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Backwoods Brewing to Open 19-Acre Resort Property Party Acres

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CARSON, Washington— Backwoods Brewing releases Party Acres Hazy IPA ahead of opening their 19-acre resort property Party Acres, a playground for lovers of the Gorge.

“We bought the property in 2020,” says owner and CEO Steve Waters, “and have been drawing multiple designs in the sandbox ever since.” They finally landed on a site plan, with Phase 1 being cabins hidden away in the woods in Carson, Washington. The cabins will open this spring, and Phase 2 of Party Acres will be bringing Backwoods’ existing pub and brewery operations on site as well.

Alongside these plans, Backwoods has other fun ideas in the works with an estimated time frame to be decided, including a disc golf course, zip line and potentially an amphitheater for live entertainment.

“We’ve got plans in motion, and are leaving space to dream up exciting ideas for the property and our cozy cabins. With all the activities in the area we are excited to give people more reasons to love coming to play and stay in the Columbia River Gorge.” says owner Debbie Waters.

Party Acres, the beer, is a Hazy IPA made with lush, tropical hops, and is light enough to be enjoyed on any outdoor adventure. Backwoods has been playing with the recipe on draft for over a year, and is finally ready to take it to prime time in 12 ounce cans. It will take their hazy slot, previously occupied by Hazy in the Gorge.

“When it came time to name the beer, we thought about it for 5 seconds before thinking, ‘Why don’t we name it after the property?’” said Tom Waters, COO and owner of Backwoods, “Party Acres has been a dream of my dad’s (fellow owner Jim Waters) since before I was born.”

“When I was a kid, my buddies and I always wanted a place we could go to get away,” says Jim.

The fabled earthly paradise would be called Party Acres. “It’s pretty exciting to be making that dream a reality. But what we’re doing here is going to be a little bit more classy than what me and my buddies had in mind back then.” Born from the vision of a collective place for family and friends to celebrate the good times, Party Acres will be a resort with something for everyone.

“And in the spirit of Backwoods, we’re aiming for the blend we always try to strike of woodsy and adventurous, while also laid-back and comfortable,” says Steve Waters. “We want to be the place you think of when you want to get away.”

Look for the Party Acres beer in stores and on tap at the Backwoods pubs right now – and plan to book a night or two at the Party Acres cabins beginning in May 2023.

About Backwoods Brewing Company

Backwoods Brewing is located in the heart of the Columbia Gorge, in the small town of Carson, WA. It was founded by the Waters family in 2012, as a single-barrel brewpub. They now operate on a 20-barrel system in their Stevenson production facility, kegging, canning and bottling beer for the WA, OR, and ID markets. They
have also operated a thriving satellite pub in Portland’s Pearl District since July of 2018. Their focus is on balanced beers and comfortable pub settings.

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Migration Brewing Announces Maple Barleywine Release

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Migration Brewing will be releasing their Maple Coronet barley wine to the market on Friday, March 3rd. This unique American barley wine is the latest limited release from the company’s burgeoning Migrator barrel aged series. The brewery partnered up with Glenna Farms out of Amery, Wisconsin to secure the organic maple syrup. Aged for six months on Heaven Hill bourbon barrels; the rich, decadent beer will be available in 500ml bottles at local specialty shops around the Portland metro area. The beer will also be available on draft and in bottles at all Migration pubs.

“We were super stoked to work with Glenna Farms on this project. They produce some of the finest organic syrup in Wisconsin and the bourbon barrels are exceptional,” said Mike Branes, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Migration Brewing. “We’ve been pushing the brewery team to work with a wide variety of ingredients and this beer really came together over a ton of excitement to approach a classic American barleywine differently,” notes Branes.

The Maple Coronet barley wine is brewed to be a complex, and slightly sweet early springtime treat. Coming in at 11% ABV the beer is crafted on a foundation of fine English Maris Otter malt which brings a nutty richness and full roundness to the beer. Three different types of caramel malts exhibit toffee and tones of cherry, plum and raisin. Maple syrup was added during the run-off of the wort, as well as during fermentation, to provide extra sugars. The maple sweetness is not overpowering and integrates into the beer without being cloyingly sweet.

Glenna Farms was established in 1995when Rick and Kristine Glenna purchased an 80-acre maple syrup operation from Arthur V. Olson. The century old sugar bush is located next to a dairy farm, was well known for producing one of nature’s finest sweeteners, pure maple syrup.

About Migration Brewing

Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping and a little luck, they have since opened four pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles.

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El Segundo Brewing and Stone Cold Steve Austin Launch Limited Release Broken Skull Double IPA

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El Segundo, California – California-based El Segundo Brewing Company today announced a series of events showcasing Broken Skull Double IPA, the brewery’s latest collaboration with WWE legend and Hall of Famer Steve Austin, hitting store shelves this spring. “Steve’s Badass Bars,” a national series of Broken Skull tap-takeover events, will kick off at El Segundo on March 16th – a date significant to Austin fans, and culminate with WrestleMania 39 pre-game events on April 1 and 2.

“Broken Skull fans have been asking us to do a Double IPA for years, so we decided to introduce it in a big way!,” said Steve Austin. “While we have the ultimate draw with WrestleMania 39 in El Segundo’s backyard, we wanted folks across the country to have a badass, A-Show experience, so we’re bringing it to them!”

While tickets to the March 16th kick-off event, announced on Steve’s social media, sold out in seconds, fans can still get in on the action at El Segundo, and throughout the country, in the days leading up to WrestleMania 39.

  • March 16th – April 2nd – Steve Badass Bar HQ – El Segundo Brewing Company will be converting their taproom into the ultimate wrestling fans oasis. As the home base for Badass Bars that will be activating across the country, fans can expect games, prizes, activations and more during that two week period leading into wrestlemania.
  • March 27-31: Steve’s Badass Bar Pop-Ups in Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, and Fair Lawn, NJ

An advance opportunity to try the limited release Double IPA and other Broken Skull beers, enter to win door prizes and raffles for Broken Skull beer, Austin-autographed merchandise, and other prizes. Consumers can find the nearest “Steve’s Badass Bar” events at El Segundo’s website and by following @brokenskullbeer on Instagram. Confirmed pop-ups include Fine Line in the Boston area, JT’s Corner Tap & Eatery in Chicago, Up-Down STL in St. Louis, and DDT in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

  • March 29 (Doors at 7 p.m.): LIVE broadcast of Notsam Wrestling at The Comedy Store in LA Broken Skull will sponsor the live broadcast of Sam Watson’s premier wrestling podcast at The Comedy Store. Tickets are available here.
  • April 1-2: VIP Shuttle Pass Packages from El Segundo to WrestleMania 39

Broken Skull is offering a limited number of one-way Shuttle Pass Packages ($100 per person) from El Segundo Brewery to WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium. Pass holders can pre-game at the brewery with three (3) beer tickets to use in the Broken Skull taproom before riding the VIP shuttle to the stadium. Pass-holders also receive a Steve Austin-signed “For a Few Skulls More” poster and a Broken Skull sticker and koozie. Shuttles will depart at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 2. VIP Shuttle Passes can be bought at brokenskullbeer.com

The El Segundo Brewing/Steve Austin Partnership

The first collaboration between El Segundo and Austin came about when the wrestling icon visited the brewery with a buddy. He was already a fan of El Segundo’s Mayberry IPA and after chatting with founder Rob Croxall he shared that he had an interest in pursuing a brewery project of his own. From that conversation a collaboration ensued and ultimately Broken Skull IPA – the name inspired by Austin’s wrestling background – came to life. Austin was very involved in the development of the IPA and the flavor profile reflects his input. The collaboration was incredibly successful and El Segundo has dramatically expanded their distribution footprint due in large part to the success of Broken Skull IPA. Following the tremendous success of Broken Skull IPA, El Segundo expanded its partnership with Austin in 2022 with the release of Broken Skull American Lager.

Broken Skull Double IPA

Answering the fans’ call, the collaborators have created Broken Skull Double IPA, a limited release beer with 8.0% ABV. Centennial Hops – along with Citra, Chinook and Cascade – give it more of a citrus punch, and notes of candied citrus, papaya and underripe mango are balanced with a clean malt backbone.

“Think of it like the big brother to Broken Skull IPA,” said El Segundo Founder Rob Croxall. “Broken Skull Double IPA offers a heavyweight punch with a cruiserweight body that won’t weigh you down. Can I get a double ‘Hell Yea’?”

The Double IPA will be available for purchase this spring in the following retailers: HEB; Total Wine & More; Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods; Central Market; Albertsons; and your favorite independent beer shops.

About El Segundo Brewing

El Segundo Brewing is an independent craft brewery founded by Rob Croxall and Tom Kelley in El Segundo, California 2011. El Segundo focuses on fresh, hoppy, West Coast IPAs and clean lagers that can be found on tap walls and in retailers across 27 states as well as Japan. In 2014, El Segundo formed a partnership with Steve Austin to launch the Broken Skull Beer IPA. The incredible success of that release resulted in the expansion of the brewery capacity and output and an ongoing partnership between Austin and El Segundo.

About Steve Austin

Native Texan Steve Austin played college football at UNT in Denton before beginning his Pro Wrestling career in Dallas in 1990. As he made his way through the business, he developed the now world famous “Stone Cold” persona and became the blue-collar warrior for the common man. Among his numerous in-ring accomplishments, Steve is a six-time WWE World Champion, the only three-time Royal Rumble match winner, and a two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Since hanging up his wrestling boots, Steve has kept busy with numerous acting and hosting roles including Nash Bridges, The Condemned, The Expendables, Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, and The Broken Skull Sessions.

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Silver City Brewery Announces New Beers to Their Award-Winning Lineup

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BREMERTON, Washington— Silver City Brewery is excited to announce the launch of Freak King Imperial IPA in 19.2oz single-serve cans. Craft beer lovers can now enjoy this brilliantly badass Imperial India Pale Ale in a convenient format, perfect for sharing with friends or savoring alone. Originally debuting as a limited edition 16oz can offering in the summer of 2022, Freak King is back as a permanent addition to the year-round lineup.

Freak King Imperial IPA packs a tremendous punch of earthy, dank Simcoe, Amarillo, and Mosaic hop aromas and flavors. Fermented with a specialty yeast strain that yields a crisp, clean texture alongside some darker stone fruit notes, this 9.5% ABV beer is your magic portal to weirdness.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Freak King Imperial IPA to the world in a new, larger format,” said Scott Houmes, owner/founder of Silver City Brewery. “Our brewing team has put their hearts and souls into this beer, and we can’t wait for fans to experience it in its full glory.”

The 19.2oz cans feature the iconic Freak King character and are now available at Silver City Brewery’s taproom and select retailers throughout the Pacific Northwest, with a nod to convenience stores where single-serve beers are sold.

Yardbird Local Lager

Introducing Yardbird Local Lager: The Perfect Way to End a Long Workday Silver City Brewery announces the release of their newest year-round craft beer, Yardbird Local Lager. This bright and golden lager, exclusively available on draft at local bars and tap houses, is the perfect way to unwind after a long day of work. Yardbird Local Lager is a bright and golden lager with a smooth, well-rounded body that offers a complex array of flavors. Lightly hopped with delicate floral aromas and a crisp finish, at 4.8% alcohol by volume, this easy-drinking beer is the perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day at work.

“At the end of a long workday, there’s nothing better than enjoying a cold, refreshing beer with friends and colleagues,” said Scott Houmes, owner/founder of Silver City Brewery. “We understand that high inflation can make it hard to enjoy the little things in life. That’s why we created Yardbird Local Lager – an affordable, high-quality beer that pays tribute to local shipyard and Navy workers.”

Silver City Brewery will be showcasing Yardbird Local Lager at its upcoming annual open house event on Saturday, March 4th. Additional details about the open house may be found on the brewery’s Facebook event page.

Whoop Pass Double IPA

In late January, Silver City Brewery announced the return of Whoop Pass Double IPA to the year-round lineup, on tap and in 6-packs of 12oz cans.

A reinvigorated Silver City Brewery fan favorite, Whoop Pass Double IPA returns bigger, bolder, and hoppier than ever before. An authentic West Coast IPA, bursting with citrus and pine aromas and flavors, Whoop Pass Double IPA incorporates its classic hop lineup of Cascade, Chinook, Nugget, and Columbus through modern hopping technologies and brewing equipment in order to wring out every last drop of danky bitterness and flavor. Welcome to hop country… and enjoy!

At 8.5% alcohol by volume, Whoop Pass Double IPA is now available to bars and retailers, on tap and in 6-packs, throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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Cape May Brewing Announces Release of New Variety Pack

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CAPE MAY, New Jersey— Cape May Brewing Company is excited to announce their debut craft beer variety 12-pack, which includes four of their flagship brews and a range of styles: Cape May IPA, Always Ready Hazy Pale Ale, Cape May White, and Longliner Lager. From crisp and balanced to juicy and hazy, this featured lineup offers something for everyone.

Created with their consumers in mind, the Cape May Brewing Company Variety Pack provides new and existing drinkers the opportunity to enjoy their favorite beers without having to choose between them.

“We are thrilled about the release of the Cape May Variety Pack,” says Cape May Brewing Company Marketing Director Alicia Grasso. “It will give fans the opportunity to enjoy their favorites in one convenient 12-pack, while also giving new consumers the opportunity to try a “Taste of the Cape” by sampling a few of our core products.”

With a focus on core in 2023, a variety pack featuring a selection of the company’s year-round offerings was a natural next step for the brewery.

“Over the last decade, we’ve continued to grow our core brands and we’ve curated a selection of brews that best reflects our portfolio,” says Cape May Brewing Company Director of Sales Josh Havey. “We experienced success in 2022 with the rollout of 12-packs of Cape May IPA, and as we expand our offerings and venture into new markets in Pennsylvania, we believe a Cape May sampler pack is a great way to introduce our year-round beers that we hope will offer something for everyone.”

The four fan-favorites in the variety pack include:

  • Cape May IPA: The American IPA named for America’s Oldest Seaside Resort, Cape May IPA is loaded with floral and citrus notes, well-balanced with a zesty finish. A West Coast-style IPA brewed in the heart of the East Coast, it’s the beer that’s Crafted on the Cape.
  • Always Ready Hazy Pale Ale: With the addition of wheat and oats for a medium body and with brilliant aromas of tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and citrus zest, this lush hop-bomb is Always Ready.
  • Cape May White: Brewed with orange and lemon peels, coriander, grains of paradise, and Belgian Witbier yeast. Fruity esters up-front with an easy-drinking finish yields a traditional Belgian-Style Wheat Ale brewed in the heart of the East Coast.
  • Longliner Lager: Soft, crisp, and balanced—Longliner Lager is a beer that will keep you going all year long. Whether you’re toiling away in the brewhouse, hitting land after a long two weeks at sea, or kicking back on your day off, Longliner will be there for you.
  • The Cape May Variety Pack will be rolling out to retailers throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware beginning February 28. It is also available at the Cape May Brewing Company Brewtique (located at 1250 Hornet Road in the Cape May Airport) now.

About Cape May Brewing Company

CMBC started in 2011, with three guys making one beer in a 1,500 square-foot space. Now, they’ve got over 32,000 square feet of space at the Cape May Airport and several hundred flagship, seasonal, and small-batch brews under their umbrella, distributed throughout all of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Their original space is now dedicated to experimental brewing and their award-winning Tasting Room, with a separate, industrial brewing facility across the street.

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Surreal Brewing Launches Distribution in Virginia

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CAMPBELL, California – Surreal Brewing Company, the non-alcoholic craft beer brand from Northern California, is proud to announce its latest partnership with Virginia’s premier beverage distributor, Specialty Beverage. After successfully launching a series of distribution deals in key markets and experiencing significant growth throughout the states of Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, and Ohio, Co-Founders Donna Hockey and Tammer Zein-El-Abedein hope to build upon the momentum they have gained to introduce Surreal Brewing to craft beer loving consumers across the state of Virginia seeking great tasting options for moderation.

“Surreal Brewing sells through distributors as well as through our e-commerce platform and has many orders coming from the East Coast,” said Donna Hockey, Co-Founder of Surreal Brewing Company. “Our goal is to get delicious NA beer to people in real-time without waiting for it to be delivered from CA. We are happy to serve the mid-Atlantic region through Specialty Beverage.”

Since launching in 2018, Surreal Brewing has been a pioneer in the non-alcoholic beer category ??bringing healthy, delicious, first-to-market brews that won’t compromise the health goals of its consumers. As the most awarded and healthiest line of non-alcoholic craft beer in the U.S., all Surreal Brewing’s non-alcoholic craft beers are made from all-natural, non-GMO ingredients, are low in calories, and are available in a wide variety of brews and flavors, including limited-edition seasonal beverages, providing craft beer enthusiasts with delicious options that maintain the bold, refreshing taste of traditional craft beer. Five core styles contain zero sugar.

As more and more consumers seek options for moderation, partnerships with distributors such as Specialty Beverage will be necessary for Surreal Brewing’s expansion in Virginia and meeting the state’s high consumption and high demand for non-alcoholic beer.

Pushing the boundaries of the non-alcoholic craft beer industry, Surreal Brewing strives to think differently and create a unique product, bringing a new non-alcoholic beverage experience to consumers in Virginia.

About Surreal Brewing Company

Founded in Northern California by husband and wife team Tammer Zein-El-Abedein and Donna Hockey, Surreal Brewing brings delicious and ultra-healthy non-alcoholic beers to the marketplace with a variety of great-tasting styles. Surreal Brewing brings forth a new era in which health-conscious and sober individuals can still enjoy the unique, crisp flavor of beer anytime while maintaining their health goals and feeling included at social gatherings.

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AleSmith Brewing Company and Telluride Brewing Co. Team Up on New Collaboration

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SAN DIEGO, California— AleSmith Brewing Company is proud to announce the release of West Peak West Coast IPA, a first-time collaboration with Telluride Brewing Co. This highly anticipated beer has an ABV of 6.75% and features Chinook, Cashmere, and Sabro hops.

West Peak IPA is bursting with flavor from the first sip. Bold and juicy with citrusy aromas of pine and tropical fruit that balance out the flavor profile. A mild bitterness provides the perfect base for its intense hoppy notes. On each sip, drinkers will be hit with a wave of hop-forward goodness that lingers on the palate.

The collaboration between AleSmith and Telluride began out of a mutual admiration for each other’s beers. Chris Fish and Charlie Ingram of Telluride Brewing are big fans of AleSmith and have called the brewery one of their favorites. After discussions about collaborating on a beer, the two breweries decided to combine their talents to create something unique – West Peak West Coast IPA was born!

For those who love IPAs, West Peak will not disappoint: it’s packed with intense hop flavors that any hophead can appreciate! We know craft beer lovers everywhere have been eagerly awaiting this beer so don’t miss your chance to get your hands on some—it won’t last long. West Peak IPA is available this month in 16oz 4-pack cans throughout Colorado and Arizona, along with being on tap at the AleSmith Tasting Room. Find the retailer nearest you by visiting AleSmith’s Beer Finder.

About AleSmith Brewing Company

Forged in 1995, AleSmith has been recognized by consumers and critics alike as one of the world’s foremost craft brewing companies, with accolades that include medals won at prestigious national and international beer competitions. In addition to being well-established within its hometown of San Diego, AleSmith was acknowledged by the RateBeer community as one of the Top 10 Best Breweries nationwide in 2019 and 2020. The brewery is also a three-time winner of the Champion Brewery Award at the San Diego International Beer Competition, where it received a Gold Medal in 2019 for Nut Brown English Brown Ale. Further recognition for individual beers includes a 2016 Gold Medal for Old Numbskull and a 2022 Gold Medal for Wee Heavy at the World Beer Cup. AleSmith occupies a 109,942 square-foot facility with a state-of-the-art brewery. AleSmith’s range of acclaimed beers includes Speedway Stout, Nut Brown Ale, and San Diego Pale Ale .394, distributed in 21 U.S. states and nine countries.

About Telluride Brewing Company

Crafting beers from Rocky Mountain snowmelt and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, Telluride Brewing Company is a Colorado Craft Brewery to its core. Founded by best friends in 2011, the brewery is known for its award-winning flavors, local presence and fun-loving personality. Since their first pour, Telluride Brewing has significantly expanded its operation, opened a Brew Pub at the base of the Telluride Ski Resort in Mountain Village, and taken home Gold medals for their Face Down Brown at World Beer Cup (2012) and Great American Beer Festival (2012 & 2014), as well as Bronze at Great American Beer Festival (2016 & 2021). Their Whacked Out Wheat also medaled at Great American Beer Festival (2015) and World Beer Cup (2016 & 2018).

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Tennessee Brew Works is Coming to Memphis

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee – On the eve of their 10-year anniversary, micro-brewery Tennessee Brew Works has announced distribution of their beers throughout Memphis, Tennessee.

Tennessee Brew Works will be featuring their lineup of Tennessee-inspired beers including the popular Hippies & Cowboys IPA, State Park Blonde ale that is brewed in collaboration with the Tennessee State Parks, River Drifter Hazy IPA, Urban Hiker Tennessee Lager, Southern Wit Belgian White, and more.

The brewery has partnered with Eagle Distributing of Memphis for distribution of their craft beers. Releases will begin the week of February 20, 2023, and be available at area bars, restaurants, grocery, and convenience stores over the coming weeks.

Tennessee Brew Works is an award-winning brewery that more recently won a coveted Great American Beer Festival competition medal for the Farmer’s Beat farmhouse ale, a collaboration between the brewery and Delvin Farms, the largest Community Support Agriculture (“CSA”) farm in the state.

They make considerable efforts to be good stewards of the land and community by sourcing raw materials from local Tennessee farmers including grains used in some of their top selling beers. They introduced the Tennessee Grain Initiative, with ambitions of establishing barley as a new cash crop for the state. They officially created the state’s first All-Tennessee grain beers in 2018, partnering with Batey Farms (Murfreesboro, TN), the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Tennessee State Parks. The all-Tennessee grain State Park Blonde ale is notably the official beer of the Tennessee State Parks and benefits the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy for the preservation of the state’s 57 State Parks. They have since partnered with Willis Farms (Hillsboro, TN) as a major grain supplier.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to share our Tennessee borne creations with Memphis,” said Christian Spears, founder and president of Tennessee Brew Works. “We look forward to growing our relationship with the community and enjoying some beers together along the way.”

About Tennessee Brew Works

Tennessee Brew Works is an independently owned and operated craft brewery that opened in 2013 with a mission to create high quality craft beer that pays homage to the land, traditions, and culture of Tennessee.

Tennessee Brew Works proudly introduced the state’s first All-Tennessee grain beers in 2018 with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Our all-Tennessee grain State Park Blonde Ale is the official beer of the Tennessee State Parks and benefits the TSP Conservancy for the preservation of the state’s 57 State Parks.

We brew beers with integrity, using only quality natural ingredients and source them from local farms whenever possible. We cater to those that appreciate the difference. Tennessee Brew Works is owned and operated by folks in Tennessee. Our motto: “We work hard to create high quality craft beer that makes Tennessee proud. Our culture places importance on family, friends, and community, and we hope you’ll be a part of it.”

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The Beast Is Back: Firestone Walker’s Parabola Returns With a Twist

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Paso Robles, California – Firestone Walker’s iconic Parabola imperial stout is back with a new vintage that was aged in a rare blend of spirits barrels from Blanton’s and W.L Weller distilleries. This release is also accompanied by the next edition of a small-batch spinoff called “Paraboloid,” which was aged in 20-year-old Elijah Craig bourbon barrels.

The 2023 vintage of Parabola is rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets in limited 12-ounce bottle and draft formats. Meanwhile, 12-ounce bottles of Paraboloid are available for a limited time at all Firestone Walker locations and online at FirestoneBeer.com.

Parabola is always a beast of a beer, with intense flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla and roast coffee—yet each annual release also bears its own subtle imprint, gained from aging in a unique mix of barrels from one year to the next.

True to form, the 2023 edition was aged for a year in an equal combination of eight-year-old Blanton’s bourbon and 12-year-old W.L. Weller wheated whiskey barrels. The wheated whiskey barrels accentuated Parabola’s signature richness with fine notes of cereal grain, while the bourbon barrels imparted their classic notes of toasted coconut and cocoa nibs.

“These barrels are pretty rare, and we’ve never used them to this extent in Parabola,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “I’ve been a longtime fan of Blanton’s, and I’m a more recent fan of Weller, and together they add a flavorful new twist on the story of Parabola.”

Origin Story

The origins of Parabola date back to 2005, when it was created as a component for Firestone Walker’s first barrel-aged Anniversary Ale, which was called Ten. When this inaugural Anniversary Ale was released the following year, it became an immediate sensation and helped spark the coming surge in barrel-aged craft beers.

Along the way, Parabola gained a cult reputation of its own, finally meriting its own stand-alone release in 2010. Ever since, Parabola has returned each spring as a small-batch Firestone Walker staple. Today, Parabola maintains a perfect 100-point rating on Beer Advocate.

Paraboloid: Aged in 20-Year Elijah Craig Barrels

Parabola also achieves new heights in the limited small-batch spinoff known as Paraboloid.

The story of this beer began when it was aged in a special selection of premium 20-year-old Elijah Craig bourbon barrels. These barrels complemented Parabola’s flavors with mellow hints of oak, fudge and chocolate brownie.

“The rarity of these barrels speaks for itself, we were grateful to secure them,” Brynildson said. “They’re as old as the Parabola recipe itself. We’ve used Elijah Craig barrels in our barrel-aging program for a long time. Their barrels are super consistent and I’m a massive fan of their bourbons—but I’d never seen a 20-year-old Elijah Craig barrel until now.”

Additionally, the beer was aged for a full 18 months prior to blending and bottling, cultivating an ultra-smooth mouthfeel for this prodigiously flavorful stout.

About 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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Founders Brewing Company Announces Green Zebra Variety Pack

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GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Founders Brewing Company, part of Mahou USA, is excited to announce the Green Zebra Variety Pack. The bold and refreshing variety pack will feature three new, unique flavors, and will be available just in time for Spring.

The Green Zebra Variety Pack contains the original and fan favorite, Watermelon, and will include three new flavors — Peach, Mango and Pineapple, all four flavors come in at 4.6 percent ABV.

Founders Brewing Company Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki said that Founders has always loved brewing with fruits, and has found that the Gose style of beer is a great backdrop for a myriad of flavors.

“The original Green Zebra featured watermelon, and the slight sourness and saltiness of the base beer really made it refreshing and fun to drink,” Kosmicki said. “After experimenting with many other fruit flavors, we settled on pineapple, mango and peach as our favorite new additions to the Green Zebra family.”

The perfect beer to thaw away the winter chill is available in cans in both Grand Rapids and Detroit taprooms, and will be available on shelves nationwide in 12-packs of 12 oz. cans in March.

About Mahou USA

Established in 2023, Mahou USA is a combination of brands from Avery Brewing, Founders Brewing and Mahou Imports. Specializing in brews that are complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor, Mahou USA ranks among the top 10 largest craft breweries in the U.S. The brands under Mahou USA have received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival, and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world.

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