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Saying goodbye to 33 years of Marin Brewing Company

January 20, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

By Brendan Moylan
On January 31st 2022, we will pour our final pint, serve our last Mt. Tam burger, and say goodbye to 33 years of Marin Brewing Company. I am heartbroken, but I am proud and I am grateful.

Proud of our role in the legacy of craft brewing and the countless awards we’ve won at the Great American Beer Festival.

Proud of the $500,000 we’ve donated to Schools, Clubs, Teams, Churches, and Organizations throughout our community and for 20 year partnerships like the Breastfest Beer Festival, raising over $250,000 for breast cancer.

Grateful to the 1000’s of employees that gave their all in the kitchen, on the floor, in the brewhouse, and behind the bar — and some, for decades themselves. A special thank you to our world-class brewmaster of 27 years, Arne Johnson, and Jenn Procopio our incredible GM for 30 of dedication.

And I am so, so grateful to the generations of families, the ferry catching office workers, the first legal pints, barstool regulars, and all who patronized our pub and made the pipe dream, of a much younger man, a reality. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for 33 years of support and the lifetime of memories. Come join us in our final days — we’re open from 11:30 daily.

If you love Brew Co. as much as we do, we do have a little bit of good news. We will be holding a silent auction of our iconically Brew Co. art and decor — including decades of hand drawn coasters — to raise money for our employee fund, as they no doubt feel the greatest impact of our closure. Stop on by and place a bid.

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Warped Wing Brewing to open Mason, Ohio Brewpub & Smokery

January 17, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

DAYTON, Ohio – Warped Wing Brewing is excited to announce the Grand Opening of their new Mason, Ohio location! The Warped Wing Brewpub & Smokery is located at 5650 Tylersville Rd (at the corner
of 42 and Tylersville Rd) and the Grand Opening will take place on Friday, February 4th. The 13,000 square foot facility boasts a large Taproom featuring a menu filled with
smoked foods along with an outdoor biergarten opening in the Spring, a small pilot brewing system, and flexible event space.

“It was definitely a unique and rewarding experience melding what was once an old world Irish pub and a fine dining restaurant into a brewery and taproom but our contractors and design team knocked it out of the park,” said Nick Bowman, VP of Sales & Marketing at Warped Wing. “I’m proud of what we’ve put together and excited to share it with the Mason community.”

Brewmaster & Managing Partner John Haggerty is also looking forward to the new space opening in Mason. “I am looking forward to working on some collaboration beers
with our fellow Masonians! We already have something in the pipeline with Sonder, a Hoppy Red Rye Ale, and am looking forward to getting together with the other guys in
town. It will be great to rub elbows with these guys and be able to learn how they think about beer” said Haggerty. The Sonder collaboration beer, Ryesing Tides, will be on tap
for the Grand Opening.

Erin O’Neill, Culinary Director & Director of Retail Operations, will bring an innovative and eclectic menu to complement the robust beer selection, similar to that of the
Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery which opened in Fall of 2020 in Springboro. There will be a major focus on smoked meat/food items and many of the dishes will feature Warped Wing beers as ingredients. “The smoker is delivered and the smell of smoking meats will soon fill the air” said O’Neill. “It is very exciting to bring our Warped culinary experience to Mason and the surrounding areas. We are building a great team
and are excited to put our stamp on an already great food scene.”

Other libations will include hard cider, wine, and a spirits menu with a focus on specialty cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic options like mocktails and housemade sodas, like Root Beer.

Grand Opening
Friday, February 4th
Warped Wing Brewpub & Smokery – Mason
5650 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 11am-12am
Sun 11am-9pm

Warped Wing Brewing
Warped Wing Brewing Co. is a Dayton craft brewery inspired by Ohio’s rich history of innovation and invention. We are committed to carrying that spirit forward by brewing new proprietary beer styles along with original “warped” interpretations.

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Monster Beverage Corporation to Acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective

January 13, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

CORONA, California — Monster Beverage Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective LLC, a craft beer and hard seltzer company for $330 million in cash.

The transaction will bring the Cigar City (Jai Alai IPA and Florida Man IPA), Oskar Blues (Dale’s Pale Ale and Wild Basin Hard Seltzer), Deep Ellum (Dallas Blonde and Deep Ellum IPA), Perrin Brewing (Black Ale), Squatters (Hop Rising Double IPA and Juicy IPA) and Wasatch (Apricot Hefeweizen) brands to the Monster beverage portfolio. The transaction does not include CANarchy’s stand-alone restaurants.

The transaction is expected to close in the first calendar quarter of 2022 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Monster’s organizational structure for its existing energy beverage business will remain unchanged. CANarchy will function independently, retaining its own organizational structure and team, led by Tony Short.

“This transaction provides us with a springboard from which to enter the alcoholic beverage sector,” said Monster’s Vice Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Hilton Schlosberg. “The acquisition will provide us with a fully in-place infrastructure, including people, distribution and licenses, along with alcoholic beverage development expertise and manufacturing capabilities in this industry.”

“The addition of CANarchy and its brands to the Monster beverage portfolio represents an excellent opportunity to further grow our already robust product offerings,” added Monster’s Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Rodney Sacks. “We are excited to build and expand upon CANarchy’s existing brands with innovative new products.”

“The team at CANarchy is thrilled to be joining Monster,” said CANarchy’s Chief Executive Officer Tony Short. “We look forward to capitalizing on the combined expertise of Monster and CANarchy to further strengthen our current alcoholic product offerings, expand our product portfolio to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers and to grow our business.”

Evercore served as financial advisor, and Jones Day served as legal advisor to Monster. Latham & Watkins served as legal advisor to CANarchy.

Monster Beverage Corporation Based in Corona, California, Monster Beverage Corporation is a holding company and conducts no operating business except through its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s subsidiaries develop and market energy drinks, including Monster Energy® energy drinks, Monster Energy Ultra® energy drinks, Java Monster® non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, Espresso Monster® non-carbonated espresso + energy drinks, Monster Rehab® non-carbonated tea + energy drinks, Monster Hydro® non-carbonated refreshment + energy drinks, Monster HydroSport Super Fuel® non-carbonated advanced hydration + energy drinks, Monster Dragon Tea® non-carbonated energy teas, Muscle Monster® non-carbonated energy shakes, Monster MAXX® maximum strength energy drinks, Reign Total Body Fuel® high performance energy drinks, Reign Inferno® thermogenic fuel high performance energy drinks, NOS® energy drinks, Full Throttle® energy drinks, Burn® energy drinks, Samurai® energy drinks, Relentless® energy drinks, Mother® energy drinks, Play® and Power Play® (stylized) energy drinks, BU® energy drinks, Nalu® energy drinks, BPM® energy drinks, Gladiator® energy drinks, Ultra Energy® energy drinks, Live+® energy drinks, Predator® energy drinks and Fury® energy drinks. For more information, visit www.monsterbevcorp.com.

CANarchy Craft Brewery Founded in 2015, CANarchy is a disruptive collective of like-minded brewers dedicated to bringing high-quality, innovative flavors to drinkers everywhere. The portfolio of craft brands includes offerings from Oskar Blues Brewery, Cigar City Brewing, Squatters Craft Beers, Wasatch Brewery, Deep Ellum Brewing Company and Perrin Brewing Company. CANarchy, a top 10 US craft brewery, provides craft beverages throughout the United States and 20 countries and U.S. territories.

Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this announcement may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, as amended, regarding the expectations of management with respect to our future operating results and other future events including revenues and profitability. The Company cautions that these statements are based on management’s current knowledge and expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of the Company, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the statements made herein. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks that could affect our operating results, see the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and our subsequently filed quarterly reports. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Wild Leap Awarded Beer Connoisseur 2021 Brewery of the Year

January 13, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

Beer Connoisseur magazine has revealed that Wild Leap has been named the 2021 Brewery of the Year. The breweries that submitted the highest-scoring beers collectively in 2021 were considered for the title. These brewers demonstrated mastery of their craft and were thoughtfully selected by Beer Connoisseur’s judging panel. With the distinction of ranking as the best brewery in the country, Wild Leap is honored in the Winter 2022, Issue 58 of Beer Connoisseur magazine, released this month.

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“Our Best Breweries of the Year section features an unprecedented achievement: For the first time in our history, a brewery has submitted a staggering three beers that received World Class ratings of 96 or above – making them our runaway Brewery of the Year for 2021,” the Beer Connoisseur editorial department wrote about Wild Leap.

Wild Leap submitted an incredible 12 beers in the 2021 Official Review that achieved a rating of World Class or Exceptional. The brewery’s record-breaking three World Class-rated beers in a single year were Lone Buffalo, Alpha Abstraction Vol. 15 and Too Pure To Be Pink. This marks the first time in the twelve-year history of the Official Review that a brewery received three World Class ratings in a calendar year. Wild Leap also submitted an additional nine beers that received scores in the Exceptional range and a whopping 16 beers within the Top 150 Beers of the Year category.

“Wild Leap’s success would not be possible without the boundary-pushing brewing style of Elliott, who is one-half CBO (Chief Brewing Officer) and one-half mad scientist, according to the brewery. That knack for producing terrific and interesting flavors is what helps push Wild Leap into the upper echelon of breweries in the South – and the country at large,” says Beer Connoisseur.

“We are so excited to share this news. We have worked incredibly hard to develop and refine our beers, and we are so proud of the recognition that we have received from Beer Connoisseur magazine. We have such a talented and creative team of people that are tirelessly invested in producing the best beer possible, from our brewers to our cellar and packaging teams, to our administrative and taproom staff, everyone at Wild Leap plays a role in making our beer world class. We could not be more proud and appreciative of our team! This award is for all of us,” says Wild Leap CBO, Chris Elliott.

“Achieving the title of Brewery of the Year is a goal we have had since our opening in 2017,” says Anthony Rodriguez, Wild Leap CFO and Co-Founder. The hard work, creativity and behind-the-scenes effort that goes into an operation like our’s often goes unnoticed. To be able to share this award with our brew staff, taproom staff, management and fans is a very big honor.”

Wild Leap opened the doors to its LaGrange brewery and taproom in 2017. Shortly after success followed and the brewery expanded into the spirits sector. In the next year with the opening of a downtown Atlanta location, the Georgia-based brewery and distillery plans to continue expanding product development along with the growth of locations.

Wild Leap’s 2021 World Class and Exceptional Ratings:
Rated 97 – World Class: Lone Buffalo Barrel Aged Stout
Rated 96 – World Class: Alpha Abstraction, Vol. XV
Rated 96 – World Class: Too Pure To Be Pink
Rated 95 – Exceptional: Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter
Rated 95 – Exceptional: Alpha Abstraction, Vol. 16
Rated 95 – Exceptional: GR8FRUT Double IPA
Rated 94 – Exceptional: LMN ADE
Rated 94 – Exceptional: Alpha Abstraction, Vol. 18
Rated 94 – Exceptional: ASW Barrel Aged Vanilla Ice Cream Stout
Rated 92 – Exceptional: Birthday Month Mango Cryo Hop IIPA
Rated 91 – Exceptional: Buffalo Trace Barrel Aged Stout
Rated 91 – Exceptional: Birthday Month Flowers & Fruit Double IPA

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Pliny the Younger 2022 Released Postponed Until March!

January 13, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

Not only is Sonoma County experiencing a record-shattering spike in COVID cases and increased hospitalizations, but we are in the midst of our own internal surge. Since the week before Christmas, 20 RRBC employees have tested positive for COVID with several more out sick or in quarantine due to exposure. We, as a company, have never had so many employees out at one time for any reason, including wildfire evacuations. The first week of January 2022, we were forced to close both brewpubs for several days, and the following week offering limited menus and reduced hours due to lack of staffing. This is unprecedented.

On January 12th, Sonoma County issued a new health order banning large gatherings and asking residents to stay at home for the next 30 days. This new health order takes us well into our upcoming Pliny the Younger release. For the past couple of days, I have had conversations with our County Supervisor, the City of Santa Rosa, and contacts at the state Capitol gathering as much information as possible regarding the current situation. Given our own internal staffing struggles along with the latest health order from our County, Vinnie and I made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Pliny the Younger release. For the safety of not only our employees but our community at large, this was the only responsible and logical choice to make given all of these contributing factors.

NEW Release Date:
This year’s Pliny the Younger will be released at both our Santa Rosa and Windsor brewpubs on draft and in bottles March 25th-April 7th, 2022! Perhaps these new dates will end up providing better weather and a more enjoyable Younger experience. It is a beautiful time here in Sonoma County with Spring flowers and a new vintage coming to life in the vineyards!

Traveling from out of the area:
We greatly apologize for any inconvenience to anyone who has already booked flights and made hotel reservations. So far, we have confirmed with most of the hotels with special Younger rates that they will honor the new dates. If you booked hotel rooms, please reach out to the hotels to reschedule. New hotel links coming soon… please check back!

Draft Distribution:
Although we are disappointed with having to postpone our onsite release, we also have good news to share! All of the beer we brewed the first week of January will be kegged in February for distribution to our wholesale accounts beginning the week of February 7th. So, there is still a chance to drink Younger at many of our RRBC draft accounts in California, Oregon, Colorado and Philadelphia! Bottles will not be available for distribution.

Stay informed with the latest details on our website HERE!

Thank you, and be safe!
Natalie and Vinnie Cilurzo

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New Data Says these are the 25 Worst Beers in the World

January 9, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

Beeradvocate, a peer-review platform that combines real-life ratings of almost every beer that’s ever popped up in the world, recently released its annual list of the worst beers in the world.

Top 15 Worst Beers in the World
1. Budweiser Select 55 – Anheuser-Busch Lager 2.40% ABV
2. Natural Light – Anheuser-Busch – 4.20% ABV
3. Sharp’s – Miller Brewing Co. – 0.40% ABV
4. Keystone Light – Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors) – 4.10% ABV
5. Natural Ice – Anheuser-Busch – 5.90% ABV
6. Miller64 – Miller Brewing Co. – 2.80% ABV
7. Beer 30 Light – Melanie Brewing Company – 4.00% ABV
8. Milwaukee’s Best Light – Miller Brewing Co. – 4.20% ABV
9. Bud Light – Anheuser-Busch – 4.20% ABV
10. Busch Ice – Anheuser-Busch – 5.90% ABV
11. Bud Ice – Anheuser-Busch – 5.50% ABV
12. Busch Light – Anheuser-Busch – 4.10% ABV
13. Michelob Ultra – Anheuser-Busch – 4.20% ABV
14. Bud Light & Clamato Chelada – Anheuser-Busch – 4.20% ABV
15. Keystone Premium – Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors) – 4.40% ABV
16. Corona Light – Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V. – 4.10% ABV
17. Beer 30 – Melanie Brewing Company
18. Keystone Lager – Molson Coors Canada – 4.90% ABV
19. Carlton Cold – Carlton & United Breweries, Ltd. – 4.90% ABV
20. O’Doul’s – Anheuser-Busch – 0.05% ABV
21. Red Dog – Miller Brewing Co. – 4.80% ABV
22. Coors Light – Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors) – 4.20% ABV
23. Sleeman Clear – Sleeman Breweries Ltd. – 4.00% ABV
24. Busch Beer – Anheuser-Busch – 4.30% ABV
25. Keystone Ice – Molson Coors Canada – 5.50% ABV

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Flavorman Reveals Top Beverage Trends for 2022

December 31, 2021 by Dow Scoggins

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Experts at the Louisville, KY-based beverage development company, Flavorman, have announced the drink trends to watch for in 2022. Driven by the long-term effects of an ongoing pandemic, this year’s forecast is shaping up to focus on celebrating life’s simple pleasures while striving for balance.

Going Big & Bold
As evidenced by the seltzer boom of the last few years, drinks with subtle displays of flavor have previously taken center stage, but that is likely to change in 2022. With the seltzer market beginning to saturate, beverage makers are now seeking ways to differentiate from the competition, opting for bigger and bolder profiles.

“Client requests have taken a 180-degree turn on flavor, especially where seltzers and sparkling waters are concerned,” said Tom Gibson, Flavorman’s Chief Flavorist. “Whereas before, clients would be looking for a gentler spritz of nuanced flavors in their drink, we are now seeing more clients ask for loud and proud, single-note flavors.”

In the wake of COVID-19 – a virus that is notorious for attacking a person’s taste and smell – it makes sense that drinks with prominently featured and straightforward flavors may provide reassurance to consumers still recovering from sensory loss related to the virus, or those who are just concerned with changes to their senses in general.

In 2022, expect beverage makers to continue emphasizing the presence of familiar flavors in drinks across categories. Childhood favorites like watermelon, strawberry, cherry, apple and grape will see a resurgence as consumers reach for those immediately recognizable and nostalgic profiles.

Guilt-Free Indulgence
As the world becomes more accustomed to the challenges of an ongoing pandemic, consumers are learning to strive for balance in all aspects of their life. Rather than sacrificing on indulgent experiences, consumers are embracing them with some slight modifications.

Citrus flavors have been a cornerstone for the drinks industry, but consumer tastes are now evolving towards botanical-forward beverages—particularly in the premium sector. Floral profiles like hibiscus, lavender and elderflower are becoming more mainstream and making way for the earthier, more herbal flavors of turmeric, anise and rosemary.

“Many of the ingredients you would find in your kitchen spice cabinet can introduce an extra element to a drink, providing new dimensions of flavor or functionality,” said Katie Clark, Flavorman’s Lab Manager. “Consumers tend to react to these twists with greater expectations—an insight that brands can leverage in premium beverage offers.”

Because premium is also so often associated with quality, ingredients like juice and full sugar are also becoming more popular in beverages marketed as high-end. Consumers indulging in these drinks aren’t as concerned with calorie restrictions or sugar because they recognize that they are treating themselves to a unique experience. The same can be observed in the spirits and beverage alcohol sectors.

“In the spirits world, amaro, absinthe and other botanical spirits are seeing a renaissance,” said Colin Blake, Director of Spirits Education at Moonshine University, the sister company of the Flavorman Beverage Campus. “These drinks tend to have a distinctive quality due to their balance of bitter and sweet, and they are consumed in very particular ways, usually before or directly following a meal. Consumers in the premium sector have embraced the ritual involved as another way of replicating a bar experience.”

A Return to SimplicitySimplicity provides a source of comfort during a time when life feels like it has become much more complicated. In fact, the ongoing “clean label” trend shows us how the quality of ingredients, not quantity, is shaping consumer perceptions of the value of a beverage. It also explains why drinks with simple ingredient statements continue to be consumer favorites.

“Transparency has, time and time again, proven to be important to consumers,” said Clark. “Many clients seeking compliance with Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and other ‘better-for-you’ food and beverage retailers have simply opted to do away with sweeteners or added colors instead of combing through the accepted ingredient lists. Consumers don’t seem to mind.”

With health and wellness continuing to drive trends as we move into 2022, beverage brands will opt for simplicity in beverage formulations across the board. In the spirits sector, simplicity takes the form of moderation.

“Going low- or no-alcohol is a lifestyle choice that some consumers are rallying behind as a way to achieve holistic health goals,” said Clark. “This trend has fueled explosive growth in non-alcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink mocktails—as well as lower ABV wine-based cocktails—that we expect to continue into the New Year.”

With nearly 30 years in the beverage business and over 70,000 drink formulations, Flavorman compiles this annual trends summary through examination of beverage projects that have passed through its laboratory over the last 12 months. To learn more, visit flavorman.com.

About Flavorman:
Founded by David Dafoe in 1992, Flavorman is an industry leading custom beverage development company based out of Louisville, KY. In contrast to “flavor houses” that manufacture ready-made, “stock” formulations, Flavorman helps clients—big and small—bring custom products to market from concept to production planning and quality control. As of 2021, Flavorman has created 70k unique beverage formulations for brands like Crispin Hard Cider, Formula O2, Jones Soda, Chiquita, Joia Spirit Craft Cocktails, Go Fast Energy, and more. Visit flavorman.com.

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Fulsteam Brewery celebrates releasing its First Frost Persimmon Ale

December 15, 2021 by Dow Scoggins

Fullsteam Brewery celebrates releasing its First Frost Persimmon Ale. They have been brewing this incredible winter ale for 12 years. Over the years, they have changed up the packaging, from bombers to 12oz to 16oz cans.

The recipe has varied a bit, too: adjusting yeasts, sugar additions, and even the persimmon mix. On lean wild persimmon years, they supplemented with farmed and cultivated Fuyu and Hachiya.

One thing they have never done: added spice like cinnamon, clove, or nutmeg. Nothing wrong with doing so; they have just always enjoyed the fact that the beer’s spice notes come solely from the fruit and from the Belgian yeast strain.

Alas, the true history of persimmon beer in the South is not they story to tell. It is the story of Black slaves and the traditions People of Color have passed down for generations. Frankly, they make an Americanized, colonized, and shelf-stable version. Michael Twitty speaks of the true history of persimmon beer in this excellent article. If you’ve read my words, you must read his.

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Persimmon (Diospyros Virginiana) — literally, “fruit of the gods.” Sweet and savory, with natural notes of cinnamon and apricot, the orange-globed persimmon fruit truly is heavenly. But it’s not until after the first frost that persimmon turns from astringent and bitter to a luscious fruit worthy of the gods.

Fullsteam’s forager network supplies hundreds of pounds of native persimmons — a bountiful yield that produces a complex, fruit-forward, award-winning winter ale. The beer’s notes of holiday spices come entirely from the native persimmon and the beer’s Belgian ale yeast.

North Carolina’s first Good Food Award-winning beer back in 2013, and the brandy barrel-aged version of First Frost won in 2016. The Good Food Awards celebrates food and drink artisans that win in a blind tasting and meet rigorous environmental and social responsibility standards.

Fullsteam has won seven Good Food Awards over the years. To date, Fullsteam remains the only North Carolina brewery to ever win in the Good Food Awards, joining other multiple Good Food Award winners like Jester King, Almanac, and Allagash.

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Oskar Blues Brewery Releases Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts

December 9, 2021 by Dow Scoggins

Longmont, Colorado – It’s Stout Season, when the beers are bigger and the ABV is, let’s say, warming; and Oskar Blues Brewery’s 2021 barrel-aged beers are the reason for the season. Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY Imperial Stout is making its seasonal return to national distribution and BA21 Vol. 7 is hitting shelves for the first time as the next iteration of OB’s ongoing barrel-aged project. Both beers are now available in limited quantities.

“Barrel-aged beers are so special because of the amount of care and work that goes into them from so many different people,” said Sara Laurienti, Oskar Blues Longmont’s Director of Brewery Operations. “The quality of our barrel-aged beer directly correlates to the time that our team puts in when it comes to brewing the beer, filling the barrels, organizing the barrel storage for blending and emptying the barrels. Barrel-aging is one of the few things that is really ‘all hands on deck’ across all departments in the brewery.”

BA21 vol. 7 (11.5% ABV) is the newest edition of Oskar Blues’ barrel-aging program, which began in 2020 and continues to produce limited release barrel-aged beers with unprecedented flavor combinations. This imperial sweet stout is brewed with graham crackers for a biscuity backbone that stands up to months of aging in whiskey barrels. Additions of rich chocolate and juicy cherry send this sucker to the sweet, sweet stratosphere.

Returning for a limited time in 2021 is Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY Imperial Stout, a 12.5% ABV juggernaut and longtime seasonal favorite at Oskar Blues. Rich FIDY flavor is polished to smooth perfection by (at least) eight months’ stay in a barrel, which imparts flavors of vanilla, oak and bourbon. During maturation, the FIDY-plus-bourbon flavors mellow into a roasty, smooth, deeply complex brew.

“My favorite part of creating barrel aged beers is how creative you can get with them. It’s really exciting when a beer you have been thinking about and working on for eighteen months finally makes it into a can,” said Laurienti. Don’t miss these limited release barrel-aged beers. Use the beerfinder to find them in your area now.

About Oskar Blues Brewery
Founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons, Colorado, Oskar Blues Brewery launched the craft-beer-in-a-can apocalypse with their hand-canned flagship brew, Dale’s Pale Ale. Today, Oskar Blues operates breweries in Colorado, North Carolina and Texas featuring Dale’s Pale Ale as the nation’s #3 top-selling craft can six-pack at U.S. supermarkets. Oskar Blues is available nationwide in the US and in over 20 countries. Oskar Blues Brewery is a proud member of CANarchy, a disruptive collective of like-minded craft brewers dedicated to bringing high-quality, innovative flavors to drinkers in the name of independent craft beer.

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Colorado Brewers Guild’s Collaboration Fest Returns to Denver in April 2022

December 9, 2021 by Dow Scoggins

Denver, Colorado — After a brief hiatus in 2020 and 2021, the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) proudly announces that the state’s most creative and collaborative craft beer tasting event will make its triumphant return on April 2 at the Fillmore Auditorium (1510 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218). Tickets sales will be announced at a later time.

“Given that breweries make specific beers for this event, Collaboration Fest takes careful planning. It’s pretty much a year in the making, which is why we had to be deliberate on when we would be able to host this event safely indoors,” says CBG Executive Director Shawnee Adelson.

Collaboration Fest is one of the CBG’s largest fundraisers. This revered festival, which is celebrating its 7th year, is the original collaboration beer festival where Colorado Brewers Guild members team up with brewers both near and far and let their imaginations run wild. Collaboration brew days typically start kicking off immediately once brewers sign up for the festival, with collaboration brews happening all winter long and through the spring for the beers to make their appearance at Collaboration Fest.

“The sheer number of collaboration beers tapped in one single day is phenomenal,” says Adelson. “Beer lovers will get to sample everything from tried-and-true styles to some off-the-wall creations. There will be something for everyone at Collaboration Fest.”

Ticket sales, participating breweries and collaboration beers will be announced at a later time. Visit www.coloradobeer.org/collaboration-fest/ for the latest information.

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