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CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Tequila Cazadores, one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico and the United States made with 100 percent blue agave and grown, harvested and distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, is excited to introduce its refreshing lineup of premium, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails just in time for summer.

Made with 100 percent Agave Tequila Cazadores Blanco, the brand is proud to pay homage to its deeply rooted heritage and bring pure ingredients and fun Mexican flare to the ultra-popular RTD market with its three traditional and smooth Mexican cocktails including the beloved Margarita, Spicy Margarita and Paloma offerings. Tequila Cazadores is inviting consumers to ditch the average canned cocktails that contain questionable ingredients and lack flavor for an expertly crafted and modern on-the-go experience.

“Tequila Cazadores has remained dedicated to producing the highest quality, 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila throughout our 100-year history. Nothing is more important to us than remaining true to what is real & authentic, which is why we are so excited to be launching this line of delicious, Ready-to-Drink canned cocktails made with our expertly crafted Tequila Cazadores Blanco. With these cocktails, we are offering the vibrant, fresh taste of Mexico in a convenient & portable format that will make them the perfect drink to enjoy anywhere with friends & family,” said Ashley Campbell, Tequila Cazadores Brand Manager.

Each of the Tequila Cazadores’ 12 ounce cans is naturally gluten-free and will feature 100% Agave Tequila Cazadores Blanco, real ingredients and Agave syrup to sweeten and capture the true essence of Mexican culture and flavors at only 5.9% ABV. The four-packs will be available nationwide in May for $14.99.

For more information on Tequila Cazadores, please visit https://www.cazadores.com/. Follow Tequila Cazadores on Facebook and Instagram.

About Tequila CAZADORES

Tequila CAZADORES® is one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico and the United States. Tequila CAZADORES® is made with 100% blue agave grown, harvested, and distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, recognized as the premier agave growing region in the world, resulting in a smoother, more flavorful taste. The Tequila CAZADORES® brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. For more information visit https://www.cazadores.com/

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DENVER—The Colorado Liquid Arts, a collective that includes the Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology (CAVE), the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG), the Colorado Cider Guild and the Colorado Distillers Guild, is proud to announce the launch of the Liquid Arts Passport. This statewide digital passport will allow you to enjoy discounted beverages, tastings, merchandise and other offers from Colorado breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries.

“We hope that the Colorado Liquid Arts Passport will provide a sense of normalcy as we safely transition into new phases of reopening,” said Shawnee Adelson, Executive Director of the Colorado Brewers Guild. “As restrictions loosen, I can’t think of a better way to explore the state of Colorado than by experiencing our incredible collection of Liquid Arts.”

Starting today, Passport holders can choose from 5- or 90-day passes from four scenic regions: Denver & Cities of the Rockies, Mountains and Mesas, Pikes Peak Wonders, and Rockies Playground. With discounts valued up to $300, you can experience what the Colorado Liquid Arts have to offer paired with mountain backdrops, city skylines and Colorado sunshine.

Funds raised from the Liquid Arts Passport will benefit the four non-profit trade organizations who not only launched this effort, but are committed to advocacy, promotion, research and education for the beer, wine, cider and spirit industries across the state.

“We are so excited to launch this first-ever collaborative Craft Beverage Passport in the great state of Colorado,” says Cassidee Shull, CAVE Executive Director. “The Liquid Arts Passport Program offers the unique opportunity to support these small businesses all while supporting the nonprofits dedicated to their industries.”

5- and 90-Day passes can be purchased at taste.coliquidarts.org. Passes will be delivered via text and email, no app download needed.

About the Colorado Liquid Arts

The Colorado Liquid Arts are made up of four manufacturing organizations that represent the brewers, wineries, distillers, and cideries across Colorado. These 501c(6) trade organizations, affectionately known as the Colorado Liquid Arts, exist within their respective industries to promote education and research, lobby on behalf of their members and market their industries. To learn more about these organizations, please visit: Colorado Brewers Guild, Colorado Association for Viticulture & Enology, Colorado Distillers Guild and Colorado Cider Guild.

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COLORADO – Boulder Beer Company, one of America’s oldest and most storied craft breweries, is excited to announce the release of Bubbly By Nature, the Bubbly IPA. Following its brand refresh at the beginning of the year, Boulder Beer Company has been intent on not only paying homage to its storied past, but also ushering in a more contemporary approach toward its beer program.

Tropical and fruit-forward like modern IPAs, crisp and easy drinking like a lager, and more fruit-forward and lively like a hard seltzer, Bubbly by Nature pushes the boundary of innovation by fusing elements from three of the most popular craft segments on the market. This unique union results in its own naturally bubbly style.

“We always try to look at style trend data, not to see what everyone else is brewing, but instead to identify an opportunity that everyone else is missing,” explains Greg Owsley, founder of The Storied Brand and brand strategist for Boulder Beer Company. “So we went: fruity, citrusy IPAs are hot, crushable lagers remain a go-to, and seltzers are atomic. Could Boulder Beer triangulate our own original “Bubbly” recipe that plays up the best of all three styles? It’s up to the drinkers to decide, but to me, I think the crew nailed a brew that delivers an entirely unique delicious pleasure.”

Still brewed with just water, barley, hops, and yeast, Bubbly by Nature utilizes an English ale yeast strain for a drier finish while still allowing the malt and hops to shine. Additionally, the use of Sabro, CTZ and Mandarina Bavaria hops help to showcase a tropical fruit-forward juicy profile, without employing any actual fruit. Additionally, in wanting to create a lighter, more effervescent profile, Bubbly by Nature is carbonated at higher levels for a truly bubbly mouthfeel.

“At 4.5% ABV, Bubbly is awesome because it drinks light and is low in calories, very much like a seltzer, but it’s a beer,” said Sleeping Giant head brewer, Mikey Abell. “It’s a tropical, hoppy crusher for anyone, anytime, and also feeds your need for bubbles.”

“It’s the perfect white space between lager, hard seltzer and IPA,” noted Sleeping Giant president and founder, Matthew Osterman. “We think this innovative new hybrid of styles will be the perfect combination of flavors and mouthfeel to become the ultimate summertime crusher.”

ABOUT BOULDER BEER COMPANY

Founded in 1979, Boulder Beer Company has been a pioneer in the craft brewing industry for 40 years. From their early days brewing in “The Goatshed” north of Boulder, to brewing and packaging for a regional audience out of their European-style brewhouse on Wilderness Place, to now partnering with their friends at Sleeping Giant and Stem Ciders to team up and fuel growth in sales and marketing efforts. Boulder Beer’s passion for innovation and sustainability has seen them to their milestone 40th Anniversary in 2019 and will continue their legacy in the craft beer industry for years to come. For more information visit https://boulderbeer.com/

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DENVER —Armadillo Comet is a West Coast-style Imperial IPA with an IBU rating that will launch you into space. This out-of-this-world beer falls from the stars today! Come try it on draft at our Denver taproom. Soon, it’ll start orbiting the front range in the form of 16oz satellites.

In honor of majestic animals and celestial artifacts, Epic Brewing Company presents: Armadillo Comet Imperial IPA. Nate Levi – Colorado native and Regional Sales Rep – had a lot to say about the name.

“Armadillo Comet? First thing that comes to mind is a group of people who are running out of ideas on what to name new beers. Second thing would be a strain of cannabis native to West Texas. Did a guy from Colorado make a weed joke? Yes.” Nate, however, isn’t just a connoisseur of Colorado chronic. He’s ecstatic about our new IPA.

“Honestly, I miss the IBU wars of the early 2010s. I love beer that’s crystal clear and the color of straw with piney & resinous aromas that are so aggressive that you can smell the beer when you hold your glass at arm’s length. I want the flavor to be so insanely bitter that sipping it peels a layer of enamel off your teeth and the finish so dry it’s like your tongue is covered in 220 grit sandpaper. The Epic Imperial IPA was always one of my favorites from us & I’m happy to see our brewers take a crack at this.”

Okay, so maybe a couple of you guessed it; Armadillo Comet was named after Amarillo and Comet hops, popular strains in West Coast-style IPAs and abundant in this brew. Naturally, our team went to work to launch a beer without the nebulous haze frequented by East Coast IPAs. With heaping mounds of hops added to lift the IBU rating to space, we guarantee Armadillo Comet has a bite that rivals any other beer in the Animalia kingdom.

Get ready to fill that black hole in your fridge because Armadillo Comet leaves Epic’s atmosphere to enter your orbit in April. This out of the world beer will first be available at our Denver and Salt Lake City locations, then it’ll hit our full distribution range. It’s part of our 16oz Tall Boy series, which means it’s only available for a limited time exclusively in 16oz cans – except for a handful of 22oz bombers in Utah.

For more information: https://www.epicbrewing.com/armadillo-comet

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Two iconic Portland institutions, the Portland Timbers and Widmer Brothers Brewing, teamed up to launch IPA ‘Til I Die for the 2021 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Widmer Brothers Brewing and the Portland Timbers are the longest standing craft beer partnership in the MLS, and the beer is an exciting collaboration that will bring the thrill of the match to Timbers fans wherever they are: at Providence Park, at home, or across the Pacific Northwest.

“With fans returning to the stadium, we loved the idea of a Timbers beer that can be enjoyed watching the match at Providence Park or at home,” said Portland Timbers President of Business Mike Golub. “It’s a great beer with a name inspired by the RCTID (Rose City Til I Die) chant,” he added.

IPA ‘Til I Die is a classic West Coast-style IPA. This clean, bright IPA with bold and citrusy hops is available now in four-packs of 16-ounce cans. Fans can find those cans — designed in iconic Timbers green and gold hues, an homage to the players’ jerseys — at stores throughout the Pacific Northwest during the Portland Timbers’ season.

To launch the beer in grand fashion, the Portland Timbers and Widmer Brothers are teaming up to give away deluxe at-home Timbers-Widmer watch kits to 11 lucky fans. Over the first two weeks of April, Widmer Brothers will post details to their social media channels for fans to enter to win one of the 11 at-home watch kits, and one lucky winner will get a grand prize delivered to their home by none other than Timber Joey.

“With limited capacity to kick-off the MLS season, we wanted to bring the stadium experience to people’s homes,” said Jake Neilson, Widmer Brothers Brand Manager. “These at-home watch kits will be a fun, unique way to introduce IPA ‘Til I Die and allow fans to enjoy the match wherever they may be.”

About IPA ‘Til I Die

Brewed to celebrate the Portland Timbers, IPA ‘Til I Die is an homage to the Green & Gold. With bold, citrusy hops, this IPA has hints of tropical notes, a rich and balanced caramel malt body with a crisp, clean finish. It’s perfect for game days, singing for PTFC and celebrating goals. Lots and lots of goals. Cheers to Soccer City USA! For more information please visit https://www.widmerbrothers.com/beer/ipa-til-i-die

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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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