Archives for August 2022

To celebrate their shared history and commemorate their founder George Stranahan, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Flying Dog Brewery created two new specialty products for what they call The Osopher project. Having collaborated over the years to share beer mash and barrels, The Osopher project marks the first joint product release for the two companies.

George Stranahan – astrophysicist, writer, photographer, entrepreneur, rancher, and philanthropist – founded the Flying Dog Brewpub in Aspen, Colorado in 1990, a decade after discovering the “flying dog” while on a mountaineering trip to K2, the world’s deadliest mountain. The Flying Dog brand expanded to become one of the top 50 production breweries in the U.S. and continues to this day to produce world-class beers at its brewery in Frederick, Maryland.

In 2004, George Stranahan and Jess Graber co-founded Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, Colorado’s first legal distillery since Prohibition in downtown Denver. The original Stranahan’s Whiskey utilized mash from Flying Dog’s Road Dog Porter. Today, Stranahan’s is the country’s leading American Single Malt whiskey and a fixture in Denver’s booming distilling scene.

The limited-edition beer created for The Osopher project is an imperial version of the original Road Dog Porter that has been aged in 10-year-old Stranahan’s Whiskey barrels. Road Dog was also the beginning of Flying Dog’s collaboration with the internationally renowned artist and friend of George Stranahan, Ralph Steadman, whose art continues to grace Flying Dog’s labels after more than a quarter century.

The result of barrel aging the porter is a velvety smooth explosion of chocolate, vanilla cream cocoa beans, toasted pecans, toffee, and maple. The surprising richness of all these flavors balances perfectly with the added notes of caramel, spice, and a hint of tobacco from the whiskey. After the imperial Road Dog Porter had aged to perfection in the Stranahan’s barrels, they were returned to Stranahan’s distillery in Colorado.

With the barrels, Stranahan’s created The Osopher, the oldest whiskey Stranahan’s has ever bottled. The Osopher stays true to both George Stranahan’s passion for creativity and the Stranahan’s distillery’s commitment to innovating American Single Malt Whiskey. The Osopher matured for four more months in the same barrels used to age Flying Dog’s Road Dog Porter, in addition to the 11 years it had already carefully aged at the distillery. The flavor profile consists of:

Nose: Coffee cake. Roasty malt mingles with toffee and barrel char

Palate: Dark chocolate caramels, sherried-soaked plums, and a dash of aged hops

Finish: Bread pudding and barley wine temper to a dry finish

“We’re excited to partner with Flying Dog Brewery and celebrate George Stranahan’s illustrious legacy with the release of The Osopher,” said Owen Martin, Head Distiller at Stranahan’s. “This release honors our storied past while showcasing our evolution. Both Stranahan’s and Flying Dog are committed to their craft, and the marriage of our whiskey and their brew creates flavor profiles bursting with complexity and passion.”

“The teams at Flying Dog and Stranahan’s loved the idea of commemorating George in a way that spoke to the art, science, and creativity that he instilled in both companies,” said Jim Caruso, CEO at Flying Dog Brewery. “George was a man of many talents, he considered himself a ‘pilgrimosopher,’ so The Osopher speaks to the idea that you can pursue anything if you’re just crazy enough to try it.”

The Osophers from both brands will feature the original Road Dog artwork by Ralph Steadman.

Stranahan’s The Osopher carries a 47.3% ABV and will be available in 750ml bottles at the Stranahan’s Distillery in Denver, Colorado for $159.99. Hand-bottled and packaged in a commemorative box, Flying Dog’s The Osopher carries a 12% ABV and will be available in limited-edition 750ml bottles at retail locations in Maryland only for $29.99. Consumers are encouraged to visit the brewery’s Beer Finder to locate inventory. Both products will have additional availability in the coming weeks.

About Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is a pioneering American single malt whiskey comprised of 100% malted barley and Rocky Mountain water, aged in new American white oak barrels. From grain to glass, Stranahan’s whiskey is distilled and bottled at its Colorado distillery, the state’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. Stranahan’s expressions include Original, Blue Peak, Sherry Cask, Diamond Peak, Mountain Angel 10 Year Old and the limited-edition yearly release: Snowflake. As one of the first and the best-selling American single malts, Stranahan’s is committed to building recognition and admiration for the category globally.

About Flying Dog Brewery

For over 30 years, Frederick, MD’s Flying Dog Brewery has been pushing the envelope to deliver premium craft beer to consumers across the country. We believe beer is an art form, and every day we use creativity, humor and innovation to challenge the status quo. Our brand was built on the gospel of Gonzo, drawing inspiration from Hunter S. Thompson’s relentless truth seeking and Ralph Steadman’s provocative drawings. In the true gonzo spirit, whenever the Thought Police have tried to close in on us, we have fought back to defend our right to free speech and expression. In life, we believe in Good Beer. No Shit.

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https://www.flyingdog.com/#

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TAMPA, Florida – As the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, CCB is thrilled to announce our next partnership with the Bolts’ Big Rig, Left Winger, and acclaimed Florida Man, Patrick Maroon. Here at Cigar City Brewing, we can’t think of a better person to represent our beloved Florida Man Double IPA.

“I am thrilled to partner with the team at Cigar City Brewing,” said Maroon. “The staff and brand have been a ton of fun to work with so far, and I know we have exciting plans in the future for fans of the brewery and the Lightning!” Teaming up with Maroon to represent CCB’s most eclectic brand, Florida Man DIPA, feels like a natural progression and we’re thrilled to watch it unfold—who knows, maybe in the off season we can get Pat in to explore a career off the ice in brewing?

In the month since the championship run, Maroon spent some time at CCB’s Spruce Street Brewery trying his hand at brewing, bartending, and everything in between. Fortunately for fans of beer and hockey alike, we filmed it all. In the coming weeks we’ll be releasing the kind of comical content you would expect to find from a true Florida Man alliance. So be sure to follow along, throw a leash on your pet alligator, and pick up some Florida Man DIPA near you. Tune into CCB’s social media tomorrow, August 12, to catch Pat in action!

About Cigar City Brewing

Cigar City Brewing is Florida’s premier craft brewery company, delivering tropically-inspired hand-made ales and lagers to beer lovers across the country. Led by its flagship, Jai Alai IPA, Cigar City Brewing has used beer to tell the story of the history and culture of Tampa since its inception in 2009. The brewery currently produces over 180,000 barrels of beer annually, equating to over 2,000,000 cases of beer being sold across its entire footprint. Awards and accolades, including medals at the Great American Beer Festival and appearances on RateBeer.com’s Top 10 Brewers Worldwide seven times, have helped fuel the brewery’s rapid growth and expansion. Cigar City Brewing is a key partner in CANarchy, a craft brewing collective that represents the largest canned craft beer supplier in the country.

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https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com

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BUFFALO, New York – In Western New York, there are only two seasons, summer and football.  And, as football season begins, so does the great tradition of tailgating in Buffalo.  To pay tribute to the lore and rituals of the Buffalo tailgate experience, 42 North Brewing is unveiling its new beer for the football season, “Where Else Would You Rather Beer?”.

“Where Else Would You Rather Beer?” is a light, approachable kolsch beer and, at 5% a.b.v., the perfect beer style to enjoy before, during, or after the game.   According to 42 North’s head brewer, Matt Matuszewski, “42 North chose a kolsch due to the growth of lagers in the craft segment, as well as the popularity of a few small batch kolsch offerings we have tested in the taproom”.

42 North “Where Else Would You Rather Beer?” can artwork features images of fans celebrating the camaraderie of the Buffalo tailgate experience.  For the first iteration of the label art, a number of 42 North’s loyal customers were featured.  The brewery does plan to continue to update the label graphics during the season to feature additional images of fans and their unique tailgate experiences.

“Where Else Would You Rather Beer?” will be launching in the 42 North taproom on Saturday, August 13th to coincide with the first preseason game of the year.  Beginning the week of August 15th, “Where Else Would You Rather Beer?” will be available throughout the Buffalo and Rochester markets wherever craft beer is sold.

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https://42northbrewing.com/

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ALPINE, Wyoming and SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Melvin Brewing out of Alpine, WY, and Epic Brewing out of Salt Lake City, Utah, have teamed up to release the stickiest and ickiest of beers, Cross Country Chemists IPA!  Cross Country Chemists was brewed using experimental techniques to evoke unique flavors from its specialty hops. And, it crossed with a vigorous dose of cannabis terpenes!

The brew teams at Melvin and Epic began talking about a collaboration brew in early 2022 with a meandering conversation about cannabis terpenes, Biotransformation, and an enzyme called Beta Glucosidase!?! “The brewers sounded like a bunch of mad scientists in the eyes of the rest of us,” said Gus Erickson, Marketing Specialist at Epic.

Cannabis Terpenes
-Cross Country Chemists was dosed with terpenes from the Grapefruit Kush strain, which has a high concentration of the Myrcene terpene. Myrcene is also found in hops and lemongrass, and it added a ton of fruitiness to the flavor and smell of the beer.

Biotransformation
-Biotransformation happens every time a beer goes through fermentation, particularly during High Kräusen – the peak of fermentation. High Kräusen is when the yeast is most active and behaves unpredictably when ingredients are introduced.

Beta Glucosidase (phantasm powder)
-β-Glucosidase is an enzyme, found in Sauvignon Blanc grapes from New Zealand, that induces biotransformation. When β-Glucosidase is introduced alongside hops, the hops emit *Thiols with pungent tropical fruit aromatics and flavors that cannot be achieved simply by **Dry Hopping. β-Glucosidase also enhances the beer by giving it a dry finish.
-*Thiols – Thiols are an organic compound that can be found in almost every living plant including hops and cannabis, which have highly aromatic thiols.
-**Dry Hop – A dry hop is when hops are added post-fermentation. The intention of a dry hop is to improve the beer’s floral & fruity aromatics/flavor.

Cross Country Chemists IPA, a dank and delicious IPA with Cannabis Terpenes, will be available at Epic Brewing in August. Grab a four-pack of 16oz cans today and remember to sip, sip, pass.

For More Information:
https://www.epicbrewing.com/cross-country-chemists-ipa

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YAKIMA, Washington – Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is releasing the newest iteration of Hot Tub Lifeguard Fruited Sour. This year’s release is a Pineapple Mango variety, launching this Friday in 16oz 4pks and on draft. This beer follows up the successful 2021 launch of Hot Tub Lifeguard – previously in 12oz 6pks, this fruited sour just keeps getting bigger and better.

Featuring pineapple, mango, and lime purees added into the fermenter, this champagne-colored sour is as crisp and refreshing as a cold plunge after a hot soak. Clocking in at 5% ABV, it’s the perfect summertime beverage to enjoy while soaking up some rays.

Hot Tub Lifeguard is releasing this Friday, August 12, at both their Yakima and Seattle taprooms, as well as receiving larger distribution throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho later in the month. To celebrate the release of the beer, both taprooms will also have Hot Tub Lifeguard popsicles for sale – made with real fruit juice alongside the sour – and YOXIcicles – popsicles featuring their YOXI craft hard seltzer. The Yakima release party will also feature a DJ from 4-9pm and prizes raffled off throughout the night. Both taprooms will have food trucks on site during the release party. To find the beer outside of the taprooms, check out Bale Breaker’s online beer finder later in the month. Washington customers can also order the beer to be shipped directly to them from Bale Breaker via their online store.

Hot Tub Lifeguard Fruited Sour: Pineapple Mango With a cannonball of real pineapple, mango, and lime purees added into the fermenter, this champagne-colored sour is as crisp and refreshing as a cold plunge after a hot soak. Drink up, y’all, Bale Breaker is on duty.

About Bale Breaker

Crafting fresh-off-the-farm brews from the middle of a hop field, Bale Breaker Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley. Backed by four generations of hop farming experience, Bale Breaker started in 2013, and has grown to become the third largest independent craft brewery in Washington.  With a 30-barrel brewhouse and a 27,000 square foot facility, we craft six year-round canned beers, including the widely celebrated Topcutter IPA. We also have a 5-barrel pilot brewhouse, the Imagination Station, where we test and develop new recipes. We currently distribute statewide in Washington as well as in northern Idaho and most of Oregon.

For More Information:
https://www.balebreaker.com

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For the first time, Lazy Dog Beer Club, a quarterly membership subscription created by beer lovers, for beer lovers, sought out esteemed college university brew programs to help create the beers included in a quarterly release. The kit, dubbed “Mad Science,” includes an eight-pack of four unique 16-ounce beers, developed by four universities across the country. Lazy Dog Beer Club collaborated with Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo.; University of California, Davis, in Davis, Calif.; University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill.

Students utilized their brewing skills to create a recipe concept, brew a sample pilot batch, and consult with expert brew masters from major breweries. The students also worked with a professional illustrator to develop the can artwork and a beer name to match the theme. The “Mad Science” kit is available to qualified Lazy Dog Beer Club members starting mid-August and they will be informed by email when their kit is ready for pickup. Restaurant guests are also able to enjoy the current release beers on tap in the restaurant, while supplies last.

The “Mad Science” release includes the following beers:

“Spark of Genius” Extra Special Bitter + Tea // ABV: 5.5% // IBU: 26

Colorado State University’s Fermentation Science & Technology students created an extra special bitter ale with leaves of Earl Grey tea. The grist-English Pale malt, English Crystal 37, Munich and chocolate malts, plus the addition of English Earl Grey tea, bring a caramel sweetness and mild tannic bitterness to the beer.

About the School: Colorado State University’s Fermentation Science and Technology four-year degree program launched in 2013. More than 200 of their graduates now work for large and small brewers, distilleries, kombucha manufacturers, and other fermented food and beverage businesses.

“Liquid Gold” California Common // ABV: 5.1% // IBU: 31

University of California, Davis, students presented a California common-style beer that is an amber-colored malty discovery with herbaceous-floral notes. The recipe is a hybrid beer experiment, brewed like an ale but with lager yeast. The name was inspired by the local history of the San Francisco region during the California Gold Rush.

About the School: University of California, Davis, has one of the oldest brewing programs in the U.S., and a well-respected national and international reputation. The Department of Food Science & Technology has evolved from its origins at the UC Berkeley campus (in the Department of Viticulture and Enology and the Department of Dairy Industry).

“It’s ALIVE!” Single Hop IPA // ABV: 6.7% // IBU: 80

The University of South Florida in St. Petersburg developed an East Coast IPA that has peppery-citrus notes, thanks to the use of a single hop: the almighty Zeus. This medium-bodied brew lab masterpiece has an approachable, full IPA taste.

About the School: The University of South Florida’s Brewing Arts program started as a collaboration between local breweries and the professors at the school. The 23-week online program offers a Brewing Arts Certificate.

“Time Traveler” Dry-Hopped Belgian Ale// ABV: 7.9% // IBU: 35

The Fermentation Science Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill., paired medieval Belgian super yeasts from the 5th century with New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops from the 21st century to create Time Traveler, a dry-hopped Belgian ale. The pilsner and biscuit malts and corn sugar in the ingredients create a light, biscuity malt flavor with tropical fruit taste.

About the School: Southern Illinois University’s Bachelor of Science in Fermentation Science program was established in 2016. The school works to advance knowledge in fermentation, including the production and analysis of alcoholic beverages, fermented foods, and industrial fermentation. The campus offers a certified testing facility and student-run malthouse to help advance students’ knowledge in the field.

Lazy Dog Beer Club also donated to each of the schools for scholarships that will assist students pursuing careers in brewing professions.

“We’re so excited to partner with the next generation of brewers at each of these universities,” said John Williams, chief marketing officer for Lazy Dog Restaurant. “Each of the schools has excellent brewing programs, and every student and professor involved brought a unique perspective to the table. We can’t wait for our members and guests to have a taste.”

The beers are packaged in a carrier that weaves in fun laboratory-themed inspirations. A zine provides an overview of each school and beer style, plus tasting notes, ingredients, and suggested pairings for each beer.

The “Mad Science” collection was brewed in collaboration with Melvin Brewing. This release is only available to qualified Lazy Dog Beer Club members. Those interested in signing up for a Lazy Dog Beer Club membership can register online or at any Lazy Dog Restaurant in California, Nevada, Colorado, Florida, Virginia, Illinois, or Texas. Once signed up, members receive a first beer kit, which includes Lazy Dog Restaurant house beer and a first kit glass. Members will then receive a themed beer kit for each additional quarter in which they are an active member, plus additional perks such as draft beer upgrades, monthly draft samplers in restaurant, 10% off takeout orders, beer-to-go discounts, priority seating when there’s a wait at the restaurant, and more. Membership starts at $35 per quarter.

Lazy Dog Beer Club also has merchandise available online for purchase, including T-shirts, hats and a new 18” x 24” silk screen print poster with artwork that is inspired by scientific brewing methods.

ABOUT LAZY DOG BEER CLUB

Lazy Dog Beer Club is a quarterly membership subscription created by beer lovers, for beer lovers. The club gives members access to a variety of beers from craft brewers around the country. Breweries create a style specifically for the quarterly release theme, and members walk home with eight beers, two of each style, to enjoy. Perks start immediately at signup and include draft beer upgrades and draft samplers in restaurant, 10% off takeout orders, beer-to-go discounts, priority seating when there’s a wait at the restaurant, merchandise, and more. Members get their first beer kit in restaurant as soon as they sign up and a themed beer kit each additional quarter they are an active member.

ABOUT LAZY DOG RESTAURANT & BAR 

Lazy Dog Restaurant serves handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally inspired ingredients. Influenced by the lifestyle of the Rocky Mountains where Founder Chris Simms spent time with family growing up, Lazy Dog offers the perfect environment for a quick weeknight dinner, a meandering meal with old friends, or a big night out. It’s open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a full bar program that includes unique and approachable specialty cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers. Guests can continue the experience at home by taking advantage of handcrafted TV dinners made in-house and the Lazy Dog Beer Club, a quarterly membership program that gives members access to small-batch specialty beers, merchandise and in-restaurant benefits. Lazy Dog has locations throughout California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Virginia, Florida, and Texas with more on the way.

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https://www.ldbeerclub.com

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MIAMI, Florida – Haig Club is making a splash this summer with the launch of a new line of delicious ready-to-drink beverages: Haig Club Clubman Canned Cocktails. Crafted with a base of Haig Club Clubman Whisky, soda and natural flavors, the brand-new, pre-mixed effervescent drinks are available in Ginger Lime & Soda and Citrus Yuzu & Soda. Designed in partnership with Haig Club brand partner and Inter Miami CF (IMCF) co-owner David Beckham, these elevated canned cocktails were inspired by the vibrancy of Miami. The cans became available throughout South Florida beginning in mid-July 2022.

Packaged in the same electric blue as the brand’s striking whisky bottle, Haig Club Clubman Canned Cocktails are convenient for warm-weather moments, whether enjoyed on the beach, poolside or while watching IMCF games. These pre-mixed cocktails taste delicious cold, straight from the can or poured over ice with a slice of citrus.

David Beckham said, “Miami is such a special place to me. It is a city with a unique and energetic spirit and it is these qualities that not only inspired me to bring my football club here, but also inspired the new Haig Club Clubman Canned Cocktails. I’m really excited that locals and visitors can now enjoy these delicious, one-of-a-kind drinks, whether they are at the beach or in the stadium.”

These fresh-tasting drinks are expertly crafted to honor David Beckham’s penchant for smooth luxury, accentuating the light, smooth taste of Haig Club Clubman. The whisky base gives these canned cocktails subtle notes of butterscotch, green apple and a lingering hint of cinnamon spice, while premium ingredients like fiery ginger root and bright citrus provide complexity and nuance. The Ginger Lime & Soda flavor begins with an aroma of fresh ginger and a hint of spice, followed by a taste of crisp ginger ale with undertones of scotch, finishing with sweet ginger and a twist of lime. The Citrus Yuzu & Soda flavor starts with an aroma of juicy citrus, followed by a taste of fresh lemon and rindy yuzu, finishing with a hint of sweet, candied lemon. Topped with bubbly seltzer, the result is a balanced and delicious ready-to-enjoy cocktail, perfect for sipping this summer.

Haig Club Clubman Canned Cocktails are available to purchase on ReserveBar, Drizly.com, the Drizly app and in select alcohol retailers in South Florida. The canned cocktails are sold individually and in packs of four with a suggested retail price of $3.99 and $14.99 respectively.

ABOUT HAIG CLUB

Founded in partnership with global icon David Beckham, Haig Club is a sophisticated whisky designed for the modern world. Launched in the U.S in South Florida as the official whisky of the Inter Miami CF, Haig Club Clubman is crafted to honor Beckham’s penchant for smooth luxury. This versatile whisky can stand alone, complement other ingredients when mixed into a drink and serve as the perfect bright and bold base for Haig Club Clubman Canned Cocktails.

ABOUT DIAGEO

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.

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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9074851-haig-club-clubman-canned-cocktails-premium-ready-to-enjoy-beverages

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LONE TREE, Colorado – Lone Tree Brewing Company recently released two small-batch German-style lagers in cans, both available across Colorado while supplies last.

First up is the return of Pilsner cans. This classic style is one of the crowd favorites to come out of Lone Tree’s lager program. Its crispness differentiates it from the company flagship Mexican Lager, and makes for a quenching, repeatable summer beer at only 5.3% ABV. Pilsner malt and two additions of Hallertau hops comprise this simple recipe brewed to traditional German-style.

Next up, Oktoberfest, is another Lone Tree draft-turned-canned recipe. This 5.5% ABV malt-forward, amber-colored lager has a rich toasty, bready flavor, minimal bitterness, and a dry finish. Like Pilsner, it’s a recipe inspired by Head Brewer Dennis O’Harrow’s time across the pond.

Lone Tree Pilsner and Oktoberfest are available on tap at bars and restaurants and in canned 6-packs across Colorado. Brewery visitors can also taste these beers on tap and purchase 6-packs or Crowlers to-go, all while supplies last.

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO. 

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for a decade. Lone Tree creates community around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers that are sold in cans and on draft across Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas.

For More Information:
http://www.radcraftbeer.com/news/ltbc-craft-lager-2022

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SÃO PAULO, Brazil – This month Japas Cervejaria Co-Founders Maíra Kimura, Yumi Shimada, and Fernanda Ueno will travel the United States together for the first time on a whirlwind east-to-west coast trip that includes pop-up events, beer collaborations, and distributor meetings. This all-female, Nipo-Brazilian trio hopes to share their passion, craft and culture with the United States and beyond.

Nipo-Brazilians, or Japanese-Brazilians, are Brazilian born individuals with Japanese ancestry. Brazil is home to the largest Japanese population outside of Japan, stemming from Japanese emigration to Brazil in 1908 when the Japanese ship Kasato-Maru arrived in the port of Santos, south of São Paulo.

“Through Japas we got deeply connected with our ancestry and we got to know our past better. It also connected us more with our families as our lineage and history are proudly showcased in the beer,” says Kimura who also serves as a brewer and business strategist for Japas. “Through this process of beer-making, we learn about ourselves and about Japanese culture every day.”

“Japas” is slang that refers to those of Japanese descent. While the term can be permissible to some, Japas co-founders are clear that the term should only be used when given permission or in reference to the brewery. In harnessing the word and bringing it into the brand, the women of Japas are ressignifying and reappropriating “Japas” to showcase their pride in their origins and mixed cultures and translating that directly into their beer.

Every Japas beer tells a story – from an American Pale Ale with wasabi delicately added during the maturation of the beer, a refreshing sour with an addition of Yuzu, and notably, Kasato Maru, an IPA that honors the ship arriving in Brazil in 1908 that would launch future generations of immigrants, such as the families of Kimura, Shimada and Ueno; Kasato Maru features dekopon, a tangerine of Japanese origin that also arrived as an “immigrant” to brazil.

“We like to combine Japanese ingredients and concepts in our recipes whenever possible,” says Ueno who also serves as a brewer for Japas. “We are passionate about gastronomy and enjoy visiting restaurants and markets in our daily lives and travels, especially when in Japan so you can see these influences in our beer.”

Japas works with Beerternational, a woman-owned company and platform that helps brew, distribute and sell their beers in the U.S. Currently, Japas beer is in ten markets in the United States, including California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Coming soon—Japas will also be in South Carolina and Texas.

Below are Japas’ upcoming events and releases:

Thursday, August 11: SABI Collaboration Release Party at Lamplighter Brewing CX (110 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141) from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, August 14: Food and Beer Pairing at Fortnight Wine Bar (187 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903) from 5 p.m. to midnight. This event will highlight nine different Japas beers

Thursday, August 18: Tap Takeover at The Jeffrey NYC Craft Beer & Bites (311 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022) from 5 p.m. to close

Friday, August 19: Happy Hour and Meet the Brewers with Japas at Kimura (31 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003) from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 20: Chasing Japas Brunch at Izakaya Juraku (121 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002) from 12 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, August 20: Meet the Brewer at Flatiron Restaurant (397 5th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11215) from 5 to 8 p.m.

Japas Cervejaria x TETRA “Omotenashi” Release Events:

Friday, August 26: Fireside Chat with Japas Cervejaria at TETRA Hotel (400 W Java Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089) at 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Eventbrite link.

Friday, August 26: Japas Cervejaria Brewers Dinner at Adrestia at TETRA Hotel (400 W Java Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089) at 6:30 p.m. Eventbrite link.

Saturday, August 27: Japas Cervejaria & Friends Summer Celebration at TETRA Hotel (400 W Java Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089) from 12 to 3 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and include unlimited beer. Eventbrite link.

Haziju-k United States release on September 8 at Against the Grain Brewery (401 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202)

More to come. Stay tuned!

As the women of Japas increase their reach through storytelling and beer, they hope to be champions for diversity in an industry that is particularly male-dominated.

“Our role is to raise awareness not only for our empowerment within feminism and Asian causes, but also to embrace all kinds of diversity that are often excluded,” says Shimada, who also serves as creative director for Japas. “Because we are women and Japanese-descendants in a world of white and male dominance, it is more important than ever to show that representation matters.”

About Japas Cervejaria

Japas Cervejaria is a woman-run, Japanese-Brazilian brewery based in Brazil. Founded in 2015 by Maíra Kimura, Yumi Simada and Fernanda Ueno, each of their creations is the result of a dive into their ancestry. This amalgamation of beer and history is rich in aromas, flavors and culture, with recipes that celebrate the union between Brazil and Japan in a contemporary way, without clichés or pre-established ideas.

About Beerternational

Beerternational was founded by Pooah (Foofoo) Alon in 2018. Beerternational is an innovative platform for craft breweries from all over the world to brew, distribute and sell their beers in the U.S. Producing the beers locally enables to deliver better and fresher beers at a competitive price, while keeping the process greener and contributing to the local independent craft beer industry.

For More Information:
https://www.indiecreativeco.com/news/this-all-female-japanese-brazilian-brewery-is-bringing-its-craft-to-the-united-states

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TIJUANA. B.C., México – Compania Mexicana De OPTACO, S.A. De C.V., announced on this Cinco de Mayo national holiday the launch of “Xoloitzcuintle” Tamale Flavored Beer. At 4.5%, XOLO is brewed with Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens) instead of hops and is brewed with spicy seasoned tamale masa flour instead of barley malt. “A lot of people only think of drinking Mexican beer with Tamales,” said Co-founder John Ramonett Gonzales. “We want to break those norms and encourage people to enjoy XOLO without any meal, at the beach, at a concert, or at a party. Our XOLO brew is light, refreshing, and extremely drinkable on any occasion.” said Gonzales.

Xoloitzcuintle is designed to satisfy your craving for a Spicy Mexican Tamale in a traditional Mexican Beer. Gonzales got the idea for brewing the Tamale Flavored Beer while riding on the Tijuana Trolley in San Diego, California. Gonzales is a tamale Aficionado and knows the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, like an old “Sergio Leone” Spaghetti Western. Compania Mexicana De OPTACO, S.A. De C.V. was founded on September 16, 2021, Mexico’s Independence Day — Día de la Independencia.

About John Ramonett Gonzales

John Ramonett Gonzales is Co-founder of Compania Mexicana De OPTACO, S.A. De C.V. Prior to starting the company, Gonzales served as President and CEO of Island Sweetwater Beverage Company, Inc. He previously held numerous leadership positions at BroTex International Inc., a food and beverage brokerage firm headed by Chuck Brockett. Gonzales has spent more than 30 years as a food and beverage broker and the management and commercialization of intellectual property. He has business management experience in all key sectors of food and beverage marketing, including private and public companies.

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