Heavy Seas Introduces Well Made Lager

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Heavy Seas Beer (Halethorpe, Maryland) has officially announced that it will introduce Well Made Lager as a new Year-Round offering at a Taproom Release Event on April 15, 2022.

Developed to “serve drinkers needs sun up to sun down,” Well Made Lager is an American Lager that boasts a “clean, smooth drinkability ready to be your new favorite session.” Coming in at an easy-drinking 5% ABV, Well Made Lager is a “crisp and fresh choice for every lifestyle.”

Well Made Lager is rolling out now but will make its official debut in the Heavy Seas Taproom on April 15. You can expect to find this new Year-Round available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at craft beer-focused establishments located in Florida, Maryland and throughout the rest of the brewery’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Well Made Lager from Heavy Seas Beer

Release – Year-Round; launching April 15, 2022
Style – American Lager
ABV – 5%
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.hsbeer.com/beer-finder.html

Hi-Wire Brewing Brings the Decadence with Limited Release of Chocolate Crème Brûlée 10W-40

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Hi-Wire Brewing (Asheville, North Carolina) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Chocolate Crème Brûlée 10W-40 in late March 2022.

The latest variant to Hi-Wire’s beloved 10W-40 Imperial Stout, Chocolate Crème Brûlée 10W-40 is an Imperial Stout brewed with caramel, vanilla, cacao, and lactose. Coming in at a slow-sipping 8% ABV, Chocolate Crème Brûlée 10W-40 promises to be “decadent and overflowing with notes of sweet cream, dark chocolate syrup, and caramelized sugar.”

Chocolate Crème Brûlée 10W-40 is rolling out now and will hang around only as long as supplies last. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 16 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, North Carolina and throughout the rest of Hi-Wire’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Chocolate Crème Brûlée 10W-40 from Hi-Wire Brewing

Release – Limited/10W-40 Variant Series; late March 2022
Style – Imperial Stout
ABV – 8%
Added Ingredients – Caramel, vanilla, cacao & lactose
Availability – 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://hiwirebrewing.com/beer-finder/

7venth Sun Brewery Begins Limited Can Release of Fantasy Hair League

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7venth Sun Brewery (Tampa | Dunedin, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of Fantasy Hair League on March 24, 2022.

A special release that “speaks to all who aren’t afraid to embrace their inner unicorn,” Fantasy Hair League is an Imperial Sour Ale rockin’ additions of blueberry, raspberry, maple and marshmallow. This “scrumtrulescent” combination of flavors is sure to “fuel your magic and [allow you to] go forth and spread kindness to all!”

Fantasy Hair League debuted on March 24 and will hang around only as long as supplies last. You can find Fantasy Hair League – available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft – at both 7venth Sun locations – Dunedin and Tampa. Prost!

Vital Information for Fantasy Hair League from 7venth Sun Brewery

Release – Limited; March 24, 2022
Style – Imperial Sour Ale
ABV – ???
Added Ingredients – Blueberry, raspberry, maple & marshmallow
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – None. Available at 7venth Sun’s Dunedin and Tampa locations

Swamp Head Brewery Shifts Lemon Days to Spring Seasonal

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Swamp Head Brewery (Gainesville, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of Lemon Days on March 22, 2022.

Making the move from summer to spring in Swamp Head’s Seasonal lineup, Lemon Days is a Berliner-style Weisse “packed with tons of real lemon and so much flavor.” Coming in at 4.5% ABV, Lemon Days is “tart, ultra-refreshing, and unlike any other sour beer out there.”

Lemon Days releases today and is scheduled to hang out for the next three months. You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located within Swamp Head’s distribution footprint in Florida. Prost!

Vital Information for Lemon Days from Swamp Head Brewery

Release – Seasonal (Spring) – returning March 22, 2022
Style – Berliner-style Weisse
ABV – 4.5%
Added Ingredients – Lemons
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Florida

Anchor Brewing Adds West Coast IPA to Year-Round Portfolio

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Anchor Brewing Company (San Francisco, California) has officially announced that Anchor West Coast IPA will join its Year-Round lineup in March 2022.

Developed to be a celebration of “the evolution of Anchor’s dry-hopping processes, as well as the brand’s trailblazing history that continues to inspire beer trends and styles today,” Anchor West Coast IPA is a indeed a West Coast India Pale Ale “brewed with a combination of Nugget, Citra, Sultana, and Cascade hops, imparting aromas of mandarin and grapefruit zest, along with fresh pine.” Coming in at 7% ABV, West Coast IPA is “a refreshing ale bursting with bold citrus flavors, robust hops, and a smooth mouthfeel ideal for enjoying with friends during weekend adventures or a sun-filled day at the beach.”

“Our West Coast IPA is a celebration of our Bay Area roots, and Anchor’s long history with dry hopping,” says Assistant Brewmaster Dane Volek, who leads Anchor’s innovation team. “We’ve been experimenting with variations at Public Taps, our taproom in San Francisco, and perfecting our version of this respected style to land on this vibrant and balanced beer.”

Anchor West Coast IPA is rolling out now with availability in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new Year-Round at craft beer-friendly establishments located in California and throughout the rest of Anchor’s nationwide distribution network. Prost!

Vital Information for West Coast IPA from Anchor Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching March 2022
Style – West Coast India Pale Ale
ABV – 7%
IBUs – 55
Featured Hops – Nugget, Citra, Sultana & Cascade
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.anchorbrewing.com/connect/beer_finder

AleSmith Brewing Introduces Non-Alcoholic IPA

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AleSmith Brewing Company (San Diego, California) has officially announced that it will launch its Non-Alcoholic IPA in March 2022.

Dropping as AleSmith’s first non-alcoholic craft brew intended to “[cater] to the wellness-focused, beer-drinker looking for a refreshing alternative,” AleSmith Non-Alcoholic IPA is a Non-Alcoholic Beer “built upon the same foundation of quality and craftsmanship as [AleSmith’s] award-winning AleSmith IPA . . . [and] delivers citrusy hop notes and aromas that is balanced with a great mouthfeel and solid bitterness on the finish.” All IPA but without the alcohol (less that 0.5% ABV), AleSmith Non-Alcoholic IPA “provides moderation while still maintaining the taste and experience of a quality craft beer.”

“The Non-Alcoholic Craft Brew segment is underrepresented by local and regional brewers; we are excited to jump in with the IPA as our first innovation and plans for more to come,” states Brandon Richards, President at AleSmith Brewing Company.

AleSmith Non-Alcoholic IPA is available now in the AleSmith tasting room and on the brewery’s ordering page. This new non-alcoholic option is available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans. Prost!

Vital Information for AleSmith Non-Alcoholic IPA from AleSmith Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching March 2022
Style – Non-Alcoholic Beer/India Pale Ale
ABV – less than 0.5%
Recommended Glassware – Willi Becher
Suggested Pairings – “Thai curries”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans

Hi-Wire Brewing Enters Spring with Seasonal Release of Easy Pitch IPA

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Hi-Wire Brewing (Asheville, North Carolina) has officially announced that it will introduce Easy Pitch IPA as its newest Seasonal offering in late March 2022.

The latest extension of Hi-Wire’s “Pitch Family” of IPAs, Easy Pitch is a Session India Pale Ale that “is full of tropical and lemon-lime notes from Citra and Cashmere hops.” Coming in at 5% ABV and 55 IBUs, Easy Pitch is “bright, hoppy, and balanced with a modest hop bite and light malt bill.”

Easy Pitch IPA will launch in late March and is scheduled to hang around through July 2022. You can expect to find this new Seasonal available in 6-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, North Carolina and throughout the rest of Hi-Wire’s distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Easy Pitch IPA from Hi-Wire Brewing

Release – Seasonal; late March – July 2022
Style – Session India Pale Ale
ABV – 5%
IBUs – 55
Featured Hops – Citra & Cashmere
Availability – 6-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://hiwirebrewing.com/beer-finder/

Wild Raspberry Ale Returns to Great Divide’s Year-Round Lineup

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Great Divide Brewing Company (Denver, Colorado) has officially announced that Wild Raspberry Ale will join the brewery’s Year-Round portfolio in March 2022.

Returning after a ten-year hiatus, Wild Raspberry Ale is a light and refreshing Fruit Beer brewed with wild raspberries. Coming in at 4.8% ABV, Wild Raspberry Ale is “a slightly sweet, slightly tart, flavorful ale that recently won a silver medal in the American Fruit Beer category at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival.”

“Our plan was always to release this beer in spring of 2022,” said Sales & Marketing Director, Kirk Simpson. “To do that, we began re-developing the recipe early in 2021 and had a draft-ready version of this beer that we were extremely pleased with ahead of schedule. Winning a GABF medal ahead of the full release confirmed we were on the right track!”

“Wild Raspberry Ale was a beer I appreciated and loved even before working for Great Divide,” said Colorado Sales Manager, Ben Rodemeyer, who has been with the brewery for 6 years. “I’d drink it regularly. Wild Raspberry Ale had a loyal following and people were sad to see it go…When I joined the GDBC team, I made it my mission to bring it back!”

Wild Raspberry Ale is out now and available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this Year-Round offering at craft beer-focused establishments located in Colorado and throughout the rest of Great Divide’s distribution network. Prost!

Vital Information for Wild Raspberry Ale from Great Divide Brewing Company

Release – Year-Round; launching March 2022
Style – Fruit Beer
ABV – 4.8%
Added Ingredients – Wild raspberries
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://greatdivide.com/beer-finder/

TBBW 2022 Event: Shakespeare on Tap at Independent Bar & Cafe Tampa

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Tampa Bay Beer Week 2022 is in full swing and Independent Bar & Cafe Tampa (5016 N Florida Ave | Tampa, Florida) is covering the mid-week action with Shakespeare on Tap at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9.

If you are looking for something a little different to get into this Beer Week, the Independent is bringing a bit of culture and theater to shake up the usual mix of tap takeovers, beer dinners and festivals. Shakespeare on Tap will feature “talented local theater actors in a tipsy one-night only production of Shakespeare skits” with performances scheduled at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oh . . . and you best believe the Independent will have an amazing draft and bottle selection worthy of Tampa Bay Beer Week.

Shakespeare on Tap is free to attend (no cover) and is pay as you go when it comes to beer and food. So, break out those puffy pants and ruffle shirts, and raise a glass to The Bard at the Independent Tampa on Wednesday, March 9. Prost!

DuClaw Brewing Expands Sweet Baby Jesus! Lineup with New Chai Variant

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DuClaw Brewing Co. (Baltimore, Maryland) has officially announced that it will introduce Sweet Baby Chai! as a new Seasonal Release during the first quarter of 2022.

The first of four new variations planned for 2022 of DuClaw’s incredibly popular Sweet Baby Jesus! Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter, Sweet Baby Chai! is an American Porter “brewed with an aromatic blend of Masala chai tea, signature dark chocolate and smooth peanut butter.” Coming in at 6.2% ABV, Sweet Baby Chai! comes together to be a “full-bodied porter [that] offers a playful twist on its original counterpart.”

“Knowing that Sweet Baby Jesus! is one of our hallmark beers, we understood that every ingredient introduced with would have to be a natural fit,” said Dave Benfield, CEO and founder of DuClaw Brewing. “Experimenting with savory chai spices was a fun elevation for current fans, but also opened the door for folks who seek out a little kick in every sip.”

Sweet Baby Chai! is out now with availability in 12 oz. cans and on draft. You can expect to find this new Seasonal at craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Maryland and throughout the rest of DuClaw’s full distribution footprint. Prost!

Vital Information for Sweet Baby Chai! from DuClaw Brewing Co.

Release – Seasonal; Q1 2022
Style – American Porter
ABV – 6.2%
IBUs – 33
Malts – Pilsner, Dark Chocolate & Crystal Munich
Hops – Chinook
Added Ingredients – Masala chai tea, signature dark chocolate & smooth peanut butter
Availability – 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://duclaw.com/beer-finder/