Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing celebrates its ninth anniversary this year, and to commemorate its ninth orbit around the sun the company released Ninth Orbit, a New Zealand-style pilsner. (Yes, I’m late posting this for the anniversary party, but the beer is still out!) Details: In honor of Ecliptic Brewing’s Ninth Anniversary … Continue reading
Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery, the first craft (or micro) brewery to can its beers, is celebrating two decades of its flagship Dale’s Pale Ale this year. Accordingly, the company is releasing a special “Throwpack” 15-pack of Dale’s, featuring three eras of can design from the past 20 years. Press release: … Continue reading
Pennsylvania’s Tröegs Independent Brewing is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and amid its other beer releases there’s another milestone—the return of Mad Elf Holiday Ale for its 20th year. First brewed in 2002, this strong Belgian ale incorporates wildflower honey and cherries for a festive treat. Details from the … Continue reading
One of the latest ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse, and the final one for the year in the company’s fruit seasonal line, is Crimson Bliss, featuring cranberries and black currants blended with the base cider. It’s a combination designed to evoke the holidays, of course! Press release: Just in time … Continue reading
Good news from Buoy Beer Company with the announcement of two new year-round canned beers from the brewery: Helles Lager and Double IPA. The Helles was previously a seasonal spring release and is Buoy’s first year-round four-pack; Double IPA is a new beer that debuts in 19.2 ounce stovepipe cans. … Continue reading
The latest Farm-to-Market collaboration brew from Zupan’s Markets isn’t a beer—this time around, it’s a cider crafted with Bauman’s Cider. It’s a Barrel-Aged Estate Heirloom Cider, and is the 21st release in the Farm-to-Market series, available exclusively at Zupan’s. Press release: Zupan’s Markets has partnered with local cidery Bauman’s Cider … Continue reading
Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing announced the release of two beers this month that seem perfectly suited for Halloween: Wake Up Dead Imperial Stout and French Toast Milk Stout. French Toast is a limited edition brew, while Wake Up Dead joins the year-round lineup for the company. Details from the press … Continue reading
October of course means it’s time for pumpkin beer! (As well as fresh hop beer, Oktoberfest, and so on…) And good news from Tröegs Indpendent Brewing—the company’s Master of Pumpkins returns for 2022. It’s brewed with local Pennsylvania pumpkins and spiced with classic pie spices. Press release: Tröegs Independent Brewing … Continue reading
The Southeast’s Carolina Brewery has some beer and brewery news this week, starting with a gold medal win at the North Carolina Brewers Cup and continuing with news of its brewery and restaurant renovation at its Chapel Hill location. Details: Carolina Brewery announces their Costero Mexican Lager won Gold at … Continue reading
Interesting news from Cascade Lakes Brewing this week, as the company announces its move to a not-for-profit business model and promises to donate all its net profits to causes focused on stewardship, conservation, animal welfare, and others. It’s the first and so far only brewery in Central Oregon to do … Continue reading