Dustin Scoggins

STAMFORD, CT – Promising a “Superior” summer, Cerveza Superior is celebrating its 125th anniversary making its U.S. debut just in time for the hot days ahead. The popular Mexican beer’s staying power is rooted in its unparalleled brewing tradition. United States Beverage (USB) is rolling out Cerveza Superior in selected markets. The crisp, full-bodied Mexican lager from Orizaba, Veracruz, promises to stand out due to its popularity in Mexico and its legendary origins from one of the most important breweries in the 20th century.

“Cerveza Superior represents a 125-year history of world-class excellence in beer making. Our U.S. debut will delight longtime Superior fans and beer aficionados will now be able to enjoy the authentic taste of tradition. Superior’s heritage will inspire new generations to appreciate the lager from legendary Orizaba,” says, Miguel Angel Sánchez, Area Export Manager, Heineken Americas Export.

Superior was born before the Mexican Revolution as a beer for the most demanding palates. Cerveceria Moctezuma opened its doors in 1896 and the authentic Superior flavor began to emerge from the majestic peaks of Orizaba. The Orizaba region is known for abundant water from the melts of Pico de Orizaba or Citlatépetl, the third highest peak in North America standing at 18,491feet. The quality of the water, characterized by being soft and with a low mineral content, favors the production of this lager-style beer.

Available in select markets in U.S. for the first time, Cerveza Superior can be found in 6 pack bottles, 12 pack cans, and 24 oz can, at retail channels across the country, including grocery chains, independent stores, and restaurants.

About Cerveza Superior

Superior is a lager-style beer, known for its great flavor and full body. It originated in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico in 1896. It is a golden colored beer and has a 4.5% Alc. Vol. The brand’s Superior Blonde character reached iconic status over the years, so much so that consumers associated her as “The Blonde that everyone wants,” the brand’s slogan for more than 20 years. Cerveza Superior is a brand of Heineken Mexico. For more information please visit http://www.unitedstatesbeverage.com

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Seattle, WA – Things are looking up this spring. Flowers have bloomed, temperatures are rising, the Mariners are looking good (this might be their year!?), and now along comes Fruitfizz, the new, locally crafted hard seltzer from Reuben’s Brews hitting shelves all around the Seattle area.

Fruitfizz is made by real brewers using real fruit and real brewing processes. With just 100 calories, 0 carbs, and 0 added sugar, the 5% ABV gluten-free beverage is the best tasting, most refreshing hard seltzer the team at Reuben’s can brew. Simply put, it’s REAL GOOD. And because 1% of all Fruitfizz sales directly funds the Reuben’s Brews Foundation, drinking Fruitfizz also does REAL GOOD in the local community. That adds up to a lot of positive vibes for the summer ahead.

Fruitfizz is available now in a mixed 12-pack of three flavors as well as 6-packs of Grapefruit. Fruitfizz Grapefruit is brewed with fresh grapefruit zest for an experience of bright and pure grapefruit tartness. Fruitfizz Lemon & Lime is crafted with lemon and lime zest and is the pure and crisp. And Fruitfizz Orange Zest uses only fresh orange zest for a bright, citrusy punch of flavor.

“Innovation is the heart of our brewery, and Fruitfizz is the result of a lot of experimentation and exploration by our brewing team,” said Adam Robbings, Co-Founder of Reuben’s Brews. “There’s a lot of Hard Seltzer in the market today, but with Fruitfizz we believe you’ll taste the same balance and drinkability that’s the hallmark of everything we brew at Reuben’s.”

To do some REAL GOOD in the community, as PNW locals do, 1% of the proceeds from Fruitfizz will help fund the Reuben’s Brews Foundation. Led by Reuben’s Co-Founder Grace Robbings, the non-profit arm of Reuben’s supports the work of several community partners in education, environment, arts, human rights, animal rights, health, and social justice.

“Fruitfizz is a great example of our mission to ‘Pour Delight’ for our community,” said Grace Robbings. “And as the Foundation has proven, pouring delight can extend beyond what’s poured in the pint glass. The funds generated by Fruitfizz will be a huge boost for the work the Foundation is doing in the PNW and beyond.”

Fruitfizz is now available at retail around the Seattle area and on-tap at the Reuben’s Brews Taproom in Ballard. As spring turns into summer, odds are the Mariners will fade, but with the arrival of Fruitfizz the summer is looking REAL GOOD.

About Reuben’s Brews

Adam and Grace Robbings opened Reuben’s Brews in 2012, after an award-winning homebrewing career, naming the brewery after their first child, Reuben. At their family-owned brewery they brew from the glass backwards: designing each beer with intention, unbound by constraints. They know that making that extra effort is worth it. From their everyday favorite beers to innovative new releases, they help you grow your love of beer. Reuben’s Brews. Beer Unbound. For more information please visit https://reubensbrews.com/fruitfizz/

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Beach Haven, NJ – Ship Bottom Brewery Inc of Pennsylvania has entered into agreement to distribute Sterling Pig Brewery (Media, PA) in New Jersey. Sales reps will begin presenting the brand immediately.

Ship Bottom will distribute the following.

Shoat Pilsner is a multi-award winning, true American hybrid. Noble-style hops from the Pacific Northwest balance a subtle and clean malt character in this Pilsner style gold. 5%abv, 6pk, 12oz. Hops: Mt. Hood & Crystal.

Snuffler flagship IPA is easy drinking and smooth. This brew contains notes of grapefruit and tropical fruit and is perfect for any season. 6.5abv, 6pk, 12oz. Hops: Centennial, Citra, Columbus, Crystal & Simcoe.

Orange Sweet Wheat. This Sterling Pig Brewery staple is a refreshing Belgian Style Wheat Ale that has been brewed with orange rind, and fresh ginger. Seasonal 5.4%abv, 6pk, 12oz. Hops: Nugget. Malt: Pilsner & Wheat

This Little Piggy IPA. This Little Piggy is our very special single hop IPA series. First brewed in 2016, our little beer has become a Sterling Pig Brewery staple. We use the same base recipe each time, the only variable being the single hop we use, showing each distinctive hop profile to its best. Crafted in small, dedicated batches. This Little Piggy must be enjoyed fresh! Rotational availability. 6.5%-7.5%, 4pk, 16pz. Hops: Single Hop Varies.

About Ship Bottom Brewery Inc.

Ship Bottom Brewery has been producing its ever-popular beach branded beer in Beach Haven, NJ since 2016. Founded in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, owner Rob Zarko moved his small operation to Long Beach Island and opened a 15 barrel brewery. The brewery is located between Ocean County Rd. and North Delaware Ave upstairs in the Bay Villages overlooking beautiful Barnegat Bay. Ship Bottom Brewery is open year-round.

About Sterling Pig

Borne out of the mind of Media’s own Loïc Barnieu and fermented to perfection by accomplished brewer Brian McConnell, Sterling Pig Brewery brings local flavor and elevated pub favorites to the Baltimore Pike. Brewed in small batches and tapped directly on-site, Sterling Pig’s eight rotating beers achieve the perfect balance of flavor and drinkability—from IPAs to Porters, from Stouts to Pilsners. It’s all about balance. From the beer to the food to the atmosphere: there’s something for everyone. Meet up with a friend at the bar. Bring your family to dinner in the main dining room overlooking the kitchen and the wood oven pizza.

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https://sterlingpig.com

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PICKERINGTON, OH – Combustion Brewery & Taproom now has 8 varieties available in 16oz 4-packs for carryout and drive-thru pickup from their Pickerington taproom.

“We’ve seen our To-Go crowlers traveling further from our brewery as people share our beers and ciders with friends from out of town, which we love to see. With this in mind, we want to keep our to-go beer fresher longer and these 16oz cans will help us fulfill our mission to deliver fresh beer every time,” said Keith Jackson, Co-owner & Brewmaster at Combustion.

4-Pack Options Include:

Combustion IPA (India Pale Ale) – Lady Peiskos (Hazy India Pale Ale) – Now We’re Talkin’ (Double IPA) – Wanderlust (Blonde Ale) – Blueprint (Blueberry Blonde Ale) – Sir Veza (Mexican Lager) – Blood Orange Cider (Fruited Cider) – Pick Cherry (Fruited Cider)

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https://www.combustionbrewing.com/

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Waitsfield, Vt. – Lawson’s Finest Liquids is kicking off the month of May with the release of two specialty pilsners that are as refreshing as spring itself. Scrag Mountain Pils, and its salt and lime-infused counterpart, Scrag Mountain Pils Salt & Lime, are now available at retailers throughout Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

Named in honor of Waitsfield, Vermont’s townwater source and the aquifer located deep beneath Scrag Mountain, these twothirst-quenching pilsners come in at an approachable 4.8% ABV. Scrag MountainPils will be available through the end of August in both four-packs (16 oz.cans) and 12-packs (12 oz. cans), while Scrag Mountain Pils Salt & Lime –affectionately nicknamed “Scragarita” – will be available in four-packs onlyuntil the end of June.

“We always look forward to bringing back ScragMountain Pils to distribution because that means summer is right around thecorner,” said Sean Lawson, founder and CEO of Lawson’s Finest Liquids. “Thisyear, for the first time, we’ll be distributing our twist on a classic, ScragMountain Pils Salt & Lime, outside of Vermont. We can’t wait to hear thestories and see the photos of people enjoying these tasty brews on the beach,in the backyard, or out on the golf course.”

With Scrag Mountain Pils Salt & Lime,Lawson’s Finest infuses the bright, refreshing qualities of a Czech pilsner withsea salt, fresh lime peel, and lime juice to produce a well-balanced dance ofcrisp and tart in every sip. The “Scragarita” nickname is no gimmick, either –the specialty pilsner makes an excellent beer cocktail.

Scrag Mountain Pils and Scrag Mountain PilsSalt & Lime are two of the six specialty beers that the Vermont-basedbrewery will release this year to its full distribution territory across theNortheast. Hopcelot, a glorious IPA brewed with eight different varieties ofhops, will be Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ next specialty release at the beginningof July.

Sip of Sunshine, Little Sip, and the collection of beers from Lawson’s Finest’s Super Session single-hop IPA series, are available year-round throughout the nine-state distribution area.

About Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Based in Waitsfield, Vermont, Lawson’s Finest Liquids produces beers of the highest quality and freshness. Emulating the best of widely appreciated styles, Lawson’s Finest is home to a growing collection of expertly crafted beers, including world-class IPAs and unique maple brews. Founded in 2008 by Sean and Karen Lawson, the company started as a highlyacclaimed, small-batch artisanal brewery in Warren, Vermont. In 2014, Lawson’sFinest Liquids added an alternating proprietorship in Stratford, Connecticut, where the brewery produces its flagship Sip of Sunshine and Super Session beers. Lawson’s Finest Liquids opened its destination brewery, taproom, and retail store in Waitsfield in 2018.

For More Information:
https://www.lawsonsfinest.com

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North America – Artisanal Imports is excited to announce that TROOPER IPA, the latest beer from Iron Maiden and Robinsons Brewery of Stockport, England is now available nationwide in the United States.

TROOPER IPA is a 4.3% ABV golden India Pale Ale packed full of hoppy flavors. The beer is a creation of Iron Maiden frontman and beer enthusiast Bruce Dickinson and Robinsons Brewery Head Brewer Martyn Weeks that references the “American IPA revolution” with its choice of hops.

“It’s exciting to have an IPA from Iron Maiden that acknowledges the continual demand for hoppy bitter beers here in the states,” says Bob Leggett, CEO of Artisanal Imports. “We believe TROOPER IPA will be the bridge to the TROOPER brand portfolio for the American IPA lover who has yet to discover Iron Maiden and its world-acclaimed line of craft beers.”

TROOPER IPA aims to challenge the senses and pours a beautiful pale golden color with a clean tight white head and a floral and hoppy aroma. It is refreshing, full-bodied and bittersweet with hints of tropical mango and grapefruit. The hop bitterness is not overpowering and balances out the sweetness nicely. Taste this beer between 50-53° F to fully accentuate the flavors. It’s a perfectly sessionable ale designed to be enjoyed year-round.

Join Robinsons Brewery Head Brewer Martyn Weeks here for a short video as he guides you through a tasting of TROOPER IPA.

TROOPER IPA is now available for purchase nationwide at your favorite retail stores in 12-pack cases of 500ml bottles as well as 500ml single bottles.

Look for the other Iron Maiden beers on shelves and in kegs nationwide including:

TROOPER (English Special Bitter)

This premium British beer is 4.7% ABV with a deep golden color and a subtle hint of lemon.

6/4/500ml cans, 12/500ml bottles and 1/2 BBL kegs are now available.

For more information please visit https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/

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Baltimore, Md. – Perfect for picnic season, Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing Company has introduced ‘Summertime Seedless,’ a lightly hopped sour featuring crisp watermelon juice, complemented by subtle sweet splashes of honeydew and strawberry.

The bright green and red packaging pays homage to the seasonal fruit staple, and includes a special QR code that links to a custom Spotify playlist packed with relaxing summer-themed jams.

“As we start testing recipes and new ideas, we always seek out ingredients that consumers will be craving throughout the season,” said DuClaw Director of Brewery Operations Chris Wood. “To capture the complete tart melon flavor, we infused pure watermelon to ensure it would be just as satisfying as biting into a freshly cut slice, balanced with lactose for smoothness.”

Summertime Seedless’ is pink-hued and features huell melon hops and a 7.1% ABV. It can be found on shelves now in 12oz cans, or on draft at select locations.

About DuClaw Brewing Company

Baltimore-based and fearlessly innovating in craft beer since 1996: Craft Be Cherished. Rules Be Damned. DuClaw beer is available in 21 U.S. states and DC, as well as in Canada and France.

Find DuClaw distributed in: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia. More access to DuClaw beers is available via Brew Pipeline’s Guest Brewer program.

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

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SAN DIEGO – California Wild Ales, San Diego’s Sour House and the city’s only all-barrel-aged sour brewery, announced its third annual “May the Fourth be With You,” bottle release celebrating all things “Star Wars.” The brewery is releasing 10 new sour ales, including a sour ale kombucha blend and two new sour ales made with hops including, “Jabba the Hopp with Citra hops” and “Jabba the Hopp with Kohatu Hops,” to commemorate Star Wars Day.

In addition, the May the Fourth lineup includes old favorites like, “May the Force Be With Yuzu,” “Padme Almond-ala,” “The Dark Side,” “ImPEARial Stormtrooper,” and “Darth Citrus.”

“We are beyond thrilled that we can hold this year’s May the 4th celebration in-person at our new tasting room in Ocean Beach as well as our existing tasting room in Sorrento Valley,” said Bill DeWitt, co-owner and founder of California Wild Ales. “It’s the perfect way for us to kick off the grand opening and offer some really unique wild ales to the public.”

“It’s great to bring back some of the most popular blends and add a couple new ones. I was inspired to use hops to add the unique taste profile of each hop style in our beer,” said Zack Brager, co-owner and founder of California Wild Ales. “With dry-hopped sours, you get all the flavor of the hop without the bitterness from using them in the brewing process. It’s a fun way to showcase individual hops.”

The May the 4th lineup of sour beer will be available at both the Ocean Beach and Sorrento Valley tasting rooms and for online sales for curbside pickup at the California Wild Ales brewery and tasting room located at 4202 Sorrento Valley Blvd., Ste. L. Customers can visit: www.californiawildales.com or call (855) WILD-ALE or (855) 945-3253 to place orders. Each order will be accompanied by stickers and artwork of the special Star Wars-inspired designed for the event.

About California Wild Ales

California Wild Ales, San Diego’s Sour House, is San Diego’s only all-barrel-aged sour brewery. It began creating fresh and funky wild ale in 2015 and opened its tasting room in 2018. The brewery’s sour beer is aged in American, French, and Hungarian oak barrels for a minimum of nine months and uses fresh, local produce from local San Diego farmers. California Wild Ales is known for its branding, which includes characters representing the yeast and bacteria that’s used to ferment the sour beer named Lacto (short for Lactobacillus), Brett (short for Brettanomyces) and Pety (short for Pediococcus). For more inf0rmation visit https://www.californiawildales.com/

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White Salmon, WA – Everybody’s Brewing has announced the release of a new series of rotating sour beers in 12 oz cans, to be kicked off with the release of Mango Tamarind Sour Ale the week of April 19th. The cans will transition to a new flavor every 2.5 months until October. Following Mango Tamarind will be Pink Guava in early June and finally White Peach in August. All three sours will be available in 6-packs of 12 oz cans throughout Oregon and Washington.

The brewery ran lab trials on 20 different fruit options before finalizing their selections. Choosing fruits that would be in season during the production of the beer also influenced the decisions. We were looking for unique fruits that would really shine in our base beer. Mango on its own was a touch on the sweet side. The natural tartness of the tamarind really balances that out. Now you get all the flavor of the mango but not all the sweetness. says Dave McGinley, Head Brewer of Everybody’s.

The sour series reflects the demand for light, thirst-quenching beverages, especially during the summer. Everybody’s hopes these cans will speak to the demographic that wants to try something new, but still wants that thing to fall into the craft beer category. “There are a lot of people looking to enjoy something other than an IPA with a high ABV these days.” Said owner Doug Ellenberger. This series is a great way to reach customers that want a refreshing, fruited beer. We’ve been making sours about eight years now and our brewers do a great job on them.”

Although these beer are technically considered “kettle sours”, they aren’t actually soured in the kettle. “The main difference in our technique is that we don’t add any lactobacillus until after we transfer the wort to a fermentation tank.” Says McGinley of the process, “This means we don’t boil the liquid after we’ve added the lacto, which ensures the final product still has live yeast bacteria in it.” Although this method doesn’t take any longer than souring in a kettle and then re-boiling, it does make for a very different product. “When you boil again after adding the lacto, kettle sours have a very straight-forward, zinging sour flavor, much like eating a sour candy,” explains McGinley, “but using our process, the beer has a far greater depth of flavor, stimulating more parts of the tongue by allowing the sweetness of the fruit to co-mingle with the tangy characteristics of the beer base.”

Along with the 12oz cans, each beer will also be available on draft throughout Oregon and Washington. Everybody’s will be announcing the exact release dates of the remaining series via their website and social media channels.

About Everybody’s Brewing

Founded in 2008, Everybody’s Brewing sits perfectly nestled on the cliffs of White Salmon, WA, overlooking the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Inspired by the region’s premium hop and malt production, their beer offerings reflect the ever-changing trends and innovation within the brewing industry. The brewery’s pub features globally-inspired fare with great attention paid to high-quality ingredients and customer experience, with jaw-dropping views of its volcanic neighbor to the south: Mt. Hood.

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https://everybodysbrewing.com

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Kihei, Hawaii – Maui Brewing Company reveals their latest limited release, Pono Life Hazy IPA. The recipe was developed last year in collaboration with Roadhouse Brewing Company of Jackson Hole, WY. The beer truly reflects the spirit of collaboration and the passion for craft beer. “We’re excited to bring back Pono Life in celebration of our friendship with our Roadhouse Brewing ‘ohana,” stated MBC Founder and CEO Garrett Marrero. “The collaboration was originally brewed in early 2020. This year’s batch celebrates putting last year in the rear view and is a reminder to live the Pono Life.”

Changes to the recipe and can designs were made to be resourceful, adapt to the quality and availability of ingredients, and include a pointed focus on delivering the best beer possible. The fruit-forward hazy India Pale Ale is brewed with local lilikoi and a blend of tropical New Zealand Waimea, El Dorado, and citrusy, floral Citra Cryo hops offering an unfiltered (hazy) pale gold appearance. The aromatic island IPA is bursting with juicy pineapple, mango, and candied tangerine character. Maui Brewing Company’s Pono Life Hazy IPA comes in at 6.6% ABV and 66 IBUs.In celebration, MBC Kihei will be hosting an event, “May the Fourth Be With You”, on May 4th from 5:30-7:30pm with Roadhouse Brewing’s Co-Founders Gavin Fine and Colby Cox. The event will feature both MBC’s and Roadhouse Brewing’s recipes of Pono Life, as well as other Roadhouse Brewing specialties, a Kupu Spirits Whiskey bar, and plenty of grilled and smoked meat options with sides. Scripps will be available for food and beverage.

In addition to MBC locations, Pono Life will be available on draft or in to go 4-packs at select markets where independently owned Maui Brewing Company craft beer can be purchased. Not in your area? Visit the website for a listing of online distributors who can send direct to consumers.MBC is a fiercely local company and has remained steadfast regarding local production. The MBC team are stewards of their communities and the ‘aina, and curators of the craft beer way of life. Their beers have been recognized worldwide for quality and innovation.

Maui Brewing Company is Hawaii’s largest craft brewery, operating 100% in Hawaii. MBC is based on Maui, with its production brewery, full-service restaurant and tasting room in Kihei, as well as restaurants in Lahaina (Maui), Kailua (Oahu), and Waikiki (Oahu). Maui Brewing Company is available in 20 states, 1 district, and 3 international countries with more areas to follow.

About Roadhouse Brewing Co.

Built upon its two founders’ unique backgrounds as an award-winning home brewer and noted restaurateur, Roadhouse Brewing Company draws inspiration from the culinary and craft beer worlds, its home base in the iconic mountain town of Jackson Hole and its independent spirit – making the brewing facilities a daily hub for innovation and collaboration. Roadhouse was awarded B Corporation Certification for the brewery’s commitment to social and environmental performance; and last winter opened Roadhouse Pub & Eatery in the heart of downtown Jackson Hole. Now distributing on and off-premise in Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, Utah and Montana.

For More Information:
http://mauibrewing.com

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