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Big package from New Holland Brewing arrived this week, with samples of two of the brewery’s spring brews (press release about those here) as well as two new flavored bourbons from the company’s Dragon’s Milk brand line. The beers are Tangerine Space Machine Hazy IPA and Full Circle Kolsch-Style Ale. … Continue reading
Astoria’s Buoy Beer Company dropped a trio of newsy items recently, gearing up for a new beer fest this spring with its Frühlingsfest, along with a new lager series of beers, and refreshed branding for its 16-ounce cans. Details from the release announcement: Buoy Beer Company has unveiled new branding … Continue reading
While not directly related to beer itself, this bit of news will be of interest to those following the business side of the industry, and particularly the business of hops. Yakima Chief Hops expanded its Board of Directors recently with the addition of Megan Belcher, the Chief Legal & External … Continue reading
Berry Monkey is the latest in the Belgian-style “Monkey” beers from Pennsylvania’s Victory Brewing, joining several other high-strength brews in the series (Golden, Sour, Merry, Tart). I’d posted the press release with details here, and Victory had sent me cans of Berry Monkey to sample as well. It’s brewed as … Continue reading
New samples arrived this weekend from Best Day Brewing, featuring a new line of non-alcoholic beers from northern California (Sausalito, according to Untappd). The company has three in the lineup currently, and I received the Kölsch style and the West Coast IPA (the third is a Hazy IPA). The pitch … Continue reading
River Barrel Distributing, founded by Astoria’s Buoy Beer Company for distribution to Washington state, recently added Zoiglhaus Brewing and Ascendant Beer Company to its portfolio. The addition brings it to eight brands overall, bringing Oregon beers (along with cider, mead, and spirits) to western Washington. Press release: Shortly after Buoy … Continue reading
I’m a little late posting this news as Portland Cider Company’s month-long anniversary celebration is in full swing—but the cider maker is commemorating it’s ninth with events leading up to the anniversary party at its Clackamas Taproom on Saturday, April 16. Details: Portland Cider Co. invites cider lovers everywhere to join … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s Neshaminy Creek Brewing recently released One Giant Coast, a collaboration with Giant Food Stores that the brewery is calling a “bi-coastal IPA” — stylistically a blend of west coast IPA with east coast/New England hazy IPA. The beer is available exclusively at Giant’s Pennsylvania stores that sell alcohol and … Continue reading
A fan favorite is back from Tröegs Independent Brewing, the limited-release LolliHop Double IPA. This slightly hazy ale is 8.2% ABV and brewed with Azacca, Citra, and Mosaic hops. Details: Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of LolliHop, a soft, citrusy and slightly hazy Double IPA with notes of pear, … Continue reading
Like so many other events during the covid pandemic, Portland’s Nano Beer Festival has been on hiatus the past couple of years. This year the organizers announced that the Nano Beer Fest would return this spring, taking place at John’s Marketplace from April 29 through May 1. The email notes … Continue reading