in VT, NH, ME, MA, CT, RI, NJ, NY and PA and at the Lawson’s Finest drive-thru retail store year-round. Visit LawsonsFinest.com for more information on retail locations and find Scrag Mountain Pils digital assets here.

About Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Lawson’s Finest produces beers of the highest quality with outstanding freshness, featuring world-class IPA’s and unique maple brews, while emulating the best of widely appreciated styles. Lawson’s Finest was founded in 2008 by Sean and Karen Lawson with a highly acclaimed, small batch artisanal brewery located in Warren Vermont, and in 2018 opened their award-winning brewery, taproom, and retail store in Waitsfield. Please visit www.LawsonsFinest.com for more information.

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PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Brewing — the makers of Iron City and IC Light — are partnering with Dancing Gnome to resurrect Robin Hood Cream Ale for a limited release. It will be available for online ordering on Tuesday, June 30th on the Dancing Gnome website.

First released in the mid seventies, Robin Hood Cream Ale was a memorable brew from the Pittsburgh Brewing recipe book.

Even after production of Robin Hood ended, Pittsburgh didn’t forget its smooth and satisfying taste. After consistent social media requests in recent years, the Pittsburgh Brewing team decided to collaborate with a local craft brewery to resurrect it for a limited time.

Robin Hood Cream Ale is just the first time-honored Pittsburgh Brewing recipe to be resurrected. The company is considering more collaborations with other local Pittsburgh craft breweries in the future.

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Though the festival itself was canceled, the Von Ebert Brewing official beer of the2020 Portland Farmhouse & Wild Ale Festival is still being released this Friday, July 3rd, at both its Glendoveer and Pearl Portland pubs in 500ml bottles and draft. Ambient Roar is an oak foeder fermented mixed-culture ale with wild yeast and bacteria, specialty grains like kamut un-malted spelt and einkorn, and fruits and juices from prickly pear, hibiscus and limes.

Only 200 bottles of Ambient Roar will be available, and each $12 bottle purchased comes with a golden raffle ticket for a chance to win a VIP pass to next year’s triumphant return of the Portland Farmhouse & Wild Ale Festival. Von Ebert has also packaged up gift packs featuring a gorgeous Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival glass and 2 bottles of Ambient Roar for only $25.

Von Ebert Glendoveer head brewer Sean Burke created Ambient Roar with a vision to combine two of his favorite things.

“We wanted something that was unique and spoke to our love of bringing culinary elements into our beer making approach,” says Burke, a well known fan of oak aged wild ales, as well as the culinary delights of taquerias.

“I was eating some amazing carnitas tacos one day at a local taqueria and I ordered a soda, something I rarely do,” recalls Burke. “The flavor was prickly pear and orange and it went really well with the fatty taco’s. I thought that would be a cool idea for a beer. We swapped in the lime to give it a little extra punch and added a little hibiscus to bring a floral/spiced element to it.”

“Though this year’s festival didn’t happen, it’s still cool to be able to have a little piece of what could have been,” says Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival founder Ezra Johnson-Greenough. “Ambient Roar was brewed at Von Ebert Glendoveer, where the festival itself was set to happen in early May, and it’s a fitting tribute to the festival and this complex genre of beers.”

Von Ebert Glendoveer hosted the Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival in 2019 after the event relocated from Saraveza, and was set to host again this year before the COVID-19 crisis struck. This year’s fest, a showcase for breweries and beers from across the country made in the farmhouse traditions of France and Belgium, was to be the largest such event in Oregon. Like those authentic European farmhouse ales, Ambient Roar is a product of its environment.

“The region we live in is so bountiful that we would be foolish to not integrate the high quality ingredients it provides into our beers as much as possible,” says Burke. “I think Ambient Roar will age well. It is drinking beautifully right now, but I think over time as some of the delicate flavors subside, the base beer will continue to mature nicely.”

Ambient Roar Details
Mixed-culture, foeder fermented base beer with pilsner malt, kamut un-malted spelt and einkorn from Bluebird Grain Farms in Winthrop, Washington. Kamut, spelt and einkorn are all loosely related to wheat or are old/ancient grains.Prickly pear, hibiscus and lime added after maturation and before packaging.Bottle conditioned

5.6% ABV

Official beer of the 2020 Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival that did not happen this year because of stupid Covid-19

Find Von Ebert on social media:@vebrewing and facebook.

Follow the Portland Farmhouse & Wild Ale Festival on social media for updates on next year’s festival: @pdxfarmhousefest and facebook

About the Portland Farmhouse & Wild Ale Festival
The Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival is the Pacific Northwest’s largest showcase of rustic, funky, tart, complex and wild ales from American breweries. Learn more at website. Each year the festival welcomes new breweries, exclusive beers, and a wide variety of beers and attendees. The 2021 Portland Farmhouse & Wild Ale Festival will be held at Glendoveer Golf Course behind Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer. Learn more at website.

About Von Ebert Brewing
Von Ebert Brewing sits at the crossroads where storied traditions meet bold new ideas in brewing. Independently owned and operated, Portland, OR, based Von Ebert produces award-winning beers in a variety of styles. In addition to modern IPAs and crisp lagers, the oak-aged, bottle-conditioned heritage beer program sets the brewery apart. All of the beers pair perfectly with the elevated American pub cuisine served at both brewpub locations. For more information, please visitwww.vonebertbrewing.com.

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Inglewood, Calif. -Three Weavers Brewing Company announces the return of California Radler, a 4% ABV summer seasonal, for availability at their Inglewood Taproom and for purchase at California distributors in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans.

To craft California Radler, a crisp blonde ale is blended with house-made citrus soda. Flavors of tangerine, lemon and lime come together in Three Weavers’ refreshingly crushable interpretation of sunshine in a can. Brewmaster Alexandra Nowell suggested that California Radler is best paired with dishes like chilaquiles and grilled shrimp tacos; and the perfect complement to summertime activities like socially distanced hiking, beaching and biking.

California Radler carries on the citrusy, quenching tradition of radler style beers, thought to have originated in the 1920’s during the bicycling boom. A bicycle trail cut straight from Munich, Germany, to Kugler Alm, a beer garden in nearby Deisenhofen owned by Franz Kugler.* One sunny June day in 1922, Kugler’s spot was overwhelmed with thousands of bicyclists. In order to serve all the thirsty cyclists, he blended his beer with a lemon soda, creating a bright, refreshing and citrusy blend that would be dubbed raddlermass, or “cyclist’s liter.”

These days, radler is a style synonymous with summertime sipping. California Radler is now available for local pickup or delivery from Three Weavers’ Inglewood Taproom. See Three Weavers Brewing Company’s newly designed website for the latest taproom updates, or follow along on facebook. Please direct any questions to Lauren Carroll at lcarroll@threeweavers.la.

*Information from Craft Beer & Brewing

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.

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FREDERICK, Md. – Inspired by the Maryland Shore’s most beloved beach cocktail, Flying Dog Brewery has created the latest summer ale to add to your cooler – Orange Crush. This boozy beer mimics the dominant flavors and aroma of the cocktail, giving this beer a balance of tartness and sweetness that lets the citrus shine through.

Created using Citra hops and Wheat and C-20 malts, Orange Crush hits you with a wave of bright orange, then carries you off to sea with a citrusy, sweet finish. This blonde ale also makes brewery history for containing the most citrus ever added to a Flying Dog beer. Our brewers incorporated four different citrus products and three different citrus varieties, all at different points in the process, giving this beer a nice, rounded citrus profile.

“Save your strength for the corn hole tournaments, we’ve got your crush covered” said James Maravetz, VP of Marketing at Flying Dog Brewery. “This juicy new summer ale is bright and refreshing with a tsunami of citrus that’ll help you beat the heat.”

Named for and modeled after the unofficial cocktail of the state of Maryland, the Orange Crush, this beer’s specialty ingredients include orange and tangerine. Orange Crush comes in at 8% ABV with 10 IBUs. Packaged in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, this new summer specialty starts shipping to distributors the week of June 29, 2020.

This cocktail crossover was the brainchild of a Maryland-born Flying Dog employee, pitched as part of the company’s Brewhouse Rarities program. The Orange Crush was created in Maryland’s popular beachside town, Ocean City, with the undisputed birthplace being Harborside Bar & Grill. The cocktail, which is a delicious combination of orange juice, vodka, lemon-lime soda and triple sec, has exploded out of its beachside birthplace and gained notoriety up and down the East Coast.

About Flying Dog Brewery
As one of the fastest-growing regional craft breweries in the United States, Flying Dog has been brewing world-class beer that pushes the confines of traditional styles for 30 years. Flying Dog attracts everyone from craft beer connoisseurs to those just catching the wave with up to 20 styles available at any given time. Introduced to Flying Dog by the Gonzo writer Hunter S. Thompson, artist Ralph Steadman has produced original art for Flying Dog’s labels since 1995. Recent accolades for Flying Dog include its Pale Ale ranked as the #1 American Pale Ale in the U.S. by The New York Times. For more information, visit www.flyingdog.com.Flying Dog is now available on Drizly.

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PHILADELPHIA — For the first time ever, Medalla Light fans and beer enthusiasts in Philadelphia are able to purchase the iconic beer in their hometown. Medalla Light chose to launch in the City of Brotherly Love as it continues to expand throughout Pennsylvania, its eighth U.S. market. The award-winning beer brewed on the tropical island of Puerto Rico will be available in over 600 locations, expanding to 1,500 before the end of the year.

Cervecera de Puerto Rico, which has crafted Medalla Light for 40 years, teamed up with Penn Beer Sales & Service to bring Medalla Light to Pennsylvania, as it continues to grow its market share in the United States. The partnership with the premier family-owned company will add the Keystone State to the growing list of sites currently distributing the award-winning beer. Earlier this month, Medalla Light expanded its footprint to key markets in the northeastern coast, including New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and Massachusetts. The expansion brings the total count of savvy territories serving Medalla Light to eight.

“We are extremely excited to see Medalla Light’s growth in the United States and honored to be partnering with Penn Beer & Sales,” said Jorge Bracero, CMO of Cervecera de Puerto Rico. “Our arrival in Pennsylvania follows the success we’ve seen in Florida and Connecticut and we know sales will continue to expand in the coming months. Beer lovers in Pennsylvania will finally be able to enjoy a refreshing beer that truly embodies summer fun.”

“Penn Beer is thrilled to introduce the impeccable quality and rich heritage of Medalla Light beer to our consumers here in Pennsylvania,” stated Matthew J. Funchion, Owner/CEO of Penn Beer. “As distributors, we take pride in choosing our brewing partners and bringing consumers the products they are demanding, Medalla Light perfectly complements our portfolio.”

Known for its premium ingredients, clean and refreshing taste, Medalla Light is the ideal choice to kick off the summer cookout season. The ultra-versatile beer pairs well with a variety of cuisines and dishes, including the traditional barbecue spread.

Cervecera de Puerto Rico recently added six more tanks, increasing the brewery’s overall output capacity to 90,000 barrels per year. The expansion is part of the beer giant’s 2020 plan, which began earlier this month with the arrival of Medalla Light in New Jersey.

“The expansion of Medalla Light is fueled by consumer demand. At Cervecera de Puerto Rico, we are well-positioned to continue on our rapid growth curve in the United States. The future is bright for Medalla Light” added Bracero.

With 77 calories and 4.2 ABV per 10oz, the popular light beer will be hitting the shelves in 12 and 24 pack cans and with 98 calories and 4.2 ABV per 12oz, will be available in 6 and 24-pack bottles.

Cervecera’s portfolio includes Magna Premium Lager, Silver Key Light Beer, Del Oeste Artisan Beers and Malta India, a popular non-alcoholic malt-based soft drink in the Caribbean.

To stay up-to-date on the latest and learn more about Medalla Light, visit MedallaLight.com and @MedallaLight on Instagram and Twitter.

About Medalla Light
Brewed by the sea on the tropical island of Puerto Rico at one of the leading barley-based companies in Latin America and the Caribbean, the iconic Medalla Light Beer was added to Cervecera de Puerto Rico’s portfolio in 1980 as its first ever light beer. Its name, which means medal in Spanish, was inspired by the Pan-American Games held on the island when it was created. Medalla Light’s reputation for its premium quality and crisp, refreshing taste has quickly become the beer of choice for those seeking a chance to celebrate. Medalla Light has won multiple awards and has earned worldwide recognition at the Monde Selection in Brussels, the North American Beer Awards and the Australian International Beer Awards. For more information about Medalla Light, please visit www.medallalight.com.

About Penn Beer Sales & Service
Established in 1953, Penn Beer is located in the center of Southeast Pennsylvania in Hatfield, PA. The family-owned business is proud to be in partnership with many renowned international and local breweries. Penn Beer is led by a young, dynamic and committed ownership and management team and is widely recognized as the premiere sales and service beverage company in the Southeast Pennsylvania marketplace. World class beer and exciting new brands have positioned Penn to be on the cutting edge of an ever-changing consumer profile. Penn Beer Sales & Service is honored to play an active role in supporting the local community through personal responsibility programs, grass roots community events and support of various social and entertainment activities. “

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