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Maui Brewing Adds The Peach State to Its Distribution Footprint

March 13, 2023 by Dow Scoggins

Kihei, 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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Yee-Haw Brewing opens its new brewery and beer garden in Knoxville

February 18, 2023 by Dow Scoggins

Knoxville, Tennessee – Yee-Haw Brewing Company opened its newest taproom location in North Knoxville at 745 N Broadway. The Brewing Company’s seventh taproom spans over 18,000 square feet of space, making it the second largest to date. Yee-Haw Knoxville includes an in-house brewery, 62 taps, a jumbotron, and a beer garden featuring an outdoor bar, shaded space, firepits, and an amphitheater equipped to host national touring acts and hold over seven hundred concertgoers.

“Jessi and I are thrilled to be able to bring our vision for Yee-Haw to Knoxville,” said Joe Baker, founder of Yee-Haw Brewing. “East Tennessee is home for both of us, and we’re excited to see the jobs and experiences that are going to come from our newest location.”

“We’re just so excited to welcome the community to this amazing new space and see how it comes to life,” says CEO of Yee-Haw Brewing, Jennifer Podhajsky. “It’s really the people that make our taprooms so special, and we can’t wait to see how Knoxville’s unique personality shines through. Whether you’re coming to a concert or just grabbing a beer with friends, we want this to be a place where good memories are made, surrounded by good people and great beer. That’s what Yee-Haw is all about.”

The North Knoxville taproom will expand Yee-Haw’s ongoing partnership with Prince’s Hot Chicken, the original hot chicken establishment in Nashville, TN, which began in a small house in 1936. Prince’s, the place that started the world-renowned hot chicken phenomenon, has built a strong legacy of the one-of-a-kind hot chicken that has thrived ever since.

Yee-Haw Brewing’s North Knoxville taproom has also partnered with organizations like WDVX, Born & Raised Productions, several non-profits, sport-focused groups, and visual artists to ensure that they bring exciting events to North Knoxville, and provide a space where they can support the people and groups that make this community so special.

“Our event planning team has pulled out all the stops for a celebratory series of events starting the week of February 27 that’ll really showcase what this space was intended for. Live music, watching the game on the jumbotron, community experiences, enjoying this massive outdoor space, and of course sharing a drink with friends. Stay tuned for more details and make sure to follow us on socials.” says General Manager Charles Ellis.

The award-winning brewery’s Knoxville operation will focus on brewing limited releases, a barrel-aging program, and sour styles. Their taproom will also feature specialties from other Yee-Haw locations including IPAs, ciders, seltzers, and seasonal selections.

“There are over thirty different breweries in the Knoxville area, and we hope to add a new taste to the already vibrant beer scene here in town. We want to help push Knoxville towards being known as a destination beer city,” says Chris Meadows, Yee-Haw’s highly decorated Brewmaster. Meadows is thrilled to debut new recipes and releases created in Knoxville, where the brewery attached to the taproom has been operational for over a year. “The mash filter we have here allows us a lot of flexibility regarding what styles we can make, and that gives us the freedom to really express unique styles that’ll be exclusive to our taprooms.”

In addition to Yee-Haw officially settling their corporate headquarters in Knoxville, this expansion has allowed Yee-Haw to hire 100 employees for their local team, and invest in contracting several local businesses for year-round services.

More details on their Spring event calendar will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit yeehawbrewing.com/knoxville and follow Yee-Haw on social media @yeehaw_knoxville.

About Yee-Haw Brewing
Founded in 2015, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. started in a historic railroad depot built in the late 1800s in Johnson City, TN. Quickly growing from a start-up to one of the fastest developing craft breweries in the southeast, Yee-Haw Brewing currently has taprooms in Johnson City, TN, Pigeon Forge, TN, Gatlinburg, TN, Nashville, TN (a campus shared with Ole Smoky Moonshine), Greenville, SC and now Knoxville, TN.

Yee-Haw is an award-winning brewery with several beer championship awards at the state and national levels. Built on a strong foundation of core beers and rotating seasonal

Fifty West Transforms Into Winter Wonderland with Ice Rink

November 30, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

CINCINNATI —If you’re looking to extend your Thanksgiving weekend, there’s lots to do at Fifty West’s Burger Bar. Ice Skating is available in Fifty West’s Winter Wonderland, available to book online or in person. Santa will also be here Saturday night from 6-8pm! Follow the link below to make your reservations to get your Christmas wish in for Santa while admiring his full toy shop. Warm up around the fire pits or our large heated tents with a hot beverage in hand (boozy or not)! We’ll see you soon!

https://fiftywestbrew.com/event/photos-with-santa-11-26/

Stay tuned to FiftyWestBrew.com and their social media channels for ticketing, rules, frequently asked questions, liability waivers, and more.

Fifty West will continue to provide contactless carryout food options at 7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45227. Ordering is available at https://www.toasttab.com/fiftywestbrewing/v3/

About Fifty West Brewing Company:
Located on US Route 50 heading west into the city of Cincinnati, Fifty West Brewing Company first opened its doors in November of 2012. Since then, Fifty West has strived to create community through shared active lifestyle experiences, memories and award-winning beer. Join us for the ride.

Firestone Walker’s Mocha Dolce Nitro Stout

November 1, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

Paso Robles, California – Firestone Walker today released Mocha Dolce Nitro Stout, an all-new seasonal beer made to warm your soul as the weather turns cold.

“We enhanced our classic nitro stout and took it to the next level with the addition of premium Madagascar vanilla beans, whole-roasted coffee beans and cocoa nibs—all of which meld perfectly with the beer’s rich, chocolaty character,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “The result is a smooth, creamy beer that reminds you of your favorite latte.”

Mocha Dolce Nitro Stout is a limited fall-winter seasonal that is rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets in six pack (12-ounce can) formats. Mocha Dolce is also available in draft in a non-nitro version for a limited time.

Curated Flavors
To create Mocha Dolce Nitro Stout, the brewing team partnered with three of their favorite local and California purveyors: HoneyCo Coffee Roasters in San Luis Obispo; Cooks Flavorings in Paso Robles; and TCHO Chocolate in Berkeley.

“For the coffee beans, we landed on HoneyCo’s single-origin Columbia Granadilla medium roast,” Brynildson said. “We tried a bunch of different coffees and ultimately landed on their Columbia Granadilla as a perfect complement to the beer with its nougat and spun caramel flavors.”

He added, “We don’t grind the beans at all—we circulate the beer through the whole beans. It’s a less efficient way to gain flavor, but it prevents any of the bitter qualities that you might get from over-extraction.”

The Madagascar vanilla beans were sourced from Cooks Flavorings, a third-generation family enterprise renowned worldwide for its vanilla and other spices. Finally, the cocoa nibs came from TCHO Chocolate, with whom Brynildson has worked for several years.

“These are all amazing ingredients that work really well together,” Brynildson said. “We never want any one flavor to stick out—we want them to work in concert together to create this seamless Mocha Dolce character.”

Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Founded by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker in 1996, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a California beer company with three innovative brewing facilities. Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio ranging from iconic pale ales to vintage barrel-aged beers. The Barrelworks facility in Buellton makes eccentric wild ales, while the Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice specializes in R&D beers and limited local offerings. Firestone Walker is also the brewery behind 805, one of the nation’s fastest-growing beers. Firestone Walker was recently named “Best American Brewery of the Decade” by Paste Magazine.

Firestone Walker’s XXVI Anniversary Ale

October 24, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

Paso Robles, California – Firestone Walker today unveiled “XXVI”—the latest edition of its storied Anniversary Ale, blended once again with the help of local winemakers.

“We’re talking about a ‘who’s who’ of Paso Robles winemakers,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “We’re fortunate to call them our neighbors and friends, and they never disappoint when it comes to our annual blending session.”

The result this year is XXVI—a masterwork of flavor and complexity, blended from six distinct ales aged in bourbon and brandy barrels, marking the brewery’s 26th anniversary.

“This latest Anniversary Ale is just super delicious and refined,” Brynildson said. “It’s driven by two barrel-aged stouts, but it’s much more than that. It has this perfect balancing point with a lot of spirits barrel character, and there’s an underlying freshness that elevates the mouthfeel.”

XXVI is rolling out now in limited quantities to all Firestone Walker markets, and is available at each brewery location and online at FirestoneBeer.com for a limited time.

An Annual Rite
Firestone Walker’s collaboration with local winemakers dates back to 2006, when Brynildson was tasked with creating the inaugural Anniversary Ale to mark the brewery’s 10th anniversary year.

“It’s a tall order to blend all of these distinct beers into a harmonious whole,” Brynildson said. “That’s why we bring in the winemakers—they are practicing experts in the art of blending.”

This year’s blending session marked the 17th occasion of this annual summer rite. As always, the winemakers broke into teams to create their own candidate blends from a variety of barrel-aged components. “We offered up a perfect spectrum of beers to choose from: a light and a heavy stout, an imperial brown ale, a golden ale and two styles of barley wines,” Brynildson said.

Next, the winemakers and brewers blind tasted all of the candidate blends, then voted as a group to crown the winner that would become XXVI.

XXVI: The Final Blend

“It was nice to have our classic Bravo brown ale back in the mix as a complement to our Parabola and Velvet Merkin stouts,” Brynildson said. “Heavy Things contributed a subtle dimension of brandy barrel character. Finally, Helldorado and Wheat Wine added a splash of freshness to the beer.”

Parabola – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (32%)
Russian Imperial Stout

Velvet Merkin – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (32%)
Milk Stout

Bravo – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (24%)
Imperial Brown Ale

Heavy Things – Aged in Brandy Barrels (6%)
Barley Wine Made in Collaboration with The Bruery

Helldorado – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (4%)
Blonde Barley Wine

Wheat Wine – Aged in Bourbon Barrels (2%)
Strong Golden Barley Wine Co-Fermented with White Wine Grape Juice

The Winemakers
Valia From and Emily Miller – Desparada Wines
Russell From – Herman Story Wines
Along with Danny “Fullpint” Becker – Editor-in-Chief, TheFullpint.com
This team created the winning blend that became “XXVI”

Jordan Fiorentini and Kyle Gingras – Epoch Estate Wines
Matt Trevisan and Ryan Merryweather – Linne Calodo
Sherman Thacher – Thacher Winery
Steve Martell – Kaleidos
Bastien Leduc – Seven Oxen
Scott Hawley – Torrin Wine
Phil LaMontagne – TH Estate Wines
Pete Turrone and Cameron Silzer – Booker Wines

From outside the wine world
Brad Clark – Private Press Brewing
Greg and Jarrett Koran – Brewmaster’s Collective Club Members
Anthony and Patrick Patterson – Brewmaster’s Collective Club Members

Family joining the fun
Polly Walker
David Walker
Nick Firestone

2022 Great American Beer Festival Results

October 13, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

Denver, Colorado — The 2022 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition awarded 300 medals to the best commercial breweries in the United States. Presented by the Brewers Association (BA), GABF is the nation’s largest professional beer competition and the premier symbol of brewing excellence.

Award-winning breweries received prestigious gold, silver, and bronze medals in 98 beer categories covering 177 different beer styles (including all subcategories), establishing the best examples of each style in the country. In addition, three GABF Collaboration medals pairing two professional breweries, and three GABF Pro-Am medals pairing homebrewers with professional brewers, were announced. The awards ceremony was held at the Bellco Theatre in Denver during the 40th anniversary Great American Beer Festival.

The competition took place in three phases over a period of nine days and was judged by 235 beer experts from seven countries, including the U.S. In addition to 9,904 commercial brewery entries, the judging panel also evaluated 35 Pro-Am entries and 94 Collaboration entries. The competition was made possible with the help of 310 volunteers.

“Each year the Great American Beer Festival showcases the best that American brewers have to offer,” said Chris Williams, competition director, Great American Beer Festival. “With 9,904 entries, this year’s competition was the most competitive to date. Congratulations to all the winners who truly demonstrated why the U.S. is the best brewing nation in the world.”

2022 GABF Medal Winners
2022 GABF Brewery of the Year Awards

GABF COMPETITION STATISTICS
36th edition of the GABF competition
9,904 beers judged
177 beer styles
2,154 breweries in the competition from 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico
235 judges
310 volunteers
Average number of competition beers entered in each category: 99
Category with the highest number of entries: American Style India Pale Ale (423 entries)
300 total medals awarded, including 3 Pro-Am and 3 Collaboration medals
268 medal-winning breweries
301 first-time GABF entrants
18 first-time GABF winners

MOST-ENTERED STYLE CATEGORIES

The winners of the top five most-entered categories were:

MOST-MEDALED BREWERY: North Park Beer Co. | San Diego, CA
GOLD: English India Pale Ale or New Zealand India Pale Ale (Cat. 59)
SILVER: Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale (Cat. 67)BRONZE: American-Style India Pale Ale (Cat. 64)
BRONZE: Imperial India Pale Ale (Cat. 66)

About the Brewers Association
The Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The BA represents 5,700-plus U.S. breweries and more than 38,000 homebrewers. The BA’s independent craft brewer seal is a widely adopted symbol that differentiates beers by small and independent craft brewers. The BA organizes events including the World Beer Cup, Great American Beer Festival, Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, Homebrew Con, National Homebrew Competition and American Craft Beer Week. The BA publishes The New Brewer and Zymurgy magazines, and Brewers Publications is the leading publisher of brewing literature. The Brewers Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status. The BA complies with provisions of Executive Order 13672 and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

U.S. Beer lovers are invited to learn more about the dynamic world of craft beer at  CraftBeer.com and about homebrewing via the BA’s American Homebrewers Association and the free Brew Guru  mobile app.

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2022 Great American Beer Festival Brewery of the Year Awards:

October 9, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

2022 U.S. Great American Beer Festival Brewery Winners
0-250 Barrels Brewery and Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Prairie Malt
Double Clutch Brewing Co. – Evanston, IL
Scott Frank

251–500 Barrels Brewer and Brewery of the Year
Sponsored by Brewers Supply Group
The Big Friendly – Oklahoma City, OK
Will Quinlin

501–1,000 Barrels Brewer and Brewery of the Year
Sponsored by Fermentis
Wild Fields Brewhouse – Atascadero, CA
R2J2 and Kayla Morrow

1,001–2,000 Barrels Brewer and Brewery of the Year
Sponsored by ABS Commercial
Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant – Topeka KS
John Dean & Alvaro Canizales

2,001–5,000 Barrels Brewer and Brewery of the Year
Sponsored by Brewers Supply Group
North Park Beer Co – San Diego, CA
North Park Beer Co Brew Team

5,001–15,000 Barrels Brewery and Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Country Malt Group
Ghost Town Brewing – Oakland, CA
Ghost Town Brewing Team

15,001–100,000 Barrels Brewery and Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
Left Hand Brewing Co – Longmont, CO
Left Hand Brewing Team

Brewery Group Brewery and Brewer of the Year
Sponsored by Live Oak Bank
Precarious Beer Project – Williamsburg, VA
Precarious Beer Project Brew Team

A Big Box O’ Beer: Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’® Return for a Fifth Season, Introducing Three New Flavors

September 7, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

On Friday, September 16, Harpoon Brewery will host a beer release party, where fans can sample the new beers and taste the featured bakery treat – the Dunkin’ Harpoon IPA donut

BOSTON, Sept. 6, 2022 – You can start your day with Dunkin’ Box O’ Joe, and now you can end it with Box O’ Beer. For the fifth season, Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ are returning with fan-favorite beverages for adult beer and coffee lovers alike with the Harpoon Dunkin’ Box O’ Beer mix pack. Harpoon Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ale is hitting shelves again, but with a new recipe to spice things up. It is joined by three new beers, all made with the delicious taste of Dunkin’ coffee: Harpoon Dunkin’ Cold Brew Coffee Porter, Harpoon Dunkin’ Hazelnut Blonde Stout and Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Roll Cream Ale.

To celebrate the five-year milestone of this partnership and this year’s new releases, the brands are bringing more fun to Bostonians with a beer release party at Harpoon Brewery on Friday, September 16 from 6-9 p.m. ET. Attendees will get a first taste of the new beers, play fun games such as cornhole and bocce ball, and have the opportunity for fun photos.

A featured treat at the beer release party, the special, limited-edition Dunkin’ Harpoon IPA Donut will be making its triumphant return. Filled with Harpoon IPA jelly and topped with a candied malt crumble, Dunkin’s first donut made with beer as an ingredient* will be provided with the purchase of any of the Harpoon Dunkin’ Beers. The Box O’ Beer mix pack will also be available to purchase.

“This year marks our fifth year as partners with Dunkin’, and it is such a treat every year to see brand fans get excited over which Dunkin’ products we’ll be introducing in our beers next,” said Dan Kenary, Harpoon CEO and co-founder. “We can’t wait to kick off the fall season with our New England neighbor again and raise a toast to another great year of Harpoon Dunkin’ beers.”

The four beers available this season include:

Harpoon Dunkin’ Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ale: Out with the old, in with the new – this year’s ‘spiced latte ale’ has an updated recipe. It’s brewed with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, Dunkin’ cold brew, and now includes oat milk, which helps to replicate the creamy mouthfeel found in a latte. Get your favorite flannel ready, because this coffee beer has those perfect autumn spice notes with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. ABV: 5.2%.

NEW Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Roll Cream Ale: Sugar, spice and everything nice – everything you could want with this classic Dunkin’ bakery-inspired beer. Brewed with actual Dunkin’ Coffee Rolls and Dunkin’ coffee, this beer balances notes of cinnamon goodness and coffee roast in an easy-drinking Cream Ale. ABV: 4.6%.

NEW Harpoon Dunkin’ Cold Brew Coffee Porter: New Englanders know that ordering a Dunkin’ ‘Regular’ means coffee with cream and sugar. In honor of a regional classic, this porter takes Dunkin’ Cold Brew and adds some dairy to capture a little of the creamy sweetness you would find in your standard Dunkin’ order. ABV: 6.0%.

NEW Harpoon Dunkin’ Hazelnut Blonde Stout: Just because it’s a coffee beer doesn’t mean it has to be dark! Pale, wheat, and oat malts are used to create a golden appearance with a slight haze, while still delivering the full mouthfeel you expect from a stout. Giving that classic flavor boost, this beer delivers the rich nuttiness with a touch of sweetness that you would expect from your morning Dunkin’ hazelnut coffee. ABV: 6.2%.

“Pumpkin Spice Lattes raises excitement from consumers every fall, so we were excited to work with Harpoon to bring the favorite beer back for another year,” said Brian Gilbert, Vice President of Retail Business Development at Dunkin’. “Introducing the coffee roll and other classic coffee flavors to the latest beers brought our partnership to a level of flavor it’s never been before, and we know brand fans will love it.”

Harpoon Dunkin’ Pumpkin will be available on draft at the brewery and sold in bottled 6-packs as well as in the new Harpoon Dunkin’ Box O’ Beer mix pack, which features three cans of each seasonal beer flavor. These limited releases will be available everywhere Harpoon is sold beginning in September.

To find the new Harpoon x Dunkin’ beers near you, check out the Harpoon beer finder.

*Harpoon Dunkin’ IPA Donuts may contain trace amounts of alcohol. Must be 21+ to purchase.

About the Harpoon Brewery
The Harpoon Brewery was founded in 1986 by beer lovers who wanted more and better beer options. When the Brewery was founded, Harpoon was issued Brewing Permit #001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, since it was the first to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of about 25 years. Since then, it has expanded to a second brewery in Windsor, VT. Harpoon’s line of craft beer features its award-winning IPA and seasonal beers, along with special limited releases. In 2014, Harpoon became an employee-owned company.

About Dunkin’
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’® is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’® is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel, and muffin categories. Dunkin’® has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category for 16 years running. The company has more than 12,600 franchised restaurants in 40 countries worldwide. Dunkin’® is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

Pike Brewing – New Team, New Beers, & A Whole New Look!

September 7, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

We’ve been keeping a secret and now it’s time to share all the good news!
Drumroll, please! …

We’re so excited to share we’ve got a fresh new look, many new faces around the brewery, and some amazing new beers! We invite you to come to experience the new Pike Brewing .

A LITTLE ON OUR WHY?
Pike Brewing was established in 1989 (we’ve been around for years) by visionaries Charles and Rose Ann Finkel and has become a Seattle icon. Over the last 33 years, Pike Brewing has produced a slew of award-winning beers, supported the local craft beer movement, created a destination for all to enjoy, and established a loyal following.

“We take much pride in what we’ve accomplished over the years,” said Charles Finkel, founder/owner of Pike Brewing.

“But the art of craft brewing is constantly changing, and we cannot rest on your laurels,” said Drew Gillespie, president of Pike Brewing. “We’ve added two amazing women to the team, and we are absolutely thrilled. It’s exciting to be learning, tweaking old recipes, and making new beers.”

“We’re excited about this next chapter,” adds Finkel.

WELCOME TO THE PIKE TEAM
Leslie Shore is our new Head Brewer & Barbara Beaver has taken on the role of Brewery & Quality Assurance Manager. Leslie spent 6.5 years as Lead Brewer at Reuben’s Brews and Barb came from Georgetown Brewing. Both women have extensive beer knowledge and have been staples in the Seattle craft beer scene for years. We’re ecstatic to welcome these women to the Pike Brewing team!

Leslie and Barb have been working tirelessly with the production crew, updating processes and procedures, reworking recipes, crafting new beers, and creating a pilot brew program.

“Knowing where Pike is headed is extremely exciting and energizing,” said Leslie “The history of the brewery is legendary and iconic, and it’s certainly invigorating to be united with our entire crew on this trajectory.”

“We have a great production team that are not only dedicated to the course that we’re on, but also eager to adopt updated processes and procedures to drive us there,” adds Barb.

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St. John Brewers Launch Cool Out Delta 8 Infused Sparkling Seltzer

June 29, 2022 by Dow Scoggins

MIAMI, Florida – From the founders of St. John Brewers, Kind Grade, LLC introduces Cool Out Delta 8 infused sparkling seltzer. An idea born in the islands, the brand is now expanding distribution in states where D8 is sold and at DrinkCoolOut.com. Beverage industry veterans, Chirag Vyas and Kevin Chipman deliver a clean crisp premium hemp beverage that is light and refreshing with hints of natural citrus fruit flavors.

Crafted from the highest-quality ingredients consumers expect from Vyas and Chipman, Cool Out’s D8 seltzer is derived from non-GMO hemp grown on certified organic farms in the US. The bioavailability of Cool Out’s water-soluble nanotechnology allows the D8 to absorb quickly into the body providing a faster onset and state of relaxation than consuming other edible cannabinoid products.

The craft beer veterans are best known for their local craft brews and popular tap room concept in the US Virgin Islands. That experience is now taken to Kind Grade, LLC where the duo has the production capacity to scale nationwide while providing consistent quality and availability. Cool Out’s Delta 8 seltzer is the first product to roll out from their new company.

Vyas and Chipman provide the professionalism and industry knowledge from nearly two decades of beverage experience enabling the creation of a product with superior flavor, based in the best science, and delivered in packaging appealing to distributors and customers.

“Staying true to what a seltzer originally started out as is key to market success and customer appeal: a carbonated, lightly flavored drink with no added sugar or sweeteners,” said Kevin Chipman, co-founder, Kind Grade, LLC. “We do not use sweeteners like Erythritol, Stevia, or Sucralose. We are a sugar-free product. This gives our seltzer a true clean taste with no palate-coating heaviness or aftertaste.”

“We took our time to create a product that provides an amazing customer experience and taste profiles that delight the senses, high product consistency, and deep dedication to consumer safety. We are really excited to be providing the Cool Out line to the Delta 8 marketplace,” said Chirag Vyas, co-founder, Kind Grade, LLC.

Designed to be enjoyed socially or solo, Cool Out eases the mind and body while keeping the head clear tomorrow. An alcohol-free beverage alternative, Cool Out contains zero sugar, zero carbs, zero calories, is gluten-free, and is sourced from Non-GMO organic hemp.

Each 12-ounce can of the initial release of Cool Out contains 10 mg of Delta 8 in one of three flavors: Citrus, Tropical, or Berry.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Delta 8?

Delta 8 is one of over 100 cannabinoids that exists naturally in hemp.

Is Delta 8 Marijuana?

No, D8 it is derived from the hemp plant, which is a variety of cannabis that contains less than 0.3% THC. By federal definition, hemp is an agricultural product, and is legal under the 2018 Farm Bill.

How will Delta 8 make me feel?

People say they experience a relaxed body sensation with a feel-good euphoric high that is milder than when consuming THC from marijuana.

About St. John Brewers
St. John Brewers is a craft brewing company located in Cruz Bay on the island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Founded in 2004 by Kevin Chipman and Chirag Vyas, the brewery has garnered a loyal following of local craft beer lovers and Virgin Island visitors who return year after year. Bellows International distributes St. John Brewers products throughout the Virgin Islands.

About Kind Grade, LLC
Founded in 2021 by craft brewers, Kevin Chipman and Chirag Vyas, Kind Grade, LLC is based out of Miami, FL and serves the expanding cannabinoid markets in North America. Kind Grade, LLC produces the Cool Out line of infused beverages via distribution partners throughout the United States sourcing natural ingredients including cannabinoids derived from Hemp.

Disclaimer: Consumption of delta 8 can impair your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. Do not consumer if you are pregnant or nursing. Not intended for individuals under 21 years of age. This product is derived from hemp and may contain THC which could result in a failed drug test. This product may contain a total delta-9 THC concentration that does not exceed 0.3% on a dry-weight basis.

For More Information:
https://drinkcoolout.com/

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