Monday Night Brewing Adds All Y’all Pale Ale to Seasonal Lineup

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All-Yall-CloseupMonday Night Brewing (Atlanta, Georgia) has officially announced that All Y’all Pale Ale will make its Seasonal debut on Saturday, January 5.

All Y’all is a “citrusy, tropical, easy drinking, low ABV” American Pale Ale that has been brewed with accessibility in mind.  Coming in at a “just hoppy enough” 40 IBUs, All Y’all promises to be a “bright beer that pairs with almost everything.”

Scheduled to officially launch on January 5, All Y’all will be available for a limited time in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft.  You can expect to find this new Seasonal offering at select craft beer-focused retailers, bars and restaurants located within Monday Night’s distribution footprint in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. Prost!

Vital Information for All Y’all from Monday Night Brewing

Release – Seasonal; launching January 5, 2019
Style – American Pale Ale
ABV – 4.9%
IBUs – 40
Hops – Citra & Simcoe
Malts – Pilsner, Spelt & Carapils
Fun Fact – The label artwork was designed by Atlanta’s own BlackCatTips
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Alabama, Georgia & Tennessee 

Full Sail Brewing Shakes Up the New Year with Release of Malted Milkshake-Style IPA

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FS_MaltedMilkshake_IPA_PourShot-BlogFull Sail Brewing Co. (Hood River, Oregon) has officially introduced Malted Milkshake-Style IPA as the newest addition to its Core lineup.

Just as its name would lead you to believe, Malted Milkshake-Style IPA is a “hazy and hoppy, smooth and creamy . . . milkshake-style [India Pale Ale] brewed with lactose, malted barley and oats.” With five juicy hop varietals and a touch of vanilla rounding out the recipe, Malted Milkshake-Style IPA (6.8% ABV, 40 IBUs) comes together to be “a hazy, fruit-forward IPA with notes of sweetness from lactose and a hint of vanilla.”

“We’d been wanting to experiment with the milkshake style, an offshoot of New England Hazy IPAs,” says Full Sail Brewmaster Greg Doss. “With Malted Milkshake, we really nailed it. It’s unfiltered, not bitter, and there’s tons of aroma packed into a full-bodied, creamy IPA.”

Malted Milkshake-Style IPA is rolling out now with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, on draft, and in the Full Sail Trophy Case Mixed 12-pack of 12 oz. bottles.  You can expect to find this new Year-Round offering at craft beer-friendly establishments located in Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Full Sail’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Malted Milkshake-Style IPA from Full Sail Brewing Co.

Release – Year-Round, launching January 2019
Style – American India Pale Ale (Milkshake-style)
ABV – 6.8%
IBUs – 40
Hops – Ekuanot, Denali, Comet, Citra & Cascade
Malts – 2-Row Pale, Wheat & Oats
Added Ingredients – Lactose & Vanilla
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, in the Full Sail Trophy Case Mixed 12-pack of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://fullsailbrewing.com/where-to-buy/

7venth Sun Brewery Plans to Celebrate 7venth Anniversary with Weekend of Events

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7venthSunLogoBoth7venth Sun Brewery (Dunedin & Tampa, Florida) has officially announced that it will observe its 7venth Anniversary with a weekend of customer-appreciation-themed events that will span from Friday, January 4 to Monday, January 7.

Since a seventh anniversary is widely referred to as the “copper anniversary”, the crew at 7venth Sun Brewery has decided to recognize their 7venth Anniversary by treating their fans to a weekend-long, copper-themed celebration jam-packed with opportunities for them to spread more than a little love to their dedicated fans.  The 7venth Anniversary events and releases are many, so it is probably best if we just break the whole weekend down for ease of use and to ensure that we do not miss any of the important details.

The Basics

What – 7venth Sun 7venth Anniversary Celebration
When – Friday, January 4 to Monday, January 7
Where – 7venth Sun Brewery – Tampa |6809 N Nebraska Ave | Tampa, Florida AND 7venth Sun Brewery – Dunedin | 1012 E Broadway Ave | Dunedin, Florida

The Events

  • 7venth Annversary Swag Debut | Friday, January 4 – Get your limited edition 7venth Anniversary etched copper mugs along with the anniversary t-shirts. Copper mugs are 17oz and cost $17, tee-shirts are $20.Special Tappings – Cool as a Cuke, Cucumber, Blueberry, Ginger Mule Inspired Berliner; Java, Eh?, Maple Coffee Milk Stout; 7venth Anniversary Brett IPA
  • 7venth Anniversary Brett IPA Bottle Release | Saturday, January 5 – Since nothing is more quintessentially 7venth Sun than Brett + IPA, the brewery’s 7venth Anniversary beer is an India Pale Ale that was hopped with 7 different varieties of hops and inoculated with brettanomyces. This will be a very limited bottle run.
  • T-Shirt Shop Appreciation Day | Saturday, January 5 – Wear a 7venth Sun T-shirt or hat on T-Shirt Shop Appreciation Day and get $1 off all draft beers. Buy a t-shirt or hat and get a free draft beer.  Since a 7venth Anniversary wouldn’t be complete without updating the T-Shirt Shop, limited edition 7venth Anniversary t-shirts will be available while supplies last.
    Special Tappings – Redheaded Dragon, Red Dragonfruit and Ginger Mule Inspired Berliner; Purple Saurus Rex, Lemon and Grape Berliner; In Essence, Brut IPA with Passion Fruit and Honey
  • Local’s Appreciation Day | Sunday, January 6 – Swing by either 7venth Sun location with a local ID and get 25% off draft beers & growler fills on Sunday January 6th. Further details TBA.
    Special Tappings – Homme de Fleur, Elderflower, Lavender and Ginger Mule Inspired Berliner; Galaxy Glitter, Grapefruit and Orange Berliner
  • 7venth Mule Can Release | Monday, January 7 – Moscow Mule-inspired Berliner Weisse with lime and ginger.  You get it? Moscow Mules come in copper mugs . . . Copper Anniversary. Correlation!
    Special Tappings – Our Favorite Ginger, Strawberry, Mint, Lime and Ginger Mule Inspired Beer; Some More Lovin’, Smore Milk Stout, Craft Billionaire, Guava Raspberry Berliner
  • 7venth Sun Bottle Share | Monday, January 7 at DUNEDIN LOCATION ONLY – Participate in a bottle share of 7venth Sun beers over the years. You must bring a 7venth bottle to participate in the share. This is happening in DUNEDIN ONLY.
    Did we mention . . . BOTTLE SHARE IS DUNEDIN ONLY!
  • In addition to the scheduled events and releases, 7venth Sun plans to tap a wealth of special beers – including other Moscow Mule-inspired beers – at both locations throughout the weekend.

That covers all the information currently available for the 7venth Anniversary weekend, but make sure you check back because we plan to update this post with exact details on the 7venth Mule can release and the 7venth Anniversary Brett IPA bottle release just as soon we get our hands on that info.

If you are free this weekend and plan to be anywhere near Tampa or Dunedin, make a point to swing by a 7venth Sun location and raise a glass with the folks at the brewery to seven amazing years and the many more ahead of them.  Prost!

 

Bell’s Brewery Releases Shipping Schedule for 2019 Hopslam

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HopslamcansBell’s Brewery (Comstock, Michigan) has officially announced that the 2019 batch of Hopslam Ale will begin its annual limited release during the first week of January.

Released once a year to the delight of adoring hopheads all over the country, Hopslam Ale (10% ABV) is a Double IPA brewed with a hop bill that starts “with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle and [culminates] with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops.”  This abundant hop schedule – “the most complex . . . in the Bell’s repertoire” – offers a “pungent blend of grapefruit, stone fruit and floral notes” while a “generous malt bill and a solid dollop of honey provide just enough body to keep the balance in check, resulting in a remarkably drinkable rendition of the Double India Pale Ale style.”

Hopslam will make its first appearance in 2019 at the Eccentric Cafe and Bell’s General Store on Wednesday, January 2.  Staggered distribution will immediately follow the on-site release with the following schedule:

  • January 3 – Counties in lower Michigan: Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Shiawassee, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne
  • Week of January 7 – Remaining counties in Michigan (including the U.P.), Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee (Roanne, Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan, Anderson, Union, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Coche, Sevier, Blount, Loudon, Shelby, Cheatham, Davidson, Wilson, Trousdale, Williamson, Rutherford, Maury, Bledsoe, Rhea, Seqatchie and Hamilton counties), Vermont and Wisconsin
  • Week of January 14 – Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee (remaining counties), Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Once it arrives in your area, you can expect to find Hopslam Ale available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 5L mini-kegs (these may ship at different times than what is indicated above) and on draft at select craft beer-focused retailers, bars and restaurants.

Just as it does each and every year, Hopslam will disappear with a quickness once it hits shelves and taps in your area. With that in mind, make sure you take note of your release week, stay vigilant while out on beer runs this month, and secure your honey-laced hop fix the moment your opportunity arises.  Prost!

Vital Information for Hopslam Ale from Bell’s Brewery

Release – Limited/Specialty, January 2019
Style – Double India Pale Ale
ABV – 10%
Hops – Six Pacific Northwest varieties, dry-hopped with Simcoe
Added Ingredients – Honey
Shelf Life – 3 months
Suggested Glassware – Snifter
Recommended Food Pairings – “Savory: Macaroni and cheese, sharp cheddar, strong bleu cheese, grilled walleye, grilled asparagus, roasted parsnips, pesto. Sweet: Oranges, baklava, pink lady apples”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 5L mini-kegs & draft
Distribution – See schedule above for shipping dates & affected areas
Beer Finder – https://www.bellsbeer.com/beer-finder

Cigar City Brewing Enters 2019 with Special Release of White Oak Jai Alai

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CCBWhiteOakCanCigar City Brewing (Tampa, Florida) has announced that White Oak Jai Alai has officially returned for a limited time as a Special Release.

Released occasionally as a unique riff on Cigar City Brewing’s iconic Jai Alai IPA, White Oak Jai Alai takes that flagship India Pale Ale and hits it with an “addition of white oak spirals to impart sleek notes of vanilla, coconut and a touch of dill to Jai Alai’s bold citrus and caramel character.”  The oak adds further complexity by tempering “the bitterness in the 70 IBU base beer while oak tannins elegantly dry the beer’s body to create a unique drinking experience that still remains true to Jai Alai’s unique qualities.”

White Oak Jai Alai officially hit the Cigar City Brewing Tasting Room on December 27 and is scheduled to roll out “throughout most of [the brewery’s] distribution network in the coming weeks.”  You can expect to find this Special Release available in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments in Florida and other select territories located within Cigar City Brewing’s distribution area.  Prost!

Vital Information for White Oak Jai Alai from Cigar City Brewing

Release – Limited/Special, late December 2018 through Q1 2019
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 7.5%
IBUs – 70
Treatment – Rested on white oak spirals
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://cigarcitybrewing.com/beers/cigar-city-distribution/

 

Left Hand Brewing Releases 2019 Beer Lineup

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Flamingo Dreams - LOGO (300 ppi)-01 (1)After wrapping up its first 25 years of “righteous independence” in craft brewing, Left Hand Brewing Co. (Longmont, Colorado) is taking its first step into its next quarter century with the announcement of its 2019 Beer Lineup.

As is the norm with all beer calendar-related posts around here, we have published Left Hand Brewing Co.’s full 2019 Beer Lineup below for you to pore over at your own pace.  With that said, we do have details on some of the new Left Hand brews headed your way in 2019 . . . so let’s knock those out real quick:

  • Flamingo Dreams Nitro will join Left Hand’s Year-Round portfolio in 2019.  This new brew is “a Blonde Ale with raspberries and blackcurrants that pours a striking pink. At 4.7% ABV, it’s super smooth and refreshing with a berry burst, frisky zing and nitro glide that will bring out your vibrant side, especially poolside.”
  • Introduced in 2018 as a Limited Release, Wheels Gose ‘Round – “a 4.4% ABV lemon and raspberry Gose that was brewed to raise awareness for Bike MS, Team Left Hand and to support the National MS Society” – will also be added to the Year-Round lineup.
  • Left Hand’s Nitro Seasonal Series will have two new additions in 2019: Push Pop Party Nitro |a Hazy Citrus Ale (April – June); and White Russian Nitro |”the dude’s beer of choice” (July – September).
  • The brewery will also treat its fans to two new, seasonally released variants of its award-winning Milk Stout CO2: Raspberry Milk Stout (February – April) and Peanut Butter Milk Stout (November – December).

That should just about cover all the pertinent information on the new releases, but there is still quite a bit of exciting information left for you to discover on the document below.  Study it well and get yourself fully prepared for all the Left Hand goodies headed your way in 2019.  Prost!

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Victor George Vodka Makes Statewide Debut in Florida

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VGbottleVictor George Vodka (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), an ultra-premium gluten-free vodka, has officially announced that it is now available throughout the state of Florida.

Established in South Florida as “one of, if not the only, African American owned liquor brands in Florida”, Victor George Vodka is an organic, gluten-free vodka that is “created using a patented filtration system to remove harsh tasting congeners that cause hangovers and burn found in many other vodkas and spirits.” With this being “a key selling point and part of what has driven the early buzz about the brand”, Victor George Vodka has quickly become “one of the most requested brands for high profile events such as Flo Rida’s and Tory Lanez’s birthday parties, Yacht Lifeboat show events, the Summer Dreams weekend event at Top Golf and many more.”

“I discovered that 8 distillations created magic – the perfect cut,” says Victor G. Harvey, Founder of Victor George Vodka. “By combining different distillation techniques with traditional craftsmanship, I developed a one-of-a-kind, elevated vodka that features a slow distillation process, giving the gluten-free vodka a silky-smooth, non-burning finish.”

Harvey added, “I am very excited to have the opportunity to begin the next stages for the Victor George Vodka brand. Over the next few months, we plan to accelerate our proven business strategy to increase awareness and sales of Victor George Vodka in our key markets and anticipate making significant announcements regarding growth and expansion opportunities including international sales, distribution deals, marketing initiatives, and celebrity partnerships.”

Harvey concluded, “Victor George Vodka is positioned to become a luxury brand leader in the ultra-premium spirits industry, particularly with affluent urban consumers whose exclusive lifestyles and desire for exceptional products are influenced by music, fashion, sports, and entertainment.”

Originally only available at a select group of liquor stores, restaurants, and bars, Victor George Vodka is now available throughout the state of Florida with the help of local distributor Peninsula Beverage.  Vodka lovers in Florida can expect to find this ultra-premium spirit available in the following formats: 750ml bottles ($18.99), 1L bottles ($25.99), and 1.75ml bottles ($28.99). Prost!

Grayton Beer Company Extends Distribution Reach to Tennessee

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graytonlogoGrayton Beer Company (Santa Rosa Beach, Florida) has officially announced that it has entered into a partnership with BountyBev and will begin distribution in middle Tennessee immediately.

Founded in 2011, Grayton Beer Company is a family-owned, community driven brewery focused on “sourcing the finest ingredients to craft beers of character for a Gulf Coast state of mind.”  What started as a small dream has since grown to become a 30,000-square foot state-of-the-art facility that produces “a variety of year-round styles, limited releases and barrel-aged beers.”  Grayton Beer Company offerings can be found in Northwest Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and now in middle Tennessee.

“Our desire to have a strong partner in middle Tennessee was evident almost as soon as we opened distribution in the state,” said Grayton Beer Company founder, Jamey Price. “Having developed meaningful relationships over the years with visitors from The Volunteer State, our partnership with BountyBev further cultivates the North Florida-Tennessee bond long after they’ve left the beach.”

Grayton Beer Company will launch in Tennessee with the following offerings (descriptions sourced from the brewery’s website):

  • 30A Beach Blonde Ale – Whether you’re on vacation or just clocked out for the day, our Beach Blonde Ale will take you away to good times and sunshine. Classic Noble Hops combine with a nuanced malt sweetness to yield a perfectly balanced, crisp and refreshing beer. This Blonde Ale is what put us on the grid, but when you drink it we hope you feel like you are off of it.  ABV – 4.6%  IBUs – 13
  • 30A Rosé Gose – Inspired by the abundant salt from the water in our backyard and the colors of our vibrant sunsets, we present 30A Rosè. Organic hibiscus flowers paint the perfect shade of Rosè pink. Bright berry notes interplay with the unique salty and tart foundation. This beer allows you to take the beautiful Emerald Coast wherever you goes-uh.  ABV – 4.6%  IBUs – 12

With BountyBev handling all distribution responsibilities, the beers of Grayton Beer Company will be available in the greater Nashville area and eight central Tennessee counties.  You can expect to find Grayton offerings available in their respective packaging formats and on draft at craft beer-focused retailers, restaurants and bars located in middle Tennessee.  Prost!

 

DESTIHL Brewery Unveils 2019 Beer Release Calendar

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DESTIHLWSPinaRecognizing that beer calendar season is now in full swing, DESTIHL Brewery (Normal, Illinois) has gotten in on the action by sending out a 2019 Beer Release Calendar boasting “a new WiLD SOUR SERIES seasonal, innovative DeadHead IPA Series releases . . ., a tropical blonde ale loaded with fruit” and much more.

Just as we do with all beer calendar-related posts, we have published DESTIHL Brewery’s full 2019 Beer Release Calendar below for you to look over at your leisure.  Before we turn you loose on that document, there are a few details that we need to get out of the way first:

  • Hawaii Five Ale, “a tropical blonde ale brewed with pineapple, coconut, peach, mango and guava”, will join DESTIHL’s lineup of Core Seasonals in March 2019.
  • The Seasonal WiLD SOUR Series will have a new addition in 2019 when Piña Colada Gose – a Gose ale brewed with pineapple and coconut – hits shelves for the first time in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans from April to June.  The Seasonal WiLD SOUR lineup will also include Apricot (January – March), Blueberry Gose (July – September) and Cranberry Criek (October – December).
  • The DeadHead IPA Series will return in 2019 with Touch of Haze | Hazy IPA (January 2019), Haze of the Dead | Hazy Double IPA (February – April), Extended Jam| Tropical IPA (May – July), and Funkengruven | Fruited, Tart IPA (August – October).
  • The highly awarded, barrel-aged Dosvidanya Russian Imperial Stout will be back in November for its annual Specialty Release.

Alrighty, that’s all we have for you this time around, but there is still plenty of goodness left for you check out on the calendar below.  Give it a good glance and get ready for another jam-packed year of releases from DESTIHL Brewery in 2019.  Prost!

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Rogue Ales Adds Outta Line and Batsquatch IPAs to Year-Round Lineup

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Rogue2019IPAsRogue Ales (Newport, Oregon) has officially announced that it will launch two new Year-Round IPAs in 2019: Outta Line West Coast IPA and Batsquatch Hazy IPA.

Brewed to be a celebration of “those who have the courage to do their own thing”, Outta Line is a West Coast-style India Pale Ale “that opens with tangerine and mango, balanced by malt sweetness and a crisp hop bite.”  Clocking in at 6.9% ABV and 66 IBUs, Outta Line is a perfect go-to beer “for those who live outside the lines.”

Swooping in from the other side of the IPA spectrum to serve as the first Hazy IPA to join Rogue’s Year-Round portfolio, Batsquatch boasts “bold tropical aromas, flavors of stonefruit and tangerine, and a fruity citrus rind finish.”  Batsquatch weighs in at 6.7% ABV and 45 IBUs.

“In the beginning, 30 years ago, we were told that nobody would ever drink Rogue beers because they were too hoppy,” says Rogue Brewmaster John Maier. “People started calling me ‘More Hops’ because of my love of hop-forward beers and I still wear it like a badge of honor.” Batsquatch and Outta Line aren’t palate destroyingly bitter, but they are intentionally brewed with strong hop character. “These beers are the epitome of their respective styles,” says Maier. “We hope people will enjoy and have as much fun with them as we do.”

Outta Line is scheduled to release nationwide on January 1, 2019 with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft.  Available only in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft, Batsquatch will initially launch in Oregon and Washington only in January with a nationwide release slated to follow on March 1, 2019.  Prost!

Vital Information for Outta Line West Coast IPA from Rogue Ales

Release – Year-Round, launching January 2019
Style – American India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.9%
IBUs – 66
Hops – Mosaic, Simcoe & Rogue Farms Rebel
Malts – 2-Row, Munich, GWM Brūmalt & Wheat
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://finder.rogue.com/

Vital Information for Batsquatch Hazy IPA from Rogue Ales

Release – Year-Round; launching in Oregon & Washington in January 2019, nationwide March 2019
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.7%
IBUs – 45
Hops – Mosaic, El Dorado & Belma
Malts – 2-Row, Flaked Wheat & Malted Wheat
Fun Fact – On the beer’s name: “Batsquatch is a Hazy IPA dedicated to the half-bat half-sasquatch creature that, according to legend, resides in the woods on Mount St. Helens.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://finder.rogue.com/

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