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Roadhouse Brewing Announces Debut of Plasma Hazy IPA

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JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming — Roadhouse Brewing is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Plasma, an innovative Hazy IPA pushing the boundaries of dankness and flavor. This 6.9% ABV brew promises an unforgettable experience for hop lovers.

Plasma’s creation involved venturing into uncharted territory, utilizing a combination of brand-new hop varieties and cutting-edge hop products. Elani, Pink and HBC 1019 hops take center stage, bursting with tropical flavors of guava, watermelon, citrus and stone fruit, complemented by subtle notes of dank herb. Salvo and Spectrum hop extracts further intensify the dry hop character without introducing bitterness, resulting in a pungently aromatic yet incredibly drinkable brew.

Notes Brewmaster Max Shafer, “For fans of our cult-favorite, The Walrus Hazy IPA (8.3% ABV), look for a similarly velvety IPA with fruit notes coming from some exciting new hops vs fresh fruit this time, and a slightly lower ABV for even easier drinkability.”

Plasma is one of the many new can designs Roadhouse is rolling out across the brand this year. What started as a ‘superdelic’ one-off label designed by co-founder Colby Cox alongside Matt Taylor, a Grammy-award-winning artist for one of his Red Hot Chili Peppers album designs, has evolved into a new look for the homegrown brand, echoing a love for music, the outdoors and its independent spirit through a cosmic, psychedelic feel, that still nods to its roots.

“The underlying ethos and guiding vision behind the Roadhouse brand has always been informed by music and the psychedelic experience. The original lineup paid tribute to that more subtly because we liked the idea of leaving a trail of bread crumbs,” says Colby Cox, owner and CEO of Pure Madness Brewery Group, Roadhouse’s parent company since acquiring Melvin Brewing in 2022. “If you get, you get it- type thing. We want to make a bolder statement with the changes to the core lineup. I want to more overtly recognize that a lot of who I am, who we are, is due to altered states of consciousness. Our creativity and innovation – it would be impossible to say we aren’t trying to touch the void. After all, we are just a “merry band of pranksters,” and it’s all about going Furthur.”

About Roadhouse Brewing Co.

Built upon its two founders’ unique backgrounds as an award-winning home brewer and noted restaurateurs, Roadhouse Brewing Company draws inspiration from the culinary and craft worlds, its home base in the iconic mountain town of Jackson Hole, and its independent spirit – making the brewing facilities a daily hub for innovation and collaboration. Roadhouse was awardedBest for the World™ B Corporation, ranking in the top 5% of all B Corps in its size group worldwide for sustainable business practices. Now distributing on and off-premise in Wyoming, Illinois, Idaho, Colorado, Utah, Montana and California. Roadhouse ships nationally to most states viaCraftShack and offers same-day delivery in New York City and next-day shipping in New York State via TapRm.com. Further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, Roadhouse Brewing Co. has partnered with Patagonia Provisions to launch the environmentally conscious Roadhouse Kernza Lager, brewed with regenerative organic certified kernelza grain and all-organic ingredients.

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Mother Earth Brewing Company Releases New Project X Series Hazy IPA – ‘Urban Solace’

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VISTA, Calif. & NAMPA, Idaho— Mother Earth is entering the fifth year of its beer and art series, Project X. It’s no surprise the program has sustained itself for so long; with a unique twist on beer labels that feature collaborations with artists domestic and abroad, the rotating Hazy IPA series has captured the attention of consumers and retailers alike with its avant-garde approach to what a beer’s cover art should look like.

Mother Earth kicks off 2024 strong with Urban Solace – Another Hazy IPA featuring a rock star triplet of hops in Galaxy, Citra, and experimental “HBC 1019”.

“We’ve reached the point as a brewery where we are getting access to some pretty cool stuff, like priority hop selection and experimental varietals. HBC 1019 is one of those examples. We were really impressed with its characteristics at hop-selection last year.”

-Chris Baker – Director of Brewing Operations, Mother Earth Brew Co.

With a malt bill of nearly 40% oats and wheat, Urban Solace presents itself with huge mid-palate body, held up by slightly more bitterness than the style calls for – consistent with Mother Earth’s trend of designing Hazy beers with a more West-Coast finish. Leaning heavily into HBC 1019, the beer expresses big tropical and stone fruit notes along with a pleasing mix of Valencia oranges and honeydew melon.

For the label art, Mother Earth teamed up with Brazilian artist, Visvel, to create a dramatic cover that depicts a surrealistic world juxtaposing a lonely man’s solitude amidst the chaotic urban world around him. The design is right on brand for the artist:

“I was born and raised in the ghetto. My inspiration comes from the streets. Since I was a kid I’ve been on the streets with my skateboard.”

Urban Solace HIPA is available now on draft and in 16oz cans. Customers can find it using Mother Earth’s beer finder at findmotherearthbrewing.com or at one of Mother Earth’s tap rooms.

About Mother Earth

Mother Earth Brew Co. develops hand crafted artisanal ales in year-round, as well as seasonal and specialty offerings. With multi-state as well as international distribution serviced by breweries in Vista, CA and Nampa, ID; Mother Earth’s award-winning beers help define and maintain the standard of excellence expected of independent craft brewers.

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Pelican Brewing Launches Marine Haze

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PACIFIC CITY, Oregon— Pelican Brewing Company introduces Marine Haze Hazy IPA to their year-round line up of packaged beers. Straight from Pelican’s home on the scenic Oregon coast, this new beer is a delightful expedition into mystic, hazy refreshment with layers of flavor and only 5.7% ABV – just in time for Fall enjoyment.

Inspired by the magic of the Pacific Northwest’s coastal autumn, where an enchanting haze is frequently seen off the coastline, Marine Haze is more than just a beer, it’s a journey in each sip. Discover layers of punchy tropical and stone fruit flavors, while passing by notes of berries and citrus. Earthy hop mixes with the bready malt character to round out this hazy IPA that is both balanced and refreshing, allowing drinkers to experience the marine haze in every drink.

“Marine Haze brings together a fantastic tropical fruity character with berry-like, dank and earthy flavors from Mosaic and Strata hops,” says Pelican brewmaster Darron Welch. “It’s flavor combination unlike anything we’ve ever brewed before, yet Marine Haze still has the classic clean drinkability you expect from Pelican!“

Marine Haze can be found at any of Pelican Brewing’s four coastal taprooms as well as on store shelves where Pelican Brewing Company is sold.

About Pelican Brewing Company

Born at the beach in 1996, Pelican Brewing Company is Oregon’s only beachfront brew pub and one of the state’s most decorated craft breweries with over 450 awards. And nearly three decades later, the brewery is still proudly independent and locally-owned and operated. Pelican Brewing prides itself on being playful, but not frivolous – brewing each beer with purpose, passion and a deep respect for the craft. Pelican Brewing operates three coastal brewpubs in Pacific City, Cannon Beach, and Siletz Bay, as well as a production facility and taproom in Tillamook, Oregon. Pelican Brewing beers can be found at any of their locations, as well as in stores across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

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Bent Water Brewing Company Releases Primordial Haze, a Tropical IPA With Phantasm Powder

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LYNN, Massachusetts— Bent Water Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery from Lynn, Massachusetts, announced the release of Primordial Haze, a hazy tropical IPA brewed with Phantasm Powder and featuring a trio of the brewery’s iconic gorillas on the label.

Primordial Haze was first released in a limited capacity last fall. Based on consumer response, the brewery decided to increase the barrelage in 2023. According to Aaron Reames, co-founder and president of Bent Water Brewing, Primordial Haze is a great example of the brewery’s ongoing commitment to innovation and execution of the highest quality beers.

“Phantasm Powder is still relatively new to many breweries; we were actually one of the first to use it on the East Coast when we brewed Primordial last year,” said Reames. “Phantasm Powder is an extraction made from Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc grape skins. When added correctly to the fermentation process, it can really help unlock strong tropical fruit aromas. I’ve been making and enjoying beers for decades – Primordial Haze might have the biggest nose of any beer I’ve ever tasted!”

In addition to the liquid, Reames and his team agree that the label, created by co-founder and creative director Michael Shaugnessy, is among the brewery’s most dynamic.

“If you know anything about Bent Water Brewing, you’ve probably noticed we have a thing for gorillas,” joked Shaugnessy, whose extensive experience includes a prior role as art director at Hill Holiday. “But the gorillas on our labels actually tell a pretty good story and are completely intentional. Our first Double IPA, Double Thunder Funk, made me think of two gorillas colliding head-on, which became the inspiration for that label. With the use of Phantasm Powder and a slew of hops in Primordial Haze, I thought about a mad scientist’s experiment that wound up producing a third gorilla – and that’s how it showed up on the label.”

The brewery’s gorilla-craze extends beyond the visual branding on beer cans. For the past year, two costumed gorillas – affectionately referred to by the team as Thunder and Funk – have been spotted everywhere from the brewery taproom to ski slopes in New Hampshire and, most recently, to the crowded, Halloween-festive streets and taverns of Salem, Massachusetts.

Primordial Haze will be available exclusively in the Bent Water taproom on draught and to go starting on Friday, October 20th. It will be rolled out into select distribution regions by the end of the month.

About Bent Water Brewing Co.

Bent Water Brewing is a Lynn-based brewery that focuses on consistent, quality craft beers. Founded in 2015 by Massachusetts North Shore residents, Bent Water operates on a 30 BBL system and proudly utilizes Lynn’s superior water source. Bent Water Brewing distributes to Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.

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Hail to the Harris Hazy IPA Release

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DELAPLANE, Virginia – Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery is pleased to announce the release of our Hail to the Harris Hazy IPA. To honor the new era that Josh Harris symbolizes for the Washington Commanders, our team has crafted a celebratory brew.

Get ready to tackle the flavor game with “Hail to the Harris” – a brew that fuses football excitement into every sip! Crafted with Barrel Oak’s farm-grown Cascade hops, then dry hopped with Citra hops, this Hazy New England IPA is smooth and creamy with tropical hints of citrus and mango. Like a game-changing pass, this beer is sure to be your next winning play.

About Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery

Barrel Oak Winery & Brewery is located at 3623 Grove Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144, and is open seven days a week.

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Tröegs Announces Return of Once-a-Year Perpetual Haze Hazy IPA

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HERSHEY, Pennsylvania— Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of Perpetual Haze, a beer combining the clean, crisp bitterness of a West Coast IPA with the softness of a hazy.

Envisioned as a companion to the popular Perpetual IPA, Perpetual Haze was one of the first beers developed through the Hershey, PA, brewery’s “Scratch Lab”. Tröegs first introduced the 3-barrel Research and Development brewhouse in January 2020 as a launch pad for its 15-barrel small-batch Scratch brewhouse.

“We took the DNA of Perpetual IPA and made some slight changes to the malt,” explains Tröegs brewmaster and co-founding brother John Trogner. “The big differences are in the timing of the hops and a change in the yeast.”

In Perpetual Haze, later kettle hop additions and vigorous dry-hopping give way to fruitier flavors and aromas. Front and center are Citra and Cashmere, a hop combination that coaxes juicy notes of orange, passionfruit, and nectarine.

Weighing in a 7.5% ABV, Perpetual Haze is smooth, hazy, and pillowy soft thanks to London 3 yeast and a grain bill featuring a blend of malted barley and raw wheat.

Perpetual Haze Hazy IPA is available on draft and in 16-ounce cans across the brewery’s entire distribution footprint.

Additionally, look for 12-ounce cans of Perpetual Haze as part of the forthcoming Summer Better variety 15-pack, slated for an early May release.

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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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