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Urban Artifact Redefines Brewing: Introducing Kilobyte, the Fruit Tart Born of Dedication and Collaboration

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Cincinnati, Ohio – Urban Artifact, the trailblazing craft brewery renowned for redefining the boundaries of real fruit and fresh ingredients, proudly presents Kilobyte, an exceptional Fruit Tart that embodies dedication, collaboration, and a heartfelt investment in each and every sip.

With an annual use of over a million pounds of fruit, Urban Artifact’s fruit brewing expertise prompted them to proudly define their signature beer style as a Fruit Tart, since it wanders from many of the traditions of typical brewing styles. Why blend in when you’re born to stand out? A Fruit Tart highlights the real fruit ingredients used in each recipe, with a crafted beer backbone to balance and enhance the natural color and flavors. The brewery earnestly searches for and experiments with all types of fruits from around the globe, with a special expertise and love of berries.

After discovering Golden Raspberries, a rare gem native to the Himalayan Mountains, Urban Artifact found themselves at a pivotal juncture in 2019. Bret Kollmann Baker, Chief of Operations at Urban Artifact, successfully worked with a US farmer to cultivate a crop of Golden Raspberries exclusively for Urban Artifact Brewery. This marks the first time acres of berries have been cultivated, grown, and – after three years – harvested specifically for a Fruit Tart.

Kilobyte takes center stage with its unique use of Golden Raspberries as the only fruit in this Midwest Fruit Tart. This brew is more than just the sum of its ingredients; it also bundles in the captivating story of the Urban Artifact team’s extraordinary determination to find and brew with this unique fruit.

Kilobyte beckons beer and fruit tart enthusiasts alike to savor the essence of those golden Himalayan raspberries in every single sip. The golden color is illusive, not far from a normal cloudy pale ale, but the flavor and aroma is 100% raspberry. Perhaps a tiny bit more sharp on the palate than a ripe red raspberry. This juicy and sneaky 10% abv hides its power behind that forceful real fruit flavor.

Kilobyte is now available in select locations throughout their 20-state distribution footprint, on Urban Artifact’s website, and on tap at the Urban Artifact brewery. Beer and Fruit Tart aficionados, as well as connoisseurs of craftsmanship, are cordially invited to experience Kilobyte firsthand and partake in the celebration of this remarkable creation.

For more information about Kilobyte and Urban Artifact, please visit Urban Artifact’s Website.

About Urban Artifact

Urban Artifact is a Cincinnati, Ohio brewery dedicated to producing world class Fruit Tarts and Epicureans that celebrate creativity, imagination and the spirit of adventure. With a commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining the beer landscape, Urban Artifact offers a diverse portfolio of exceptional beers crafted with a fusion of traditional brewing techniques and inventive ingredients. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Urban Artifact has expanded its reach across 20 states, captivating beer enthusiasts with its unique flavor profiles and unparalleled craftsmanship.

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The Motors Brewing Company Releases A New Irish Red Ale In Cincinnati

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – On March 17th Motors Brewing will have their New Irish Red on tap and in cans throughout the Queen City.

This release celebrates the historic Cincinnati population trifecta formed during the mid 1800’s. During this time thousands of Irish citizens migrated to Cincinnati primarily searching to begin lives as merchants and farmers. This unification combined the English, German and Irish settlers who would ultimately develop The Queen City into a world renowned multinational destination known for specialty beers, fine foods and music.

The Motors Irish Red contains kilned specialty malts balanced with subtle hops reintroducing a crushable celebratory pint, once poured by the many hands that have built Cincinnati.

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Braxton Brewing Giddy Ups with New Lager Launch

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewery with national recognition and acclaim, is excited to announce the newest craft option to join its lineup of celebrated beers. Spur is an American Amber Lager that is full-flavored and expected to meet today’s consumer needs with unmatched perfection. Consumers will be able to find Spur on tap in Braxton taprooms, online at Braxtonbrewing.com and in Kroger stores throughout Kentucky and Ohio beginning Mid-March. Each six-pack of 12 oz. cans will be available for $10.99 and 15 packs for $16.99.

Braxton’s Spur will be celebrated at a very special State Fair event at the Company’s Covington Taproom. The launch party’s festivities, tentatively scheduled for March 25, promises to be a never-before-seen event at Braxton. Guests will be invited to step into the full SPUR experience, with a Wild West experience on the rooftop, complete with experiences including a mechanical bull and more. Complete details about the party will be revealed the week of March 13, 2023.

“We absolutely believe SPUR is an American Lager that is representative of what consumers are looking for right now,” says Jake Rouse, Co-Founder and CEO of Braxton Brewing Co. “Craft beers and IPAs have had quite an adventure in the category’s lifestyle – at times, flavor was king. Other times, customers wanted nothing but innovation. This is going to hit consumers right away as the ideal beer, because it’s lighter, no nonsense and takes us all back to what the beer drinker wants and expects from an American lager. When you take your first sip of Spur you realize why you originally fell in love with craft beer in the first place.”

Braxton Brewing has carved out its place as a brewery to watch nationwide. With a mindset on innovation and growth, Braxton has seen expansion across its taprooms and across its collection of celebrated craft beers. Braxton was also honored with Brewbound’s prestigious Rising Star Award and was named the fourth fastest growing regional brewery from the Brewers Association — a testament to the brand’s strength.

About Braxton Brewing Company

Born in a garage, Braxton Brewing Co. has become an entrepreneurial obsession. Melding the age-old tradition of brewing beer and innovative new-age technology, dreams are born and fermented at Braxton Brewing Company. It is the hub where Jake and Evan Rouse showcase their passion for brewing beer. It’s here, where the expert team holds every single pint of Braxton beer to the highest standard of excellence. And, like the garage of their past, the brewery is deeply rooted in the community of Covington, Kentucky. Braxton Brewing Company was also recently honored with Brewbound’s prestigious Rising Star Award, and Braxton’s own Evan Rouse was featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink list. Further amplifying Braxton’s accomplishments, the brewery was highlighted on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list.

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Sip Sip Hooray! MadTree Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Cheers to ten years. MadTree, Ohio’s first craft brewery to can their beer is officially a decade old and has become so much more than craft beer. Over its history, MadTree has moved into a new facility in Oakley, branched out and launched a vodka soda line, Sway by MadTree, and opened Alcove kitchen + bar in historic Over-The-Rhine. They have also joined 1% for the Planet, giving back 1% of all sales to local environmentally sustainable nonprofits, achieved LEED Gold certification at their Alcove location, and applied for B-corp certification.

“Fifty percent of small businesses fail within five years,” says Co-owner Kenny McNutt, “To be at a point where we’re double that mark along with all the new innovation and different areas of business we’ve tapped into is a testament to our community’s support and our employees’ commitment to the brand.”

It started as friends brewing together in a garage who took the leap to start a business doing something they actually enjoy. Now, it’s a company that is driven to produce the best products around while giving back to the community and connecting people to nature and each other.

“We’re so proud of how far we’ve come as both a company and as people,” says Co-owner Brady Duncan. “It’s been a whirlwind of ups and downs, but we’ve never been more focused and aligned than where we are now. The next ten years and beyond are going to be really exciting as we continue to build a brand that we want our kids and future generations to be proud of.”

MadTree is also bringing back their anniversary party, Bonanza, for the first time since 2020 on February 25th, 2023. Featuring a brunch bingo, cake baking contest with Cincinnati Magazine, rare beers from guest breweries, a DANCEFIX performance, live music, karaoke, food trucks, and more, this is going to be their best birthday bash yet.

“This is one of our favorite traditions here at MadTree,” says McNutt, “And it’s so nice to say that it’s finally back. Bonanza epitomizes everything we love to celebrate including our community, friends, local partners & businesses as well as other breweries.”

Like every purchase you make, 1% of all sales during Bonanza will be donated back to local nonprofits like Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Adventure Crew, and Groundwork ORV.

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https://www.madtreebrewing.com/bonanza/

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