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SEATTLE – Redhook Brewery’s newest offering, Storm Surge Hazy IPA, is now on shelves across Washington. Storm Surge is juicy and hazy, providing tropical and citrusy fruit-forward hops that converge with a light malt body and a delightfully crisp finish. The beer is an ode to the waves of life and sometimes the rough seas that toss your ship to and fro. Whatever the storm surge brings your way, Storm Surge is here to remind fans that they’ve got this!

Storm Surge IPA is made of four different and dynamic hops – Galaxy, Mosaic, Lemondrop, and Cascade – encompassing a light malt body with flavors of pineapple, mango, and citrus, perfect to enjoy as the weather gets warmer. Storm Surge is packed with an ABV of 6.8% and is available in 12oz can 6-packs throughout Washington. For more information, check out the Storm Surge Hazy IPA video here.

“It is a big juicy IPA full of orange flavors and tropical notes,” said Joel Kosic, Lead Innovation Brewer at Redhook Brewery. “We think we’ve hit a winner by pairing a couple of heavy hitter hops like Galaxy, Mosaic, Lemondrop, and Cascade. Galaxy was chosen for its tropical characteristic, Mosaic for its dynamism, Cascade for its pleasant, spicy essence, and then Lemondrop to bring out some nice juicy orange characteristics in the beer. This is a beer for everyone and we can’t wait for fans to try it themselves.”

For additional information on Redhook Brewery, visit redhook.com and follow the brewery on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To find Storm Surge Hazy IPA near you, visit Redhook’s beer-finder: https://redhook.com/beer-finder.

About Redhook Brewing

Established in 1981, Redhook Brewery was founded by Gordon Bowker and Paul Shipman who had a vision of brewing a better beer for Seattle. Starting from humble beginnings in the Ballard neighborhood and later relocating to facilities in Fremont and Woodinville before permanently setting up shop in Capitol Hill, Redhook is a longtime staple of the greater Seattle community. After 40 years, Seattle’s original craft brewery continues to brew fresh, innovative craft beers for new generations of beer lovers. For more information visit https://redhook.com/beers/storm-surge-hazy-ipa

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Austin, TX —Texas-based tequila brand Dulce Vida announces the release of Tequila & Soda, a ready-to-drink beverage infused with the vibrant spirit of Dulce Vida. Low-cal and low-carb, Tequila & Soda joins Dulce Vida’s existing range of 100% blue agave tequilas, and is available in three delicious flavors: Lime, Grapefruit, and Pineapple. Each crafted with uncompromising quality, the hand-selected ingredients are curated for optimal enjoyment, perfect for those looking to discover the sweet life of Dulce Vida.

Versatile and convenient for today’s socially-distanced gatherings and tomorrow’s anticipated celebrations, Tequila & Soda offers a refreshing and satisfying cocktail solution without the added sugar or the hassle.

At 7% ALC/VOL, Tequila & Soda contains 65 calories and less than 2 carbs, and is made using a blend of real tequila, real fruit juices and real soda.

“Tequila & Soda is a simple summer drink. The fruit combined with our award-winning Dulce Vida tequila is perfectly-delicious without all the calories,” says Eric Dopkins, Founder & CEO of Milestone Brands. “For those that love tequila…and are watching carbs, this is for you!”

About Milestone Brands LLC

Milestone Brands LLC, premium spirits company based in Austin, Texas, was founded in February 2016 by two local entrepreneurs and veterans of the beverage and spirits industry, Eric Dopkins, former CEO of Deep Eddy Vodka and Chad Auler, creator of Savvy Vodka and co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka. The portfolio includes Dulce Vida Organic Tequila, Naranja Orange Liqueur, American Born Whiskey, and Campo Bravo Tequila. Milestone Brands LLC is a national spirits supplier and acquirer, innovator, and marketer of alcohol beverage brands. For more information please visit http://www.dulcevidaspirits.com/

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WILLIAMSTON, Mich. — Old Nation Brewing Company is ready for porch drinking-season with the return of two fan favorites – the Tart Strawberry M43 IPA and Greenstone IPA, and the launch of to two brand new beers – Pret, a new Belgian style wit, and 70+, a West Coast style IPA.

Old Nation is bringing Tart Strawberry M-43 back for a limited time. This fruit enhanced version of the brewery’s iconic M-43 IPA adds a high-quality strawberry extract and a slight PH adjustment to achieve the perfect tartness.

“Strawberry M43 has been a great way for Old Nation to welcome summer for the last four years,” said Travis Fritts, senior brewer and co-founder of Old Nation. “In 2020, we waited until August to release due to COVID-19 concerns, but we’re back in late April in 2021 and looking forward to welcoming all good things for the rest of the year!”

The first run of Tart Strawberry M-43 sold out within 2 hours and each subsequent batch has cleared the shelves very quickly. Because of its popularity, Old Nation has increased production for this season. Tart Strawberry M-43 will be available on draft and 16-ounce can four-packs in Michigan with limited out of state distribution starting on April 20th.

Greenstone: Bringing Back an Easy-Drinking New England Style IPA

Originally released in 2017, Greenstone (ABV 5.5% and 40 IBU) is an easier drinking offering in Old Nation’s New Orthodox Series, using pale barley, oat, wheat and rye malts in conjunction with Magnum, Michigan grown Chinook, Michigan Crystal and Simcoe hops from Yakima valley in the Pacific Northwest. The resulting profile carries notes of mango accentuated by the light nature of spruce in the very back end, all supported by the subtle spiciness of rye malt.

“The relatively low ABV of 5.5% and more classic American Pale Ale profile makes this a brewer’s favorite and seems to keep Old School and Newer Craft Beer fans coming back for more,” said Fritts. “A lighter, easy drinking hazy pale ale with uncompromising material selection seems to check a lot of boxes for many different kinds of beer fans!”

Available in a four-pack of 16-ounce cans, Greenstone will be sold in all markets that carry Old Nation products beginning on April 12th.

Creating A Classic: Say Hello to 70+, a West Coast Style IPA

Having made multiple IPAs over their years, Old Nation certainly has their list of favorites, and classic West Coast IPAs are at the top of the bill. With the introduction of 70+ West Coast IPA (ABV 6.8%), Old Nation brings a classic, straight down the middle pilsner malt bill with a more classic aggressive 72 IBU providing the traditional bitter balance of the style. Using a combination of Columbus and Simcoe hops for their pine/resiny notes along with Amarillo for citrus and floral notes, Old Nation’s brewers added the proprietary Idaho 7 for a new-school tropical twist.

Fritts said, “I love the depth, complexity and almost overwhelming aromatic nature of classic west coast IPA. After the introduction of New England style Haze-bombs, it seemed like the West Coast version lost a bit of traction. With 70+ we’re honoring the style in all of its glory and sharing our memories of California version during the Craft boom of the late 90’s with an approachable twist from Idaho 7 hops.”

Available in a four-pack of 16-ounce cans, 70+ West Coast IPA will be sold in all markets that carry Old Nation products beginning on April 12th.

The Introduction of Pret: A Historically Inspired Wit to Welcome Summer

Old Nation will also be releasing Pret, a Belgian-style wit that takes its inspiration from the Belgian brewing traditions of the past to craft the perfect beer to celebrate the coming of spring.

Pret (ABV 5%) has a strong backbone of wheat and oat malts, which give body and fullness to the light citrus notes of coriander and bitter orange peel. The faint citrus presence on the finish along with a slight acidity cleanses the palate and belies the relatively substantial body of the beer. Notes of chamomile and very slight herbal hops add color to the light, ephemeral nature of Pret Wit.

“Pret means “ready” to most Francophones and “fun” in the Belgian Flemish dialect of Dutch. We think this beer lives up to both of those interpretations!” said Fritts. “For me, it’s a sense of history in a glass. You could imagine people celebrating the arrival of spring in the early 19th century before the rise of industrialization in a way that would feel very comfortable to modern folks.”

The determination to create the perfect witbier included sourcing premium ingredients, such as the perfect oat malt to pair with carefully selected bitter orange peel and coriander ground the day the beer is brewed versus powdered.

“There are too many instances in commercial brewing where developing a new beer revolves around price point where you start with the desired shelf price and work the recipe backwards,” said Fritts. “We took the opposite approach and decided to make the very best wit example we could.”

Available in a four-pack of 16-ounce cans, Pret will be sold in all markets that carry Old Nation products beginning on April 19th.

About Old Nation Brewery

Old Nation Brewery was founded on a simple set of values: hard work, integrity, and consistency. What started as a passion for brewing evolved into a mission to create some of the greatest beers on the planet. Old Nation has taken the timeless principles of traditional German brewing and applied them to create a roster of exceptional beers including the cult favorite, award winning M43 IPA. For more information visit https://oldnationbrewing.com/

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Waitsfield, Vt. – As winter gives way to spring, Lawson’s Finest Liquids is excited to announce the return of Knockout Blonde, the first of six specialty beers that will make a seasonal appearance across the brewery’s full distribution network this year. Brewed with a flavorful blend of North American malts and loaded with Cascade and Centennial hops, this beautiful, straw-colored blonde ale is now available at retailers throughoutVermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, NewYork, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.

“Blonde ales have been getting more and more popular in the past year, and Knockout Blonde is one that we’re always excited to share with the masses,” said Sean Lawson, founder and CEO of Lawson’s FinestLiquids. “It’s light and drinkable but still has its fair share of hop character – and I think it’s the perfect match for these spring temperatures.This beer was inspired by my beautiful wife and business partner, Karen, whose likeness appears on the can artwork in a convertible, with her hair blowing in the wind.”

With a zippy punch of hop aroma and notes of lemon and lime citrus, Knockout Blonde is the perfect beer for a warm spring day. At 5% ABV, Knockout Blonde is a balanced, approachable brew that will be enjoyed by a wide variety of beer drinkers.

“Knockout Blonde is a fun, free-spirited ale that really embodies what we’re all ready for this spring,” said Karen Lawson, co-owner and chief creative officer of Lawson’s Finest Liquids. “The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and people are looking forward to enjoying some time outside – and Knockout Blonde captures that spirit.”

Four-packs of Knockout Blonde, whose recipe was created at the original brewery in Warren, Vermont over 10 years ago, will be distributed across the region throughout April and May – at which pointLawson’s Finest will move on to distributing its next few specialty beers,Scrag Mountain Pils and Scrag Mountain Pils Salt & Lime.

Between specialty releases like KnockoutBlonde, the recent launch of the brand-new Super Session #5 IPA, and the expanded distribution of Little Sip IPA, Lawson’s Finest has been working hard to give craft beer fans across the Northeast unprecedented access to its beers this year. Little Sip IPA, the juicy, fruit-forward cousin of the brewery’s flagshipSip of Sunshine IPA, is now available all year long throughout the nine-state distribution area.

Thirsty craft beer drinkers looking to pick up some of Lawson’s Finest’s brews can click here to find their nearest retailer. For more information on Lawson’s Finest Liquids, please visit www.lawsonsfinest.com.

ABOUT LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS

Based in Waitsfield, Vermont, Lawson’s FinestLiquids 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 highly acclaimed, 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 visit https://www.lawsonsfinest.com/

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Port Clinton, Ohio — Catawba Island Brewing Co. has announced that the company is undergoing a major expansion to their Port Clinton location that will allow the brewery to produce nearly twice as much beer immediately, and up to four times more in the future without any additional upgrades.

“What this [expansion] really does is, it gets us in a position to grow,” says Mike Roder, founder of the brewery and a Port Clinton native. “We found a property that worked for the brewery, and we went with it, but it wasn’t enough to grow with. Now it is.”

Expected to be operable by mid-April, the expansion will add 1,200 square feet of brewing space, 800 square feet of cold storage, and additional canning and quality control space.

Along with expansions to brewing space, local beer lovers can expect to see fresh new beers in the CIB tasting room and some exciting upgrades like new barstools, high quality air conditioning, more outdoor seating, tables and umbrellas on the patio, and a mobile stage for outdoor entertainment this summer.

“For the first time in a couple years, we’ll have a lot of new beers coming out,” said Mr. Roder. He explained that the brewery has been producing the same beers at maximum capacity to meet their current demand over the last few years. “We haven’t been able to have fun and experiment, but with this expansion, locals can expect a lot of fresh new beers in the tasting room.”

The brewery plans to host an open house on May 8th where beer fans can tour the new brewing space, explore the tasting room and patio, and sample some of Catawba Island Brewing Company’s latest brews. For more information please visit https://www.catawbaislandbrewing.com/

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CLACKAMAS, Ore. — Portland Cider Co.has announced the return of the popular spring seasonal RazzBerry Cider, which made its debut in 2020.

RazzBerry features loads of bright raspberries combined with Northwest-grown apples, a hint of lemon and lime juice. This refreshingly tart cider is medium sweet for easy drinking. The cider is 5.8% ABV and well-suited to backyard fun and sunny spring adventures.

“RazzBerry was such a crowd-pleaser, we had to bring it back this year,” said Helen Lewis, marketing director for Portland Cider Co. “Overall, our fans really love berry ciders, and this one has all the jammy, berry-forward notes we love. It’s the perfect cider to lead our pack of warm-weather releases coming in the months ahead.”

This spring seasonal cider is bright and zesty, reminiscent of a raspberry lemonade, with strong berry notes and a light sweetness. It makes a fantastic cider cocktail ingredient, and pairs equally well with grilled meats and hearty salads.

RazzBerry is available now at the company’s Clackamas Taproom and Cidery at 8925 SE Jannsen Road, Building F, and at the Portland Cider House at 3638 SE Hawthorne Boulevard. It will hit store shelves and bar taps throughout the month of April.

Available throughout the spring, RazzBerry is sold in 19.2-ounce “proper pint” cans, six packs of 12-ounce cans, and on draft to distributors throughout Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho, and Northern California. RazzBerry is the second release in Portland Cider Co.’s seasonal line-up for 2021, which will feature a total of five releases this year. The company is planning to release more packaged ciders than ever before in 2021.

About Portland Cider Company

Portland Cider Company was started in 2013 by an Oregonian and a family of British expats with the mission of bringing cider, handcrafted in the English tradition, to the Northwest. Portland Cider has two taproom locations, including the Portland Cider House at 3638 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 and the Clackamas Pub & Cidery at 8925 SE Jannsen Rd, Bldg. F, Clackamas, OR 97015. Since its opening, the cidery has won more than 100 awards for its products and taprooms, including being named Best Cider House and Best Cidery in Portland. For more information please visit https://www.portlandcider.com/

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LOS ANGELES — With more than 100 years of Mexican brewing tradition, Estrella Jalisco is announcing the latest addition to its Michelada portfolio with the new Tropical Chamoy Michelada. The refreshing and flavorful lager is a fruity spin on the Mexican brunch staple, arriving just in time for the outdoor dining boom this Spring. Featuring a 3.5% ABV, the traditional lager packs a delicious punch, blending the sweet and tart taste of pineapple with a kick of heat from clamato and chamoy.

But like… WTF is Chamoy? The colorful Mexican flavor is widely loved but hard to describe. In fact, the term doesn’t even have an official definition! To help solve the age-old mystery, Estrella Jalisco is enlisting help from Mexican singer, songwriter and chamoy-enthusiast Sofia Reyes, who is rallying fans to submit their best definition of chamoy with @Estrella Jalisco for a chance to win two Tropical Chamoy swag kits and a year-long supply of Tropical Chamoy Micheladas. Comment with your definition through April 15 using @EstrellaJalisco, #TropicalChamoy and #contest on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

“Growing up in Monterrey, chamoy is a flavor I loved putting on candy and fruit — it sparks nostalgia and even now I enjoy it on the rim of my beers and micheladas! It shocked me to learn that it’s not in the English or Spanish language dictionary,” says Sofia Reyes. “I’m excited to help Estrella Jalisco spread awareness of chamoy’s wonderful and complex flavor and I’m looking forward to seeing all the creative definitions people share!”

Estrella Jalisco also believes it’s time to add some new flavor to the dictionary. To help define the sweet-salty-spicy-sour flavor once and for all, Estrella Jalisco is launching a petition asking Merriam-Webster to add chamoy to the dictionary. Fans are invited to sign the petition at change.org/definechamoy.

“Our Tropical Chamoy Michelada is a completely new flavor for American consumers in a ready-to-drink product, designed to evoke a modern connection to a Mexican tradition,” says Jayden Kahl, Senior Director, Estrella Jalisco, Anheuser Busch. “But while people absolutely love chamoy, most don’t know how to define it. As we introduce chamoy’s unique, delicious taste to a wider audience, we’re hoping to open more palates to a Mexican staple, and give it the recognition it deserves.”

About Estrella Jalisco

Born in the cultural capital of Guadalajara, Jalisco over 100 years ago, Estrella Jalisco is a refreshing, traditional lager increasingly becoming a Mexican favorite among cerveza aficionados. Estrella Jalisco is best enjoyed in a wide-top pilsner glass and can also be found as ready-to-drink micheladas in mango, piña and tropical chamoy flavors for a flavorful spin on a Mexican classic. Launched in the U.S. in 2015, Estrella Jalisco believes a more colorful world is a brighter world which is why the brand made a $1M commitment to brighten 100 communities across the U.S. by 2025. For more information please visit https://www.anheuser-busch.com/

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LYNN, Mass. — Bent Water Brewing Company is releasing a brand new line of IPAs starting this month. The Lynn Tribute Series will feature rotating installments with unique ingredients and names that highlight stories and features of the brewery’s home city of Lynn.

“Lynn is a terrific place, and we wanted to brew a series of beers that helps tell some of the city’s stories,” said Aaron Reames, co-founder and President, Bent Water Brewing. “The Lynn Tribute Series serves as a way to bring attention to some of the unique elements that make the city such a rare gem: it has a history of industry and innovation, multiple beaches, great restaurants celebrating a rich history of cultural backgrounds, and one of the best spots for hiking and exploring in the state: Lynn Woods. That combination of different characteristics make it such an appealing place to be, and when you take into account the terrific water source on top of that, we couldn’t be happier to be a part of Lynn.”

The Lynn Tribute Series will kick off with Supercharger, a nod to the first American jet engine, which was developed in Lynn. Supercharger is a New England IPA brewed with Simcoe, Amarillo, Azacca, and Columbus hops. The aroma is bright citrus and tropical fruits, floral undertones, and a touch of pine. The beer is smooth and filled with tropical fruit flavors, a full mouthfeel and a touch of bitterness to balance the slight malt sweetness.

“We thought IPAs were a no-brainer for the Lynn Tribute Series,” said Adam Denny Golab, head brewer at Bent Water and Lynn resident. “It’s been the most popular style of craft beer for decades, although the most sought-after versions of it have changed over the years. At Bent Water, we think we do a good job of balancing the traditional favorites like the West Coast style IPA against the style that most people can’t get enough of these days, the New England IPA. Like the city of Lynn, we’re adaptable and like to honor history while embracing the future.”

Three of the brewery’s IPAs have received high praise in the last year. Sluice Juice New England IPA and Thunder Funk IPA were recently awarded rankings of 94 and 95 respectively from noted beer & spirits publication, Wine Enthusiast, which categorized both beers as Superb. Equivalent Exchange, the brewery’s hazy New England Double IPA, scored a 91 from Craft Beer & Brewing, which categorizes the beer as Exceptional. For more information visit https://www.bentwaterbrewing.com/

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NASHVILLE — This week TailGate Brewery, a Nashville craft brewery known for their inventive, small-batch craft beer, launched ‘Trees,’ their new series of hazy IPAs. The first in the series is 420. Nice., a nod to the upcoming holiday.

“We’re a brewery, right? We love all things dank,” said Marketing Manager Liz Tarry. “The Trees series is designed to lean into that, and have a little fun with the weed puns.”

420. Nice. was brewed with New Zealand Wakatu, Pacific Jade and Vic Secret hops for notes of loud candy, sticky fruit and a bit of dankness. 6% ABV, distributed in TailGate’s three taprooms in 16oz 4-packs! TailGate released a limited amount of stickers, which they print in-house, to accompany the can drop.

Up next is Sofa King Chronic, a classic style hazy IPA slated to release first to TailGate’s ‘Mug Club,’ then to the general public, later this month.

The series launches as TailGate has gained more and more attention for their small-batch can releases. The brewery launched a line of fruited sours – sour SHNACKS – at this time last year. Craft beer fans can find up to 20 taproom-only releases at the TailGate taprooms at any given time, in addition to 30+ craft beers on tap. For more information please visit http://www.tailgatebeer.com

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Baltimore, Md. – Paying tribute to the beloved classic peach cobbler, orange creamsicle and oatmeal cream pie desserts, DuClaw Brewing Company recently released, ‘Sour Me Peach Cobbler’ sour ale, ‘It Was All A Dreamsicle’ orange vanilla hazy double IPA and ‘The PastryArchy Oatmeal Cream Pie’ imperial honey wheat ale.

“Across the board, these brews gave us great space to experiment with a few complex flavor concepts,” said DuClaw Director of Brewery Operations Chris Wood. “It was going to be important to balance, but not overpower, natural fruit sweetness from peaches and oranges with various spices, and we are excited about where we landed with all three.”

The following beers are now available in 16oz cans and on draft at select locations.

Sour Me Peach Cobbler Ale (5.5% ABV): Made with peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, this light-bodied sour ale is tart with a touch of sweetness and spice. Some say it’s peachy-keen!

It Was All A Dreamsicle Orange Vanilla Hazy Double IPA (8.5% ABV): Perfect for sweltering summer days, this medium-bodied double IPA made with orange juice, vanilla beans and lactose will let your mind drift to beach days and dreamy orange-vanilla ice creamsicles. The brilliant golden orange hue puts boardwalk sunsets to shame.

The Pastryarch Oatmeal Cream Pie Imperial Honey Wheat Ale (8% ABV): Sip on this snack of comforting ultra-soft and ultra-fluffy vanilla oatmeal sandwich cookies. Spiced to perfection, this golden ale packs in powerful notes of cinnamon, clove, and ginger. Subtly sweet and slightly bready, this one will leave you craving a second serving of dessert.

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. For more information visit https://duclaw.com/

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