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JUNEAU, Alaska – Alaskan Brewing Company today announced its newest mixed pack designed to tickle the taste buds of every beer drinker with four unique flavor profiles that are as bold as the Alaskan wilderness.

Anchored by the original, award-winning Alaskan Amber and the extremely popular Alaskan Icy Bay IPA, this exciting mixed pack also includes Alaskan Lo-IPA – a specialty option for beer drinkers who prefer lower calories and lower alcohol content with all the balance and complexity of a traditional IPA.

“Mosaic and Citra hops bring a refreshing mango and tangerine aroma to Alaskan Lo-IPA, giving it a crisp, clean finish that appeals to many different palates,” said Rob Day, brewing manager for Alaskan Brewing Co.

The newest entry to the mixed pack – Alaskan Citrus Wheat – is specially brewed to usher in mild spring and summer days with its unique notes of fresh orange, grapefruit, and lemon peel. Slightly hazy with a light golden color, Alaskan Citrus Wheat delivers exactly what you would expect from a refreshing warm-weather ale…slightly tart at the start and then followed by a light toasted wheat character and hop bitterness to tie it all together.

“This beer is one of our most exciting offerings to date,” said Merv Boyce, director of sales & marketing for Alaskan Brewing Co. “One sip and you are transported to the West Glacier Trail in late summer, ready for a well-earned beverage after a rigorous hike. And with its lower alcohol content, Alaskan Citrus Wheat is perfect for enjoying as part of an active lifestyle.”

All four varieties in the new Alaskan Mixed Pack are brewed with Alaskan glacier-fed water and are conveniently packaged in 12-ounce aluminum cans. The mixed pack will be available in stores nationwide beginning in March.

About Alaskan Brewing Co.

Alaska has a rich history of brewing. From the explorers of the 1700s through the Gold Rush, many a thirsty Alaskan has been able to enjoy locally made beers. In 1986, 28-year-olds Marcy and Geoff Larson reignited that tradition when they opened the Alaskan Brewing Company, the 67th independent brewery in the country and the first brewery in Juneau since Prohibition. From its humble beginning, Alaskan Brewing Co. has continued to be one of the most innovative and award-winning craft breweries in the history of the Great American Beer Festival, with distribution in 25 states (and growing). Follow @alaskanbrewing on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or visit www.alaskanbeer.com for more information.

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Chuckanut Brewery is excited about the release of a new Kaffee Dunkel Coffee Lager in collaboration with Tony’s Coffee in Bellingham. The classic Chuckanut Dunkel isa malty, deep mahogany Munich style award winning lager that’s balanced with smooth toffee & chocolate notes. In this Kaffee variation of Dunkel Chuckanut has partnered with friends at Tony’s coffee (Roast Magazine’s CoffeeRoaster of the Year 2021) to create another layer of fruit forward slightly sweet coffee to its classic German dark lager.

This full-flavored Dunkel has been made in very limited supplies to be tapped and sold in bottles around Northwest Washington, Portland Oregon and at both Chuckanut locations. Kaffee Dunkel is a great afternoon and evening treat leaving you inspired and invigorated to continue your day and take you into thenight with lots of energy! Its dry finish and lingering coffee notes awaken andinspire your next sip! Great with any BBQ, roasted meats and vegetables, it’s also delicious with a mushroom omelet at a late morning breakfast!

Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, located at 601 West Holly St, Bellingham, was awarded the National Small Brewpub/Brewer of the Year 2009 and National SmallBrewery/Brewer of the Year 2011 at the Great American Beer Festival.

Currently both locations offer outdoor heated seating (covered and waterside) for guests of all ages. A full food menu is available Wednesday-Sunday at North Nut for pick, in house and delivery (in Bellingham).

The South Nut Tap Room at 11937 Higgins Airport Way, Burlington is located at the Port of Skagit for beer garden enjoyment and curbside pick up.

Now both locations are open Wednesday-Sunday and beer by appointment on Monday & Tuesday: North Nut (Wednesday-Sunday1-7 pm) and South Nut (Wednesday-Thursday 3-6 pm and Friday-Sunday 1-6 pm) duringCovid. Check additional information about Chuckanut at www.chuckanutbrewery.com.

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HONG KONG – Yardley Brothers have partnered with Open Book Extracts (OBX) Asia to release its first CBD infused beer. Lo/Hi Mango Cheesecake CBD Sour is the first installment in a range of CBD beers planned by Hong Kong’s most creative craft brewery.

In partnering with OBX, Yardley Brothers can utilize OBX ingredients produced from organically grown hemp from family-owned, U.S.-based farms by farmers with generations of experience. The OBX network of hand-selected farmers have pioneered hemp cultivation, production, and agricultural technology with environmentally friendly, Good Agricultural Practices-compliant growing methods.

“I’ve long been a fan of Yardley Brothers’ craft beers and am excited to work with them on their newest creative venture,” said Laurie Goldberg, CEO of OBX Asia.

Lo/Hi Mango Cheesecake CBD Sour is brewed with 66mg of CBD per litre using Hydrobond, OBX’s proprietary Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-free, water-soluble CBD developed in partnership with global ingredient supplier Prinova. Available by the keg, Lo/Hi Mango Cheesecake CBD Sour illuminates the glass with a saffron yellow hue for a juicy, refreshing, and super chilled out low alcohol (0.9% ABV) craft beer reminiscent of a fresh slice of creamy, mango drenched vanilla cheesecake.

Yardley Brothers Craft Brewery Founder Luke Yardley commented on the inspiration for his latest unique brew and the changing landscape of the beer drinking scene:

“Beer consumers are looking for alternatives to standard alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and CBD is just the beginning. With that in mind, I see the future role of bars as being social pharmacies able to offer an array of options tailored toward the specific needs of the consumer.”

About Yardley Brothers Craft Brewery

Yardley Brothers Craft Brewery is dedicated to pushing the craft beer industry forward by producing creative, unusual, quality beer. Run by a team of family and friends, Yardley Brothers combines the care and craftsmanship of traditional methods with forward-thinking innovation, forging a unique path for craft beer and setting the trends in flavour and production.

First brewed in Luke Yardley’s living room on Lamma Island, Yardley Brothers has grown alongside the Hong Kong craft beer scene, opening its Kwai Hing brewery in 2016. Since then, the brand has become synonymous with excellence and creativity in craft beer. Today, Yardley Brothers is well known for its signature sour beers as well as the staple brews Lamma Island IPA, Hong Kong Bastard Imperial Ale, Seize the Means Chocolate Fudge Stout, Machine Men Pale Ale, plus seasonal and experimental limited release brews.

For more information visit http://www.yardleybrothers.hk/

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Letter from Natalie, Vinnie and the entire RRBC Crew :

We understand that many of you may be very upset about not getting the Pliny the Younger mixed case. For that we are sincerely sorry. There were over 110,000 active users on the site trying to purchase the beer at the same time, which is extraordinary! We are very, very grateful that the entire site did not crash. Our IT Director had Shopify Support on the phone at 11 to troubleshoot any issues immediately, which thankfully there were none. We have also started the process of reviewing all orders in search of any evidence of BOTS, which we don’t suspect. But anything is possible.

Ecommerce platforms unfortunately don’t hold items in your cart until the transaction is complete, which many of us have experienced before when purchasing other things. With 110,000 people essentially “in line” to buy the same thing, we were bound to run out before everyone checked out.

Trying to release Pliny the Younger during a global pandemic with major restrictions to our business operations has posed many challenges for us as well. It is certainly not ideal but we are doing the best we can given the circumstances. We made as much Pliny the Younger as we can physically handle repacking and shipping from our brewery. It will take us 2 solid weeks to get all of these orders packed and shipped out! This was always intended to be a one-time only online Younger release. We plan to resume our normal in-person release next year along with draft distribution.

Again, we are very sorry that many of you are frustrated and disappointed about missing out out on this year’s Younger release. Thank you for all of your support especially during these challenging times. We look forward to getting back together again in person in 2022!

Thank you!

Natalie, Vinnie and the entire RRBC Crew

 

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PASO ROBLES, California — In early 1996, two brothers-in-law launched their humble pursuit of the perfect beer. After acquiring a second-hand brewhouse from a junkyard in Los Angeles, they went to work in a converted shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard. Their first beer was Double Barrel Ale (DBA)—and the rest is history.

Now, 25 years later, Double Barrel Ale is being recast with a new “heritage” look that draws from the original design, reacquainting beer lovers with a British-style pale ale that Adam Firestone and David Walker have brewed continuously since day one. The new-look Double Barrel Ale is rolling out to Firestone Walker’s California markets this month.

To commemorate the brewery’s 25th anniversary, Firestone Walker has also launched an oral history series and look-back video, starting with the precarious first chapter of the brewery’s existence from 1996 through 2000. The video and initial oral history can be viewed at FirestoneBeer.com/stories.

Firestone Walker has also released a new short film highlighting its sustainability initiatives under the banner of Brewing for Tomorrow, all in the spirit of looking ahead to the next 25 years by addressing three key categories: clean energy, water conservation and waste elimination. The new short film and sustainability overview can be viewed at FirestoneBeer.com/brewing-for-tomorrow.

Firestone Walker’s sustainability initiatives have taken a massive step forward this year with the launch of the brewery’s new 9.7-acre solar array, which is one of the largest on-site solar arrays in the craft beer industry. This array ensures that the majority of Firestone Walker’s beer is now brewed with California sunshine, offsetting more than 3,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually, equal to the carbon sequestered by 4,220 acres of mature forestland.

“California’s Central Coast has been our home for a few generations— we have an affection for this place and feel an obligation to treat it as well as we possibly can,” Walker said. “Solar power gives us another reason to smile.”

Added Firestone, “Even after 25 years, we still believe that we can build a brewery of the future.”

Firestone Walker
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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LITTLETON, Colorado — Living The Dream Brewing presents the Backcountry Wilderness Wheat brewed to support the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund, the nonprofit arm of HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area in Highlands Ranch.

“Living the Dream Brewing Co. has been behind the mission of the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund since the very beginning in 2017,” says Lindsey McKissick, the Outreach Coordinator at the Backcountry Wilderness Area. Besides providing beer for all of the 501c3 nonprofit’s events, Living The Dream also hosts Beer for Bucks on the second Thursday of every month when $1 from each beer benefits the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund.

Designed to drink as the perfect aprés beer for any outdoor activity, Backcountry Wilderness Wheat is light and refreshing while still full of flavor. “Starting with a thirst quenching wheat beer, we added the refreshing qualities of real orange zest, coriander and grains of paradise. We finished with just enough hops to balance everything out and the beer comes in at an easy drinking 4.6% ABV.

Look for 12oz six-packs of Backcountry Wilderness Wheat at Living The Dream’s tasting room in Littleton, and for sale at select locations across the Front Range in mid January. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund that directly supports wildlife habitat improvements and opportunities for people in Living the Dream Brewing Co.’s local community to engage in environmental education.

In 2020, Living The Dream raised $2600 for the Backcountry Wilderness Area through Beer for Bucks. “As Living the Dream Brewing continues to grow, it’s important to us that our community involvement grows too. Working with the great people at the Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund to put this beer in the market is the perfect way for us to start the new year.”

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with questions about Living The Dream Brewing or this collaboration. Contact Lindsey McKissick at lindsey.mckissick@hrcaonline.org for more information about the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area.

ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING
Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you’ve imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com.

ABOUT THE HRCA BACKCOUNTRY WILDERNESS AREA
The Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund is the 501c3 arm of the HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area. The Backcountry Wilderness Area is an 8,200-acre wildlife habitat conservation property that is owned and managed by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. The 501c3 nonprofit funds wildlife habitat conservation improvements like fire mitigation, noxious weed treatment, and maintaining water resources for wildlife alongside environmental education efforts to engage people of all ages with wild places. The mission is to improve wildlife habitat, inspire the next generation of nature stewards, and ignite a lifelong love of the outdoors for all. Learn more at hrcaonline.org/backcountry.

 

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NORWOOD, Massachusetts – Castle Island Brewing Company has built a reputation for approachable, award-winning beer in the Commonwealth. Now, the local brewery is building a philanthropic program fueled by the sale of their fastest growing beer.

Partnering with five different local charities for 2021, Castle Island is raising proceeds for the foundations through the sale of Fiver, their fundraising-focused hazy IPA. Funds raised through 2021 will be split evenly between Mass Audubon, The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Artists for Humanity, and Facing History and Ourselves.

Proceeds from Fiver IPA to Benefit The Five Foundations Listed Above “We are honored to be selected as one of Castle Island Brewing Company’s charity partners for 2021, and humbled to be in the company of the other deserving organizations participating in the program,” said Cynthia Wigren, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.

“We are grateful that every time someone enjoys a Fiver IPA this year, the Conservancy’s work to inspire a greater understanding of white sharks and conservation of the species will benefit.”

Fiver joined the ranks of Castle Island’s year-round line-up last August, and brisk sales have made it the company’s fastest growing brand. Although best known for their Keeper IPA, Castle Island is looking to capitalize on the momentum of the New England IPA category, which has grown nationally by more than 50% in the last 13 weeks according to market research firm Nielsen.

Asked how they selected the foundations to work with this year, Castle Island VP of Operations and Fiver Committee Chair, Bill O’Connor, explained: “We want to ensure the charities reflect the values of our entire company, so we formed an internal committee to steer the program and thoroughly vet the Fiver program partners.”

O’Connor added, “The idea for this program was really born out of our belief that we should all ‘Be excellent to each other.’ We saw our beer as platform to help fundraise and build awareness for organizations that are doing the hard work of making positive change every single day.”

Fiver is available in 4-packs of 16-ounce cans and limited kegs throughout their entire distribution footprint, which includes MA, RI and CT. The beer is also available at their Norwood taproom which remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about Castle Island Brewing and their mission, visit their website at https://castleislandbeer.com/ or follow their social media channels at @cibrewing.

Castle Island is an award-winning brewery dedicated to the idea that beer should be inclusive, approachable, and excellent. With a deep portfolio of ales and lagers, we make offerings that are both amazing and accessible. Whether you find yourself discovering Castle Island for the first time or have returned for another round, you can expect a stellar experience from the very first to the very last sip. You can find our beer throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut in cans and on draft, as well as at our Norwood brewery and taproom.

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ESCONDIDO, California – Stone Brewing kicks off 2021 with new releases, big surprises and noteworthy innovation – but first – a classic. Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA answers the pleas of fans with its highly anticipated return 14 years later. This hop-heavy IPA is brewed with dark malt so that it pours black with a surprising punch of bitterness balanced by smooth malty character.

Stone’s persistent troop of mighty fans has effectively revived this 2007 favorite. Why all the hype? Its unmistakable piney and orange-raspberry hop character is perfectly complemented by warm notes of coffee and chocolate. It’s a beer that stops even the most adventurous beer drinkers in their tracks with its unique style and memorable flavor. On the nose – aromas of coffee, black currant and chocolate from the malt, layered with pine, citrus and tropical fruit. As its name implies, it pours black with a light tan head but don’t be deceived! It serves up an IPA-worthy dose of bitterness.

Without a doubt, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA is the most requested Stone beer of all time. Who better to speak to the beer’s demand than Stone’s Senior Marketing Content Specialist, David Pope, who answers to the company’s 500,000 Instagram followers – the biggest social following in craft beer:

“We get ‘BRING BACK SSR’ comments on just about everything we post to socials,” noted Pope. “Pictures of Stone IPA, videos of our bottling line, a clip of a kitten playing in a Stone Buenaveza box… there’s always a ‘BRING BACK SSR’ somewhere in the comment section. Well, we heard you. It’s awesome to finally reply back with an enthusiastic ‘OK!’”

For those craving 12 ounces of nostalgia and those simply seeking the remarkable, Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA is now available nationwide in 12oz six-pack glass and 22oz bottles for a limited time. Use Stone’s Beer Finder to locate the beer near you.

QUICK FACTS
Name: Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Black IPA

Release Web: Stonebrewing.com/sublimely #SublimelySelfRighteous

Stats: 8.7% ABV; 90 IBUs

BeerAdvocate Score: 94

Availability: Nationwide Special Release

Packaging: 12oz six-pack bottles, 22oz bottles & draft

Find Beer: Find.stonebrewing.com

TASTING NOTES
Appearance: Black with reddish hue, light tan head and lively foam with good lacing

Aroma: Coffee, black currant, chocolate, piney, citrus, tropical fruit

Taste: Dark and milk chocolate, orange, raspberry, pine resin, tropical fruit, with hints of coffee

Palate: Medium body with solid bitterness and a nice drying character on the finish

FOOD PAIRINGS
Starters: Smoked Rib Tips**, Deep Fried Tofu with Orange Sauce, Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Stuffed Grape Leaves

Salads/Soups: Caesar Salad, Thai-Style Salad, Potato Bacon Soup, French Onion Soup

Main Courses: True Craft Burger*, Competition Ribs (Smoked St-Louis Style Ribs)**, Pork Katzu with Ponzu Sauce, Duck a l’Orange, BBQ Jack Fruit, Chile Rellenos

Desserts: Whiskey in a Jar (Chocolate Cake w/Barrel-Aged Arrogant Bastard Ale, toffee, bananas, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream)*, Cheesecake, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Dried Candied Orange Slices dipped in Chocolate

*Menu items available at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido and Liberty Station

** Menu items available at Stone Brewing – Napa

ABOUT STONE BREWING
Founded by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner in 1996, the groundbreaking San Diego-based Stone Brewing is the 9th largest craft brewer in the United States. Recognized as an award-winning industry leader, Stone has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. The company operates breweries in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA, plus nine tap room and bistro locations and the nation’s largest craft-centric beverage distributor, Stone Distributing Co. Stone’s bold, flavorful and largely hop-centric beers are available in all 50 states and more than 40 countries worldwide. To find Stone beers, visit find.stonebrewing.com. For more information on Stone Brewing and its commitment to independence, sustainability, philanthropy and the art of brewing, visit stonebrewing.com.

 

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Dallas, Texas – Deep Ellum Brewing Company announces the release of Blind Pickle Hard Seltzer, a guaranteed-not-to-suck seltzer crafted for pickle lovers. Blind Pickle is part of a rotating seltzer series that presents limited release hard seltzer flavors. The series is a spin-off of Deep Ellum’s year-round Blind Lemon Hard Seltzer. Blind Pickle is now available throughout Texas.

Blind Pickle is a light, zesty hard seltzer infused with natural dill pickle flavor. The result is a dillicious, light beverage that pairs well with Texas summer. Crafted in a process similar to Deep Ellum’s other brands, Blind Pickle uses cane sugar instead of the malted barley that appears in a typical beer, making it gluten free, 100 calories, and high in pickle flavor.

Ever wonder why a pickle is always included with a sandwich? The tradition started in Jewish delis, where the pickle was introduced as a palate cleanser. Pickles enhance the flavors of whatever they accompany, so pair Blind Pickle with grilled cheese or cookout favorites like hamburgers or brats. Also pairs nicely with your favorite liquor, making the “pickle-back” obsolete.

Blind Pickle is available for a limited time, so don’t let the pickle pass you by.

Deep Ellum Brewing Company

In 2011, Deep Ellum Brewing Company set up shop in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, Texas – the first craft brewery to open in Dallas in over a decade. Since then, Deep Ellum has become as well known for its innovative brewing and exceptional quality as it has for its healthy disdain for the status quo. Like the notorious neighborhood it calls home, the brewery is bold, fearless, and unapologetic. The idea of “blending in” was never part of the plan – at the bar or on the shelf. With a commitment to staying true to their reckless streak, their rough edges and their roots, Deep Ellum has quickly grown to become the 3rd largest independent craft brewery in Texas. Led by its flagships, Deep Ellum IPA and Dallas Blonde, the brewery has amassed an extremely devoted fan base across Texas and beyond.

For More Information:
https://deepellumbrewing.com

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