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Best of Hands Barrelhouse releases 3 new beers in cans
A new barrel-aged sour with plums and two new IPA’s drop in 16oz cans from the west Seattle brewery.
Firestone Walker releases Nectaron Hazy IPA in the new Crafted Thru Hops Mixed pack
A single-hop expression of a fresh New Zealand hop variety shines in Firestone Walker’s new Nectaron Hazy IPA.
Great American Beer Festival cancels 2021 event but plans for a comeback
The GABF won’t happen in 2021, but plans for a comeback next year in Denver.
Gilgamesh Brewing Releases Peanut Butter Mint White Chocolate Imperial Stout
New release has elements of hefeweizen and steam beer, with woody-minty hop flavors, and buttery peanut notes.
Fremont Brewing releases Brew 5000
Commemorating their 5000th brew, Fremont Brewing’s barrel-aged English-style Barleywine will go on-sale this week.
Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom’s FIZZ pop-up bar features sparkling barrel-aged beer, wine, and cider cocktails
Imperial Bottle Shop & Taproom is opening FIZZ, a pop-up bar at its NE Alberta Street location that offers fizzy, floral cocktails made from local sparkling wines, barrel-aged hard ciders, and sour beer.
Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies by Sales Volume for 2020
Sales volume reveals the top 50 craft breweries in 2020, five of them are from the pacific northwest.
Swift Cider’s ‘Raspberry Collins’ Hazy Cocktail Cider and Subscription Club
Hazy cocktail-inspired cider line and a subscription club are just part of the innovative new Swift Cider programs.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company unveils “Beer Park”
Anderson Valley announces plans for a 30-acre multi-use beer park in Boonville.
Ecliptic Brewing partners with Dry Fly Distilling on Barrel-Aged Scotch Ales
Two draft-only barrel-aged versions of Ecliptic Brewing’s Scotch Ale aged in Dry Fly Distillery barrels.
Sierra Nevada discontinues ‘Summerfest’ lager in favor of new ‘Summer Break Hazy IPA’
The classic ‘Summerfest’ lager has been discontinued in favor of the new Summer Break Hazy IPA.
Hot Pizza and Anchovy Hops: The Fast Fashion Beer story
Fast Fashion Beer is a hot new startup from the founders of Stillwater Artisan Ales and Seattle’s The Masonry.
Mosaic Brewers Collective formed to mentor more diverse leadership in the industry
The new group is devoted to cultivating more diverse leadership in the craft beer industry.
Three Magnets Brewing launches Self Care NA brand with direct-to-consumer shipping
Self Care, a craft non-alcoholic beer brand is now shipping direct to homes in 44 states.
Pelican Brewing releases Paddleback Oceanic Pale Ale
A bright New Zealand hopped Pale Ale joins the year-round portfolio in cans.
Ballast Point Brewing plans San Francisco brewpub, but closes Chicago location
San Diego, California’s Ballast Point Brewing will open a San Francisco brewpub this year.
Mutantis Brewery & Bottle Shop is now open in NE Portland
Oregon’s 5th gluten-free brewery and first in the country dedicated gluten-free bottle shop is now open.
Artisinal Imports adds St. Feuillien FIVE to U.S. portfolio
The famed Belgian brewery will have a new bottle-conditioned beer called FIVE available across the U.S. this spring.
Everybody’s Brewing releases Indoor Survival Hazy IPA and Petrichor Helles Lager
Petrichor Helles and Indoor Survival Hazy IPA are new seasonals being released in 16oz cans.
uKeg Twist Hard Seltzer Maker launch
quick on the go and handheld vessel can carbonate anything from seltzer to cocktails.