Double Branch Artisanal Ales Launches Smoothie Talker Series With Double Can Release

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Double Branch Artisanal Ales (Wesley Chapel, Florida) has officially announced that 19.2 oz. cans of Vintage Band T and Hippie Kids Tripping on Acid, the first two Limited Releases in the brewery’s Smoothie Talker Series of Smoothie-style Sour Ales, are available now exclusively at the brewery.

Developed to give Tampa-area beer lovers all the Smoothie-style love they can handle, Double Branch’s Smoothie Talker Series is making its formal introductions with the following two highly limited offerings:

  • Vintage Band T – A Sour Ale juice bomb loaded down with blackberry, red raspberry & pomegranate. Only 245 cans available. ABV – 4.2%
  • Hippie Kids Tripping on Acid – For the folks out there with an insatiable sweet tooth, this Smoothie-style Sour is conditioned on blueberries, bananas, golden sandwich cookies, cream-filled golden sponge cakes & vanilla wafer cookies. Only 120 cans available. ABV – 4.6%

Vintage Band T and Hippie Kids Tripping on Acid officially debuted at Double Branch Artisanal Ales (5956 Wesley Grove Blvd | Wesley Chapel, Florida) on August 4 and will be hanging around only as long as supplies last. Both of these Limited Release offerings are available in 19.2 oz. stovepipe cans ($12 each) with no limits set on purchases. Prost!

Underground Mountain Brown Returns to Founders Brewing Co.’s Barrel-Aged Series

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Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, Michigan) has officially announced that Underground Mountain Brown will be back for an encore release in the brewery’s Barrel-Aged Series in early September 2020.

First introduced last year as a part of Founders Brewing Co.’s 2019 Barrel-Aged Series lineup, Underground Mountain Brown is a “barrel-aged version of the brewery’s since-retired Imperial Brown Ale, Sumatra Mountain Brown.” Clocking in at slow-sipping 11.9% ABV, Underground Mountain Brown allows its team of malts [to] complement the bold Sumatra coffee perfectly while time spent immersed in oak creates layers of depth and complexity.”

“Underground Mountain Brown is a fantastic example of our use of coffee in beer-making,” said Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki. “Using an imperial brown ale as a base for the earthy and rich Sumatra coffee allows the coffee flavor to shine while adding the perfect complement of sweetness. Add in the extra layer of depth from barrel aging and you get an extremely complex yet approachable beer.”

The 2020 batch of Underground Mountain Brown will hit Founders Brewing Co.’s Grand Rapids and Detroit taprooms on September 2 and distribution is scheduled to begin later that month. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Michigan and throughout the rest of the brewery’s nationwide distribution network (except Mississippi). Prost!

Vital Information for Underground Mountain Brown from Founders Brewing Co.

Release – Limited/Barrel-Aged Series; September – October 2020
Style – Imperial Brown Ale
ABV – 11.9%
IBUs – 30
Added Ingredients – Sumatra coffee from Ferris Coffee & Nut
Treatment – Aged for a year in Bourbon barrels
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://foundersbrewing.com/beer/find-our-beer/

Second Self Beer Co. Goes Year-Round with Game Night IPA

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Second Self Beer Company (Atlanta, Georgia) has officially announced that it will add Game Night Hazy IPA to its Year-Round lineup in early August 2020.

Meant to capture the vibe found within “late nights of carefree gaming back in a time when all we cared about was remembering the cheat code for unlimited lives,” Game Night is Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale that uses Citra, Mosaic and Centennial hops to build “an aroma and flavor profile of papaya, mango, and citrus.” Coming in at 6.1% ABV, the “simple – yet intricate” Game Night is “balanced, with a soft mouthfeel thanks to barley, oats, and wheat.”

“Retro video games are kind of our thing. There are some old school arcade games and an NES 64 in our taproom, and we’ve had video game-themed beers before,” said Jason Santamaria, Second Self’s co-founder and chief beer architect. “We are leaning in and just letting our geek flag fly. Game Night pairs perfectly with all kinds of contests – a marathon Catan session, darts, poker night, or kicking around a soccer ball.”

Game Night will officially debut at Second Self’s taproom in Atlanta’s West Midtown on August 8 and distribution in Georgia will begin the week of August 10. Expanded distribution in Alabama and South Carolina will follow in the “coming weeks.” Once fully released, you can expect to find this new Year-Round offering available in 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-focused establishments located in the states mentioned above. Prost!

Vital Information for Game Night Hazy IPA from Second Self Beer Company

Release – Year-Round; launching August 8, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.1%
Featured Hops – Citra, Mosaic & Centennial
Availability – 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Georgia, Alabama & South Carolina


Hi-Wire Brewing’s Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager Makes Seasonal Return

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Hi-Wire Brewing (Asheville, North Carolina) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of its award-winning Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager in early August 2020.

Awarded a Gold Medal in the German-style Märzen Category at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival, Zirkusfest is a traditional Märzen that uses Munich malt to provide “upfront biscuity and honey flavors that fade into a dry finish.” Coming in at 6% ABV, Zirkusfest “boasts all the flavors one wants in a rich Oktoberfest lager without the heavy finish.”

Zirkusfest is available now at Hi-Wire’s Asheville and Knoxville taprooms and online beer shop, and it will soon hit the brewery’s Durham taproom and full distribution area. You can expect to find this Seasonal release available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia. Prost!

Vital Information for Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager from Hi-Wire Brewing

Release – Seasonal; August – October 2020
Style – Märzen/Oktoberfest
ABV – 6%
IBUs – 25
Featured Malts – Munich
Hops – Hallertau Tradition
Yeast – German Lager
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://hiwirebrewing.com/find-our-beer/

New Realm Brewing Goes Next Level with Release of Transcendental Experimental DIPA

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New Realm Brewing Company (Atlanta, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Transcendental Experimental DIPA on Tuesday, August 4.

Brewed in collaboration with John I. Hass Hops as a celebration of “creative expression and the desire for more,” Transcendental Experimental DIPA is a Double IPA “dry-hopped exclusively with two experimental hop varieties from the avant-garde minds of The Hop Breeding Co. and from the visionaries at Brulotte Farms.” The selected hops hit the palate with “powerful stone fruit, berry, and delicately spicy notes” while also treating the nose to “aromatics . . . of tropical fruit, pineapple and coconut followed by citrus rind and peach.” Coming in at 8.6% ABV and 50 IBUs, Transcendental Experimental DIPA is a straight up “citrus bomb” that also possesses a “hint of dankness and a bit of vanilla creamsicle.”

“We’re pleased to work once again with our partners at John I. Haas Hops, who provided us with some really cool and exciting new hop varieties for this year’s version of Transcendental DIPA, including BRU-1, HBC586, and Sabro Incognito” said Mitch Steele, Brewmaster and Co-Founder of New Realm Brewing.

“Transcendental DIPA is a great example of how our Hoperations team, led by Mitch Steele, is using experimental hops to drive innovation at New Realm. This citrus bomb has incredible juicy tones of tropical and stone fruit, berry and spice. If you are looking for an ordinary DIPA, this is not for you” said Carey Falcone, CEO and Co-Founder of New Realm Brewing.

Transcendental Experimental DIPA will debut at New Realm’s Atlanta and Virginia Beach locations on August 4 and distribution will follow shortly after the on-site release. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located within New Realm’s distribution footprint in Georgia and Virginia. Prost!

Vital Information for Transcendental DIPA from New Realm Brewing Company

Release – Limited; August 4, 2020
Style – Double India Pale Ale
ABV – 8.6%
IBUs – 50
Featured Hops – HBC 586, BRU-1 & Sabro Incognito
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Georgia & Virginia

Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Introduces Low-Calorie Smallmouth IPA

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Wallenpaupack Brewing Company (Hawley, Pennsylvania) has officially released Smallmouth IPA as the brewery’s first-ever lo-cal option.

Named after the Smallmouth bass prized and “sought by anglers all over North America,” Smallmouth IPA is a Session India Pale Ale “bursting with flavors of citrus and berry.” Weighing in at 4.4% ABV and 102 calories per 12 oz. serving, Smallmouth IPA is “a fresh alternative to higher alcohol options and meets the growing demand of today’s consumer who seeks quality refreshment and flavor, all in a lower calorie beer.”

“We spent a lot of time listening to our customers about the types of beers they’d most like us to brew, and we’re thrilled to offer this latest option to them,” said Becky Ryman, owner of Wallenpaupack Brewing Company. “More importantly, we had to get the liquid right and I’m thrilled with the outcome, which I know our customers will love. Our brewing team, led by Logan Ackerly, delivered a delicious beer that offers exceptional quality, flavor and refreshment, while remaining low in calories.”

Smallmouth IPA officially released at Wallenpaupack Brewing Company in early July 2020 and will be available from batch to batch as long as supplies last. You can expect to find this Specialty Release available in 12 oz. cans and on draft at the brewery and at select craft beer-focused establishments located in the areas where Wallenpaupack self-distributes in Pennsylvania. Prost!

Vital Information for Smallmouth IPA from Wallenpaupack Brewing Company

Release – Specialty; July 2020
Style – Session/Low Calorie India Pale Ale
ABV – 4.4%
Calories – 102 (per 12 oz. serving)
Carbs – 3 grams (per 12 oz. serving)
Fun Fact – “The new can features a new look for the 3-year old brewery, illustrated with exceptional detail by local artist Jen Borror of Hoot Design Studio in York, Pennsylvania.”
Availability – 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Pennsylvania

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Set for Seasonal Release of Loopulus DIPA

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Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (Athens, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of Loopulus Double IPA on Tuesday, August 4.

Originally released in 2017 to recognize the 20th anniversary of the iconic Brick Store Pub, Loopulus is a Hazy/Juicy Double India Pale Ale that “strikes a delicate balance between Citra hops’ citrus and tropical fruit flavors and the punchy, white-wine flavors of Nelson Sauvin hops.” Coming in at 8% ABV, Loopulus is “a flavorful, easy-drinking hazy double IPA that finishes with a juicy, full-bodied mouthfeel.”

“We originally brewed Loopulus in 2017 to celebrate the Brick Store Pub’s 20th Anniversary,” said Co-founder David Stein. “We liked it so much we decided to continue brewing it and added it to our rotating lineup of hop-forward offerings.”

The name “Loopulus” has a couple meanings/intentions:

  • It is a play on the scientific name for hops – Humulus lupulus – and a reference to the Brick Store Pub’s “loop” system, which they use to service their tables.
  • It promotes recycling – “As a part of its ongoing sustainability efforts, Creature Comforts is using perforated labels on its 16-ounce seasonal cans to encourage recycling. Loopulus is the first of the brewery’s offerings that features the new labels.”

“During the past few years, we have been increasingly focused on minimizing our environmental impact through several sustainability initiatives,” said Co-founder and Brewmaster Adam Beauchamp. “The latest improvement we’ve made are these easily removable labels which allow the aluminum cans to be recycled without issue at the processing plant.” 

Loopulus will release at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. on August 4 and distribution will begin shortly after the on-site release. You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located within the brewery’s distribution footprint in Georgia. Prost!

Vital Information for Loopulus from Creature Comforts Brewing Co.

Release – Seasonal; releasing August 4, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy Double India Pale Ale
ABV – 8%
Featured Hops – Citra & Nelson Sauvin
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Georgia


The Loopulus cans feature easily removable labels which allow the aluminum cans to be recycled without issue at the processing plant.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. Adds Hazecraft IPA to Year-Round Lineup

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Great Lakes Brewing Company (Cleveland, Ohio) has officially announced that Hazecraft IPA will join the brewery’s Year-Round portfolio on August 31, 2020.

Originally born and “engineered on Great Lakes Brewing Company’s 2-barrel pilot system,” Hazecraft IPA is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale “brewed with a blend of Azacca, Lemondrop, and Simcoe hops for loads of juicy and tropical aromas.” Coming in at a “smooth-drinking” 6.7% ABV and 40 IBUs, Hazecraft IPA will have you “[blasting] into orbit through a hazy galaxy of otherworldly tropical fruit [notes].”

Hazecraft IPA will officially launch on August 31 and will be “Great Lakes Brewing Company’s first Year-Round beer to be offered exclusively in cans.” You can expect to find this new Year-Round offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 16 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-focused establishments located in North Carolina, Ohio and throughout the rest of the brewery’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Hazecraft IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching August 31, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.7%
IBUs – 40
Featured Hops – Azacca, Lemondrop & Simcoe
Fun Fact – “Hazecraft IPA’s label, designed by artist Sam Hadley, features a cloudy, melon-hued retro space scene.”
Pairing Suggestions – “Grilled vegetables, citrus marinades & stargazing”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/beer-finder

SLO Brew Goes Nationwide With Lineup of Cali-Squeeze Hefeweizens

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SLO Brew (San Luis Obispo, California) has officially announced that three of its Cali-Squeeze offerings – Blood Orange Cali-Squeeze, Mango Cali-Squeeze and Tropical P.O.G. Cali-Squeeze – are now available nationwide for the first time.

Ever since it was first introduced back in 2017, Blood Orange Cali-Squeeze “has been flying off shelves and quickly climbing the ranks as a fan favorite.” This “uber-popular” offering’s success has led SLO Brew to develop two new Cali-Squeeze variants, and now the brewery is ready to share all three of these Hefeweizens “infused with real fresh-fruit purée” with beer lovers outside of California (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • Blood Orange Cali-Squeeze | Blood Orange Hefeweizen – We juiced up our classic Hefeweizen with loads of fresh blood orange and struck the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Real bright citrus is the only mastermind behind this crisp brew’s fiery pink color. Masterfully refreshing, incredibly drinkable. Meet your new main squeeze. ABV – 5.4% IBUs – 15
  • Mango Cali-Squeeze | Mango Hefeweizen – We canned sunshine. Ripe with refreshing mango this classic Hefeweizen simply radiates waves of big fruit flavor. Your new main squeeze packs a sweet, juicy punch that’s perfectly cut with crisp tropical tang. Best paired with good times. ABV – 5.4% IBUs – 15
  • Tropical P.O.G. Cali-Squeeze | Passion Fruit, Orange & Guava Hefeweizen – The tropics called and we answered. Bursts of passion fruit, orange and guava layer in perfect harmony for a bright twist on our classic Hefeweizen. Settle in for a crisp island trip that’s not to be forgotten. ABV – 5.4% IBUs – 15

The nationwide roll out for Blood Orange Cal-Squeeze (12 oz. and 16 oz. cans), Mango Cali-Squeeze (16 oz. cans) and Tropical P.O.G. Cali-Squeeze (16 oz. cans) will begin in late July 2020. You can expect to find all three Year-Round offerings at “craft beer outlets and major retailers across the country.” Prost!

Three Taverns Brewery Continues Hop Leaf Project With Release of Amorist IPA

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Three Taverns Craft Brewery (Decatur, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of Amorist IPA during the week of August 3, 2020.

Dropping as the latest experimental hop-forward ale to come out of the brewery’s Hop Leaf Project, Amorist is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale double dry-hopped with “heavy additions of Strata and Rakau hops.” Coming in at 7.6% ABV, the “juice bomb” that is the Amorist can only be described as “a passion-soaked fruit orchard.”

Amorist debuted on draft at Three Taverns on July 24 and cans are scheduled to hit the brewery the week of August 3. This Limited Release offering will be available in 6- packs of 12 oz. cans as long as supplies last. Prost!

Vital Information for Amorist from Three Taverns Craft Brewery

Release – Limited/Hop Leaf Project; cans release August 3, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 7.6%
Featured Hops – Strata & Rakau
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – None. Brewery only