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Maui Brewing Adds The Peach State to Its Distribution Footprint

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Maui BrewingKihei, Hawaii  – Maui Brewing Company will broaden its distribution footprint to 26 states, partnering with United Distributors of Georgia beginning this month.

MBC fans in Georgia will be able to purchase Maui’s core craft beverages including Bikini Blonde Lager, Big Swell IPA, Coconut Hiwa Porter, Pineapple Mana Wheat, and Sunshine Girl Golden Ale as they are distributed to restaurants and retailers in both draft and cans.

“After successful launches in the border states of Tennessee and Alabama in 2022 and countless requests from our fans in Georgia, we felt the time was right to bring Aloha to the Peach State!” stated Mike Schaa, Division Director – East for Craft ‘Ohana.
While discussing the new market launch with various craft brewing friends, Maui Brewing collaborated with New Realm Brewing of Atlanta on Mahalo Y’All Berliner Weisse, brewed with sweet tea, peach, and mango. Mahalo Y’All is available on draft only with limited distribution.

Look for Maui Brewing craft beverages to hit retailers including, but not limited to, select Kroger stores, Total Wine & More, local independent liquor stores, bars, and restaurants in the area.

For more information, visit MauiBrewing.com or follow @MauiBrewingCo on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

About Maui Brewing Company
Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing Company is Hawaii’s largest craft brewery. MBC is based on Maui, with its grid-independent production brewery, restaurant, and tasting room in Kihei, as well as restaurants in Lahaina (Maui), Kailua (Oahu), and Waikiki (Oahu). Maui Brewing Company is available in 26 states, 1 district, and 3 international countries with more areas to follow.

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The Virginia Beer Co. Announces Brand Refresh/Portfolio Realignment

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WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia— This week, The Virginia Beer Company formally announced a brand refresh that has been over a year in the making. The effort culminated with the official introduction of a new addition to its year-round lineup: Gorgeous, a 100% Citra IPA.

Gorgeous has been available in limited quantities in the past, but due to its overwhelming popularity, the Virginia Beer Co. team is excited to elevate it to the brewery’s core lineup going forward.

“We’ve been steadily introducing the market to the new look and feel of the packaging on our core beers since last spring,” said Chris Smith, co-founder of The Virginia Beer Company. “Brand refreshes take a lot of planning but have started to become a little more common in the industry. We thought timing the official announcement of the refresh around the new year-round status of Gorgeous would give our customers something to get excited about.”

Soft, citrusy Gorgeous Citra IPA (5.7%) joins three other freshly rebranded flagship beers: Elbow Patches (6.2%), Virginia Beer Co.’s award-winning smooth, roasty Oatmeal Stout – Saving Daylight (4.9%), an anytime citrusy American Wheat – and Free Verse (6.8%), the brewery’s best-selling Hazy IPA.

The new packaging represents a cleaner, more modern take for the 7-year-old brewery, whose original aesthetic skewed towards more of a retro look. The bright packaging, coupled with the fresh flagship beer and recent expansion to the entire state (including availability in large regional & statewide retailers), positions the brewery well for a big year. But ultimately The Virginia Beer Company – referred to by their founders as a force for good in the form of a brewery – wants customers to know that the brand refresh was done for them.

“We want people to really understand that when we get feedback, we listen,” said Robby Willey, co-founder of The Virginia Beer Company. “This was a collaborative effort that included feedback from everyone in our brewery’s family: our distributors, retailers, loyal customers, and the ‘VBC’ team all gave feedback on the brand refresh. We’re an incredibly community-conscious brewery, and we really treated this process like a community event. And we are really excited how this new look & feel reflects not just the liquid in the cans, but our whole brand identity these 7 years after first opening our doors & taps in 2016.”

About The Virginia Beer Company

The Virginia Beer Company is a brewery, taproom, and beer garden located in Williamsburg, VA’s Edge District. The brewery was founded by two graduates of nearby William & Mary, who shared a passion for philanthropy, community, and great beer. VBC is proud to have their beer available throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as in New York and in multiple countries overseas including Japan and France. Since opening in 2016, VBC continues to be guided by the principles shared by its core of founding team members: Beer · People · Purpose.

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Dragon’s Milk Announces Packaging Refresh, New Beers, RTS Cocktail

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HOLLAND, Michigan – Dragon’s Milk announced a full flight of upgrades to its bourbon barrel-based brand family of beer and high-proof bourbon, including new packaging and new products.

First, fans of the #1 selling American-made stout will notice a completely new look on the shelves. The signature black-and-white packaging, along with the iconic dragon, have evolved to better showcase the attributes that consumers have come to expect from the Dragon’s Milk brand family; namely: bourbon barrel-aging and potent ABV in a 4-pack bottle format.

“We’re committed to providing a premium beer experience to our fans, and our new packaging more accurately reflects that goal. The new 4-pack carriers maximize visibility and readability on shelf, and create a beautiful billboard of brands when placed side-by-side. Increasing the height of the carriers is also better for the beer, protecting it from harmful light exposure. The dragon has never looked better and is truly ready to fly!” said Dominic Bergquist, Brand Manager for the Dragon’s Milk portfolio.

Coinciding with the launch of new packaging is the release of two new beers into the Dragon’s Milk brand family: Crimson Keep and Tales of Gold. Crimson Keep is a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Ale, and Tales of Gold is a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Golden Ale with Milk Sugar. Both brews tout superior drinkability at a potent 11% ABV, in-line with the signature stout. These new brands expand the Dragon’s Milk family into familiar style groups ripe for innovation. Both beers will see distribution across the brand’s footprint beginning in March.

Rounding out beer updates is the annual release of the highly touted Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash. Aged for one year in bourbon barrels, Triple Mash clocks in at 17% ABV. Also featuring exciting new packaging, this beer will release in New Holland Brewing Co.’s Holland and Grand Rapids, MI brewpubs on Saturday March 18, and will receive limited distribution in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin shortly after.

Finally, the Dragon’s Milk bourbon portfolio continues to grow. Following on the success of the first stouted-bourbon, Beer Barrel Bourbon, Dragon’s Milk Ready-to-Serve Old Fashioned cocktail will premiere in a 375ml bottle. The Old Fashioned is made with Beer Barrel Bourbon, house-made bitters, orange peel oil, and their signature Simple Syrup which is crafted by reducing down the flagship Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout into a syrup and adding sugar. The syrup adds an incredibly unique and delicious savory and sweet quality to the cocktail. The Old Fashioned will be available in late April and will be sold throughout Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Kentucky in Meijer stores and local retailers.

About Dragon’s Milk

Throughout the ages, Dragon’s Milk has been a term used to describe potent ales and elixirs worthy of a celebration, a reward at the end of the journey. New Holland Brewing Co. is proud to continue that tradition today with the Dragon’s Milk family of brands. What began as a single barrel of beer in 2001 has now become a full portfolio of legendary beverages, led by Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout, the #1 selling American-made stout.

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Braxton Brewing Giddy Ups with New Lager Launch

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewery with national recognition and acclaim, is excited to announce the newest craft option to join its lineup of celebrated beers. Spur is an American Amber Lager that is full-flavored and expected to meet today’s consumer needs with unmatched perfection. Consumers will be able to find Spur on tap in Braxton taprooms, online at Braxtonbrewing.com and in Kroger stores throughout Kentucky and Ohio beginning Mid-March. Each six-pack of 12 oz. cans will be available for $10.99 and 15 packs for $16.99.

Braxton’s Spur will be celebrated at a very special State Fair event at the Company’s Covington Taproom. The launch party’s festivities, tentatively scheduled for March 25, promises to be a never-before-seen event at Braxton. Guests will be invited to step into the full SPUR experience, with a Wild West experience on the rooftop, complete with experiences including a mechanical bull and more. Complete details about the party will be revealed the week of March 13, 2023.

“We absolutely believe SPUR is an American Lager that is representative of what consumers are looking for right now,” says Jake Rouse, Co-Founder and CEO of Braxton Brewing Co. “Craft beers and IPAs have had quite an adventure in the category’s lifestyle – at times, flavor was king. Other times, customers wanted nothing but innovation. This is going to hit consumers right away as the ideal beer, because it’s lighter, no nonsense and takes us all back to what the beer drinker wants and expects from an American lager. When you take your first sip of Spur you realize why you originally fell in love with craft beer in the first place.”

Braxton Brewing has carved out its place as a brewery to watch nationwide. With a mindset on innovation and growth, Braxton has seen expansion across its taprooms and across its collection of celebrated craft beers. Braxton was also honored with Brewbound’s prestigious Rising Star Award and was named the fourth fastest growing regional brewery from the Brewers Association — a testament to the brand’s strength.

About Braxton Brewing Company

Born in a garage, Braxton Brewing Co. has become an entrepreneurial obsession. Melding the age-old tradition of brewing beer and innovative new-age technology, dreams are born and fermented at Braxton Brewing Company. It is the hub where Jake and Evan Rouse showcase their passion for brewing beer. It’s here, where the expert team holds every single pint of Braxton beer to the highest standard of excellence. And, like the garage of their past, the brewery is deeply rooted in the community of Covington, Kentucky. Braxton Brewing Company was also recently honored with Brewbound’s prestigious Rising Star Award, and Braxton’s own Evan Rouse was featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink list. Further amplifying Braxton’s accomplishments, the brewery was highlighted on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list.

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Backwoods Brewing to Open 19-Acre Resort Property Party Acres

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CARSON, Washington— Backwoods Brewing releases Party Acres Hazy IPA ahead of opening their 19-acre resort property Party Acres, a playground for lovers of the Gorge.

“We bought the property in 2020,” says owner and CEO Steve Waters, “and have been drawing multiple designs in the sandbox ever since.” They finally landed on a site plan, with Phase 1 being cabins hidden away in the woods in Carson, Washington. The cabins will open this spring, and Phase 2 of Party Acres will be bringing Backwoods’ existing pub and brewery operations on site as well.

Alongside these plans, Backwoods has other fun ideas in the works with an estimated time frame to be decided, including a disc golf course, zip line and potentially an amphitheater for live entertainment.

“We’ve got plans in motion, and are leaving space to dream up exciting ideas for the property and our cozy cabins. With all the activities in the area we are excited to give people more reasons to love coming to play and stay in the Columbia River Gorge.” says owner Debbie Waters.

Party Acres, the beer, is a Hazy IPA made with lush, tropical hops, and is light enough to be enjoyed on any outdoor adventure. Backwoods has been playing with the recipe on draft for over a year, and is finally ready to take it to prime time in 12 ounce cans. It will take their hazy slot, previously occupied by Hazy in the Gorge.

“When it came time to name the beer, we thought about it for 5 seconds before thinking, ‘Why don’t we name it after the property?’” said Tom Waters, COO and owner of Backwoods, “Party Acres has been a dream of my dad’s (fellow owner Jim Waters) since before I was born.”

“When I was a kid, my buddies and I always wanted a place we could go to get away,” says Jim.

The fabled earthly paradise would be called Party Acres. “It’s pretty exciting to be making that dream a reality. But what we’re doing here is going to be a little bit more classy than what me and my buddies had in mind back then.” Born from the vision of a collective place for family and friends to celebrate the good times, Party Acres will be a resort with something for everyone.

“And in the spirit of Backwoods, we’re aiming for the blend we always try to strike of woodsy and adventurous, while also laid-back and comfortable,” says Steve Waters. “We want to be the place you think of when you want to get away.”

Look for the Party Acres beer in stores and on tap at the Backwoods pubs right now – and plan to book a night or two at the Party Acres cabins beginning in May 2023.

About Backwoods Brewing Company

Backwoods Brewing is located in the heart of the Columbia Gorge, in the small town of Carson, WA. It was founded by the Waters family in 2012, as a single-barrel brewpub. They now operate on a 20-barrel system in their Stevenson production facility, kegging, canning and bottling beer for the WA, OR, and ID markets. They
have also operated a thriving satellite pub in Portland’s Pearl District since July of 2018. Their focus is on balanced beers and comfortable pub settings.

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Migration Brewing Announces Maple Barleywine Release

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Migration Brewing will be releasing their Maple Coronet barley wine to the market on Friday, March 3rd. This unique American barley wine is the latest limited release from the company’s burgeoning Migrator barrel aged series. The brewery partnered up with Glenna Farms out of Amery, Wisconsin to secure the organic maple syrup. Aged for six months on Heaven Hill bourbon barrels; the rich, decadent beer will be available in 500ml bottles at local specialty shops around the Portland metro area. The beer will also be available on draft and in bottles at all Migration pubs.

“We were super stoked to work with Glenna Farms on this project. They produce some of the finest organic syrup in Wisconsin and the bourbon barrels are exceptional,” said Mike Branes, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Migration Brewing. “We’ve been pushing the brewery team to work with a wide variety of ingredients and this beer really came together over a ton of excitement to approach a classic American barleywine differently,” notes Branes.

The Maple Coronet barley wine is brewed to be a complex, and slightly sweet early springtime treat. Coming in at 11% ABV the beer is crafted on a foundation of fine English Maris Otter malt which brings a nutty richness and full roundness to the beer. Three different types of caramel malts exhibit toffee and tones of cherry, plum and raisin. Maple syrup was added during the run-off of the wort, as well as during fermentation, to provide extra sugars. The maple sweetness is not overpowering and integrates into the beer without being cloyingly sweet.

Glenna Farms was established in 1995when Rick and Kristine Glenna purchased an 80-acre maple syrup operation from Arthur V. Olson. The century old sugar bush is located next to a dairy farm, was well known for producing one of nature’s finest sweeteners, pure maple syrup.

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 four 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.

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El Segundo Brewing and Stone Cold Steve Austin Launch Limited Release Broken Skull Double IPA

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El Segundo, California – California-based El Segundo Brewing Company today announced a series of events showcasing Broken Skull Double IPA, the brewery’s latest collaboration with WWE legend and Hall of Famer Steve Austin, hitting store shelves this spring. “Steve’s Badass Bars,” a national series of Broken Skull tap-takeover events, will kick off at El Segundo on March 16th – a date significant to Austin fans, and culminate with WrestleMania 39 pre-game events on April 1 and 2.

“Broken Skull fans have been asking us to do a Double IPA for years, so we decided to introduce it in a big way!,” said Steve Austin. “While we have the ultimate draw with WrestleMania 39 in El Segundo’s backyard, we wanted folks across the country to have a badass, A-Show experience, so we’re bringing it to them!”

While tickets to the March 16th kick-off event, announced on Steve’s social media, sold out in seconds, fans can still get in on the action at El Segundo, and throughout the country, in the days leading up to WrestleMania 39.

  • March 16th – April 2nd – Steve Badass Bar HQ – El Segundo Brewing Company will be converting their taproom into the ultimate wrestling fans oasis. As the home base for Badass Bars that will be activating across the country, fans can expect games, prizes, activations and more during that two week period leading into wrestlemania.
  • March 27-31: Steve’s Badass Bar Pop-Ups in Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, and Fair Lawn, NJ

An advance opportunity to try the limited release Double IPA and other Broken Skull beers, enter to win door prizes and raffles for Broken Skull beer, Austin-autographed merchandise, and other prizes. Consumers can find the nearest “Steve’s Badass Bar” events at El Segundo’s website and by following @brokenskullbeer on Instagram. Confirmed pop-ups include Fine Line in the Boston area, JT’s Corner Tap & Eatery in Chicago, Up-Down STL in St. Louis, and DDT in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

  • March 29 (Doors at 7 p.m.): LIVE broadcast of Notsam Wrestling at The Comedy Store in LA Broken Skull will sponsor the live broadcast of Sam Watson’s premier wrestling podcast at The Comedy Store. Tickets are available here.
  • April 1-2: VIP Shuttle Pass Packages from El Segundo to WrestleMania 39

Broken Skull is offering a limited number of one-way Shuttle Pass Packages ($100 per person) from El Segundo Brewery to WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium. Pass holders can pre-game at the brewery with three (3) beer tickets to use in the Broken Skull taproom before riding the VIP shuttle to the stadium. Pass-holders also receive a Steve Austin-signed “For a Few Skulls More” poster and a Broken Skull sticker and koozie. Shuttles will depart at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. VIP Shuttle Passes can be bought at brokenskullbeer.com

The El Segundo Brewing/Steve Austin Partnership

The first collaboration between El Segundo and Austin came about when the wrestling icon visited the brewery with a buddy. He was already a fan of El Segundo’s Mayberry IPA and after chatting with founder Rob Croxall he shared that he had an interest in pursuing a brewery project of his own. From that conversation a collaboration ensued and ultimately Broken Skull IPA – the name inspired by Austin’s wrestling background – came to life. Austin was very involved in the development of the IPA and the flavor profile reflects his input. The collaboration was incredibly successful and El Segundo has dramatically expanded their distribution footprint due in large part to the success of Broken Skull IPA. Following the tremendous success of Broken Skull IPA, El Segundo expanded its partnership with Austin in 2022 with the release of Broken Skull American Lager.

Broken Skull Double IPA

Answering the fans’ call, the collaborators have created Broken Skull Double IPA, a limited release beer with 8.0% ABV. Centennial Hops – along with Citra, Chinook and Cascade – give it more of a citrus punch, and notes of candied citrus, papaya and underripe mango are balanced with a clean malt backbone.

“Think of it like the big brother to Broken Skull IPA,” said El Segundo Founder Rob Croxall. “Broken Skull Double IPA offers a heavyweight punch with a cruiserweight body that won’t weigh you down. Can I get a double ‘Hell Yea’?”

The Double IPA will be available for purchase this spring in the following retailers: HEB; Total Wine & More; Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods; Central Market; Albertsons; and your favorite independent beer shops.

About El Segundo Brewing

El Segundo Brewing is an independent craft brewery founded by Rob Croxall and Tom Kelley in El Segundo, California 2011. El Segundo focuses on fresh, hoppy, West Coast IPAs and clean lagers that can be found on tap walls and in retailers across 27 states as well as Japan. In 2014, El Segundo formed a partnership with Steve Austin to launch the Broken Skull Beer IPA. The incredible success of that release resulted in the expansion of the brewery capacity and output and an ongoing partnership between Austin and El Segundo.

About Steve Austin

Native Texan Steve Austin played college football at UNT in Denton before beginning his Pro Wrestling career in Dallas in 1990. As he made his way through the business, he developed the now world famous “Stone Cold” persona and became the blue-collar warrior for the common man. Among his numerous in-ring accomplishments, Steve is a six-time WWE World Champion, the only three-time Royal Rumble match winner, and a two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Since hanging up his wrestling boots, Steve has kept busy with numerous acting and hosting roles including Nash Bridges, The Condemned, The Expendables, Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, and The Broken Skull Sessions.

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Silver City Brewery Announces New Beers to Their Award-Winning Lineup

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BREMERTON, Washington— Silver City Brewery is excited to announce the launch of Freak King Imperial IPA in 19.2oz single-serve cans. Craft beer lovers can now enjoy this brilliantly badass Imperial India Pale Ale in a convenient format, perfect for sharing with friends or savoring alone. Originally debuting as a limited edition 16oz can offering in the summer of 2022, Freak King is back as a permanent addition to the year-round lineup.

Freak King Imperial IPA packs a tremendous punch of earthy, dank Simcoe, Amarillo, and Mosaic hop aromas and flavors. Fermented with a specialty yeast strain that yields a crisp, clean texture alongside some darker stone fruit notes, this 9.5% ABV beer is your magic portal to weirdness.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Freak King Imperial IPA to the world in a new, larger format,” said Scott Houmes, owner/founder of Silver City Brewery. “Our brewing team has put their hearts and souls into this beer, and we can’t wait for fans to experience it in its full glory.”

The 19.2oz cans feature the iconic Freak King character and are now available at Silver City Brewery’s taproom and select retailers throughout the Pacific Northwest, with a nod to convenience stores where single-serve beers are sold.

Yardbird Local Lager

Introducing Yardbird Local Lager: The Perfect Way to End a Long Workday Silver City Brewery announces the release of their newest year-round craft beer, Yardbird Local Lager. This bright and golden lager, exclusively available on draft at local bars and tap houses, is the perfect way to unwind after a long day of work. Yardbird Local Lager is a bright and golden lager with a smooth, well-rounded body that offers a complex array of flavors. Lightly hopped with delicate floral aromas and a crisp finish, at 4.8% alcohol by volume, this easy-drinking beer is the perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day at work.

“At the end of a long workday, there’s nothing better than enjoying a cold, refreshing beer with friends and colleagues,” said Scott Houmes, owner/founder of Silver City Brewery. “We understand that high inflation can make it hard to enjoy the little things in life. That’s why we created Yardbird Local Lager – an affordable, high-quality beer that pays tribute to local shipyard and Navy workers.”

Silver City Brewery will be showcasing Yardbird Local Lager at its upcoming annual open house event on Saturday, March 4th. Additional details about the open house may be found on the brewery’s Facebook event page.

Whoop Pass Double IPA

In late January, Silver City Brewery announced the return of Whoop Pass Double IPA to the year-round lineup, on tap and in 6-packs of 12oz cans.

A reinvigorated Silver City Brewery fan favorite, Whoop Pass Double IPA returns bigger, bolder, and hoppier than ever before. An authentic West Coast IPA, bursting with citrus and pine aromas and flavors, Whoop Pass Double IPA incorporates its classic hop lineup of Cascade, Chinook, Nugget, and Columbus through modern hopping technologies and brewing equipment in order to wring out every last drop of danky bitterness and flavor. Welcome to hop country… and enjoy!

At 8.5% alcohol by volume, Whoop Pass Double IPA is now available to bars and retailers, on tap and in 6-packs, throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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Cape May Brewing Announces Release of New Variety Pack

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CAPE MAY, New Jersey— Cape May Brewing Company is excited to announce their debut craft beer variety 12-pack, which includes four of their flagship brews and a range of styles: Cape May IPA, Always Ready Hazy Pale Ale, Cape May White, and Longliner Lager. From crisp and balanced to juicy and hazy, this featured lineup offers something for everyone.

Created with their consumers in mind, the Cape May Brewing Company Variety Pack provides new and existing drinkers the opportunity to enjoy their favorite beers without having to choose between them.

“We are thrilled about the release of the Cape May Variety Pack,” says Cape May Brewing Company Marketing Director Alicia Grasso. “It will give fans the opportunity to enjoy their favorites in one convenient 12-pack, while also giving new consumers the opportunity to try a “Taste of the Cape” by sampling a few of our core products.”

With a focus on core in 2023, a variety pack featuring a selection of the company’s year-round offerings was a natural next step for the brewery.

“Over the last decade, we’ve continued to grow our core brands and we’ve curated a selection of brews that best reflects our portfolio,” says Cape May Brewing Company Director of Sales Josh Havey. “We experienced success in 2022 with the rollout of 12-packs of Cape May IPA, and as we expand our offerings and venture into new markets in Pennsylvania, we believe a Cape May sampler pack is a great way to introduce our year-round beers that we hope will offer something for everyone.”

The four fan-favorites in the variety pack include:

  • Cape May IPA: The American IPA named for America’s Oldest Seaside Resort, Cape May IPA is loaded with floral and citrus notes, well-balanced with a zesty finish. A West Coast-style IPA brewed in the heart of the East Coast, it’s the beer that’s Crafted on the Cape.
  • Always Ready Hazy Pale Ale: With the addition of wheat and oats for a medium body and with brilliant aromas of tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and citrus zest, this lush hop-bomb is Always Ready.
  • Cape May White: Brewed with orange and lemon peels, coriander, grains of paradise, and Belgian Witbier yeast. Fruity esters up-front with an easy-drinking finish yields a traditional Belgian-Style Wheat Ale brewed in the heart of the East Coast.
  • Longliner Lager: Soft, crisp, and balanced—Longliner Lager is a beer that will keep you going all year long. Whether you’re toiling away in the brewhouse, hitting land after a long two weeks at sea, or kicking back on your day off, Longliner will be there for you.
  • The Cape May Variety Pack will be rolling out to retailers throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware beginning February 28. It is also available at the Cape May Brewing Company Brewtique (located at 1250 Hornet Road in the Cape May Airport) now.

About Cape May Brewing Company

CMBC started in 2011, with three guys making one beer in a 1,500 square-foot space. Now, they’ve got over 32,000 square feet of space at the Cape May Airport and several hundred flagship, seasonal, and small-batch brews under their umbrella, distributed throughout all of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Their original space is now dedicated to experimental brewing and their award-winning Tasting Room, with a separate, industrial brewing facility across the street.

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Surreal Brewing Launches Distribution in Virginia

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CAMPBELL, California – Surreal Brewing Company, the non-alcoholic craft beer brand from Northern California, is proud to announce its latest partnership with Virginia’s premier beverage distributor, Specialty Beverage. After successfully launching a series of distribution deals in key markets and experiencing significant growth throughout the states of Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Ohio, Co-Founders Donna Hockey and Tammer Zein-El-Abedein hope to build upon the momentum they have gained to introduce Surreal Brewing to craft beer loving consumers across the state of Virginia seeking great tasting options for moderation.

“Surreal Brewing sells through distributors as well as through our e-commerce platform and has many orders coming from the East Coast,” said Donna Hockey, Co-Founder of Surreal Brewing Company. “Our goal is to get delicious NA beer to people in real-time without waiting for it to be delivered from CA. We are happy to serve the mid-Atlantic region through Specialty Beverage.”

Since launching in 2018, Surreal Brewing has been a pioneer in the non-alcoholic beer category ??bringing healthy, delicious, first-to-market brews that won’t compromise the health goals of its consumers. As the most awarded and healthiest line of non-alcoholic craft beer in the U.S., all Surreal Brewing’s non-alcoholic craft beers are made from all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, are low in calories, and are available in a wide variety of brews and flavors, including limited-edition seasonal beverages, providing craft beer enthusiasts with delicious options that maintain the bold, refreshing taste of traditional craft beer. Five core styles contain zero sugar.

As more and more consumers seek options for moderation, partnerships with distributors such as Specialty Beverage will be necessary for Surreal Brewing’s expansion in Virginia and meeting the state’s high consumption and high demand for non-alcoholic beer.

Pushing the boundaries of the non-alcoholic craft beer industry, Surreal Brewing strives to think differently and create a unique product, bringing a new non-alcoholic beverage experience to consumers in Virginia.

About Surreal Brewing Company

Founded in Northern California by husband and wife team Tammer Zein-El-Abedein and Donna Hockey, Surreal Brewing brings delicious and ultra-healthy non-alcoholic beers to the marketplace with a variety of great-tasting styles. 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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