Two Roads Brewing refreshes its packaging, business strategy

Two Roads Brewing refreshes its packaging, business strategy

This is more of a “business of beer” news item, rather than on the liquid itself, highlighting Two Roads Brewing seeing the need to adapt to keep visible and relevant after being around for ten years—something every brewery needs to adjust to as they grow and age. The company announced … Continue reading

Historic malting barley variety Alexis is again available

Historic malting barley variety Alexis is again available

Malt news! I received this press release from Palatia Malz GmbH, which produces the BESTMALZ line of malt, about the revival of an historic German malting barley variety, named Alexis. One of the notable features about this malt is its “exceptional foam stability” and the release goes into to detail … Continue reading

Switchback Brewing releases Dooley’s Belated Porter in cans

Switchback Brewing releases Dooley’s Belated Porter in cans

I’m not familiar with Switchback Brewing of Burlington, Vermont, but from this press release I received from the company, I’ve learned that it celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, and that it claims to brew the state’s number one draught beer. Switchback announced that its seasonal porter, Dooley’s Belated Porter, … Continue reading

Stone Ruination IPA returns from Stone Brewing

Stone Ruination IPA returns from Stone Brewing

The “Fan Favorite Returns” series from Stone Brewing wastes no time in the new year and releases the first beer in the series to kick off January—the classic Stone Ruination IPA. Ruination was last in the lineup in 2015 and this is the original recipe (from 2002). More from the … Continue reading

AleSmith Brewing releases Non-Alcoholic IPA

AleSmith Brewing releases Non-Alcoholic IPA

California’s AleSmith Brewing is celebrating Dry January by releasing its Non-Alcoholic IPA in conjunction with a sweepstakes that could win you a NewAir 100 Can Beverage Refrigerator. I believe it’s the first NA beer released by the company, available at various outlets as well as online. To enter the sweepstakes … Continue reading

Tröegs Independent Brewing releases 2023 edition of Nugget Nectar

Tröegs Independent Brewing releases 2023 edition of Nugget Nectar

The newest edition of Nugget Nectar, the seasonal Imperial Amber Ale from Tröegs Independent Brewing, has dropped, highlighting the previous season’s freshly-kilned Nugget hops from Washington. The brewery is also hosting its First Squeeze release events that highlight the beer as well as local artists. Details about the beer and … Continue reading

Urban South Brewery 2023 Beer Calendar

Urban South Brewery 2023 Beer Calendar

Urban South Brewery announced its beer schedule for the new year, with a mix of returning and new offerings to the 2023 lineup. The first specialties of the year just came out last week, and the next ones in the lineup remain a mystery (for now). Details that accompanied the … Continue reading

Coronado Brewing expands its portfolio for the new year

Coronado Brewing expands its portfolio for the new year

San Diego’s Coronado Brewing is growing its brand lineup with a new Japanese Lager and seasonal “Surf Break” hazy IPAs, as well as tweaking its Salty Crew Blonde Ale package format (putting it into 19.2-ounce stovepipe cans). Press release: Coronado Brewing Company (CBC), the award-winning San Diego craft brewery, announced … Continue reading

New January releases, changes from Ecliptic Brewing

New January releases, changes from Ecliptic Brewing

Here it is, the first seasonal beer of 2023 from Ecliptic Brewing: Parsec Grapefruit Hazy IPA. The beer adds real grapefruit to a hazy IPA base and starts shipping this week; it will be available through April. Additionally, year-round Capella Porter is changing from 16-ounce to 12-ounce can format starting … Continue reading