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Archives for April 2023

Bravus Brewing Continues Rapid Distribution Expansion Across Midwestern, Southern, and Northeastern States

April 26, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

ANAHEIM, California – Bravus, America’s first brewery dedicated solely to producing premium non-alcoholic craft beer, has announced its continued market expansion to three U.S. regions with Anheuser Busch, Miller Coors, and Craft Independent distribution. New territories include Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and New York. This expansion increases the brewery’s portfolio footprint to millions of non-alcoholic beer fans across 19 states.

Building upon its success, the award-winning brand already has strong, lasting wholesale partnerships covering California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, Tennessee, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Orders are ongoing, with new accounts continually being added regionally and nationally.

“This is an exciting time for the company and our brand,” said Philip Brandes, founder and CEO, Bravus Brewing Co. “We have received repeated feedback from consumers and retailers in various regions eagerly anticipating the availability of our premium non-alcoholic craft beers. To meet this incredible demand, we have been working tirelessly to establish a strong wholesaler network by partnering with best-in-class distributors to bring our premium non-alcoholic craft beer to these important markets.”

New distribution partners for Bravus include Gasko Meyer (New York State), S.K.I. Beer (New York City); Zink Distributing Company (Indiana); Chas Seligman Distributing (Kentucky); Southeast Beverage Company & Ohio Eagle Distributing (Ohio); and L&F Distributors (Texas).

“Non-alcoholic craft beer is becoming a popular choice for adults looking to change things up. Some look to move towards healthier, more mindful drinking, whereas others want to take a break from their regular drinking routine,” continued Brandes. “Be it to rehydrate after an intense trail run or to crack a cold one at a backyard gathering with friends and family, the non-alcoholic category is experiencing staggering demand.”

Crafted in Anaheim, California, award-winning Bravus brews a wide variety of premium non-alcoholic craft beers to satisfy just about every beer lover and those thirsty to try something new. The less than .5% ABV beers are 100% vegan, brewed to reduce gluten, and contain approximately 100 calories per 12-ounce can. Bravus’ core line-up of beers includes a West Coast IPA, Blood Orange IPA, Golden Light, and Peanut Butter Dark.

About Bravus

Founded in 2015, Bravus Brewing was born from a never-ending pursuit of pushing boundaries, overcoming obstacles, and forever changing the beer landscape. North America’s first brewery solely dedicated to producing non-alcoholic craft beer perfected its proprietary brewing process over many years to accomplish what was previously deemed impossible: brewing an award-winning non-alcoholic premium craft beer to compete alongside its alcoholic counterparts.

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2019 Los Angeles International Beer Competition Results

April 23, 2023 by Dow Scoggins

2019 Los Angeles International Beer Competition Results

The 2019 Los Angeles International Beer Competition, held April 13-14 at the historic Fairplex in Pomona, was a suds-soaked showdown that drew over 1,000 entries from breweries worldwide across 100 categories, blind-judged by a panel of BJCP pros and industry vets to crown the globe’s top pours—from snappy German Pilsners and juicy West Coast IPAs to funky barrel-aged sours and roasty rye beers. San Diego breweries absolutely crushed it, snagging 71 medals (a record haul) including clean sweeps in American-Style Stout and Rye Beer categories, with standouts like Eppig Brewing’s Meister N. German Wheat Beer taking gold and Deft Brewing racking up six medals for their bold stouts and lagers. El Segundo Brewing Company’s Old Jetty claimed the ultimate Best of Show crown for its masterful amber lager, while locals like Angel City’s That Voodoo that Yuzu (gold in Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour) and Artifex’s Artifexican (gold in American-Style Cream Ale) proved SoCal’s craft scene was firing on all cylinders. Winners got prime real estate at the LA County Fair’s beer tavern, where thirsty crowds sampled medalists amid live music and food trucks—making this comp not just a judging fest, but a launchpad for shelf stars. If you’re chasing timeless California classics, hunt down these 2019 champs; they’re the pours that put LA on the international beer map. Cheers to a golden year!

Results of the 2019 Los Angeles International Beer Competition
2019 Best of Show: El Segundo Brewing Company, Old Jetty

1 – American-Style Wheat Beer
Gold Medal: Eppig Brewing, Meister N. German Wheat Beer
Bronze Medal: Stanley Park Brewing, Stanley Park Brewing Sunsetter

2 – American-Style Wheat Beer with Yeast
Gold Medal: Scotty’s Bierwerks, American Dark Wheat
Silver Medal: Lengthwise Brewing Company, Harvest Moon Wheat Ale

3 – American-Style Fruit Beer
Gold Medal: Four Peaks Brewing Co., Peach Ale
Silver Medal: Four Sons Brewing, Vacation
Bronze Medal: TAPS Brewery, Smooth Razz

4 – Fruit Wheat Beer
Gold Medal: Sprecher Brewing Co., Grapefruit Radler
Silver Medal: Garage Brewing Co., Mango Hefeweizen
Bronze Medal: Garage Brewing Co., Sweet Orange Wit

5 – Belgian-Style Fruit Beer
Gold Medal: Dust Bowl Brewing, Twisted Monk
Silver Medal: Brewyard Beer Company, Tropico
Bronze Medal: Brewheim, Brewheim Bramble on Saison
Honorable Mention: Flix Brewhouse – Chandler, Wit with Fruit

7 – Field Beer
Gold Medal: Bartlett Brewing Co. (Bartlett Hall), Layer Bar
Silver Medal: Barley Forge Brewing Co., The Patsy
Bronze Medal: Smoking Cannon Brewery, Paxton

8 – Chili Beer
Gold Medal: Rock Bottom Brewery – Nashville, Jalapeno Lager
Silver Medal: River Rat Brewery, Tabasco Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout

9 – Herb and Spice Beer
Gold Medal: Danville Brewing Company, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Silver Medal: Inland Warf Brewing, Winter Warmer
Bronze Medal: Absolution Brewing Co., Cerveza de Champurrado

10 – Pumpkin Spice Beer
Gold Medal: Twin Creeks Brewing Company, Twin Creeks Imperial Pumpkin Ale
Silver Medal: Papa Marces Cerveceria, Pumpkin: The Musical
Bronze Medal: Rahr & Sons Production Team, Pumpkin Ale

11 – Chocolate or Cocoa Beer
Gold Medal: Belching Beaver Brewery, Mexican Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout
Silver Medal: Riip Beer Company, Flannels and Flip Flops
Bronze Medal: Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse, Chocolate Moustache

12 – Coffee Beer
Gold Medal: Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, Iron Joe
Silver Medal: Tricia LaRue, Cabra Loca Espresso Milk Stout
Bronze Medal: Phantom Ales, Kona Coffee Lager – Hazelnut

13 – Specialty Beer
Gold Medal: Eppig Brewing, Count Maltula Cereal Imperial Milk Stout
Silver Medal: Indian Joe Brewing, Ham for the Holidays
Bronze Medal: Garage Brewing Co., Kumquat Brut IPA
Honorable Mention: Moonraker Brewing, Hollow Bones

14 – Rye Beer
Gold Medal: Pizza Port – Carlsbad, Palapa
Silver Medal: Papa Marces Cerveceria, Ryesilience
Bronze Medal: Burning Beard, Roggen the Lightning

15 – Honey Beer
Gold Medal: Booze Brothers Brewing Co., Honey Bloom
Silver Medal: SLO Brew, Hazy Honey Blonde

16 – Session Beer
Gold Medal: Burgeon Beer Company, Clever Kiwi
Silver Medal: Pizza Port – San Diego, Guillaume

17 – Session India Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Mosaic Session IPA
Silver Medal: Holy City Brewing, Paradise IPA
Bronze Medal: Pizza Port – Carlsbad, Ponto

18 – Other Strong Beer
Gold Medal: High Water Brewing, Aphotic Imperial Porter

19 – Experimental Beer
Gold Medal: Arts District Brewing Company, Umbra Tertia
Silver Medal: Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Feral Vinifera
Bronze Medal: Four Sons Brewing, PB&K

20 – Fresh Hop Beer
Silver Medal: Deft Brewing, Patio Hops & Geysers

21 – Historical Beer
Gold Medal: Deft Brewing, DoubleDeft Secret
Silver Medal: South Park Brewing, Skol
Bronze Medal: Dempseys Restaurant and Brewery, How Many Dan’s Does It

22 – Gluten Free Beer
Silver Medal: Willies Superbrew, Sparkling Mango & Passionfruit
Bronze Medal: Willies Superbrew, Sparkling Pomegranate & Acai

23 – American-Belgo-Style Ale
Gold Medal: Rouleur Brewing Company, PUNCHEUR Pale Ale
Silver Medal: Rock Bottom – La Jolla, Epic Joyride WIPA
Bronze Medal: Innovation Brew Works, Cattle Rancher

24 – American-Style Sour Ale
Gold Medal: Smog City Brewing Co., June Lady
Silver Medal: Almanac Beer Co., Farmer’s Reserve No. 5
Bronze Medal: Lost Winds Brewing Company, Single pHin Sour with Blueberries

25 – Brett Beer
Gold Medal: King Harbor Brewing Company, Ride The Wild
Silver Medal: Cucapa Brewing Co., Bocanegra Wild Ale & Barbera
Bronze Medal: Papa Marces Cerveceria, The Funk For Red October

26 – Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer
Gold Medal: Nebraska Brewing Company, Blanc is the New White
Silver Medal: BJ’s Restaurants & Brewery- Reno, BJ’s Whiskers

27 – Wood and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer
Gold Medal: 3 Punk Ales, Barley Legal
Silver Medal: AleSmith Brewing Company, Cinnamon Vanilla Barrel-Aged Speedway Stout
Bronze Medal: BJ’s Brewhouse, Papa Grande

28 – Wood and Barrel-Aged Strong Stout
Gold Medal: Sprecher Brewing Co., Czar Brew
Silver Medal: Pizza Port – Carlsbad Village, 2018 Strong Ale
Bronze Medal: Riip Beer Company, Death Ditch

29 – Wood and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer
Gold Medal: Angel City Brewery, That Voodoo that Yuzu
Silver Medal: Garage Brewing Co., Gin Barrel Gose
Bronze Medal: 42 North Brewing Company, Confucious Wild Ale w/ Apricot

31 – Kellerbier or Zwickelbier
Gold Medal: Hop Dogma, Ol’ Keller
Silver Medal: Woodfour Brewing, New Ridge Lager
Bronze Medal: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, Zwickel

32 – Smoke Beer
Gold Medal: South Park Brewing, Bread & Smoke
Silver Medal: Pedal Haus Brewery, Rauchbier Märzen
Bronze Medal: Brewyard Beer Company, Smoking Redhead
Honerable Mention: Stone Brewing Co. – Liberty Station, Rogalian

33 – American-Style Pilsner
Gold Medal: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, Urban Underdog American Lager
Silver Medal: United States Beverage, Moosehead Breweries – Moosehead Lager
Bronze Medal: Old Stump Brewing Co., Torrey Pines Pilsner

34 – International-Style Pilsner
Gold Medal: Knee Deep Brewing Company, Hola Señor
Silver Medal: Angel City Brewery, Little Tokyo Super Dry
Bronze Medal: Eppig Brewing, Eppig Special Lager

35 – American-Style or German-Style Light Light Lager
Gold Medal: Danville Brewing Company, Lagerade
Silver Medal: Pedal Haus Brewery, Day Drinker Light Lager
Bronze Medal: Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, Rahr’s Blonde

36 – American-Style Lager or Ice Lager or Malt Lager
Gold Medal: Phantom Ales, Beaver Pointe River Lager
Silver Medal: Trustworthy Brewing Co., Gigil Rice Pilsner
Bronze Medal: Thorn Brewing Company, Barrio Lager

37 – American-Style Cream Ale
Gold Medal: Artifex Brewing Company, Artifexican
Silver Medal: Angel City Brewery, Cream Ale
Bronze Medal: Ballast Point, Ballast Point Lager

38 – American-Style Amber Lager
Gold Medal: El Segundo Brewing Company, Casa Azul
Silver Medal: Brewyard Beer Company, Jewel City
Bronze Medal: Bhramari Brewing Company, Painted Fortune

39 – German-Style Pilsner
Gold Medal: Eagle Rock Brewery, Amwolf
Silver Medal: Brewyard Beer Company, Sparkling Joy
Bronze Medal: Pigeon Head Brewery, Pigeon Head Pilsner

40 – Bohemian-Style Pilsner
Gold Medal: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Paradise Road
Silver Medal: Thorn Brewing, Golden Hills Pils
Bronze Medal: Draughtsmen Aleworks, Czech Please

41 – Munich-Style Helles
Gold Medal: 2kids Brewing Company, Five Finger Discount
Silver Medal: Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, Hail to the Chief Helles
Bronze Medal: Green Flash Brewing, Baja Bound

42 – Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest
Gold Medal: Barley Forge Brewing Co., Grandpa Tractor
Silver Medal: Hansa Brewery, Oktoberfest

43 – Vienna-Style Lager
Gold Medal: Rip Current Brewing Company, Corriente Negra Mexican Lager
Silver Medal: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Danish Red Lager
Bronze Medal: Left Coast Brewing Co., Una Mas

44 – German-Style Maerzen
Gold Medal: 14 Cannons, Marooner Märzen
Silver Medal: Great Basin Brewing Company, Oktoberfest
Bronze Medal: Thorn Brewing Company, Marty Zen

45 – European-Style Dark Lager/Munich-Style Dunkel
Gold Medal: Church Brew Works, Pious Monk Dunkel
Silver Medal: Beachwood BBQ – Long Beach, Dunkle As a Skunkle
Bronze Medal: Pedal Haus Brewery, Tmave Pivo

46 – Dark Lager
Gold Medal: TAPS Brewery, Schwarzbier
Silver Medal: Enegren Brewing, Nighthawk
Bronze Medal: Last Name Brewing, California Black Beer

47 – Bock
Gold Medal: Rip Current Brewing Company, Breakline Bock
Silver Medal: Enegren Brewing, Maibock
Bronze Medal: Point Beer, Point Bock Beer

48 – German-Style Doppelbock or Eisbock
Gold Medal: Bonesaw Brewing, Amputator
Silver Medal: Sprecher Brewing Co., Dopple Bock
Bronze Medal: GameCraft Brewing, Goat Simulator

49 – Baltic-Style Porter
Gold Medal: Rok House Brewing Co., Beowulf Baltic Porter

50 – Golden or Blonde Ale
Gold Medal: Beachwood BBQ – Huntington Beach, Foam Top
Silver Medal: Great Basin Brewing Company, 39 North Blonde Ale
Bronze Medal: Deft Brewing, Bay Park Blonde

51 – German-Style Kolsch
Gold Medal: HopSaint Brewing Company, Kolsch Enough
Silver Medal: Mike Hess Brewing, Claritas
Bronze Medal: Faultline Brewing, Kolsch

52 – English-Style Summer Ale
Gold Medal: Deft Brewing, DeftHopt Golden
Silver Medal: Rock Bottom – La Jolla, San Diego Sunset Blonde

53 – Classic English-Style Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Alosta Brewing Co., Elias
Silver Medal: The Stalking Horse, West Pico Pale
Bronze Medal: Sprecher Brewing Co., Hop on Top

54 – English-Style India Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Boqueron Brewing, Boquerón Brewing Co. CrashBoat IPA
Silver Medal: South Park Brewing, In the Meantime
Bronze Medal: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Hoppy Poppy IPA

55 – Australian-Style Pale Ale
Gold Medal: HopSaint Brewing Company, Pure Intention

56 – International-Style Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Garage Brewing Co., Garage Pale Ale
Silver Medal: South Lake Tahoe Craft Beer, Angora IPA
Bronze Medal: Burgeon Beer Company, Canopy Tour

57 – American-Style Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Figueroa Mountain Mosaic
Silver Medal: BJ’s Restaurants & Brewery- Chandler, BJ’s Piranha Pale Ale
Bronze Medal: Stanley Park Brewing, Stanley Park Brewing Windstorm
Honorable Mention: Alosta Brewing Co., D Street XPA

58 – Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Last Name Brewing, #HungerSucks
Silver Medal: Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Mind Haze
Bronze Medal: Beachwood BBQ – Huntington Beach, Hazer’s Edge

59 – American-Style Strong Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Burgeon Beer Company, Treevana
Silver Medal: Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse, Like Riding A Bike
Bronze Medal: Thorn Brewing Company, Relay IPA

60 – American-Style India Pale Ale
Gold Medal: GameCraft Brewing, Pay to Win
Silver Medal: Common Space Brewery, YAY! SAYER IPA
Bronze Medal: Burning Beard, Dankness Visible

61 – Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Knee Deep Brewing Company, Oopsie D’hazy
Silver Medal: Garage Brewing Co., Hazy #8
Bronze Medal: Beachwood BBQ – Huntington Beach, 28 Haze Later
Honorable Mention: Rouleur Brewing Company, DOPEUR Juicy IPA

62 – Imperial India Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Moonraker Brewing, All Hops on Deck
Silver Medal: Ritual Brewing Co., Ritual Double Dab – DIPA
Bronze Medal: SLO Brew, Still Frothy

63 – Juicy or Hazy Imperial or Double India Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Moonraker Brewing, Girls Just Wanna Have Sun
Silver Medal: Black Market Brewing, Gold
Bronze Medal: Santa Monica Brew Works, Head in the Clouds

64 – American-Style Amber/Red Ale
Gold Medal: BJ’s Restaurants & Brewery- Chandler, BJ’s Oasis Amber
Silver Medal: San Fernando Brewing Company, O’Melveny Red Ale
Bronze Medal: Smog City Brewing Co., Sabre-Toothed Squirrel

65 – Double Hoppy Red Ale
Gold Medal: Pizza Port – Carlsbad, Sharkbite Red
Silver Medal: Wiens Brewing, Dawnrider
Bronze Medal: Scotty’s Bierwerks, American Strong

66 – Imperial Red Ale
Gold Medal: Big Sexy Brewing, Gifted Gunslinger
Silver Medal: Claremont Craft Ales, Happy Days
Bronze Medal: Trustworthy Brewing Co., Brass Jar Hoppy Amber

67 – English-Style Mild Ale
Gold Medal: Pizza Port – San Diego, Skidmark
Silver Medal: Pizza Port – San Clemente, Nerf Herder
Bronze Medal: Flix Brewhouse – Albuquerque, The Brown Basilisk

68 – Ordinary or Special Bitter
Gold Medal: South Park Brewing, Robert Smith’s Smooth
Silver Medal: The Stalking Horse, Minions
Bronze Medal: Firestone Walker Brewing Co., DBA

69 – Extra Special Bitter
Gold Medal: Three Weavers Brewing, Deep Roots
Silver Medal: 2kids Brewing Company, Poppycock ESB
Bronze Medal: Brick Vault Brewery & BBQ, Emory Peak ESB

70 – Scottish-Style Ale
Gold Medal: Beachwood BBQ – Long Beach, Glenlongbeach
Silver Medal: Flix Brewhouse – Chandler, Scottish
Bronze Medal: Eppig Brewing, Granite City Scottish Export

71 – Irish-Style Red Ale
Gold Medal: Four Sons Brewing, O’Sonset
Silver Medal: Alosta Brewing Co., Manky Langer Irish Red
Bronze Medal: Kokopelli Beer Company, Blarney Stone

72 – English-Style Brown Ale
Gold Medal: Fort Point Beer Company, Westfalia
Silver Medal: Pizza Port – Carlsbad Village, shagadellic brown
Bronze Medal: Peter B’s Brewpub, Inclusion Amber

73 – American-Style Brown Ale
Gold Medal: Black Market Brewing, Shakedown
Silver Medal: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Davy Brown
Bronze Medal: Old Stump Brewing Co., Nut Job Brown Ale

74 – American-Style Black Ale
Gold Medal: Claremont Craft Ales, Buddy
Silver Medal: Wiens Brewing, Deprivation
Bronze Medal: Riip Beer Company, Black the Riipper

75 – German-Style Sour Ale
Gold Medal: Mike Hess Brewing, Peach My Other Vice
Silver Medal: Euryale Brewing Company, Halia Sour Cherry Gose
Bronze Medal: Papa Marces Cerveceria, Zest Of Friends

76 – German-Style Altbier
Gold Medal: Stone Brewing Co. – Liberty Station, Space Bar Friends
Silver Medal: Enegren Brewing, Valkyrie
Bronze Medal: Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company, Firefall Red

77 – South German-Style Hefewizen
Gold Medal: Pizza Port – San Diego, Flying Hawaiian
Silver Medal: Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Windansea Wheat
Bronze Medal: Stanley Park Brewing, Summer Hefeweizen

78 – German-Style Wheat Ale
Silver Medal: Pizza Port – San Diego, Junk In Da Trunkel Dunkel

79 – Belgian-Style Blonde Ale or Pale Ale
Gold Medal: Pizza Port – Carlsbad Village, Twerp
Silver Medal: Bonesaw Brewing, Le Petit Demon
Bronze Medal: Flix Brewhouse – Albuquerque, Pale Full of Bricks

80 – Belgian-Style Witbier
Gold Medal: Four Peaks Brewing Co., White Ale
Silver Medal: Tortugo Brewing Company, Isabela White
Bronze Medal: Pedal Haus Brewery, Biere Blanche

81 – Classic French and Belgian-Style
Gold Medal: Beachwood BBQ – Long Beach, Un Atout
Silver Medal: 2kids Brewing Company, Rocket Powered Geese
Bronze Medal: Dorćol Distilling and Brewing, Coq Hardi Saison

82 – Specialty Saison
Gold Medal: Fort Point Beer Company, Resonance
Silver Medal: Conflux Brewing Company, Ginger Lemongrass Farmhouse Saison
Bronze Medal: Papa Marces Cerveceria, Is It Bretty Yet?

83 – Belgian and French-Style Ale
Gold Medal: Flix Brewhouse – Carmel, Super Power Potion
Silver Medal: Ladyface Ale Co., La Grisette
Bronze Medal: Chula Vista Brewery, Sin Paredes

84 – Belgian-Style Lambic or Sour Ale
Gold Medal: Beachwood Blendery, Chaos is a Friend of Mine
Silver Medal: Mraz Brewing Company, Drinking with Friends
Bronze Medal: Mraz Brewing Company, Curator

85 – Belgian-Style Dubbel or Quadrupel
Gold Medal: Imperial Western Beer Co., Figgy Pudding
Silver Medal: Olde Salem Brewing Co., Sabotage
Bronze Medal: BJ’s Restaurants & Brewery- Reno, BJ’s Abbey Normal Quad

86 – Belgian-Style Tripel
Gold Medal: Dempsey’s Restaurant and Brewery, Tres Hombres
Silver Medal: Bluebird Brasserie, What a Trip
Bronze Medal: Burning Beard, Panic at the Nunnery

87 – Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale
Gold Medal: Imperial Western Beer Co., Ahoy-Hoy
Silver Medal: Thorn Brewing, Fornication
Bronze Medal: Rouleur Brewing Company, SOLOIST Golden Strong Ale

88 – Other Belgian-Style Ale
Gold Medal: Bluebird Brasserie, Strangely Attractive
Silver Medal: Draughtsmen Aleworks, Mini Monk
Bronze Medal: Riip Beer Company, Mandarina Rustica

89 – Brown Porter
Gold Medal: Deft Brewing, Dawn of the Deft
Silver Medal: Broxton, Maeby
Bronze Medal: Holy City Brewing, Pluff Mud Porter

90 – Robust Porter
Gold Medal: Founders Brewing, Porter
Silver Medal: Faultline Brewing, London Porter
Bronze Medal: Babe’s BBQ & Brewhouse, Babe’s Pigsleys Porter

91 – Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout
Gold Medal: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Stearn’s Stout
Silver Medal: Pocock Brewing Company, It’s My Island
Bronze Medal: Last Name Brewing, Dropkick Mercy

92 – Export Stout
Gold Medal: Yorkshire Square Brewery, Castle Dangerous
Silver Medal: Stone Brewing Co. – Liberty Station, Brut(ish) Imperial Stout
Bronze Medal: Island Brewing Company, Starry Night Stout

93 – American-Style Stout
Gold Medal: Stone Brewing Co. – Liberty Station, Cimmerian Portal
Silver Medal: Smoking Cannon Brewery, Coehorn
Bronze Medal: Papa Marces Cerveceria, Astout Observation

94 – Sweet Stout or Cream Stout
Gold Medal: Danville Brewing Company, Slippery Rail
Silver Medal: Twin Creeks Brewing Company, Winter Night Milk Stout
Bronze Medal: Great Basin Brewing Company, Outlaw Stout

95 – Oatmeal Stout
Gold Medal: Scotty’s Bierwerks, Oatmeal Stout
Silver Medal: Deft Brewing, Day of the Deft
Bronze Medal: Flix Brewhouse – Albuquerque, Marvelous Oatmeal Stout

96 – Imperial Stout
Gold Medal: Rip Current Brewing Company, Rescue Buoy Imperial Stout
Silver Medal: Tricia LaRue, Anthony’s Pacification Russian Imperial Stout
Bronze Medal: Ritual Brewing Co., Ritual Big Deluxe – Imperial Oat Stout

97 – Scotch Ale
Gold Medal: Bonfire Brewing, Kilt Dropper Scotch Ale
Silver Medal: Pizza Port – San Clemente, Way Heavy
Bronze Medal: Beachwood BBQ – Long Beach, Full Malted Jacket

98 – Old Ale or Strong Ale
Gold Medal: El Segundo Brewing Company, Old Jetty
Silver Medal: AleSmith Brewing Company, AleSmith Private Stock Ale
Bronze Medal: BJ’s Brewhouse, BJ’s Jeremiah Red

99 – Barley Wine Style Ale
Gold Medal: Island Brewing Company, Big Island Barley Wine
Silver Medal: Revelry Brewing Co., Chateau Revelry
Bronze Medal: Tricia LaRue, Barley Wine

100 – Standard Cider & Perry
Gold Medal: Common Cider Company, Blackberry Sangria
Silver Medal: Boston Beer Company, Angry Orchard the Old Fashioned
Bronze Medal: ACE Cider, ACE Pineapple Craft Cider

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Whetstone Beer Co. Launches “Pints for Parks” Supporting VT State Parks

April 18, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

BRATTLEBORO, Vermont— “Brewing up adventure” isn’t just a motto for Whetstone Beer Co., it’s a way of life. Partners David Hiler, and Tim and Amy Brady were brought together by not just a love of beer, but also a love of adventure. Their years of exploring the beauty of Vermont State Parks has led them to launch the Pints for Parks project, a partnership benefitting Vermont State Parks through Vermont Parks Forever. Pints for Parks kicks off on May 6, at Jamaica State Park.

Pints for Parks is a collaboration between Whetstone Beer Co. and Vermont State Parks, where twice per year Whetstone will focus on a different State Park to create a unique, limited-edition beer celebrating that specific park. In addition, Whetstone will donate proceeds from all Pints for Parks beer to VT State Parks’ partner charity, Vermont Parks Forever.

“We are very excited about the Pints for Parks program and the opportunity to partner with Whetstone Beer Co. This program is a terrific way to celebrate Vermont’s amazing state park system and encourage folks to get outside” said Nate McKeen, Director of Vermont State Parks. “Whetstone is a terrific company to work with who understands the value of outdoor recreation and connecting people to the parks.”

The inaugural Pints for Parks launch celebration will take place on May 6th, 2023, from 12 pm to 4 pm at Jamaica State Park: 48 Salmon Hole Ln, Jamaica, VT 05343, with the release of a limited-edition Jamaica State Park Kolsch beer inspired by the park’s iconic Hamilton Falls, and the spring Whitewater Release on the West River.

“Jamaica State Park is the perfect park to showcase a Kolsch. This spring beer style is warm fermented – a nod to the tropical island which shares the park’s name – and cold conditioned like the West River which is fed by the park’s Hamilton Falls in springtime,” said Whetstone partner Tim Brady. “Somewhere between a lager and an ale, this Kolsch is well-balanced and subtle. It’s perfect for a warm spring day while relaxing after whitewater rafting or exploring your favorite state park. We couldn’t think of a more fitting brew to launch for our Pints for Parks program supporting all VT State Parks.”

“We are grateful for this creative partnership that will showcase Vermont’s beautiful state parks and raise awareness of Vermont Parks Forever (VPF), the foundation for Vermont’s state parks,” said Sarah Alberghini Winters, Executive Director, Vermont Parks Forever. “The support from Whetstone Beer Co. will bolster VPF’s efforts to expand nature education in the parks and provide more free entry through the Park Access Fund. Thanks Whetstone!”

About Whetstone Beer Co.

Whetstone Beer Co is a part of the Whetstone Brands family established in 2012, including The Station at Whetstone Beer Co., and River Garden Marketplace in Brattleboro, VT, and Kampfires Campground Inn & Entertainment with Scoops Ice Cream Shop, Putter’s Mini Golf, and the Pit Amphitheater in Dummerston, VT.

About Vermont State Parks

Vermont State Parks provides environmental education and information and supports the economies and values of local communities. Additionally, state parks promote, operate, and maintain a large and complex system of conserved lands, as well as both historic and modern facilities that are enjoyed by over half a million visitors every year. We work towards ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for our staff, volunteers, and visitors.

About Vermont Parks Forever

Vermont Parks Forever is the nonprofit foundation for Vermont’s 55 state parks. VPF was founded in 2013 to enhance and protect Vermont’s state parks by inspiring stewardship of natural places, providing educational experiences, and improving access for those who would otherwise be unable to experience all the benefits the state parks have to offer.

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AleSmith Brewing Company Extends .394 Line with Session .394

April 18, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

SAN DIEGO, California – AleSmith Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of Session .394, a light, sessionable beer in cans and draft throughout San Diego. Following in the footsteps of their original .394 beer, collaboration with Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn, this rendition has a lower alcohol content while still packing all of the hop character you love. The light, easy-drinking beer is sure to be a hit with those looking for a lower alcohol option without sacrificing flavor.

This new release speaks to Tony Gwynn’s original vision of creating a beer that was both easy-drinking and full of flavor – one that could be enjoyed by everyone. It is this same vision that has guided AleSmith Brewing Co. since 1995 as they have grown into one of San Diego’s most beloved brewers who continue to honor Gwynn’s legacy through their .394 line.

Session .394 is a San Diego-style Session Pale Ale brewed with Mosaic and Citra hops giving it lovely notes of citrus and pineapple for an enjoyable drinking experience that transcends style boundaries. This crushable .394 embodies Tony Gwynn’s original vision of a beer that is “light with a kick.” Weighing in at 4.9% ABV, Session .394 will provide relief from heat during long summer days without sacrificing taste or quality.

“We are thrilled to extend our popular .394 product line with this lighter version,” said Brandon Richards, President of AleSmith Brewing Company. “As always, we believe in creating beers that represent the highest quality standard so drinkers can enjoy them no matter what their lifestyle or taste preference.”

“I am so proud of our ability to continue honoring Tony Gwynn and his legacy with this new version of .394,” said Peter Zien, Owner and CEO of AleSmith Brewing Company. “This version is an easy-drinking rendition that embodies Tony’s original vision of a full-flavored beer with a light body. It’s the perfect way to celebrate America’s favorite pastime in our hometown – San Diego!”

Session .394 will be available in cans and draft throughout San Diego beginning this month. Fans can look forward to enjoying the new offering at AleSmith’s tasting room in Miramar as well as other locations throughout San Diego County. Find the retailer nearest you by visiting AleSmith’s Beer Finder.

ABV: 4.9%

About AleSmith Brewing Company

Forged in 1995, AleSmith has been recognized by consumers and critics alike as one of the world’s foremost craft brewing companies behind accolades that include medals won at prestigious national and international beer competitions. In addition to being well established within its hometown of San Diego, AleSmith was acknowledged by the RateBeer community as the Top Brewer in California and the 4th Best Brewery in the World in 2017. AleSmith also received the Champion Brewery Award for the past three years at the San Diego International Beer Competition and was named Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival in 2008. AleSmith is celebrating its 23rd year in business and occupies a 109,942 square-foot facility with a state-of- the-art brewery. AleSmith is currently ranked #9 out of 33,000+ breweries worldwide.

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LUKI Brewery to Unveil Sustainability Metrics and Release Beer with Sustainable Grain on Earth Day

April 17, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

ARVADA, Colorado – Operating a brewery uses a lot of natural resources. Since day one LUKI Brewery has designed and developed its processes to focus on responsible sustainability practices for breweries similar in size. For LUKI, self-reporting is the first step towards making sure that the brewery is performing at optimal levels.

“After almost three years, we feel it’s time to benchmark our efforts, and we’re happy to see results like our water usage,” says LUKI Co-Founder and Ringmaster Jeff Smith. “Breweries of our size use a median of 13 gallons of water to one gallon of beer out of the tap. In 2022, we had a 7-to-1 ratio, and will continue efforts to improve as we grow.”

The brewery’s self-reporting, which will be shared on April 22, is the kick-off to LUKI’s Earth Day celebration. The brewery has teamed up with Scraps Mile High, a compost pick-up service, to brew a beer using a sustainable grain called Kernza® from Sustain-A-Grain. This perennial grain grows year-round and has massive roots that help improve air, soil and water quality. Mobius Loop, a light Blonde Ale with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor, as well as a 5-gallon cask-version of the beer with local honey from the downtown Denver rooftop beehives at Civic Center Plaza, will tap at noon.

Sustainability practices can be a daunting task so LUKI has also invited the following vendors for an informational open house from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

  • Scraps Mile High: premiere compost pickup service
  • Homestead in the Hood: bringing hive fresh honey to your home
  • Rose Roots Community Garden: organic community garden
  • And more to come! Check LUKI’s website frequently for updates

Hip Hop and Funk Group, People In Between, will play two sets (3-4:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.) and D’Toque Food Truck will be stationed at the brewery serving up delicious Salvadorian eats.

“Preserving natural resources has been in our DNA since back in our homebrewing days where we were coming up with ways to save and reuse as much water as possible,” says Smith. “So come and check out what we’re up to and learn how you can also take small steps to preserve our environment!”

About LUKI Brewery

Established in 2020, LUKI Brewery is a family and dog-friendly brewery located in Arvada, Colorado. Inspired by the Golden Era of the circus and harnessing familial ties with the Ringling Bros. that stem back to the 1920s, LUKI provides an array of beer styles and a space that provides entertainment, wonder and community. Welcome to the show.

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Filed Under: Beer, craftbeer Tagged With: Colorado Beer, Earth Day, Luki Brewery, Sustainability

Yazoo Brewing Brings Back Its Hop Project Series, With a Twist

April 17, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

NASHVILLE, Tennessee – To celebrate its 20th year of brewing in Nashville, Yazoo Brewing is bringing back a crowd favorite, its ever-evolving Hop Project series of IPAs, but with a new twist. The “Impy Hop Project” series will again focus on new trends and innovations in the world of hops, but at a higher abv of 7 %, and only on draft and in large-format 19.2 oz “stovepipe” cans.

“We ended our original Hop Project series when we decided we had found the perfect blend of hops, retiring it after eighty-six different variations over ten years”, said Linus Hall, co-owner of Yazoo Brewing. “But the world of hops has continued to evolve, with new varieties from all over the world – not only Oregon and Washington in the U.S., or Germany, or England, but places as far-flung as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Plus, new developments in yeast selections can bring amazing new flavors from traditional hops. We had so many new ideas that we decided to bring back the Hop Project series.”

But why in the 19.2 oz “stovepipe” cans? “We were getting a lot of interest in a locally-brewed, higher-abv IPA in 19.2 oz cans from our retail partners, who are seeing a growing demand for single-serve cans”, said Linus. “For now, that’s the package size we are going with. It’s a great package to pick up and share with a friend or two, without having to commit to buying a whole six-pack.”

Impy Hop Project, as Yazoo is calling the new series, will soon be available everywhere Yazoo is sold, but is initially rolling out in middle Tennessee area Kroger’s. Each batch will be a unique beer, with a QR code on the label leading to a description of the special blend of hops, or the novel process or ingredients that went into the creation.

About Yazoo Brewing

Yazoo Brewing has been producing local craft beer in Nashville since 2003, and takes pride in being a Nashville Original for the past 20 years. For more information, check out the Yazoo Brewing website, call 615-891-4649, or stop by the taproom at 900 River Bluff Dr, Madison, TN.

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Filed Under: craftbeer, IPA Tagged With: Impy Hop Project, Nashville Beer, Tennessee Beer, Yazoo, Yazoo Brewing

Raise a Glass: Celebrating National Beer Lover’s Day on September 7

April 14, 2023 by Dow Scoggins

Raise a Glass: Celebrating National Beer Lover’s Day on September 7

Cheers to National Beer Lover’s Day: A Frothy Celebration!
September 7 is National Beer Lover’s Day, and it’s time to raise a glass to the world’s favorite brew! Let’s dive into the fizzy fun of this hop-tastic holiday.

Why National Beer Lover’s Day is a Big Deal
Beer isn’t just a drink—it’s a vibe, a culture, and a history lesson in every sip. National Beer Lover’s Day, celebrated every September 7, is all about honoring the golden nectar that’s been bringing people together for centuries. From ancient Sumerians brewing in 3000 BCE to today’s craft beer revolution, beer has a story as rich as a stout and as refreshing as a lager.

This day is your excuse to geek out over IPAs, savor a crisp pilsner, or just crack open a cold one with friends. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a homebrew hero, National Beer Lover’s Day is for you!

A Sip of Beer History
Did you know beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world? Archeologists have found evidence of beer-making in Mesopotamia dating back over 5,000 years. Fast forward to 1933, when the Cullen-Harrison Act brought beer back to the US after Prohibition’s dry spell, sparking celebrations that inspired holidays like National Beer Day (April 7). National Beer Lover’s Day builds on that legacy, giving us a dedicated moment to toast the brewers, bartenders, and beer fans who keep the taps flowing.

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate National Beer Lover’s Day
1. Visit a Local Brewery: Hit up a craft brewery for a tour, tasting, or just to chat with the brewmaster. Many breweries host special events on September 7, so check their schedules!

2. Host a Beer Tasting Party: Grab a mix of brews—think sours, stouts, and pale ales—and have friends sample them blind. Bonus points for pairing with snacks like pretzels or cheese.

3. Try Homebrewing: Feeling adventurous? Start your own batch with a beginner’s kit. It’s like science, but with beer as the reward!

4. Explore Beer Cocktails: Mix things up with a shandy (beer + lemonade) or a michelada (beer + lime juice and spices). They’re refreshing twists on your favorite pint.

5. Share the Love Online: Post your favorite beer moment on social media with #NationalBeerLoversDay. Maybe you’ll inspire someone to try a new brew!

The Craft Beer Boom
National Beer Lover’s Day shines a spotlight on the craft beer scene, which has exploded with creativity. In the US alone, there are over 9,000 craft breweries, each experimenting with wild flavors like peanut butter stouts or mango-infused sours. These small-batch brews are all about passion, community, and pushing the boundaries of what beer can be. So, skip the usual and seek out a local gem this September 7.

Beer and Good Vibes
At its core, National Beer Lover’s Day is about connection. It’s the clink of glasses at a pub, the laughter at a backyard barbecue, or the quiet moment savoring a cold one after a long day. Beer brings us together, and this holiday reminds us to celebrate the simple joys in life.

So, on September 7, grab your favorite brew, call some friends, and toast to the drink that’s been making history for millennia. Cheers to National Beer Lover’s Day—here’s to hops, heart, and happy times!

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West Sixth Brewing Announces Brand New Seasonal Beer “Sun Shade Wheat”

April 14, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

LEXINGTON, Kentucky— West Sixth Brewing, one of Kentucky’s largest and most established craft breweries, today announced the newest addition to its Seasonal Rotator series of beers.

Sun Shade Wheat is a 5% ABV light and sessionable American Wheat Ale. A sweet bready malt flavor is balanced by additions of orange peel to make this refreshing beer perfect for springtime sunshine. It is the first wheat ale that West Sixth has packaged in 6-pack cans since Lemongrass American Wheat.

“If you look at the weather forecast this week, it feels like Spring has finally arrived in Kentucky,” said Andy Smith, head brewer at West Sixth Brewing. “It’s the perfect time for an American Wheat Ale; light and refreshing but still carrying a solid malt backbone and character to back it up. Think of it as the beer you can drink on both those warm days and cool nights, gearing up for that transition into the hot summer months ahead.”

The Seasonal Rotator series also includes Good Beer, a classic lager, DankeChain Oktoberfest, and Packaway, a Vienna style lager. This is the first American Wheat to enter the series, and is expected to perform well.

“American Wheat Ales can be a little sneaky in terms of how they do in the market,” said Brady Barlow, co-founder at West Sixth Brewing. “Most IRI data you read will deliver the same news: IPAs are the kings and queens in the craft beer kingdom. But American Wheats do really well in stores. They’re accessible to a pretty broad range of consumers and meet somewhere in the middle of what many people are looking for in terms of flavor expectations.”

Sun Shade Wheat will be available on draught and six-packs to-go in the four West Sixth locations and out in the market starting this month. It is expected to be available through the end of July, at which point it will be replaced by the next installment in the Seasonal Rotator series, DankeChain.

About West Sixth Brewing

Founded in 2012, West Sixth Brewing is an award-winning brewery based in Lexington, Kentucky, operating a taproom in our home city, a farm in Frankfort, a Louisville taproom in the NuLu neighborhood, and a taproom in the Box Park development in Newport, KY. We produce a wide variety of beers that we distribute throughout Kentucky and across the Ohio River in Cincinnati. We’re driven by brewing high-quality creative beers, making a positive social impact on the communities we’re a part of, and creating an awesome place to work for our team.

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Filed Under: Beer, craftbeer, Sessionable Beer Tagged With: Kentucky Beer, Sun Shade Wheat, West Sixth, West Sixth Brewing

Third Space Brews Pints with a Purpose

April 14, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – Third Space Brewing is continuing its charitable initiatives, presenting a $12,500 donation to Sojourner Family Peace Center, and kicking off a collaboration beer release with the Little Warrior Foundation next Friday, April 21st. While this will be an especially big day for Third Space, community outreach has always been one of the brewery’s core values. Through its Pints with a Purpose program, Third Space Brewing donated over $21,000 to local nonprofits in 2022.

The Pints With a Purpose program is an ongoing community outreach effort at Third Space brewing, in which the brewery partners with a local nonprofit each quarter to raise funds and awareness for the organization through a collaboration brew. With its Q4 2022 Pints With a Purpose partnership, Third Space Brewing went especially big, creating a nation-wide collaboration beer called One in Four, which aimed to shed light on a harrowing statistic; that one in four women and one in nine men have experienced domestic violence. Third Space provided the One in Four IPA recipe to breweries around the country who commit to donating proceeds to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, or other local organizations helping those affected by domestic violence. As the leader of the One in Four project, Third Space Brewing committed to donating 100% of its profits from all sales of the One in Four IPA to Sojourner, a local organization that provides domestic violence prevention and intervention services.

“One in four women will experience domestic violence,” said Sojourner’s President & CEO Carmen Pitre. “We are thankful to Third Space Brewing for raising awareness and supporting Sojourner with a special brew named to recognize that staggering statistic. The more that people are aware of the impact of domestic violence on our friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones, the more that we can all do to support survivors.”

The April 21st event will begin with a 10:00am press conference, as the brewery presents a $12,500 check to Sojourner. There will be photo and video opportunities during the check presentation at the brewery beginning at 10am on April 21st, and opportunities to interview members of Third Space Brewing’s Community Outreach team, as well as domestic violence survivors, about the impact of this partnership and the importance of raising awareness. The same evening starting at 5:00pm, Third Space will launch its next quarterly Pints With A Purpose release – Swords Up! – a Dry Hopped Lager created in collaboration with the Little Warrior Foundation. Third Space will donate 20% of draft beer sales from the release event, and 20% of the proceeds from the Swords Up! Lager throughout its full 3 month run to the foundation. The event will feature food from Nadi Plates, who are also donating a portion of proceeds to Little Warrior Foundation, and live music from Jay Matthes.

“We started the Pints With a Purpose program in 2021, and it’s been truly awesome to see the amount of engagement, excitement and support our local craft beer community has shown,” says Nick Cusatis of Third Space. “This quarter we’re extremely excited to be working with Little Warrior Foundation. Their mission is to fund and find a lasting cure for childhood cancer, with a specific focus on Ewing Sarcoma. We collaborated on a dry-hopped lager called Swords Up! that utilizes a fun new hop named Adeena. Expect a crisp & clean lager with floral, pine and citrus notes.”

“The current treatments are outdated, extremely toxic, and – for too many kids –ineffective,” said Emily McFadden, one of the organization’s co-founders. “We’re funding the research and clinical trials to give kids better outcomes and the full healthy lives they deserve. Ewing’s Sarcoma is relentless, but so are we. “Swords Up” is our mantra, a reminder that we’re on the offense in this fight. We want every child and every family facing this disease to know that their battle is our battle now. We’ve got their back.”

Local non-profits interested in collaborating with Third Space Brewing can apply for the Pints With a Purpose program by clicking here.

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East Brother Beer Company Announces New Core Beer to Award-Winning Lineup

April 14, 2023 by Spencer Mapes

RICHMOND, California – East Brother Beer Company announces its first new Core beer since inception! Joining the lineup of award-winning beers is East Brother’s Blonde Ale, a light-bodied easy-drinking beer that fits in perfectly with their classic approach. The Richmond, CA brewery has built a reputation for its unwavering commitment to brewing classic styles with precision, and the release of Blonde Ale is no exception. Taking inspiration from American beer culture that values beers everyone can enjoy, the brewery’s latest creation is a refreshing and approachable beer that will appeal to many and stand the test of time.

The Production team at East Brother Beer Company spent the past six months crafting the perfect recipe for the Blonde Ale, ensuring that it represents the best example of the beer style available today. The result is a crisp and clean ale with subtle malt sweetness and a dry finish, making it incredibly drinkable and perfect for any occasion. The beer is brewed with a combination of pilsner and wheat malts, which give it its light color and body, and is hopped with East Kent Goldings and Loral for a low to medium hop bitterness. It’s a sessionable beer that pairs well with sunshine and good company – summertime and the drinking is easy. East Brother Beer’s Blonde Ale is available now on draft throughout California, and will release in 16oz cans on April 17th.

“We’ve been thoughtful in our approach to growth and staying true to our mission to brew the classics. Bringing a Blonde to our Core lineup has been a labor of love for our team, and we’re confident that it will quickly become a favorite among all beer lovers,” said Chris Coomber, co-founder of East Brother Beer Company.

About East Brother Beer Company

Since 2016, East Brother Beer Company has built its Core lineup on a variety of award-winning lagers and ales, including Bo Pils, Red Lager, Oatmeal Stout, Gold IPA and Red IPA, all brewed with the same level of precision and attention to detail. The launch of Blonde Ale marks a significant milestone for the brewery and demonstrates their unwavering commitment to brewing quality beers that everyone can enjoy.

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Filed Under: Beer, craftbeer Tagged With: Blonde Ale, california beer, East Brother, East Brother Beer Company

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