Archives for July 2020

MILTON, Del. – The Holy Grail for Hopheads, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s iconic 120 Minute IPA is back with a bold, new bottle carrier. Originally released in 2003, 120 Minute IPA is an Imperial IPA continuously hopped with a copious amount of high-alpha American hops throughout the boil and whirlpool, and dry-hopped with another whopping pallet of hops. Clocking in at 15-18% ABV, this unfiltered and abundantly hoppy brew boasts sweet, almost candy-like, hop aromas with flavors of hop resin and a lingering bitterness. Making its way shelves nationwide – where legal, this year’s 120 Minute IPA is available NOW in 4pk/12oz bottles.

“The release of 120 Minute IPA is always one of my favorites times of year. I’m beyond excited to grab a couple of bottles of this year’s batch to add to my cellar, as well as a bottle to crack open and share with my wife, Mariah,” said Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head founder and brewer. “To best experience 120 Minute IPA’s intricate flavor profile, I recommend serving it cool, not cold in a snifter or cognac glass. And if you can muster up the self-control to allow your 120 Minute IPA to age for a couple of years, the flavors and aromas will grow even more complex, with greater notes of marmalade and an enhanced sherry-like character.”

To better complement the audacious aromas and flavors found in 120 Minute IPA, Dogfish Head revamped the beer’s bottle carrier, making it bolder and more eye-catching with a jet-black background and metallic gold graphics. At the center of the design is something every beer-lover will quickly recognize, a hop cone. The ingredient responsible for bringing 120 Minute IPA to life, this hand-drawn hop cone exudes golden rays of light, assuring folks that their search is over – they found it, theHoly Grail for Hopheads.

Those scouring the shelves for some 120 Minute IPA will notice it is not the only one of Dogfish Head’s off-centered ales sporting a new look.Dogfish Head’s 60 Minute IPA, a classic east coast IPA brewed with a slew of Northwest hops, is also boasting a brand-new design. The forest green graphics gracing the label ofDogfish Head’s classic 60 Minute IPA feature a clock-like contraption to represent Sam’s invention of the continual hopping process, the brewing mechanism that gives60 Minute IPA is abundantly hoppy, yet beautifully balanced flavor profile.

“At Dogfish Head, we brew ‘Off-Centered Ales for Off-Centered People.’ Our unique recipes and the liquids they produce are what set us apart from the other 7,000+ independent craft breweries in America,” said Sam. “With our new packaging designs for 120 Minute IPA and60 Minute IPA, we’re hoping to highlight the off-centeredness within each bottle or can and to celebrate the hand-crafted touch that goes into the creation of each our delicious libations.”

For more information about Dogfish Head’s off-centered ales, please visit www.dogfish.com. To locate some 120 Minute IPA or 60 Minute IPA, check outDogfish Head’s Fish Finder.

About Dogfish Head Craft Brewery:
Dogfish Head has proudly focused on brewing beers with culinary ingredients outside the Reinheitsgebot since the day it opened as the smallest American craft brewery nearly 25 years ago.Dogfish Head has grown into a top-20 craft brewery and won numerous awards throughout the years, includingWine Enthusiast’s 2015 Brewery of the Year and the James Beard Foundation Award for 2017 Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. A Delaware-based brand withDogfish Head Brewings & Eats, an off-centered brewpub and distillery,Chesapeake & Maine, a geographically-enamored seafood restaurant, Dogfish Inn, a beer-themed inn on the harbor, andDogfish Head Craft Brewery, a production brewery and distillery featuring theTasting Room & Kitchen and Dogfish Head Distilling Co., Dogfish Head is a supporter of theIndependent Craft Brewing Seal, the definitive icon for American craft breweries to identify themselves to be independently-owned and carry the torch of transparency, brewing innovation and the freedom of choice originally forged by brewing community pioneers. Dogfish Head currently sells beer in all 50 states and Washington D.C. For more information, visit www.dogfish.com, Facebook: @dogfishheadbeer, Twitter: @dogfishbeer, and Instagram: @dogfishhead.

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Migration Brewing is among over 1,000 breweries worldwide participating in the Black Is Beautiful initiative. Their American Imperial Stout will be released on Friday July 24th on draft and in package at their two Portland pubs. All proceeds will be donated to local grassroots organization, Rose City Justice.

Rose City Justice is a Black-lead organization that is committed to unifying local activism efforts. They are creating systemic reform, bringing awareness to the people, and peacefully demanding justice. Rose City Justice has organized largely peaceful demonstrations, often ending with speeches by Black people and other people of color, to accomplish this.

“Rose City Justice has been making positive and lasting changes for the city of Portland,” states co-owner Colin Rath. “We are happy to support Rose City Justice and help a young organization continue to grow.”

The Black Is Beautiful initiative was started by Texas-based Weathered Souls Brewing. This collaborative effort includes breweries across the world raising awareness for injustices of people of color and raising funds for police reform and legal defenses. To learn more about this initiative, visit the Black is Beautiful website.

About Migration Brewing
Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping, and a little luck, they have since opened three pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles. For more information please visit one of the Migration brewpubs or email info@migrationbrewing.com. For more information, visit migrationbrewing.com

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.— SLO Brewing Co. welcomes the addition of authentic canned micheladas to its lineup of celebrated craft beers & spirits with Tío Rodrigo.

Tío Rodrigo pairs a classic SLO Brew Hefeweizen with a fresh and authentic Michelada mix of tomato juice, crisp lime and spices for a bold, reviving craft cocktail. Made entirely from all-natural ingredients, these tangy and bracingly flavorful micheladas are handcrafted to keep the good times rolling.

Tío Rodrigo brings the true taste of Mexico’s micheladas into a ready to drink format with a dedication to striking the perfect balance of traditional ingredients. Packed in convenient and sustainable cans, quality micheladas are no longer tied to a cart full of groceries or Sunday brunch reservations. Now bold and savory micheladas are available with no hassle, around the clock.

SLO Brew’s history in brewing spans over decades and includes numerous gold medal winning beers and the honor of being named “Brew Pub of the Year” at The Great American Beer Festival. The longstanding California brewery is proud to see an expansion in the true independent craft in its partnership with Tío Rodrigo.

About Tio Rodrigo
Authentic micheladas made with the finest natural ingredients and refreshing SLO Brew craft beer. They are full of flavor with a slight kick, just like the traditional recipe from Mexico.

About SLO Brewing Co.
We began our journey in 1988 as a humble brewpub in the heart of California. Led by a passion for quality and craftsmanship, SLO Brewing Co. remains the Central Coast’s longest standing microbrewery, crafting gold-medal-winning beers and earning the honor of “Brew Pub of the Year” at The Great American Beer Festival. Great things take time. Our house of brands has grown to include SLO Brew craft beers, Tio Rodrigo craft micheladas, Porch Pounder premium canned wine and Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills craft whiskey. www.slobrewingco.com

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CAMPBELL, Calif. — Surreal Brewing Company continues to innovate during these uncertain times and is happy to announce the latest addition to its lineup of non-alcoholic craft beer. Milkshake IPA is the latest creation by Surreal Brewing founders Donna Hockey and Tammer Zein-El-Abedein, who developed this beer learning from their customers about the occasions they drink Surreal Beer and what is at the top of their wishlist. This brand new limited release ignites the senses with notes of orange and other citrus complemented by vanilla and just a hint of sweetness.

Their Milkshake IPA will be part of the company’s Dessert Series, joining Surreal Brewing’s Pastry Porter, released back in January 2020.

“It’s the perfect indulgence for summertime and you can still maintain your health goals,” says the founders. Milkshake IPA is a health forward alternative to alcohol and sugary beverages. Made with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, Surreal Brewing’s non-alcoholic craft beers are brewed to be a fraction of the calories of other NA beers. The brand’s core brews are all available starting at 17 calories per can, no sugar, low carbs, and two reduced gluten options: Chandelier Red IPA, Juicy Mavs Hazy IPA, 17 Mile Porter, and Natural Bridges Kolsch Style.

Surreal’s Milkshake IPA will be available exclusively online at www.SurrealBrewing.com before selling in select stores. Surreal Brewing is currently offering free local delivery to Campbell, Los Gatos, and San Jose (within 5 miles of downtown Campbell.), serving a local community of 1.2 million, and $5 shipping to anywhere in the U.S. including Hawaii and Alaska, per 12 Pack.

About Surreal Brewing Company
Founded in Campbell, California by husband and wife team, Tammer Zein-El-Abedein and Donna Hockey, Surreal Brewing aims to fill a void in the marketplace with a variety of great-tasting non-alcoholic beverages. Surreal Brewing brings forth a new era in which health-conscious and sober individuals can still enjoy the unique, crisp flavor of beer anytime while maintaining their health goals and feeling included at social gatherings.

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LAGRANGE, Ga. — August is coming in hot as Wild Leap ends July strong with two new beer releases. Available this week, Rocky Road Ice Cream Stout (10.5%) is a thick, sweet and creamy milk stout with cocoa, vanilla bean, almond and marshmallow. On its heels comes the much anticipated announcement for the next release in the popular Alpha Abstraction Double IPA Series. Alpha Vol. 13 (8.0%) is a juicy, double dry-hopped IPA brewed with Sabro hops. Alpha Abstraction Vol. 13 will be available throughout Georgia next week. Rocky Road Ice Cream Stout hits shelves today.

According to Head Brewer, Chris Elliott, Wild Leap’s stouts have become bigger and more complex since they first started making them. “We’ve definitely found our niche with stouts – dessert and ice cream-inspired stouts really get us excited!” explains Elliott. “We’ve made small batch stouts in the past that have featured cocoa and almond and they were incredibly popular, so we felt it was natural to add marshmallow and make Rocky Road!”

Following the release of Rocky Road Ice Cream Stout, Wild Leap is introducing Alpha Abstraction Vol. 13. Brewed with Sabro hops, Vol. 13’s flavor profile has an unexpected twist. Unlike previous Alpha releases, Alpha Abstraction Vol. 13 boasts a bold coconut flavor with playfully subtle notes of tropical fruits, herbs and pine with a smooth mouthfeel.

“Exploring hop varieties is the reason we created the Alpha Abstraction Series. For every new Alpha, we experiment using a new and different style of hop,” explains Elliott. “From Vol 1. to Vol. 12, the Alpha Abstraction Series has featured 14 unique hop varieties. The introduction of Sabro hops in Vol. 13 will bring us to a total of 15 different hop varieties used throughout the Alpha series!”

Brewed for diets high in decadence and guilty pleasures, Rocky Road Ice Cream Stout hits shelves today. Announced yesterday, Alpha Abstraction Vol. 13 will be available for purchase next week. These limited releases will be available for purchase for a short time at the brewery and throughout Georgia starting today!

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FREDERICK, Md. – Flying Dog Brewery has announced the release of a new summer seasonal guaranteed to make you daydream of tans as golden as the drink in your hand, Tropical Truth. Hops and slight bitterness are perfectly balanced with mouth-watering tropical flavors in this new IPA with a summery spin.

After the success of Tropical Bitch (made from Flying Dog’s flagship IPA, Raging Bitch), Flying Dog’s team of innovators created a similar experiment with The Truth, the brewery’s hottest trending beer right now. Starting with everyone’s favorite imperial, mango and passionfruit were added to create Tropical Truth. With a big hop aroma and exotic tropical flavors, Tropical Truth will totally satisfy your senses.

“At Flying Dog, we like to have fun with our beers and continue evolving our recipes to surprise and delight our hardcore fans,” said James Maravetz, VP of Marketing at Flying Dog. “The Truth is a hugely popular beer for us year-round, so we gave it a tropical infusion perfect for the summertime.”

The balanced marriage of hops and fruit in Tropical Truth will convert any IPA drinker weary of fruit-filled brews. Adding fruit while maintaining the original beer’s ABV and hop profile was no small feat but our team of experts overcame the challenge with results that speak for themselves. In fact, some people say, those results speak The Truth. Tropical Truth carries an 8.7% ABV and can be found in stores starting this week.

Tropical Truth’s base beer, The Truth, was scientifically engineered to be a near-perfect IPA using knowledge from Flying Dog’s Single Hop Series. The Single Hop Series was a multi-year exploration into the flavor profile of single strains of hops, uncovering the subtleties of each strain and ultimately informing future recipes.

Tropical Truth can be found in stores starting this week and is available in 6 x 12oz. bottles.

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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NEW YORK– TapRm is excited to announce the arrival of our newest exclusive brewery, Lickinghole Creek Brewing Company. Lead by the brewery’s inventive CEO and cofounder Lisa Pumphrey, LCCB creates exceptional beer with ingredients they mostly grow themselves on their 290 acre farm in Goochland County, Virginia.

Lickinghole Creek’s beers strike a rare balance: they’re creative, exciting, and envelope-pushing, but never gimmicky or for the sake of a trend. When asked where the inspiration for what Lickinghole Creek brews comes from, Pumphrey chuckles. “From the very beginning, it has everything to do with what I want to drink,” she reasons.

The brewery’s lineup never stops innovating, offering mainstay favorites alongside new, novel twists. This is due to a few factors: the creativity of Pumphrey and the brewing team, the modus operandi of taking classic styles and adding American flair, and the local ingredients Lickinghole Creek uses.

Many of those ingredients are grown right on the brewery’s farm. Lickinghole Creek grows its own hops (Cascade, Centennial, and Nugget, varieties that grow well in Virginia) and barley, wheat, and rye, along with the additions you might find in any of their beers, like watermelon, blackberries, sunflowers (for their saison), pumpkins, carrots, strawberries, and more. When the brewery needs to use different kinds of hops, grain, or other ingredients, they painstakingly source to be local, responsible, and sustainable. The end result gives beer the kind of terroir many associate with wine: these beer styles taste like the land of Virginia and all it has to offer.

That’s extra special when you consider the unique combination of, say, a Belgian style with those American ingredients. That equation — long-loved styles reinvented with American flavors and ingenuity — drives Lickinghole Creek beer. For example, Three Chopt Tripel Ale takes that classic Belgian style and, as Pumphrey puts it, “non-stop hops it,” using both New Zealand and American hops that add tropical notes. The Heir Apparent is an imperial stout with those style-defining flavors of roasty chocolate with caramel, but Lickinghole Creek adds Mexican peppers for some heat. Then there’s the Nuclear Nugget, an imperial IPA made with honey from the brewery’s own bees. Not only is this beer sustainable and local, but it’s a beautiful balance — Pumphrey describes the honey as giving this hop bomb a smooth swallow, adding a bit of sweet to the bitterness.

From the brewery’s crops and water to its philanthropic missions to its beer, there’s an incredible amount of thought, care, and planning behind Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery. As Pumphrey says, “Every beer has a story; there’s a full background to every beer we create.” Considering the farm-grown ingredients of each beer and the fact that each brew is fueling work to widen access to clean water, we think that story is pretty great.

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No more cross-state beer runs—Medalla Light, the award-winning beer makes a splash in its next destination, Massachusetts, the Bay State, just in time for summer vacation. Known for its rich history and landmarks on the coast, Massachusetts will be the next state to offer the iconic beer defined as the pinnacle of fun. The refreshment will be available in several hundred locations across the Commonwealth including restaurants and liquor stores.

Medalla Light has made its mark on the beer industry with rapid growth into the U.S. and success in the Northeastern corner of the states as well as in its first, Florida, the Sunshine State. The iconic beer completes a major milestone with its wide expansion into six new territories, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. in just a two-month period. The release of Puerto Rico’s top selling beer in Massachusetts solidifies Medalla Light as a competitive player in the brewing industry.

“Medalla Light’s expansion is a testament to the loyalty of our large fan base across the U.S,” said Jorge Bracero, CMO of Cervecera de Puerto Rico. “We’re excited to continue expanding the distribution of Medalla Light beer, and just in time for a much-needed summer vacation for beer lovers abroad.”

Cervecera de Puerto Rico will team up with Quality Beverage and Horizon Beverage for distribution in the Bay State. The partnership with the distributor alliance will reach locations who have been anticipating this exciting product launch, further solidifying Medalla Light’s presence in the Northeast territory.

“We are thrilled to team up with Cervecera de Puerto Rico who shares our commitment to providing the highest level of service and quality to our consumers,” said Anthony Frasco, General Manager and VP at Quality Beverage in Chicopee. “Partnering with them allows us to fulfill the demand of the popular beer in the Massachusetts market that we service. When you have a brand that ignites the consumer, and can bring nostalgic memories, having consumers feel like they were back on a tropical island like Puerto Rico the way Medalla Light does, you know it’ll only be a matter of time before they become a national player in the industry.”

“Medalla Light is an iconic beer. We knew we wanted to be a part of their impressive growth trajectory in the U.S.”, added Gregg Quadrini, Beer Division President at Horizon Beverage. “This alliance exemplifies our mission of providing consumers with premium quality craft beer that could be enjoyed all year long.”

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

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 Quality Beverage
Since 1987, Taunton-based Quality Beverage LP has grown to provide consumers with fresh, superior beer while becoming the largest stand-alone independent Anheuser-Busch distributor in Massachusetts. Quality Beverage enjoys exclusive distribution rights for all Anheuser-Busch InBev brands and a wide-ranging selection of leading import and craft brands.

About Horizon Beverage
Horizon Beverage Group was founded in 1933, originally named Brockton Wholesale Beverage. The operation was a simple one, with six salespeople working out of a garage in downtown Brockton, MA. Today, Horizon Beverage Group employs more than 700 people throughout New England. We distribute the world’s top wines, spirits, malts and waters. With four generations of family ownership and 80+ years of experience in sales, marketing and service, Horizon Beverage Group is now New England’s leading beverage alcohol distributor.

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Stowe, VT – Stowe Cider is excited to announce the release of the newest, most limited, release member of the Stowe Craft Seltzer family, Rosé Spritz.

Highlighting Real Fruit, Zero Sugar, and 100 CaloriesRosé Spritz is a smooth blend of seltzer and red wine that has a light, refreshing flavor profile. As always, our Stowe Craft Seltzer series is made with real fruit, zero sugar, is 100 calories, and 5% ABV.

Rosé Spritz is a limited release available now in the taproom, online to ship, and at limited retailers across Vermont. For more information: website

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La Vista, Nebraska – With the issues faced relative to Covid-19, Nebraska Brewing Company made the decision to move the 2020 release window of its highly anticipated Whiskey Barrel Aged Barleywine, Fathead to August 14th.

Fathead Barleywine was one of the first beers to undergo experimentation within what would become the Nebraska Brewing Company Barrel Aging Program and has served the line well.

Aged in recently emptied American Whiskey barrels, Fathead Barleywine features an addition of dark brown sugar to boost the alcohol and contribute a unique caramel/molasses character attained through a beautiful transformation within a 6 month maturation period and is hopped with just enough Centennial and Cascade to offset the slight sweetness of this big, warming beer.

This particular release also includes the popular Vanilla Bean variant in the Inception Series line.

Paul Kavulak, President of Nebraska Brewing Company stated: “Our entire Reserve and Barrel-Aged line has earned a reputation for outstanding flavor and quality and what began as simple experiments have become central to what we love. Fathead began life well before Nebraska Brewing Company was founded in the form of my homebrew world back in the early 90s. Pull up a chair and grab a friend, you’ll both enjoy the effort.”

Reserve Series Fathead Barleywine has gone on to win numerous accolades over the years including:

• 2009 US Open Beer Championships – Silver Medal – Barley Wine
• 2010 World Beer Championships – Bronze Medal – Barley Wine
• 2013 US Open Beer Championships – Bronze Medal – Barley Wine
• 2014 18th Annual Great International Beer Competition – Gold Medal – Barley Wine
• 2015 Brussels Beer Challenge – Silver Medal – Specialty Beer : Barley Wine
• 2017 World Expo of Beer Competition – Bronze Medal – Strong British

Nebraska Brewing Company was formed in November of 2007 and has established itself as a Midwest Innovator of quality Craft Beers and artisanal Barrel-Aged Products. Building on a reputation for quality, flavor, and creativity, Nebraska Brewing Company strives to be a stand-out in an ever-growing field. Nebraska Brewing Company is proud to be locally owned and locally operated.

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