Archives for February 2022

ORLANDO, Florida – Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, an independent craft brewery and tasting room in Orlando, Fla. has signed into agreement with Lakeland Magic Basketball Team, as their official craft beer partner.

“Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. is excited to add another sports team as the official craft beer partner,” CEO and Founder, Glenn Closson mentioned.  “This partnership is timed perfectly with our roll out in the Lakeland market, with the recent addition of Bernie Little Distributors.”  The Lakeland Magic are coming from an amazing 2021 season as NBA G League Champions.

“We are so excited to partner with Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.,” said Hans Steinbrenner, President of the Lakeland Magic. “We can’t wait to reveal the new Lakeland Magic Brew to our fans across Central Florida and we look forward to a long partnership with many fun activations planned.”

Located in Ivanhoe Village, one of Orlando’s Main Street districts, the brewery has been open since Summer 2018 and entered distribution later that year in Central Florida with City Beverages.  That distribution partnership has grown and allowed Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. to work with Wayne Densch, Inc and newly added Bernie Little Distributors to expand their market reach.  They are looking to add a few more distributors in the third quarter of 2022.

This new partnership with the Lakeland Magic will allow Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. to expand their market growth in the Central Florida region.  They will be working on a collaboration brew for next season with details to be announced[HS1] [HS2]  at a later date.

About Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery that celebrates the pioneering spirit of early 20th century Lake Ivanhoe founder, George Russell. Ivanhoe Park previously served as home to beautifully lined orange groves and a pineapple farm, and was later named Joyland, an amusement and recreational park. Connecting Orlando’s illustrious past to our brewery’s commitment to community, education and the use of quality ingredients, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company seeks to make craft beer accessible and approachable.

About Lakeland Magic

The Lakeland Magic, based in Lakeland, FL, are the NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic. One of 30 teams in the NBA G League, the Magic recently won the 2020-21 NBA G League Finals to finish as league champions. The 2021-22 season is underway at the RP Funding Center. Season tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are available by calling 863-825-3263 or visiting the Lakeland Magic website.

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 MONTAUK, New York – Montauk Brewing Company is excited to announce the release of their flagship core and seasonal styles in 19.2oz cans in the coming months. Wave Chaser is the dominant craft IPA in Metro NY scan data and will now be widely available in kegs, 6-packs, 12-packs and 19.2OZ cans.  This is the perfect opportunity to build upon the strength of the Montauk Brand in convenience stores, entertainment venues as well as mass transit.

Montauk’s seasonal styles are on fire so be on the lookout for 19.2s of Montauk Summer Ale and Cold Day IPA during each of their seasons. The blue striped Montauk Summer cans have become synonymous with the busy summer season in New York and are widely shared in photos across Instagram.

About Wave Chaser India Pale Ale:

We love everything the ocean provides; fish to feed our friends, winds to fill our sails, and of course – WAVES! We combine four hop varieties to pack Wave Chaser with incredible tropical and pine aromas. Chase Your Wave ®

Hop varieties: El Dorado, Azacca, Columbus & Chinook

ABV: 6.4%

Available All Year

About Montauk Summer Ale:
The official summer beer of Montauk, and well, the world! Light caramel malt blended with just the right amount of wheat give this brew a bold, yet refreshing finish.  Experience the season as it was meant to be – with Montauk Summer Ale.

Hop varieties: Magnum, Saaz & Cascade

ABV: 5.6% Available March through September

About Cold Day India Pale Ale:
Winters at The End are not for the faint of heart. Icy winds and frosty waters replace the sunny skies and warm sand. With slight haze and crisp juicy notes, Cold Day IPA is the perfect beer to warm the spirit and help remind you that even the freezing days are beautiful ones.

Hop varieties: Amarillo + Strata

ABV: 6.7%

Available: Late September through March

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MOBILE, Alabama – Braided River Brewing Company has partnered with Spring Hill College to debut Portier Pale Ale, locally brewed just for the College. Crafted by Hannah Shankman, a 2019 alumna of Spring Hill, the ale is exclusively available at McKinney’s at The Hill on the campus of Spring Hill College.

“The beer is super sessionable,” said Shankman, meaning that it contains low levels of alcohol. These kinds of beers are easily drinkable, light and refreshing. “It’s styled to fit the kick-back vibe that McKinney’s gives,” continued Shankman. Reminiscent of Braided River’s Hang Loose Brew, Shankman said, “It’s super juicy so you can easily pick out the orange and pineapple flavor notes. The bitterness is dialed way down so that all beer lovers from beginners to seasoned can enjoy it.”

Braided River is a locally operated brewery that is focused on crafting quality products inspired by the Gulf Coast and on sustainability efforts.

About Spring Hill College

Founded in 1830, Spring Hill College is the oldest Catholic college in the Southeast and the third oldest Jesuit college in the United States. Spring Hill combines the Jesuit tradition of excellence in education and a commitment to caring for the whole person – mind, body and spirit – with innovative educational experiences. Located in Mobile, Ala., Spring Hill’s mission is to form leaders engaged in learning, faith, justice and service for life. As a result, Spring Hill students are engaged, inspired and transformed by their experiences.

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https://www.braidedriverbrewing.com/

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PASO ROBLES, California – Firestone Walker’s iconic Parabola barrel-aged stout is back with a few new twists for 2022, including a new limited “Paraboloid” spinoff.

Parabola: Vintage 2022

The story begins with the latest vintage of Parabola, which was aged for a year in 12-year-old Heaven Hill bourbon barrels for the first time ever.

“Historically, we’ve aged Parabola in six to eight-year-old bourbon barrels, but this time we seized the opportunity to age it in older barrels,” said Barrel Program Manager Eric Ponce. “It adds a new dimension to what people have come to know and love about Parabola.”

According to Ponce, the older-stock barrels accentuated Parabola’s signature flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate and vanilla with vintage-specific notes of stone fruit, fudge and tobacco. “You get extra layers of complexity that make the drinking experience all the more edifying,” Ponce said.

Parabola 2022 is rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets in individually boxed 12-ounce bottles, and is available at all Firestone Walker locations and online at FirestoneBeer.com.

Introducing Paraboloid

This year, Parabola is joined by Paraboloid, a limited small-batch spinoff aged in an equal selection of rare older-stock barrels from premium spirits producers—specifically 14-year-old Old Fitzgerald bourbon barrels and 18-year-old Sazerac rye whiskey barrels.

These barrels complemented Parabola’s classic flavor profile by imparting hints of stone fruits, fudge, leather and peppery spice. Additionally, the beer was aged for a full two years prior to blending and bottling.

“The extra year of aging allowed all of the flavors to meld and create an incredibly smooth, mellow and prodigiously flavorful beer,” Ponce said.

About Firestone Walker

Founded by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker in 1996, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a California beer company with three innovative brewing facilities. Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio ranging from iconic pale ales to vintage barrel-aged beers. The Barrelworks facility in Buellton makes eccentric wild ales, while the Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice specializes in R&D beers and limited local offerings. Firestone Walker is also the brewery behind 805, one of the nation’s fastest-growing beers. Firestone Walker was recently named “Best American Brewery of the Decade” by Paste Magazine.

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ATLANTA, Georgia – After months of innovation and taproom trials, New Realm is launching two new beers to join the company’s core brand lineup. Haze Dipper and Tropic Dream are two very different ales with two very different sipping destinations. Haze Dipper is a Galactically Juicy Hazy Pale Ale that will transport drinkers to a world all their own. Tropic Dream is a Fruited Wheat Ale brewed with all-natural Passion Fruit, Blood Orange, and Guava juices for a beer that has a beautifully balanced and tropical taste.

Point your gaze toward the heavens, because an all-new Hazy Juicy Pale Ale is coming soon to New Realm’s core lineup. This otherworldly domain is known as Haze Dipper, the realm within the New Realm known for its striking haze nebulas and array of juicy hop constellations. With its glistening tropical fruit notes and celestial sweet orange marmalade aromatics, Haze Dipper will delight craft beer lovers. So, reach for your glass and float away into a world all your own.

“We brewed this Hazy Juicy Pale Ale with a unique combination of American and Australian hops, giving Haze Dipper a complex and fun hop presence. Australian Vic Secret Hops provide this beer with some lime character, as well as tropical fruit, floral, and spice notes. Comet is an old-school, almost forgotten classic American Hop that is loaded with citrus and pine character. Finally, we amped up the hop profile by combining these two hops with Citra. The result is an irresistible beer with glistening tropical fruit notes and celestial sweet orange marmalade aromatics.” said Mitch Steele, Co-Founder and Brewmaster of New Realm Brewing.

Tropic Dream is a Fruited American Wheat Ale that will take you to destinations more beautiful than your wildest dreams. Brewed with both pale and wheat malts, what makes Tropic Dream complete is its delicious blend of all-natural blood orange, passion fruit and guava juices. Tropic Dream’s slightly tart and smooth finish will set beer lovers palates afloat on the high seas headed someplace both exotic and sunny.

“Tropic Dream is a Fruited Wheat Ale that we have been experimenting with for over nine months to find the most balanced and delicious flavor combination.” said Mitch Steele, Co-Founder and Brewmaster of New Realm Brewing. “Our Innovation Team brewed eight distinct Fruited Wheat Ales, each with a different flavor profile, and then put the beer through a series of taste panels before landing on our favorite flavor combination, a blend of Passionfruit, Blood Orange, and Guava Juices. Tropic Dream has a prominent tropical fruit character, with a slight tartness and smooth finish. It’s light, refreshing, and a beer that we are really proud of.”

Haze Dipper and Tropic Dream will be joining New Realm’s year-round core lineup in early March 2022. These Ale’s will be available on draft and in New Realm’s brewery to-go coolers, as well as your favorite retailers around Georgia, Virginia, and parts of South Carolina.

Haze Dipper Information:

Style: Hazy Pale Ale

Specs: 5.3% ABV / 25 IBUs

Appearance: Gold

Package: 12 oz 6 packs and Draft

Distribution: Throughout Georgia, Virginia, and downstate South Carolina

Availability: March 2022

Tropic Dream Information:

Style: American Wheat Ale

Specs: 5% ABV / 20 IBUs

Appearance: Light Gold

Package: 12oz 6 packs, 12oz 15packs and, Draft

Distribution: Throughout Georgia, Virginia, and downstate South Carolina

Availability: March 2022

New Realm products are available at its locations as well as at bars and retail outlets throughout Georgia, Virginia, and downstate South Carolina.

About New Realm Brewing

New Realm Brewing Co. is an American craft brewery and distillery started in 2016 by co-founders Carey Falcone, Bob Powers and Mitch Steele. The Company has a flagship brewery and restaurant in Atlanta, GA, a production brewery and restaurant in Virginia Beach, VA, a dedicated distillery and restaurant in Savannah, GA, and brewery restaurant in Charleston, SC. New Realm’s core principles are quality, creativity, authenticity, and striving for perfection, all with a customer-centric community focused commitment and approach.New Realm’s awards include: Brewbound’s “Rising Star” brewery, Ratebeer’s “Best New Brewer in Georgia,” Ratebeer’s 11th “Best New Brewer in the World”, and Virginia Craft Beer Cup’s gold medal and “Best in Show” for Euphonia Pilsner. Brewmaster Mitch Steele was awarded the Russell Scherer Award for Innovation in Brewing and authored the book IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Ale.

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NEWPORT, Oregon –  In 2019 beer lovers met and fell in love with the hazy and mysterious Batsquatch. In 2021 the big and bold Colossal Claude joined the fun. And in 2022, Rogue Ales & Spirits is thrilled to introduce fans to the piney and protective Gumberoo, the newest monster to join the Monsters of IPA crew. Gumberoo West Coast IPA, Rogue’s newest year-round offering, has a subtle hop aroma with piney hop flavors up front that give way to a light tropical fruit body. The finish is a nice blend of malts, fruit and pine with a lingering bitterness.

“The story of the Gumberoo is a fascinating one that we can all learn from,” says Hagen Moore, VP of Marketing and Creative. “As the story goes, three loggers were camped in the woods drinking beers and entertaining the idea of illegally harvesting old growth sequoias for extra cash when the ground suddenly shook with a heavy footstep. Bigger than a bear with wild eyes and jagged teeth, the Gumberoo rose from behind a stump with a mighty roar. As the loggers scrambled to escape, beer spilled onto the fire causing smoke to fill the air. Some say the forest only wanted to send them a warning that night as this stroke of smokey fortune helped hold off the Gumberoo while the loggers got away. So remember to respect our forests, put out your fires and always bring cold beer camping.”

PRODUCT FACTS: Gumberoo

Style: West Coast IPA

ABV: 6.8%

IBU: 66

Packaging: 6-pack 12 oz can, draft

Availability: Year-round

About Rogue Ales & Spirits

Rogue Ales & Spirits was founded in Oregon in 1988 as one of America’s first microbreweries. Rogue has won more than 2,000 awards for taste, quality and packaging, and is available in all 50 states as well as 54 countries. Proudly rooted in Newport Oregon, Rogue’s beers, spirits, cocktails, seltzers and sodas are a liquid ode to Oregon and the endless inspiration that its land, its sea and its people provide.

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ASTORIA, OREGON – Buoy Beer Company released its fifth vintage of their Love, Lost at Sea barrel-aged barleywine on February 14th. Strong and complex, this vintage is aged in Freeland Spirits bourbon barrels for 10 months to give it a smooth, sweetly toasted flavor.

A piquant and distinctive malt character rounds out the profile using a dense grist of British pale, British Crystal, and Chocolate malts, all balanced by a healthy dose of Oregon hops. This warm, harmonious ale shines a light on the tangle of love gone adrift.

“It’s hard to believe we’re on year five with this barleywine,” says Toby Armstrong, Lead Brewer. “We’ve seen a lot of change in the brewery since our first release of Love, Lost at Sea. Lots of folks have come and gone, the brewery itself has undergone multiple expansions, and very little looks the same around here — but this beer has remained, in many ways, unchanged. While the older vintages have mellowed out, this year’s Love, Lost at Sea has a toasty, drying character like cavendish tobacco. Hints of vanilla and graham cracker lurk in the backdrop. Like a fishing story, this is a beer that grows bigger and better with every retelling.”

Last weekend, lucky visitors to the Astoria Taproom enjoyed flights of each of the five Love, Lost at Sea vintages from 2018-2022. Bottles stored for 1-5 years will be cracked open and poured into Spey whisky drams to savor and compare how the barleywine has changed and evolved through the years.

“After years of stashing away cases of Love, Lost at Sea, I’m excited to share the development of this beer and this series,” says Jessyka Dart-Mclean, Marketing Manager. “It begins as the same ale every year, then is put into bourbon barrels from varying distilleries. To have a range of years aged in bottles for this tasting event is a unique opportunity for those who haven’t been saving bottles in their personal stash since 2018.”

The label artwork for Love, Lost at Sea was created by Aaron Toledo. Originally from Kansas City, Aaron moved to Oregon in 2002 where he’s been tattooing at Keepsake Tattoo Studio ever since. Aaron is inspired by the ocean, the woods, far reaches of the earth, and “crazy-ass people,” which is probably why he’s tattooed so many around Astoria. Buoy Beer Company will continue to feature tattoo artists on the labels of its Love, Lost at Sea series as it continues.

Love, Lost at Sea 2022 will be available in refillable 500ml bottles distributed in Oregon & Washington.

About Buoy Beer Company

Astoria, OR overlooks the meeting of one of the West’s most relentless rivers and the wilderness of an entire ocean – and it’s here that Buoy Beer Company brews its beer. With balance always a priority, we focus on traditional lagers and NW ales to savor and share with friends after a hard day’s work.

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HOLLAND, Michigan –New Holland Brewing Co. is proud to announce the return of Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash. This 17.3% ABV beast of a brew is aged for one year in freshly emptied bourbon barrels. A decadent indulgence, Triple Mash is the result of years of honing technique and pushes the limits of what a barrel-aged stout can be.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this release,” said Dominic Bergquist, Dragon’s Milk Brand Manager at New Holland. “As our top rated brew on Untappd, Triple Mash is our single most anticipated beer, and we’re expecting another enthusiastic reception in 2022.”

Triple Mash will be available for online pre-order on Saturday, February 26th at 11am EST (or 10:30am EST for Fairbanks Society!). Orders will be available for pick up on March 12-13 and 26-27 at the New Holland Fulfillment Center (296 Roost Ave, Holland, MI 49424). The pre-order window closes Sunday, February 27 at 11:59pm EST, or until beer is sold out — whichever comes first. Furthermore, in an all new twist, there will not be any limits on pre-order purchases

“It has taken over a year, but we have moved mountains (of barrels) to make sure Triple Mash will be available in a never before seen quantity,” Bergquist said. “We’re going all out and allowing customers to order as much of this treasured stout as they’d like!”

Additionally, a great beer deserves equally great glassware, so New Holland is making limited edition Teku glasses designed by Grand Rapids, MI artist Andy Shaw available for sale alongside Triple Mash (limit 2 per order).

Triple Mash will be priced at $25.99/4pk (+tax and deposit).

ABOUT NEW HOLLAND

New Holland Brewing Company’s deep roots in the craft industry go back to 1997. Our role as an integral member of the artisan approach is something we take seriously yet, engage lightheartedly. We believe the art of craft lives in fostering rich experiences for our customers, through creating authentic beer, spirits and food while providing great service. Recognized for our creativity and artistry, our mission to improve the lives of craft consumers everywhere is seen in our diverse, balanced collection of beer and spirits.

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WAITSFIELD, Vermont – Lawson’s Finest Liquids is debuting a new addition to their lineup of specialty beers – Super Session #3 with Comet hops. The single-hopped IPA is part of Lawson’s Finest Liquids longstanding Super Session series featuring a wide array of unique flavors. Super Session #3 will be available throughout spring in the brewery’s nine-state distribution area (VT, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI).

Super Session #3, Comet features zesty Comet hops with hints of grapefruit and tangerine backed by unique grassy, herbal elements. The beer has a 4.8% ABV for a light, refreshing and approachable beer to kick off the spring season.

“Our Super Session IPA series is delightfully flavorful and quaffable. The series features a wide variety of flavors and Super Session #3 brings a unique wild American hop character to the party,” said Sean Lawson, CEO and Founding Brewer of Lawson’s Finest Liquids. “Super Session #3 has a flavorful citrus taste that finishes with a soft mouthfeel and notes of lemongrass, black currant, apricot and pineapple.”

Super Session #3 is now available in 4-packs (16 oz. cans) and 12-packs (12 oz. cans). Lawson’s Finest fans across the Northeast can find their nearest retailer. This brew will be available until late spring. Looking ahead to the rest of the year, several specialty sips including Double Sunshine with Ruby Red Grapefruit, Scrag Mountain Pils with Salt and Lime, Hopcelot, Big Hoppy and an annual Barrel-Aged Winter Lager will make a return throughout the rest of 2022.

ABOUT LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS 

Based in Waitsfield, Vermont, Lawson’s Finest Liquids crafts exceptionally fresh, high-quality, flavorful beers. The brewery is a values-driven business with a commitment to excellence, innovation, sustainability and fun — supporting healthy, vibrant communities through our Social Impact Program. Founded in 2008 by Sean and Karen Lawson, the company boasts a growing collection of expertly-crafted brews, including the renowned Sip of Sunshine IPA. Beginning as a highly-acclaimed, small-batch brewery, Lawson’s Finest has grown to distribution across nine states in the Northeastern United States. In 2018, Lawson’s Finest opened its doors to the public, welcoming fans to the popular destination Brewery, Taproom and Retail Store in central Vermont’s Mad River Valley town of Waitsfield.

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