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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.

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Combustion Brewery will open their second location this summer. Clintonville customers can expect to enjoy a wide variety of fresh craft beer and cider all made by Combustion Brewery. Combustion, who celebrates their 5-year anniversary in Pickerington on April 16th, is excited to bring their award-winning beers to the Clintonville neighborhood at 2971 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202.

“We are moving into the space currently occupied by Lineage Brewing as they move on to pursue other opportunities. We wish them well and are thrilled to bring our beer and cider to the Clintonville community this summer,” says co-owner Sarah Jackson.

“Our focus has always been to deliver the freshest and highest quality beer to our customers,” says co-owner Keith Jackson. “We will uphold this promise as we expand into the Clintonville Taproom.” The Taproom will maintain a wide variety of beer and cider on tap, 16oz 4-pack cans to go, and 32oz crowler cans of specialty beers to go.

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DURANGO, Colorado –  Just in time for the turn of the season, Ska Brewing presents a fruited rendition of its oldest and most decorated recipe, True Blonde Ale. Raspberry Blonde will tap for the first time at Ska on Friday and cans hit shelves across Ska markets next week.

“Our last several big can releases might suggest otherwise, but we experiment with more than just hops,” jokes Ska CEO Dave Thibodeau. “In this case, we’ve been excited for this fruit addition in our beloved True Blonde Ale, which goes as far back as the brewery does.”

True Blonde Ale was Ska’s first brewed, tapped, and canned recipe. Over the years it has earned two World Beer Cup® awards and a Good Food Award from the Good Food Foundation. It has also been recognized at the Colorado State Fair, the LA County Fair, the European Beer Star awards, the Australian International Beer Awards, and the L.A. International Beer Competition. Most recently True Blonde was awarded a 2021 Great American Beer Festival® medal in the English Ale category, bringing this beer’s GABF® award count up to five.

Raspberry Blonde is crafted with subtle Cascade hop additions that balance the zest of the fruit in the recipe. At 5 percent ABV, it belongs in Ska’s wheelhouse of light-bodied easy-drinking ales and lagers like the classic Colorado Mexican-style lager, Mexican Logger, and its Grapefruit sister Rue B. Soho, Thibodeau adds. “It’s a colorful beer with vibrant, bright flavor notes.”

Raspberry Blonde will tap today- Friday, March 4- at Ska’s World Headquarters in Durango, Colorado. Canned 6 packs of the new beer join Ska’s year-round portfolio in all of its markets next week.

ABOUT SKA BREWING
Based in Durango, Colorado, Ska Brewing was founded in 1995 and produces more than a dozen award-winning beers fueled with Ska music and lots of it. Pioneers in the canned craft beer movement, Ska Brewing is known for an array of styles in 12 oz cans that include Mexican Logger, Modus Hoperandi, and Rue B. Soho. For information (a lot of it), more music, and a good time, visit www.skabrewing.com.

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To commemorate the special day of digits that is Tuesday, 2/22/22, Surly is doubling down on double dry hops with the new Two Too Much Double Dry-Hopped Hazy IPA.

The new beer has twice the hops, twice the juice and twice the haze because too much is never enough, right? This limited release of Two Too Much is available in four packs of 16 oz. cans and on tap at Surly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Hops: Galaxy, Citra, Mosaic, Experimental
Malt: Vienna, 2-Row, Malted Oats, Unmalted Wheat and Flaked Oats
Yeast: Hazy Ale
ABV: 9%

Available for a limited Time.

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Paso Robles, California  – Firestone Walker today introduced Hopnosis IPA—the culmination of the brewery’s 15-year quest to master the West Coast IPA style. Brewed with Mosaic Cryo Hops®, Hopnosis is a seamless, aromatic, and explosively tropical IPA. Hopnosis represents everything we’ve learned about hopping techniques over the years, all rolled into one beer,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “This is our ultimate new-school expression of the West Coast IPA.” Hopnosis is now rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets in 6-pack and 12-pack (12-ounce) cans; 19.2-ounce cans; and on draft.

Cryo Hops® Magic
The Firestone Walker brewing team has developed an arsenal of favorite new-age hops for IPA—all of which are featured in Hopnosis. These include hops from New Zealand and the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on Mosaic Cryo Hops® as well as Idaho 7 and Nelson.

Cryo Hops® are made by collecting the concentrated lupulin from whole-leaf hops, which contains the pure resins for bitterness and aromatic oils. “Mosaic Cryo Hops® are the centerpiece of Hopnosis,” Brynildson said. “They provide intense hop aroma and flavor with incredible integration, enabling us to make a hop-forward beer that is low in bitterness, super smooth, and delicious.”

Hopnosis is extravagantly double dry hopped, with nearly five pounds of hops used for every barrel brewed. The resulting beer is loaded with hop-derived flavors of mango, passionfruit, white grape, and lychee. The ABV of Hopnosis is 6.7 percent, providing an excellent balance of flavor and texture.

West Coast Wonder
The origins of Hopnosis date back to Firestone Walker’s original West Coast IPA—Union Jack, which was introduced in 2007. Hopnosis also reflects concepts learned while developing the Luponic Distortion revolving IPA series and the Mind Haze family of IPAs. Finally, it draws inspiration from numerous brewing collaborations here and abroad.

These experiences have yielded a variety of hop integration techniques that Brynildson and his team brought to bear in creating Hopnosis.

“This is where the West Coast style is headed,” Brynildson said. “Aromatic hops and new hopping techniques are driving the future. On top of that, Cryo Hops® are opening up fresh possibilities. Now you can get all of the ‘oomph’ of hop saturation that you want from a West Coast IPA, but with less of that classic bitterness, more of these new-age hop flavors, and a whole new level of balance and drinkability.”

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.

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