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Level Beer Introduces Three New Year-Round Beers: Rewind Amber Ale, Adventure Island Tropical Sour, and Choose Your Weapon Imperial IPA

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PORTLAND, Oregon— Level Beer, known for crafting balanced and flavorful ales and lagers, is thrilled to announce the launch of three new additions to their year-round lineup: Rewind Amber Ale, Adventure Island Tropical Sour, and Choose Your Weapon Imperial IPA.

Be Kind and Rewind your tastebuds to the days of pleasant malt character and balanced hopping with Rewind Amber Ale. Biscuit and caramel malt flavors blend with herbal and pine hop flavors and aromas to create an ale that is both reminiscent of the classical style and fresh for the palate of today’s beer lover. Available in 12oz 6pk cans and on draft, it’s perfect for those who appreciate a well-rounded brew. 5.3% ABV.

Adventure Island Tropical Sour brings a burst of tropical flavors and refreshing tartness to the table. This fruited-kettle sour is available in 16oz cans and on draft, it’s like a mini vacation in every sip. 5.5% ABV.

Choose Your Weapon Imperial IPA boasts bold hop aromas and a crisp, dry finish, providing a robust and flavorful experience. Rotating hop duos allow new opportunities for different hop flavors and aromas to become victorious. Citrus, tropical, fruity, dank, and floral battle it out for dominance keeping this Imperial IPA fresh and unique. Packaged in 19.2oz cans and on draft, it’s a go-to choice for hop lovers seeking a bit of extra punch. 8.5% ABV.

These new brews will be available year-round at select retailers, bars, and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

About Level Beer

Level Beer was founded in 2017 by Geoffrey Phillips, Jason Barbee, and Shane Watterson, with a focus on balance. Balanced beers for a balanced life. As parents of young children, these industry veterans know how hard it can be to balance work and family life. Their idea was to create a work/life balance for all their customers, employees, and community through beer. Level Beer strives to make the highest quality, most innovative, balanced beer they can; while doing so in a family-friendly space, providing their employees with a great working environment, and helping to improve the community they are in.

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Allagash Releases New Seasonal Beer: Surf House

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PORTLAND, Maine— Award-winning Allagash Brewing Company is getting in the summer spirit with the release of their new seasonal beer, Surf House, which is rolling out across the brand’s entire 20-state distribution footprint.

Surf House (5.5% ABV), a lager crafted for easy-going relaxation, is brewed to be super-crisp and drinkable, and dry-hopped for subtle tropical notes. It will be available in 6-packs and 12-packs of 12 oz. cans.

Surf House may be new, but it is already earning accolades. The beer was named a finalist in the2024 Good Food Awards, which highlights food (including beer) that is “tasty, authentic, and responsible.” Another key attribute of Surf House is that it reflects Allagash’s ongoing and expanding commitment to brew with Maine-grown grain. The beer features Maine Malt House Pale Malt (from Buck Farms in Mapleton, ME) and Buck Farms-flaked corn that’s grown by Crane Farms in Exeter, ME.

Surf House also marks the debut of Allagash’s first-ever, true rotating seasonal beer line-up: the House series. The new cohesive line-up will also include Haunted House, a hoppy dark ale, and Ski House, a winter white ale, coming later this year.

“Surf House epitomizes summer relaxation and it’s a great way to kick off our seasonal House series,” said Jason Perkins, Brewmaster, Allagash. “It’s a super accessible beer that we’re proud to share with our customers to incorporate into their summer plans, from beach days to barbecues to camping and more.”

About Allagash Brewing Company

Allagash Brewing Company is a Certified B Corp founded in Portland, Maine, by James Beard Award-winner Rob Tod. Since 1995, the brewery has been dedicated to crafting the best Belgian-inspired beers in the world, all while giving back to the community that has supported them along the way. Allagash has been deemed one of the best American Breweries of the decade by Paste Magazine and one of the best breweries in America by Gear Patrol. Their flagship beer, Allagash White, is the most-awarded Belgian-style witbier in the world, earning coveted medals at the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Euro Star Beer Awards. Allagash was named “Brewery of the Year” in its category size by the Brewers Association in 2021 and 2023; included on Inc. Magazine’s “Best in Business” list as well as Fast Company’s list of “Brands that Matter”; received an Ad Age Breakout Brand Leader honor; and named one of Maine’s Best Places to Work for 10 years running. Allagash is available in CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT, and WI.

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Hopworks Releases a Taste of Vacation With New POG Tropical Sour

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PORTLAND, Oregon— Certified B Corp Hopworks Brewery transports its fans to a warm beach far south of Portland with its brand-new fruited sour seasonal, POG Tropical Sour.

The new brew relies on the juicy, pineapple notes of El Dorado hops to compliment the tropical passionfruit, orange and guava fruit added to each brew. It’s a light, bright sour that’s designed to bring a spot of sunlight to a dark day. 5.6% ABV, 3 IBU.

“We have a lot of fun with our fruited sour rotation, and the classic POG flavors combined into a showstopper of an ale,” said Ryan Pappe, Director of Brewing Operations at Hopworks Brewery. “It’s fun, fruity and refreshing, and if you close your eyes, you just might feel the warm sand and hear the gentle whoosh of palm trees blowing in the island breeze. Or not—but either way, it’s a great sour!”

Every brand-new brew is an opportunity to create fresh can art, and Hopworks’ design team developed a tiki beast with shades, accenting the Hopworks monster iconography with unmistakable tropical flair.

POG Tropical Sour is now available at Hopworks Brewery, located at SE 29th & Powell Boulevard in Portland, and at their Vancouver Pub at SE 177th & Mill Plain Boulevard, as well as on tap and in 16-ounce four-packs at fine establishments and retailers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

About Hopworks Brewery

Celebrating its 16th year in 2024, Hopworks was founded by Christian and Brandie Ettinger to create world-class beer and food with sustainable business practices that protect the environment and support the community. Family-owned and operated, Hopworks sources thoughtfully, operates efficiently and minimizes waste in an effort to protect the planet.

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StormBreaker Brewing Releases New Mexican Dark Lager, Permission To Land

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PORTLAND, Oregon— StormBreaker Brewing, the award-winning Portland, OR brewery, has announced a new Mexican Dark Lager called Permission To Land to kick off the new year.

Permission to Land builds off of the success the brewery has seen the past several years with releasing dark beers in the early part of the year.

“It’s definitely the season for people to gravitate towards darker beers,” commented Rob Lutz, StormBreaker Brewing’s brewmaster and co-owner. “Like a lot of breweries, we see more demand for darker beers at this time every year, because the weather and general mood calls for them. But we wanted to give the option for those customers to get the dark beer experience with a lighter body – which for a lot of people is a big selling point after an indulgent holiday stretch.”

Permission To Land carries a 4.8% ABV and 14 IBUs, making it light and easy to drink despite its darker appearance. StormBreaker utilized Czech Saaz, New Zealand Motueka, and Hallertau Mittelfruh hops in producing the beer. The mix of ingredients allows for the lower-ABV dark beer to carry the flavor and expectations of a rich ‘winter’ beer with the drinkability of something you may drink just as easily at the beach in July.

“We used Vienna and Munich malts to provide a really rich malt character,” explained Lutz. “The final product is a nicely balanced beer with a touch of roasty goodness that is incredibly easy to drink.”

Permission To Land will be available on draft and in cans to-go at all StormBreaker locations: Mississippi Ave., St. John’s, and the Beer Cart at The Yard in Montavilla.

About StormBreaker Brewing

StormBreaker Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery co-founded in Portland, Oregon by Dan Malech and Rob Lutz in 2014. The brewery focuses on a wide range of craft beer and specialty craft cocktails and mocktails in two distinct locations, and strives to constantly produce innovative and high quality offerings. And don’t forget about the StormerBreaker Beer Cart located inside The Yard at Montavilla at NE 82nd and Davis, serving up beer, wine, cider and cocktails available onsite or to go.

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StormBreaker Brewing Announces Fragile, a New Italian Style Pilsner

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PORTLAND, Oregon— StormBreaker Brewing, the award-winning Portland, OR brewery, has announced a new holiday-themed beer, Fragile (pronounced Fra-Gee-Lay), an Italian-style pilsner. Fragile will be released in 16oz. cans on December 15th, with a special release party happening in conjunction with the brewery’s Ugly Sweater Parties at both its St. Johns and Mississippi Ave locations on December 21st.

Fragile is brewed with Ariana, Mittelfrueh, and Tettnang hops, which together produce a crisp, easy-drinking pilsner packed with fresh herbal, grassy notes and a hint of fruitiness. While many people gravitate to dark and heavy beers during the holidays, Fragile comes in at an ABV of 5.2%, providing a lighter, lower-ABV alternative to the influx of darker, heavier beers traditionally available during the holidays.

“Fragile pays homage to one of our favorite holiday movies, A Christmas Story,” stated Rob Lutz, StormBreaker Brewing’s brewmaster and co-owner. “We love finding new ways to honor our favorite holiday traditions while also creating new ones, which is why we decided to brew a light Italian-style pilsner that is perfect for all types of beer drinkers.”

StormBreaker Brewing will feature Fragile during its Ugly Sweater Parties on Thursday, December 21st. These Parties not only give guests an opportunity to get their hands on this limited beer, but also a chance to celebrate the upcoming holidays with their best holiday flair. Guests who wear and take a picture in their ugly sweaters will:

  • Be entered to win a $25 gift card to StormBreaker Brewing, redeemable at all StormBreaker locations.
  • Receive 10% off pints.
  • Receive Buy One, Get One discounts on select four packs of beer to-go.

A special holiday-themed cocktail and mocktail menu will be available featuring concoctions like:

  • Apple Mocktini – made with an apple reduction, ginger, lemon, orange juice, cardamom, and walnut bitters with a dash of cinnamon and garnished with a dried apple slice. This mocktail is available at both the Mississippi Street and St. John’s locations.
  • Who You Calling Ugly-Cranberry Rosemary French 75 – made with gin, lemon, cranberry, rosemary simple syrup, and sparkling wine. Garnished with a fresh cranberry and toasted rosemary. Available only at the Mississippi Street location.
  • Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer- a cocktail made with tequila, lime, apple reduction, ginger, orange juice, walnut, and cardamom bitters, with a dash of cinnamon. Shaken and served over ice, garnished with a sugar rim and a dry apple slice. Available only at the St. John’s location.

StormBreaker Brewing will also debut its new non-alcoholic option, New Element, a grapefruit sparkling water made in-house with fresh grapefruit, orange, and lemon juices – and no sweeteners.

“We are excited to roll out our new holiday-inspired cocktail and mocktail menu just in time for our Ugly Sweater Parties,” continued Lutz. “Being able to provide a range of different drink options beyond beer has always been something we’ve focused on. Our goal is to make StormBreaker a welcoming place for everyone, regardless of whether they consume alcohol or not. Our team had a lot of fun brainstorming new flavor combinations that embody the spirit of the holiday season.”

Fragile (Fra-Gee-Lay) will be available on draft and in cans to-go at all StormBreaker locations: Mississippi Ave., St. John’s, and the Beer Cart at The Yard in Montavilla.

About StormBreaker Brewing

StormBreaker Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery co-founded in Portland, Oregon by Dan Malech and Rob Lutz in 2014. The brewery focuses on a wide range of craft beer and specialty craft cocktails and mocktails in two distinct locations, and strives to constantly produce innovative and high quality offerings. And don’t forget about the StormerBreaker Beer Cart located inside The Yard at Montavilla at NE 82nd and Davis, serving up beer, wine, cider and cocktails available onsite or to go.

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Migration Brewing Announces Barrel Aged Frankie Stout Release

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Migration Brewing will be releasing its popular barrel aged Frankie Imperial Stout to the local market for the 2023 holiday season. This popular winter warmer recently won a silver medal at the 2022 Oregon Beer Awards and has been aged 12 months in American Whiskey Barrels from local distillery Westward. The beer will be available in 500ml bottles at local specialty shops around the Portland metro area starting in late November. The beer will also be available on draft and in bottles at all Migration pubs.

“This is always one of our favorite collaborations. We’ve had the pleasure to work with Westward over the past 5 years and this is the latest iteration of our partnership,” said Mike Branes, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Migration Brewing. “We’ve been making Frankie Stout for over 10 years now and it’s developed a cult following at our pubs. We consider this to be our premier brand, and we really enjoy providing a limited release to some of our favorite beer shops,” notes Branes.

Frankie Imperial Stout is brewed to be a complex, yet smooth drinking wintertime favorite. The 2023 Frankie has huge flavors of roast, chocolate and dried fruits coming from a unique combination of an expressive English ale yeast and an American yeast used during fermentation. Frankie exhibits deep aromas of dried cherry, fruit and Belgian chocolate, and is deceptively easy to drink. Made with high-end cocoa powder exclusively from Valrhona, a premier French chocolatier, as well as cacao nibs from TCHO, an artisanal chocolate maker in San Francisco, this year’s Frankie is a truly unique offering.

About Migration Brewing

Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping and a little luck, they have since opened four pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles.

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Migration & Georgetown Brewing Announce Collaboration

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Migration and Georgetown Brewing are thrilled to announce their collaboration on the second annual release of Emerald Bridges IPA. This unique partnership brings together the expertise, creativity, and passion of two favorite pacific northwest breweries to deliver an exceptional craft beer experience.

Emerald Bridges IPA combines the distinct styles and flavors that have made these breweries beloved by beer enthusiasts in both Oregon and Washington. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the brewers have carefully selected premium malts and hops from around the globe to create a harmonious blend that tantalizes taste buds with every sip. Expect a bold yet balanced West Coast IPA featuring Nectaron from New Zealand, and Oregon grown Strata hops. A small addition of Citra hops brings it all together to deliver big notes of passionfruit, peach, and pineapple.

“We are incredibly excited about this collaboration,” said Mike Branes, Migration Head Brewer and Co-Founder. “Working alongside Georgetown Brewing has been an inspiring journey as we combined our knowledge and skills to create something truly special. Our shared vision for crafting exceptional beers has led us on this fun adventure. We believe that Emerald Bridges IPA will be loved by both our loyal fans as well as those new to our breweries.” states Branes.

The name “Emerald Bridges” pays homage to both breweries’ hometowns of Seattle and Portland. Emerald Bridges IPA will be available in limited quantities on draft in Oregon and Washington at select retailers, bars, and restaurants across. Craft beer fans are encouraged to keep an eye out for this highly anticipated release and experience the magic of Emerald Bridges IPA firsthand.

About Migration Brewing

Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping and a little luck, they have since opened four pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles.

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Ecliptic Brewing and Hawaii’s Maui Brewing Co Launch Ecliptic + Maui Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA

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PORTLAND, Oregon — Ecliptic Brewing and Hawaii’s Maui Brewing Co have been working together this year to create a Cosmic Collaboration beer: Ecliptic + Maui Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA. The beer is slated to ship August 23rd, both in 16C-ounce cans and draft.

In view of the recent Maui wildfires, Ecliptic will be donating a portion of proceeds from every pint of Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA sold through their pubs and release events to Legacy of Aloha, as well as donating 10% of all restaurant sales on August 30th. Legacy of Aloha supports Maui Brewing employees who have lost their homes or been temporarily displaced. Any remaining funds will be given to accredited nonprofits working on the ground in Maui.

“We were devastated to learn of the recent wildfires that have caused so much destruction and loss of life in Maui,” says John Harris, Ecliptic’s Owner and Brewmaster. “Garret Marrero [Maui’s Co-Founder] has been a huge leader in the relief efforts there currently, and we wanted to share some organizations Maui Brewing Company suggests donating to below.”

· Makai Foundation

· Legacy of Aloha

· Maui Brewing Co Fire Fund

· Kokua Project – for other breweries

Ecliptic + Maui Brewing Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA starts with a Pale Malt base and is hopped with Sabro, El Dorado and Chinook. A good dose of pineapple puree, along with delicate coconut bring a big tropical vibe to this easy drinking IPA, clocking in at 6.5% ABV.

Ecliptic + Maui Brewing Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA will be released in 16-ounce cans and draft throughout Ecliptic Brewing’s distribution network on August 23rd. Two benefit release events are planned as follows:

· Seattle release benefit event: August 29th at Brewmaster’s Taproom. Ecliptic will donate a portion of proceeds from every pint of Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA sold to Legacy of Aloha, matched by Brewmaster’s Taproom.

· Portland release benefit event: August 30th at Ecliptic Brewing Moon Room (5PM) and Belmont Station(6:30P). Ecliptic will donate a portion of proceeds from every pint of Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA sold to Legacy of Aloha, matched by Belmont Station. Additionally, Ecliptic will be donating 10% of their restaurant sales on August 30th.

· Lastly, both Ecliptic locations will be drop off points for a supply drive for the Maui community through Stuff The Buseco Shuttle. Please drop off supplies (clean blankets/towels, new underwear, menstrual products, diapers, formula, etc) at either location during open restaurant hours until August 20th at 3pm.

Visit Ecliptic’s website or Instagram for up-to-date details on this release and other potential release events.

Ecliptic + Maui Bay Breeze Pineapple IPA

Brewed with our friends at Maui Brewing Company. With loads of pineapple puree balanced against a fruit-forward and subtly piney blend of Sabro, El Dorado and Chinook hops, we rounded things out with a bit of coconut for an extra layer of tropical bliss.

ABV: 6.5%

IBU: 55

About Ecliptic Brewing

Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon beer icon whose background is steeped in the state’s rich craft brewing history. The name Ecliptic unites Harris’ two passions: brewing and astronomy. Ecliptic Brewing’s Mothership location opened in October of 2013 in North Portland and its second location – the Moon Room–opened in November of 2021 in Southeast Portland.

Ecliptic celebrates the Earth’s yearly journey around the sun through both its beer and restaurant menus. Harris’ signature beers include Ecliptic Starburst IPA, Phaser Hazy IPA, Carina Peach Sour Ale, Capella Porter, Pyxis Pilsner and LIGO West Coast IPA.

Ecliptic beers are available at the mothership brewery (825 North Cook St), the Moon Room (930 SE Oak St), in grocery stores, bottle shops, and on-tap throughout the area. They are distributed by: Maletis Beverage (Portland, Salem, Vancouver, WA), Bigfoot Beverage (Eugene, Bend, Coast), Fort George Distributing (Northern Oregon Coast, Southern Washington Coast), Hodgen Distributing (Eastern Oregon),Summit Distribution (Southern Oregon), NW Beverages (Seattle, Tacoma), Odom(Eastern Washington, Northern ID), Dickerson Distributing (Bellingham), Hayden Beverage (Idaho), Crooked Stave Artisans (Colorado), Freedom Distributors (North Carolina), Arizona Beer & Cider (Arizona), Beer Thirst (Canada) and Tread Water (Japan).

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Migration Announces Hello Again IPA Seasonal Release

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PORTLAND, Oregon – Migration Brewing will be releasing their spring seasonal beer Hello Again IPA on April 6th to full Oregon distribution. This crushable, full-flavored, low abv IPA will be replacing the company’s Infinite Riff IPA and will be hitting the shelves at all major retailers. The beer was developed at Migration’s small batch innovation center “The Shop” and has been a pub favorite over the past 2 years.

“We’ve really enjoyed selling and drinking this beer at the pubs over the past couple years and our team is excited to bring a fun new brand to our growing distribution portfolio,” said Eric Banzer-Lausberg, Co-Founder and Sales Director at Migration Brewing. “Hello Again is the perfect springtime beer. Lots of bright, tropical flavors and a crisp finish. Everyone’s excited to share this with beer drinkers statewide,” notes Banzer-Lausberg.

Migration’s brewers have leaned into innovative recipe techniques to create a full-flavored IPA in a beer that is 4.8% abv. Inspired by the West Coast IPA, Hello Again has a lean grain bill driven by 2 Row, Vienna malts and flaked oats. The beer is bursting with hop flavor and punchy aromatics. Showcasing plentiful Idaho 7, Mosaic and Azacca hops the beer exudes tropical tones of mango and sweet tangerine coupled with a crisp finish.

Hello Again IPA, will also be available at all Migration pubs in both package and draft through the spring and summer!

About Migration Brewing

Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping and a little luck, they have since opened four pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles.

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Migration Brewing is the Official Beer Provider for Portland Saturday Market

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PORTLAND, Oregon— Migration Brewing has opened an outdoor beer garden at the Portland Saturday Market for the third year running. As one of Oregon’s most popular tourist attractions, and the nation’s largest open-air market, the weekly event has up to 1 million annual visitors. Located on the downtown waterfront at 2 SW Natio Parkway, the local brewery will be serving up fresh, award-winning draft beer plus plenty of packaged beverage options every Saturday, starting on March 4th. The beer garden is open weekly on Saturday 11 am – 5 pm from March through December.

The project is part Migration’s pop-up program that focuses on fun, versatile craft beer experiences. “We’re really excited to be working with Saturday Market again at one of the most quintessential Portland experiences,” explains company CEO, McKean Banzer-Lausberg. “The partnership has gotten stronger every year and we look forward to a successful 2023,” states Banzer-Lausberg.

The Portland Saturday Market was founded in 1974 by Sheri Teasdale and Andrea Scharf and has since evolved into a premier maker’s market. Boasting over 180 permanent vendor stalls, the Saturday Market has 400 artists participating every year. Migration will be the sole beer vendor and will have plenty of room for people to enjoy craft beer while supporting local artists and taking in the waterfront views.

About Migration Brewing

Migration Brewing started in 2010 when four friends came together over a passion for craft beer and a dream of opening a brewpub. With a lot of bootstrapping and a little luck, they have since opened four pub locations within Portland. As an award-winning brewery, the Migration team takes great pride in producing world-class beers that embrace innovation while respecting classic styles.

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