Oskar Blues Brewery Goes Nationwide with Rosé for Daze

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OBR4DartOskar Blues Brewery (Longmont, Colorado) has officially announced that Rosé for Daze will be available nationwide for the rest of the summer.

Crafted to be the beer equivalent for “America’s favorite pink wine”, Rosé for Daze is a Fruit Ale made with “tart, bright prickly pear” and “floral hibiscus.” Supported by “honey-toned malts” and “berry and floral notes” sourced from Aramis and Centennial hops, Rosé for Daze (6% ABV) is a “refreshing, spritzy rosé beer . . . made for porch sipping, brunching, poolside enjoyment and toasting all things summertime.”

“We chose ingredients with big, fresh flavor and combined them at an approachable ABV,” said Tim Matthews, Oskar Blues head of brewery operations. “While rosé wines can range in sweetness, we were inspired by the crisp, dry end of the spectrum and focused on tart, floral notes. The result is a summery, balanced thirst-quencher perfect for patio season.”

Rosé for Daze is actively rolling out now and will be available throughout Summer 2019. You can expect to find this Seasonal Release available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas and throughout the rest of Oskar Blues Brewery’s nationwide distribution network. Prost!

Vital Information for Rosé for Daze from Oskar Blues Brewery

Release – Seasonal/Limited; Summer 2019
Style – Fruit Beer
ABV – 6%
Hops – Aramis & Centennial
Featured Ingredients – Hibiscus & prickly pear
Fun Fact – On the can design: “The sleek can, ornamented with delicate hibiscus flowers, provides a suggestion of the pink-hued, intensely carbonated liquid inside.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.oskarblues.com/beer-finder/

Big Storm Brewing Co. Helps Protect Endangered Owls with Release of Burrowing Owl Beer

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BigStormWaveLogoBig Storm Brewing Co. (Cape Coral, Florida) has officially announced that it has brewed Burrowing Owl Beer to raise funds and awareness for Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) and its mission to protect endangered Burrowing Owls in the Cape Coral area.

Coming in at about the size of a beer can, Burrowing Owls – “Cape Coral’s official bird with nearly 500 pairs in the city” – are one of the smallest owls in the world and they “literally live underground in burrows.”

Since these cute little guys and gals (pictured below) are currently on Florida’s threatened species list, the folks at Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife – a volunteer-based nonprofit organization – are doing everything they can to protect these owls.  Working on Wednesdays whenever the weather permits, volunteers from CCFW “put in over 10,000 hours a year” performing maintenance on Burrowing Owl burrows located in Cape Coral. Their efforts include “trimming burrows with high weeds, installing PVC pipes and perches on newly found burrows, and repairing and cleaning up existing burrows.” To further build upon their efforts, CCFW is currently focused on “[acquiring] lots through donation for preservation for [the owls’] habitat and food source. CCFW is asking churches, schools, and homeowners to put in starter burrows – a free service provided by CCFW.”

“We are pleased that Big Storm Brewing and the community are coming together to help protect the Burrowing Owl which drives our local eco/sustainable tourism,” Said Pascha Donaldson, vice president of CCFW.  “People come from all over the world to meet our burrowing owls and we have one of the largest nesting populations on the planet.”

As for the actual beer, Burrowing Owl Beer is a Kentucky Common brewed “with 30% of its malt bill as corn, so some light sweet corn flavor comes through.” Amber in color with dark ruby hues, Burrowing Owl Beer (5.2% ABV) has “notes of bread toast, pepper and berries.”

“Our Cape Coral taproom is located next to a Burrowing Owl nest which we think is super cool. As we started to look for ways to give back to the community, we felt supporting these awesome little birds was an obvious choice,” said Big Storm co-owner L.J. Govoni. “Now our customers can try this new beer and help us give back to the CCFW by supporting out Burrowing Owl Beer. I know I speak for all of us when I say we are excited to raise a pint to our pint-sized owls.”

Burrowing Owl Beer is available exclusively on draft at the Cape Coral location of Big Storm Brewing Co.  A portion of the proceeds raised from the sale of Burrowing Owl Beer “will go to support . . .  Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and its work to save the threatened species.”  Prost!

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Florida Avenue Brewing Co. to Release Cans of Never Too Late For Summer

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FloridaAveLogoFlorida Avenue Brewing Co. (Tampa, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of Never Too Late For Summer on Friday, August 2.

Fresh off a gold medal win in the “Floridaweisse” category at the 2019 Best Florida Beer Championship, Never Too Late for Summer (4% ABV) is a Berliner Weisse made with watermelon and lime.  Previously only available on draft, this release marks the first time that Never Too Late For Summer will be available in cans.

Cans of Never Too Late For Summer will debut in Florida Avenue’s Tasting Room – a shared space with Brew Bus Brewing – on August 2.  Never Too Late For Summer will be available in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft through September or as long as supplies last.  Outside of special events, this Limited Release offering will be available exclusively at Florida Avenue Brewing Co. in Tampa and GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar in Orlando. Prost!

Vital Information for Never Too Late For Summer from Florida Avenue Brewing Co.

Release – Limited/Berliner Series; August – September 2019
Style – Berliner Weisse 
ABV – 4%
Added Ingredients – Watermelon & lime
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. cans (while supplies last) & draft
Distribution – Limited | Available exclusively at Florida Avenue Brewing Company (Tampa) & GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar (Orlando)

Sunshine State Distributing Brings VYBES CBD Beverages to Central Florida

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Burning Mandarin VYBESVYBES (Los Angeles, California) has officially announced that it has partnered with Sunshine State Distributing to launch its line of CBD-based beverages in Central Florida.

Entering the market “just days after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to legalize hemp farming and sales from licensed individuals in Florida”, VYBES is an organic beverage made with CBD sourced from the hemp plant.  Since hemp-based CBD does not contain THC (the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana), VYBES products are completely legal in Florida.

VYBES beverages come in five flavors: Honey Crisp Apple Basil, Burning Mandarin, Strawberry Lavender, Peach Ginger and Blueberry Mint.  Each VYBES offering contains 25mg of organic Hemp CBD and “touts the ability to help consumers’ bodies naturally achieve homeostasis by regulating anxiety, stress and sleep.”

“The legalization of hemp products in Florida allows us to give consumers what they’ve been asking for—a beverage made with CBD,” said Chris Larue, president and founder of Sunshine State Distributing. “We are excited to introduce VYBES in Central Florida. If you’re unsure of beverages made with CBD, this product will change your mind.”

With the help of Sunshine State Distributing, VYBES products are rolling out now in Central Florida.  You can expect to find these CBD-based beverages at high-end retail stores and restaurants located in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Volusia and Flagler counties (a list of locations currently carrying VYBES is available below). Prost!

Locations Currently Carrying VYBES 

Three Taverns Sets Date for Can Release of Phenom IPA

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threetavernslogoThree Taverns Craft Brewery (Decatur, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of Phenom IPA on Friday, July 26.

Arriving as the latest installment in Three Taverns’ Hop Leaf Project, Phenom is a “summer” India Pale Ale “bursting with aromas and flavors of citrus fruits (orange/tangerine, lemon/lime) and pineapple from the copious amount of dry hopping with Simcoe, Citra and Cascade hops.” Built to have “a restrained bitterness, a subtle sweetness from Golden Naked Oats, and a flavorful, dry finish”, Phenom (5.5% ABV) is primed to be “a crushable and thirst-quenching IPA that’s perfect for combating the Atlanta summer heat.”

Cans of Phenom IPA will debut in The Parlour at Three Taverns Craft Brewery on July 26 and distribution is scheduled to follow shortly after the on-site release.  You can expect to find this Limited Release offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused retailers, bars and restaurants located within Three Taverns’ distribution footprint in Georgia. Prost!

Vital Information for Phenom IPA from Three Taverns Craft Brewery

Release – Seasonal/Limited; July 26, 2019
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 5.5%
Featured Hops – Simcoe, Citra & Cascade
Recommended Glassware – Nonic
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Georgia

Cigar City Brewing Sends Imperial Milk Porter Out for a Limited Release

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ImperialMilkPorterMockCigar City Brewing (Tampa, Florida) has officially announced that Imperial Milk Porter will be available beginning in late July as a Limited Release offering.

Just as its straightforward name would lead you to believe, Imperial Milk Porter is a high gravity Porter brewed with lactose.   Weighing in at a hefty 8.3% ABV, this “sweet and silky” brew offers its drinker aromas of “milk chocolate, fresh ground Arabica coffee and molasses” alongside flavors of “rich chocolate . . . complimented by a touch of dark fruit and toffee, while a snappy roast quality cuts through the beer’s sweetness.”

“So, what you’ve got here is a high gravity porter brewed with lactose. It tastes like ‘finding a $20 bill in your coat pocket’ complemented by notes of ‘catching a foul ball at a baseball game,’ while the finish is pure ‘that satisfying feeling of popping bubble wrap.’ It’s good.”

 

– Cigar City Brewing’s official description of Imperial Milk Porter

Imperial Milk Porter is available now – the week of July 22, 2019 – in the Tasting Room at Cigar City Brewing and is scheduled to enter distribution “in the coming weeks.”  You can expect to find this Limited Release offering available in 22 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of Cigar City’s distribution network. Prost!

Vital Information for Imperial Milk Porter from Cigar City Brewing

Release – Limited; late July 2019
Style – Imperial Porter
ABV – 8.3%
IBUs – 55
Featured Ingredients – Roasted barley & lactose
Availability – 22 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/beer-finder/

DuClaw Brewing Co. Introduces Regular Beer

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DuclawLogoDuClaw Brewing Co. (Baltimore, Maryland) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Regular Beer, an American Craft Lager, in late July 2019.

Created as a “response to consumers asking if the mid-sized craft brewer that specializes in sours, double IPAs and stouts has any ‘regular beer’ offerings”, Regular Beer is a “straw yellow” American Craft Lager brewed with Chinook and Hallertau hops and a malt bill consisting of Pilsner, CaraPils, Vienna and Flaked Rice.  Meant to exhibit “simplicity both in product and packaging”, Regular Beer (4.9% ABV) is a “beer that tastes like regular beer. For the times you want to drink regular beer.”

“Right now, walking into a liquor store, the choices are infinite,” said DuClaw’s head designer Tyler McCoy. “The vast array of designs and colors on the shelves can be overwhelming. We wanted to create something bold, utilitarian and in your face – something you know is beer.”

 

“We wanted to make something light that goes down easy, but that still has enough flavor to separate us from domestic lagers,” said DuClaw brewer Mark Johnson, who also shared that it took a while to perfect the recipe. “It’s a touch more creative, a touch craftier. That’s why it’s special.”

Regular Beer will roll out in Maryland in late July and full distribution is scheduled to follow later this summer.  You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Maryland and throughout the rest of DuClaw Brewing Co.’s 18 state distribution area.  Prost!

Vital Information for Regular Beer from DuClaw Brewing Co.

Release – Limited; launching late July 2019
Style – American Craft Lager
ABV – 4.9%
IBUs – 13
Malts – Pilsner, CaraPils, Vienna & Flaked Rice
Hops – Chinook & Hallertau
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://duclaw.com/beer-finder/

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to Open a Location in Atlanta, Georgia

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IronHillLogoIron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Wilmington, Delaware) has officially announced that it has signed a lease and plans to open a new location in the heart of the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.

Developed as a part of Iron Hill’s “’20 by 20′ initiative . . . to open and operate 20 locations by the year 2020”, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant – Buckhead will serve as the company’s “18th announced location overall, and their second in the southeast.”  Set to be located at the EDENS’ Lenox Marketplace (3535 Peachtree Road NE | Atlanta, Georgia), the Buckhead location is more than 7,770 sq. ft. in space and will feature “Iron Hill’s signature on-site brewing facility as well as seating for approximately 250 in the bar area and dining room, plus additional patio seating.” Designed by Boulder, Colorado-based Bray Architecture, the Atlanta brewery and restaurant will “reflect the modern color-palate and welcoming floor plan of [Iron Hill’s] newest locations.”

“We have established ourselves in the northeast,” said Kevin Finn, Chairman of the Board and Director of Development at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant. “After we were welcomed in South Carolina with open arms, we knew it was time to explore more of the south, and we have been eyeing Atlanta for some time, waiting for the right opportunity and location. Buckhead is a major commercial and financial center in Atlanta, and given its residential appeal, we knew this neighborhood was a perfect next step.”

 

“We are thrilled to partner with Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant to bring their first location in Georgia to Lenox Marketplace,” said Herbert Ames, Senior Vice President at EDENS. “Lenox Marketplace is a vibrant destination for the Buckhead community and Iron Hill is a fantastic addition to our retail experience.”

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant – Buckhead is actively entering its construction/development phase and is scheduled to open in Summer 2020.  Prost!

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Rendering of the interior of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant – Buckhead. Exterior rendering available at the top of the post. (Images courtesy of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant)

 

Unibroue Brings 16 oz. Cans of Blanche de Chambly to the U.S.

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UnibroueBdCcanUnibroue (Chambly, Québec) has officially announced that its award-winning Blanche de Chambly is now available in the U.S. in a 16-ounce, single-serve canned format.

First brewed and bottled in 1992 as Unibroue’s first ever production beer, Blanche de Chambly has since gone on to earn “37 medals and several international distinctions . . . including back-to-back designations as ‘World’s Best Belgian Style Wheat Beer’ at the prestigious World Beers Awards in London.”  A beer of these distinctions is always in high demand and – now that international beer trends are shifting toward a preference for pint cans – Unibroue is happy to meet those demands by offering Blanche de Chambly in 16 oz. cans.

“We wanted to respond to consumer demand,” says Jerry Vietz, Brewmaster for Unibroue. “For many years now, consumers have been wanting to enjoy their favorite beer in a can. We are also seeing an increasingly popular trend in the industry towards the 473 mL can, which we will add to the current bottle formats.”

Widely known as a “world-class standard” for the style, Blanche de Chambly is a traditional Belgian-style Witbier “refermented and brewed with coriander and Curaçao orange peels.” Coming in at an easy-drinking 5% ABV, this everyday-kinda-brew “pours a pale, angelic straw color, emanating a subtle bouquet of citrus and spice mingled with aromas of yeast breads, coriander, and cloves.”

16 oz. cans of Blanche de Chambly are rolling out now in the U.S.  You can expect to find this Year-Round offering available in the newly released 16 oz. cans, 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 750ml bottles and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida and throughout the rest of Unibroue’s nationwide distribution footprint in the U.S.  Prost!

Vital Information for Blanche de Chambly from Unibroue

Release – Year-Round; 16 oz. cans launch Summer 2019
Style – Witbier 
ABV – 5%
IBUs – 10
Serving Suggestions – “Blanche de Chambly is meant to be served roused, with the yeast suspended within the liquid to take full advantage of all of the beer’s flavors and aromas. The unique Belgian yeast strain in Blanche de Chambly contributes an especially flavorful taste and mouthfeel to the beer.”
Suggested Food Pairings – “Buchette-type goat cheese, mussels, oysters, white grilled fish, salads, white lemon meats and buttered asparagus”
Availability – 16 oz. cans, 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 750ml bottles & draft
Beer Finder – http://www.unibrouefinder.com/#

 

New Realm Brewing Expands Distribution in Virginia

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newrealmlogo2New Realm Brewing Company (Atlanta, Georgia | Virginia Beach, Virginia) has officially announced its intention to expand distribution into the Northern and Western areas of Virginia.

As the One Year Anniversary for the opening of New Realm’s production facility and taproom in Virginia Beach approaches, the brewery has decided that now is the time to steadily broaden its distribution footprint in the state of Virginia.  This distribution expansion will bring the following New Realm offerings to the Northern and Western parts of the state (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s website):

  • Hazy Like a Fox Hazy IPA – Experience a double dry hop wave of full-on-juicy aromas from pineapple to lemon to fresh squeezed oranges.  ABV – 6.5%
  • Hoptropolis IPA – Set your clocks to island time. This beauty is drenched in tropical flavors of peach, pear and pineapple.  ABV – 6.5%
  • United Craft Lager – An approachable and super fresh combination of hops, malt and flaked maize make our American lager light and easy drinking.  ABV – 4.5%
  • Hoplandia IPA – A New Realm-style IPA. Dense with sought-after hops and lush with a heavenly hit of citrus.  ABV – 7.3%
  • Euphonia Pilsner – A true brewer’s beer. Hop bursted with prolific hop aromatics and heightened levels of refreshment.  ABV – 5%
  • These new areas will also see a selection of the brewery’s rotating sour series, limited releases and barrel aged beers

“We’re extremely proud to be a part of the Virginia craft beer community. Just last month, we were honored to take home a silver medal for United Lager, and a gold and overall Virginia Craft Beer Cup for our Euphonia Pilsner. It’s a great feeling knowing that people love our beer here in Virginia. We are in discussions with several distributors throughout Virginia and we’re excited to see what the future holds.”

– Carey Falcone, co-founder and CEO of New Realm

Once this distribution expansion is fully enacted, craft beer fans in Virginia can expect to find the beers listed above at craft beer-friendly retailers, bars and restaurants located in the Northern and Western areas of the state along with the brewery’s established distribution footprint in the Hampton Roads area.  Prost!