Archives for September 2022

PORTLAND, Oregon – Ecliptic Brewing’s Phaser Hazy IPA has been rebranded. The company’s flagship Hazy IPA,which is available in both draft and 12-ounce six packs, will begin shipping with its new label in late summer of 2022. The beer recipe remains the same.

Phaser Hazy IPA originally launched in the company’s Seasonal Series, asthe 2018 winter release. Says John Harris, Ecliptic’s Owner and Brewmaster,“Phaser was our first beer to use Citra hops for their fruity aromas and flavors.” In its initial launch, the label was aligned with the brewery’s Seasonal Series look, featuring Ecliptic’s logo in bright pink and purple colors.The beer quickly gained traction and took off in the market. Continues Harris,“The beer was overwhelmingly popular, so later in 2018, we added it to our Limited Release Series, shipping to distributors when there was capacity to do so.” The label remained the same.

Phaser Hazy IPA officially moved to Ecliptic’s All the Time Series, makingit available consistently year-round, in late 2020. While the label remained unchanged for a few years, the company decided it was time to move the brand in line with the rest of the series’ offerings, which features unique artwork for each beer.Says Ecliptic Brewing’s Sales Manager, Erin Grey Kemplin, “Originally, we wanted to keep our Seasonal Series label treatment so that our fans could continue to identify the beer on store shelves. Now that Phaser Hazy IPA has been out there for a couple of years and has transitioned into a core brand forus, we felt it was time to align it with our other All the Time Series beers.” The new Phaser Hazy IPA label makes a nod to the Star Trek reference, yet still features the pink and purple hues that customers have grown accustomed to since the beer’s inception.

Phaser Hazy IPA will be released in 12-ounce six pack cans with its new label throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network in late summer of 2022.To celebrate, the company is hosting Phaser Day on September 26th at their North Portland restaurant,featuring $2 pints of Phaser Hazy IPA and a new Phaser tee shirt. Visit their event page for up-to-date details.

About Phaser Hazy IPA:

Juicyand unfiltered, Phaser Hazy IPA stuns with a lively array of fruity hop notes.

ABV:6.5%

IBU: 45

Label here.

Canrender here.

About the All the Time Series:

Ecliptic Brewing’s All the Time Series includes:

·       Ecliptic Starburst IPA

·       Phaser Hazy IPA

·       Pyxis Pilsner

·       LIGO West Coast IPA

·       Carina Peach Sour Ale

·       Capella Porter

·       Tucana Tangerine Sour Ale

About Ecliptic Brewing

Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy. Ecliptic Brewing’s Mothership location openedin October of 2013 in North Portland and its second location – the Moon Room–opened in November of 2021 in Southeast Portland.

Ecliptic celebrates the Earth’syearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus.Harris’ signature beers include Ecliptic Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale, Capella Porter and Pyxis Pilsner.

Ecliptic beers are available at the mothership brewery (825 North Cook St), the Moon Room (930 SE Oak St), in grocery stores, bottle shops, and on-tap throughoutthe area. They are distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast, Southern Washington Coast), Hodgen Distributing (Eastern Oregon),Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), NW Beverages (Seattle, Tacoma), Odom(Eastern Washington, Northern ID), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Hayden Beverage (Idaho), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), Freedom Distributors(North Carolina), Beer Thirst (Canada) and Tread Water (Japan).

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The Black Crowes “Twice as Hard” Ale is the latest in the KnuckleBonz Beverage Series, is brewed by Calicraft Brewing Co. and is now available for pre-sale online at CraftShack. Pre-order and reserve The Black Crowes “Twice as Hard” Ale below. With aromas of stone fruits and toasted grain are balanced with a subtle bitter finish, the beer is bright, crisp, and easy drinking. Pre-orders are accepted now; the beer is anticipated to ship in October 2022.

Free Poster to the first 500 customers: The Black Crowes fans who order first will receive a limited-edition collectible poster included free with their order. This poster is offered in a limited edition; this only ships to the first 500 customers. “It’s a big thrill to be working with one of our favorite bands here at KnuckleBonz. We’ve been rocking hard with The Black Crowes from the very beginning,” says Tony Simerman, CEO/Creative Director of KnuckleBonz, Inc.

The Black Crowes, led by brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, released their debut album Shake Your Money Maker over 30 years ago. The authentically gritty blues-rock album went double platinum in its first year. Today, over 30 years later, fans are celebrating the reunion of Chris and Rich Robinson, who are touring as The Black Crowes once again, playing the iconic record, Shake Your Money Maker, start to finish!

About KnuckleBonz, Inc.

(KnuckleBonz.com) is a music merchandising company focused on the creation of high-end products for music enthusiasts since 2003. KnuckleBonz is committed to fine craftsmanship and artistry and has developed the Rock Iconz, 3D Vinyl and On Tour collectible series. With a passion for music and a drive to make the highest quality products possible, this collaboration on the music-based craft beer line emphasizes that KnuckleBonz is solely focused on offering quality products specifically for the music superfan.

About The Black Crowes

In 1990, when journalists were lamenting the death of rock, as cheesy pop and hair metal dominated the charts, Atlanta’s Black Crowes gave the genre a swift and much needed kick in the ass with Shake Your Money Maker. Fueled by singles “JealousAgain,” “Twice As Hard,” “She Talks To Angels,” and the break-through cover of Otis Redding’s “Hard To Handle,” the band immediately took the rock world by storm, topping RollingStone’s “Best New America Band Readers Poll” in late 1990. The Black Crowes went on to release eight studio and four live albums, selling in the tens of millions along the way; they sold out shows around the world; had legendary guitarist Jimmy Page join as a member; got kicked off a tour with ZZ Top for insulting the sponsor; got screwed by bad record deals; got married and divorced, fought amongst themselves and against the rest of the world.  In other words, they’ve done everything a legendary rock group should do.

About Bravado

Bravado is the leading global provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Part of Universal Music Group, the leader in music-based entertainment, Bravado represents artists in more than 40 countries and provides services including sales, licensing, branding, marketing, and e-commerce. Their extensive global distribution network gives artists and brands the opportunity to create deeper connections with their fans through apparel, consumer packaged goods and unique experiences.

About Calicraft Brewing Co.

Calicraft started with a passion for crafted beverages, with the belief that better products can create a better world. Beverages can be more than delicious; they can solve problems and support sustainability. Whether through collaborations, sourcing or storytelling, our products strive to be both delicious and meaningful. Our products reflect our values and beliefs.

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CORNELIUS, North Carolina – D9 Brewing Company, award-winning producer of popular beers such as Hakuna Matata Tropical IPA and Brewer’s Day Off Gose, will begin rolling out a completely new look for its canned offerings beginning in September. Long a feature of beer shelves across the Southeast, the brewery will be retaining much of its core lineup, but with updated recipes, labels, and formulations to reflect the evolving industry that the company helped build.

“When I founded D9 back in 2014, the craft beer scene was only just starting to play around with ingredients outside of hops and malt,” said Andrew Durstewitz, the company’s founder and CEO. “We were focused from day one on pushing the boundaries of what beer could be, and finding new and unique flavors that no one else had ever experimented with before. In a way, we were one of the true trailblazers for all of the crazy, adventurous, interesting breweries that have come to define craft beer.”

Alongside its new labels, the company has placed a new focus on being truly First in Flavor within the craft beer community, having pioneered an approach to brewing that puts innovation and creativity right alongside quality and drinkability as the goal. Even today, D9 Brewing continues to be at the forefront of the beer industry, having recently released beers containing such unique ingredients as green Hatch chiles and grilled pineapples.

The brewery’s core lineup consists of Oh Be Hazy (hazy IPA), Brown Sugar Brown Cow (mocha brown ale), Swell Rider (tangerine session ale), Hakuna Matata (tropical IPA), and Brewer’s Day Off (cucumber and melon gose). Known especially for their sour beers, perennial favorites Whiskers on Kittens and Carnaval will continue on, now containing strawberry rhubarb and cranberry, respectively. German Chocolate Cake, a luscious seasonal stout with notes of coconut and pecan, will join the core offerings in October as the first in a series of limited releases extending all the way through 2023.

“These days, things like sours or fruited beers or using unique ingredients is just a part of what craft beer is,” explained Will Warren, D9’s Head Brewer. “We are proud to have helped build that, and we still put a focus on trying new processes and finding new flavors, to help push the industry forward even further. Beer is supposed to be fun, and it’s supposed to be creative, and that’s what D9 is all about.”

The new beers and labels will be available beginning in October wherever fine craft beers are sold across the Southeast. They will also be available in D9 Brewing Company’s taprooms in Cornelius, Uptown Charlotte, and Hendersonville, North Carolina beginning on September 24th. As with all of D9’s products, they will also be available for shipping directly to customers in 42 states through the Bevana store and at their taproom in Newton, North Carolina.

About D9 Brewing Company

D9 Brewing Company was among the first true pioneers in creating the flavor-forward craft beers that have come to define the industry. Winning awards for their unique sours and experimental releases since 2014, they continue to lead this generation’s passionate breweries in putting quality and innovation into every beer they make.

The Original Innovators, Unquestionably Unique. First in Flavor.

About Bevana

Bevana is a platform that connects artisan beverage makers with eager customers that they would otherwise be unable to reach. We partner with the best independent beverage makers across the globe to keep the craft in Craft Beverage, and to provide enthusiasts with the world’s best drinks, no matter where they are. Through Bevana, a new world of incredible beverage experiences are just a few short clicks away.

Local passion, delivered globally.

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https://www.d9brewing.com

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PASO ROBLES, California – Mustang pride is brewing across the Central Coast as Firestone Walker Brewing Company introduces Cal Poly Gold, the official craft beer of Cal Poly.

Cal Poly Gold will debut at the Cal Poly Mustangs’ first 2022 home football game on September 10 and will continue to be available at all Cal Poly Athletics events where concessions are sold. It will also begin rolling out next week in six-pack (12-ounce cans) and draft formats as a year-round offering across San Luis Obispo County and into Santa Maria. It will also be available at Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles.

“Cal Poly graduates have always played a vital role in the ranks of our brewing team and elsewhere in our brewery,” said brewery co-founder David Walker. “Like us, Cal Poly is passionate about the brewing sciences and craft culture, and this collaboration is the latest example of how we support each other.”

Cal Poly Gold is the latest step in a longtime relationship between Cal Poly and Firestone Walker Brewing Company, said Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman, and will have a variety of positive impacts. Proceeds from all concession sales at football games and other sporting events will help fund student-athlete scholarships and will help provide new and exciting Learn by Doing internship opportunities for Cal Poly students.

“Firestone Walker is one of the best breweries in the world and has hired many Cal Poly alumni and benefited directly from the university’s renown for producing graduates who are primed for success,” Oberhelman said. “It made perfect sense for us to further unite the excellence of our respective institutions to create this new beer. I am confident our fans and alumni will absolutely love Cal Poly Gold. I am very passionate about this relationship and the mutual opportunities we will enjoy with our friends at Firestone Walker, and I am excited to see how this friendship and relationship will grow to benefit our entire community.”

Cal Poly Gold is an all-malt lager brewed with noble hops. According to Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson, Cal Poly Gold was a collaboration every step of the way, from shepherding the idea with the university to reaching a consensus among the brewing team.

“We have a myriad of Cal Poly grads on the brewing and marketing teams who had a hand in formulating and making this beer,” Brynildson said, noting that the can artwork was designed by Cal Poly alum and Firestone Walker Art Director Alyssa Hornby. “We collectively decided that this should be a light, sessionable beer, in contrast to something hoppy or heavier. So, we created Cal Poly Gold as a crisp, refreshing, easy-drinking lager that’s perfect for enjoying the SLO life.”

About Firestone Walker Brewing Company

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.

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 22,000 top-tier students come to Cal Poly to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in areas such as engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on approach, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from Day One to impact their communities, California and the world.

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Zupan’s Markets has partnered with Portland’s Wayfinder Beer to develop the 20th beer in their Farm-to-Market lineup: Festbier, a crisp-bodied, golden malted lager. This take on a classic Oktoberfest beer is lightly golden, strong and incredibly sessionable. As a Wiesn beer, this Festbier is more like a strong Export Helles than a traditional Marzenbier.

“Zupan’s Markets is so excited to welcome Wayfinder Beer’s Festbier to our Farm-to-Market lineup,” said Zupan’s Markets President and CEO Mike Zupan. “It’s a beautiful and classic style that pairs well with all foods, especially soft pretzels, sausages and other fall fare.”

This crisp lager is currently on shelves at all three Zupan’s Markets locations as well as on tap at Wayfinder Beer’s pub at 304 SE 2nd Avenue in Portland. The beer is sold in single 16 oz cans for $4.99 or a 4-pack for $17.49.

“We’re thrilled to be able to partner with Zupan’s to offer our golden, smooth, malty Oktoberfest Wiesn-style lager”, said Kevin Davey, Brewmaster at Wayfinder Beer. “This incredibly sessionable beer is a great way to enjoy the traditional atmosphere of a German beer festival from the comfort of your own home.”

Farm to Market Beer Profile: ABV 5.7%, IBU 28

Tasting Notes: Crisp-bodied, lightly golden, malted

Food Pairing Notes: Complements a wide range of cuisine, and pairs well with freshly baked pretzels with mustard or Bavarian beer cheese; bratwurst, kielbasa or cheddar link.

About Wayfinder Beer 

Wayfinder Beer is a lager-centric brewery that combines old and new school lager techniques to push the envelope of what lager can be. The founders of Wayfinder, lager fanatics themselves and proselytizers of cool fermentation, installed a dedicated decoction vessel to achieve malt complexities otherwise unattainable. While rewriting the definition of lager for the next generation of craft beer enthusiasts, they are bringing with it the traditions of Europe and America’s favorite beer.

About Zupan’s Markets 

Founded by John Zupan in 1975, Zupan’s Markets is a local and family-owned gourmet market that has served Portland’s food-loving community for more than 40 years. Zupan’s Markets has three locations that focus on quality, selling everything from the best meats and wines to the freshest produce, baked goods, gourmet deli products, specialty foods, flowers and more, always emphasizing locally-sourced, artisan products when possible.

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https://www.wayfinder.beer

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MISSOULA, Montana – Imagine Nation Brewing Company and WildEarth Guardians have teamed up to create Wolf Hearted IPA. The specialty beer will be released to the public on Thursday, September 15 at the brewery (1151 W Broadway St.) with WildEarth Guardians’ Missoula staff members present for a special event from 4 to 8 pm. Wolf Hearted IPA will be available on tap at the brewery and also available in a “wolf pack-four pack” at the brewery and at select locations across Missoula.

“Wolf Hearted IPA raises awareness about the decimation of wolves in Montana and surrounding Yellowstone National Park after the gray wolf was delisted from the Endangered Species Act,” explained Tim Graham, co-owner of Imagine Nation Brewing. “The purpose of this beer is to raise awareness so that gray wolves are once again protected and respected.”

“We are very grateful to Imagine Nation for brewing Wolf Hearted IPA and their partnership to call attention to the dire situation facing gray wolves across Montana and the Northern Rockies,” said Sarah McMillian, WildEarth Guardians’ senior advisor. “Another brutal and difficult wolf trophy hunting and trapping season is starting in Montana, so we encourage those who have the wolf in their heart to join us at the brewery on September 15, raise a glass for wolves, and learn how they can take action to protect these beautiful creatures.”

The beautiful 16-ounce can features this message: “After losing Endangered Species Act protections in the Northern Rockies, wolf packs have been decimated—including the storied wolves of Yellowstone National Park. WildEarth Guardians knows that the public can make a difference in this fight.

Imagine Nation has been a house of dialogue for nearly seven years. After hosting over 4,000 community events, supporting over 500 organizations, and giving back up to 25% of their net profit to the community, the brewery has used beer as a vehicle to bring people together over the challenges that face us as humanity.

WildEarth Guardians protects and restores the wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and health of the American West. With offices in Missoula and throughout the American West, WildEarth Guardians envisions a world where wildlife and wild places are respected and valued and our world is sustainable for all beings.

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MILFORD, Conn. and SAN DIEGO — Athletic Brewing Company, the leading non-alcoholic craft brewer in the U.S., today announced the return of its beloved Oktoberfest Non-Alcoholic Festbier for a fourth year. As the seasons change and fall festivities return, Athletic Oktoberfest pairs perfectly with all of your autumn activities – from tailgate parties to leaf-peeping adventures.

Brewed with German Vienna and Munich malts, and German Hersbrucker hops, Athletic’s NA version of this crisp seasonal festbier pays tribute to Oktoberfest’s German roots. Embodying fall through its golden appearance, slight sweetness, and subtle bitterness, this 70-calorie Oktoberfest brew is less than 0.5% ABV and Fit For Fall Times.

“We pride ourselves on creating non-alcoholic beverages that everyone can enjoy at all times, especially during the holidays and when spending time with those closest,” said Bill Shufelt, Athletic Brewing co-founder, and CEO. “Our team looks forward to bringing this offering back each fall, and we love seeing that more drinkers want to enjoy these seasonal flavors without the alcohol.”

Beginning September 14, fans can get their hands on this seasonal staple at select retail locations across all 50 states and at athleticbrewing.com. To locate a retailer in your area, visit athleticbrewing.com/where-to-find-us, and make sure to follow Athletic Brewing on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to stay up-to-date on all things Athletic.

About Athletic Brewing Company

Athletic Brewing, founded in 2017 by Bill Shufelt and John Walker, is America’s leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer. In 2022, Athletic was ranked as the 26th fastest-growing private company in America by Inc. Magazine and named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential Companies” list. Athletic was also selected as one of Ad Age’s Top 20 Hottest Brands of 2022 and featured on Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” list in 2021. The company has won over five dozen international brewing awards, including Gold & Silver for its Run Wild and Free Wave IPAs in the 2022 US Open of Beer Championships. Athletic has custom breweries on the east and west coasts, and its “Two for the Trails” initiative donates 2% of all sales to trail and park cleanups and maintenance. Plus, as a part of its IMPACT Program, 1% of revenue goes to non-profit organizations that support positive impact and opportunity from the ground up. As of 2022, Athletic Brewing is proudly a Certified B Corporation™. Its full-flavored non-alcoholic brews and hop-infused sparkling waters are available for purchase on www.athleticbrewing.com.

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Ecliptic Brewing is excited to announce the release of two fresh hop beers: Altair Fresh Hop IPA and Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner. Both beers are expected to ship mid-September.

Altair is updated for 2022, now as an IPA packaged in a 16-ounce can, versus a 12-ounce can Pale Ale in years prior. Altair is brewed with Idaho 7 and Centennial hops, with afresh hop addition of ADHA 218, coming from Roy Farms.  Astro remains a draft-only option, though the Italian-style Pilsner is new for this year. Astro is brewed with Sterling hops and fresh Mt. Rainier, coming from Coleman Agriculture- Homestead Farm.

Altair Fresh Hop IPA will be released in 16-ounce cans and draft throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network on September 14th. Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner will be released in draft on September 21st.

Altair Fresh Hop IPA:

The brightest star in the constellation Aquila, Altair uses fresh ADHA 218 to celebrate the annual hop harvest.

ABV 6.5%

IBU 50

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Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner:

Astro,originating from the Greek word for star, shines with Mount Rainier hops. Acrisp, clean lager to celebrate the annual hop harvest.

ABV 5.5%

IBU 35

About Ecliptic Brewing

Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy. Ecliptic Brewing’s Mothership location opened in October of 2013 in North Portland and its second location – the Moon Room–opened in November of 2021 in Southeast Portland.

Ecliptic celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus.Harris’ signature beers include Ecliptic Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale, Capella Porter and Pyxis Pilsner.

Ecliptic beers are available at the mothership brewery (825 North Cook St), the Moon Room (930 SE Oak St), in grocery stores, bottle shops, and on-tap through out the area. They are distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast, Southern Washington Coast), Hodgen Distributing (Eastern Oregon),Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), NW Beverages (Seattle, Tacoma), Odom(Eastern Washington, Northern ID), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Hayden Beverage (Idaho), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), Freedom Distributors(North Carolina), Beer Thirst (Canada) and Tread Water (Japan).

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NEWPORT, Oregon – Rogue Ales & Spirits is unveiling a new custom bottle for its award-winning American Single Malt, Dead Guy Whiskey, and expanding the portfolio with the release of new Dead Guy® Whiskey expressions – Dead Guy Whiskey Stout Cask Finished (originally Rolling Thunder Stouted Whiskey) and Dead Guy Whiskey Wine Cask Finished (a brand new expression).

“Fifteen years after we first bottled Dead Guy Whiskey, we are thrilled to expand our American Single Malt portfolio,” says Steven Garrett, VP of Business Development. “As a leading producer of American Single Malt in the country, it is a wonderful time to add new expressions and double down on this emerging category that we’ve been working to perfect for almost two decades.”

Rogue first released Dead Guy Whiskey in 2006 and it quickly became their most popular whiskey. This one-of-a-kind whiskey is pot distilled from 100% malted barley at Rogue’s distillery on the Oregon Coast. The climate in Newport, Oregon is mild, and the fresh ocean air is perfect for whiskey to breathe as it ages, a process known as “ocean aging.” This unique process imparts the smooth, rich taste Dead Guy is known for.

“For our Wine Cask Finished expression we sourced freshly dumped wine barrels from the reputable King Estate Winery in Eugene, Oregon. Bold fruit notes are accentuated by a rush of dark plum, tobacco and peppercorn in this one-of-a-kind whiskey,” adds Garrett. “The Stout Cask Finished is so uniquely Rogue, utilizing barrels we make by hand at our onsite cooperage that previously aged a stout beer that we brewed at our brewery. This whiskey has won best craft distilled whiskey at the highly acclaimed San Francisco World Spirits competition two of the last four years and is a real testament to everything we do at Rogue, from distilling to coopering to brewing.”

In addition to the new core line of whiskeys, a Single Barrel Project series is soon to follow to showcase the unique barrels being built at Rogue’s onsite cooperage.

To further celebrate Dead Guy Whiskey, an ideal spirit for Halloween, Rogue is hosting its first-ever Spooky Cocktail Contest. Those over 21 are invited to create a unique recipe using Dead Guy Whiskey by October 10or the chance to win $2,500.

PRODUCT FACTS: Dead Guy Whiskey

Taste: Fruity and bright, settles with hints of dark cocoa, vanilla and molasses.

40% ABV 80 proof

Format: 750 ml

Ingredients: 100% malted barley

Availability: Year round

Awards: 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Silver; 2021 SIP Awards: Double Gold

PRODUCT FACTS: Dead Guy Whiskey Stout Cask Finished (originally Rolling Thunder Stouted Whiskey)

Taste: Dark and rich, full flavors of coffee, cocoa, and nougat combine for a long, velvety finish

48.5% ABV 97 proof

Format: 750 ml

Ingredients: 100% malted barley

Availability: Year-round in limited quantities

Awards: 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Double Gold

PRODUCT FACTS: Dead Guy Whiskey Wine Cask Finished

Taste: Bold fruit notes are accentuated by a rush of dark plum, tobacco and peppercorn.

47% ABV 92 proof

Format: 750 ml

Ingredients: 100% malted barley

Availability: Year-round in limited quantities Rogue’s Dead Guy Whiskey is available in liquor stores and bars throughout Oregon, Washington and California, and online.

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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LAGRANGE, Georgia – This Saturday, Wild Leap Craft Beverages turns five years old and will be throwing an epic event to celebrate. The event will consist of one-day-only beers, rare to-go beers, cocktails and slushies, live music and food trucks from across Georgia.

Since the brand’s inception five years ago, Wild Leap has expanded from a small-town brewery to a full craft beverage company with diverse offerings, such as spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails and a soon-to-open second taproom in Downtown Atlanta. With over 50 awards and recognitions since 2017, Wild Leap has earned highly-respected awards within the industry, including Beer Connoisseur’s Brewery of the Year, San Francisco World Spirits Competition and USA TODAY’s Best New Brewery. The fan-favorite beverages are now available at retailers throughout the Southeast with online orders available for shipment across the country.

“We are very appreciative of the outpouring support from our awesome fan base and hardworking team. We couldn’t have reached this level of success without our dedicated team members who have contributed to our fast growth over the years,” said Rob Goldstein, Chief Revenue Officer of Wild Leap. “As we prepare for the opening of our Atlanta location, we feel the best way to celebrate this milestone is by throwing a massive party at our flagship location where it all started.”

Starting at 2 p.m., guests will enjoy live music from yacht rock band Bill Wickers Trio and funk-soul band Too Many Peachtree Streets. Food trucks from across the state will be serving all types of cuisines. The brewery will also offer limited-release bottles of Lone Buffalo Anniversary Stout, as well as many other to-go beer and cocktail options.

The following week after the event, Wild Leap will release two new specialty Birthday Month beers in all markets. The first is a bright, crispy traditional Czech-style Pilsner loaded with Czech Saaz hops. The second is the brewery’s first New Zealand Triple IPA featuring Riwaka and Nelson Sauvin hops. These beers will also be offered on draft in the taproom along with 6-pack cans to-go.

“We love this time of year when we can celebrate together with our friends, family and fans! We all work hard creating new beers and cocktails, and our anniversary party really lets us get creative and share some of our new ideas with our consumers. We are all looking forward to raising a glass for a big cheers to 5 years!” said Chris Elliott, Chief Brewing Officer. For more information regarding this event please visit Wild Leap’s Facebook event page.

About Wild Leap

Established in 2017, Wild Leap provides consumers with exceptional craft beverages that range from beer, spirits and cocktails. Founders Rob Goldstein and Anthony Rodriguez saw a gap in the alcoholic beverage market, so they created drinkable, approachable and high-quality products. Hailing from LaGrange, Georgia, Wild Leap will soon have a multi-level, 15,340 square-foot brewery, distillery and event destination in Atlanta’s Centennial Yards. Wild Leap can be found across the southeast including Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama.

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https://wildleap.com/

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