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Press Release: (Cleveland, OH) – Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC), Ohio’s most celebrated craft brewer of award-winning lagers and ales, announces its plan to expand distribution into the South Central Pennsylvania market via a two-phase launch. On June 17th, GLBC will extend distribution into Harrisburg with Wilsbach Distributing, and on June 24th GLBC will extend distribution into Gettysburg with Ace Distributing. GLBC’s products are currently available in Western, Eastern, and Central Pennsylvania. The new South Central Pennsylvania territory will serve the company’s strategic growth plans by filling in gaps throughout the Southern part of the state. Customers can expect to see GLBC’s year-round family of beers in package and draft, as well as GLBC’s “Taster’s Pack” (a sampler 12-pack). The new market rollout will involve multiple customer appreciation events, meet-and-greets, tastings and giveaways throughout the area. GLBC currently serves 13 states and Washington DC. Founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway as the first craft brewery in the state of Ohio, GLBC is nationally known for its exceptional family of beers including Dortmunder Gold Lager, Eliot Ness Amber Lager, Burning River Pale Ale, Commodore Perry India Pale Ale, and Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. Visit greatlakesbrewing.com/centralpa and follow @GLBCinCentralPA on Twitter for exclusive updates and event announcements.

Athens, GA – Terrapin Beer Co. is bringing a new shape to shelves with the release of RecreationAle, the company’s fir…The post Terrapin Beer Co. Goes Aluminum For Its Newest Year-Round Beer appeared first on thefullpint.com.

(Austin, TX) – The latest update from Jester King Craft Brewery, courtesy of a Wednesday email blast… — We’re excited to announce our latest beer – Atrial Rubicite. Back in February of this year, we added several hundred pounds of raspberries to oak barrels containing mature sour beer. We then allowed the beer to re-ferment to dryness. The result is Atrial Rubicite, our first barrel aged sour beer to incorporate fruit. Atrial Rubicite is made from well water, barley, wheat, hops, farmhouse yeast, native yeast from the Texas Hill Country, souring bacteria and raspberries. It’s 5.8% alcohol by volume, has a finishing gravity of 1.005 and is 3.36 pH. It is unfiltered, unpasteurized and 100% bottle conditioned. Atrial Rubicite is our first beer to be packaged exclusively in 500 ml bottles. The label art by Josh Cockrell is pictured below. As of now, there’s been no release date set. We’re hoping that Texas law will soon change to make it legal for us to have an official release at our brewery. If the law changes, we’ll schedule a brewery release sometime soon. As we mentioned, Atrial Rubicite is our first barrel aged sour beer to incorporate fruit. It won’t be the last. We love taking fruit that is highly aromatic and flavorful and fermenting it to dryness, so that the beer is imbued with the rich character of the fruit but is devoid of sweetness. With time we plan on developing a robust program of barrel aged sour beer with fruit. Eventually, we also hope to re-ferment our 100% spontaneous coolship beer with fruit.

(Austin, TX) – We’re excited to announce our latest beer – Atrial Rubicite. Back in February of this year, we added sever…The post Jester King Brews Atrial Rubicite – Release Date Unknown appeared first on thefullpint.com.

Press Release: (Athens, GA) – Terrapin Beer Co. is bringing a new shape to shelves with the release of RecreationAle, the company’s first offering to be packaged in 12 oz. cans. This is the second addition to their year-round line-up in 2013, bringing the total number of beers available regardless the season up to 5. RecreationAle, a hopped-up session ale, is Terrapin’s nod to all things recreational. With RecreationAle in cans, trailblazers everywhere will be able to easily take along great craft beer without fear of breakage. Added benefits are a lightweight, compact container (bag space is limited!) and the practicing of good karma- cans are convenient to recycle. This hoppy, refreshing, and sessionable beer will be a perfect companion to any outdoor activity. Terrapin is also partnering with Osprey Packs, Inc. to encourage craft beer lovers to get recreational. An online raffle offering consumers the chance to win an Osprey backpack will be opening in early June coinciding with the beer’s release. Each month, four lucky winners will take home an awesome pack built to take whatever adventure may bring… with room to spare for some RecreationAle tucked in as well! Go to www.terrapinbeer.com/osprey or to the company Facebook page to enter once the raffle opens. The RecreationAle release party will be June 8 at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC! Terrapin will take over the outdoor market with 6 Terrapin taps and RecreationAle in cans available all day long. Raffles, giveaways, tons of cool activities, and live music that evening… come hang out with the Terrapin crew and welcome RecreationAle with style. Malts: 2-Row Pale, Crystal 24, Victory Hops: Bravo, Centennial, Zythos, Amarillo, Galaxy (Dry Hop) ABV: 4.7% IBU: 42 OG: 11.3 So go ahead and wrap your hand around a can of RecreationAle and explore what the great outdoors has to offer. This hopped-up session ale is specially formulated to accompany you no matter where you may go; whether it’s the trails and rivers that call or just the hammock in the backyard, pack in this flavorful ale and pack out the memories while you enjoy this quaffable brew. RecreationAle will be available in early June in 12-packs of 12 oz. cans within Terrapin’s ten-state distribution network.

(Juneau, AK) – Alaskan Brewing announced today that it will no longer offer its Alaskan Pale as a year-round release. The decision to cease production of this beloved beer was forced by the dwindling availability of the key hops required for the Golden Ale’s unique taste. “The U.S. Tettnanger hops availability, consistency and quality had started to become an ongoing issue for the past several years,” said David Wilson, Quality Assurance Manager at Alaskan Brewing. “With most hop varieties we are able to order based on the characteristics we are looking for in the taste and aroma, but because so few farmers are growing this hop, we have had a hard time coming up with the consistency we need to brew Alaskan Pale year-round.” Alaskan Pale is a Golden Ale, but in 1987 was called Pale to offer a contrast to the only other year-round brew Alaskan was producing at the time, Alaskan Amber. The Alaskan Pale has built a loyal following through the years, particularly in Alaska, and has won multiple awards for its unique and delicate flavor. Alaskan Brewery distributors report that there is just about a month’s supply left of the Pale, so they recommend stocking up now. There is no direct replacement for the Pale planned in Alaskan’s product line, although the Brew Crew continues to experiment with all types of beers, including Golden Ales. “We are always experimenting with different recipes, and we would love to find a similar flavor profile to the Alaskan Pale as many of us will miss this beer tremendously,” said Marcy Larson, brewery co-founder. “But we wanted to be honest in that without those specific hops, it will not be the same beer.” Alaskan’s latest year-round release, the Freeride APA is a very different beer than the Pale, with a citrusy hop-forward flavor profile and the medium bitterness that characterize American pale ales. Finding any style of Alaskan Beer in your area is as easy as checking the Alaskan Brew Finder.

Press Release: (Toronto, CANADA) – Canadian beer drinkers no longer have to wait 119.5 seconds for the perfect pint of GUINNESS Draught Stout. In stores now, GUINNESS Black Lager Beer promises all of the character that GUINNESS beer drinkers have come to love, but with a refreshing new taste available instantly with the pop of a bottle cap. The new GUINNESS Black Lager combines the roasted barley flavour that GUINNESS Draught is famous for with a crisp new approach and marks an exciting new addition to the over 250 year old GUINNESS family of beers. The GUINNESS Master Brewers have used the finest hops, yeast and cold-filtered methods, with their signature roasted barley, to create a truly original black lager with a deliciously distinctive flavour. To lock in the freshest possible taste, GUINNESS Black Lager is bottled in dark amber bottles and features a premium, contemporary, silver and blue label and should be chilled and enjoyed responsibly straight from the bottle. “With GUINNESS Black Lager we really wanted to build on all the elements that people love about the GUINNESS brand. We take immense pride in the quality of our product and ensured that we built on the GUINNESS brewing legacy when creating this distinctive and refreshing lager. I have no doubt that GUINNESS and lager fans alike will enjoy this unique tasting new lager,” said GUINNESS Master Brewer Fergal Murray. “It’s not every day that a company with over 250 years of experience brewing the world’s finest stout introduces a new beer, and we are excited to be bringing GUINNESS Black Lager to Canada,” said Geoff Kosar , Marketing Director, GUINNESS Canada. “GUINNESS Black Lager will appeal to people who are looking for more flavour from their lager beers.” Available in 330mL bottles (4.5% ABV) at a price comparable to other premium import lagers, GUINNESS Black Lager is being launched nationwide and will be supported by television, radio and online advertising, sampling and point of sale materials. As always, whether enjoying new GUINNESS Black Lager at a bar with friends, at a restaurant with a meal or at home in front of the game, the GUINNESS brand encourages all consumers to drink responsibly. About GUINNESS® The GUINNESS brand enjoys a global reputation as a uniquely authentic Irish beer and the best-selling stout in the world. Famous for its dark color, creamy head and unique surge and settle, this distinctive beer has been brewed at the St. James’s Gate brewery in Dublin, Ireland since 1759. Over 10 million glasses of GUINNESS Beer are enjoyed every single day around the world, and 1.8 billion pints are sold every year. GUINNESS Beers are available in well over 100 countries worldwide and is brewed in almost 50. Also from the makers of GUINNESS, SMITHWICK’S, Ireland’s oldest and best selling ale and HARP Lager, whose name pays tribute to the GUINNESS logo and the national symbol of Ireland. Additional information about the GUINNESS brand can be found at www.guinness.ca. ABOUT DIAGEO Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker , Crown Royal, J&B and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere. SOURCE Guinness Canada

After being named the Large Brewpub of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival in 2012, the Lawrenceville microbrewery has established a deal with suburban Cleveland-based Superior Beverage Group Ltd. to have its beers sold in the wholesaler’s 31-county territory. More >> Pittsburgh Business Times.

The maker of Fat Tire beer has launched its first concept bar and eatery in Snowmass Village, near Aspen. Located at the base of the mountain, the New Belgium Ranger Station expresses the brewer’s ideals of sustainability and craftsmanship within a tight 750-square-foot space. More >> The Architect's Newspaper.

(Clifton Park, NY) – The latest update from Shmaltz Brewing Co., courtesy of its email newsletter… — Hops in He’brew Hoppy Variety Pack Giving new meaning to “adult education,” our brand spanking new Hops in He’brew Hoppy Variety Pack will have you memorizing this equation in no time: four hopcentric, 12 ounce beers in one Hoppy Variety Pack equals a very happy Hop-head. Hitting shelves in a few weeks, the Hops in He’brew Variety Pack is made up of Genesis Dry-Hopped Session Ale, Hop Manna IPA, Lenny’s Bittersweet R.I.P.A. and our newest seasonal release –– David’s Slingshot Hoppy Summer Lager. This is the first time we have released a lager in the He’brew profile and outside of the Hops in He’brew Hoppy Variety Pack, David’s Slingshot will only be available on draught. David’s Slingshot Hoppy Summer Lager Once upon a time a young shepherd named David defeated the Goliath summer lager market by using his slingshot to fling a cascade, saaz, summit, citra and crystal hop into a smooth, refreshing seasonal beer. The result: a victorious, sessionable summer sensation with plenty of hoppy goodness, and a bit of rye on the finish. David’s hand-crafted slingshot will prove a beer-force to be reckoned with at any summer gathering. Look for He’brew’s first lager on draft, or in 12 ounce bottles as part of the Hops in He’brew Variety Pack beginning early summer. Funky Jewbelation video Our favorite filmmakers, Zac Nicholson and Tristan Cook, put together this funky video gem. Check it out above