12 Beers of Christmas 2022 returns from Clown Shoes Beer

12 Beers of Christmas 2022 returns from Clown Shoes Beer

More “12 Days Of…” news from Clown Shoes Beer, with the return of the company’s 12 Beers of Christmas mix pack, featuring a variety of styles ranging from pale ale through imperial stout. At least three are released for the first time with this pack. Details from the press email: … Continue reading

Stone Brewing’s 12 Days of IPAs gift pack

Stone Brewing’s 12 Days of IPAs gift pack

It’s that time of year—holiday-themed gift packs, Advent calendars, and “12 Days Of…” everything—including the return of Stone Brewing’s 12 Days of IPA mixed gift pack. Twelve individual IPAs ranging from the ordinary (Stone IPA) to the exotic (Bair / Ishii / Stone Japanese Green Tea IPA). Press release: This … Continue reading

Ecliptic Brewing introduces new seasonal winter ale: Ice Giant Cold IPA

Ecliptic Brewing introduces new seasonal winter ale: Ice Giant Cold IPA

Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing is mixing it up this winter with a new seasonal winter IPA: Ice Giant Cold IPA, which replaces the company’s Filament Winter IPA. This new beer began shipping just this month, available in 12-ounce cans and draft. Details from the press release: Ecliptic Brewing is launching a … Continue reading

Two Roads Brewing adds new products to finish out 2022

Two Roads Brewing adds new products to finish out 2022

Connecticut’s Two Roads Brewing added two new products to its beer lineup as the year winds down: a six-pack Hazy IPA variety pack of 16-ounce cans, the Juicy Box featuring beers in its Juicy Family series; and a new non-alcoholic American IPA to complement its existing NA Juicy IPA. Press … Continue reading

Cascade Lakes Brewing releases Not-For-Profit Pale Ale

Cascade Lakes Brewing releases Not-For-Profit Pale Ale

The first new official not-for-profit beer from Cascade Lakes Brewing since the company moved to a not-for-profit model is out—Not-For-Profit Pale Ale. Profits from the beer benefit the Street Dog Hero organization, which serves dogs in need. I didn’t post this in time for the October 27 event, but here … Continue reading

Received: Double Mountain Brewery’s winter favorites

Received: Double Mountain Brewery’s winter favorites

This week, Double Mountain Brewery sent out samples of its two returning winter beers, and I received a bottle of each: Fa La La La La Winter Ale and Chocolate Stout. The brewery wrapped them up with its press release for the “cozy season,” with Fa La La La La … Continue reading

2 Towns Ciderhouse warms up the holidays with Spice Spicy Baby

2 Towns Ciderhouse warms up the holidays with Spice Spicy Baby

The onset of holiday season means winter and holidays beers and ciders, and 2 Towns Ciderhouse is mixing up its winter offering this year with a specialty cider spiced with mulling spices: Spice Spice Baby. There’s also honey and oak joining the spice party. Press release: Rocking honey and mulling … Continue reading

Hopworks Urban Brewery’s winter beers are out

Hopworks Urban Brewery’s winter beers are out

The winter beers from Hopworks Urban Brewery are out, with the annual release of Abominable Winter Ale as well as the bourbon barrel-aged version of Abom. HUB also announced the release of Great Gourds of Fire, its pumpkin ale, though it was released ahead of the others. Press release: Hopworks … Continue reading

Ecliptic Brewing celebrates 9 years with New Zealand-style Pilsner

Ecliptic Brewing celebrates 9 years with New Zealand-style Pilsner

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