Green Bench Brewing Co. Launches Pick & Roll Hazy Pale Ale Series

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Green Bench Brewing Co. (St. Petersburg, Florida) has officially announced that it will launch its Pick & Roll Series, a rotating lineup of Hazy Pale Ales, with a Limited Can Release beginning at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16.

Named to express Green Bench Brewing Co.’s love for sports and current melancholy over missing basketball in particular, Pick & Roll is a new series of Hazy Pale Ales that will rotate out the featured hops with every release. Pick & Roll 00:01, the first release in this series, is a Hazy Pale Ale that comes in at 5.5% ABV and is double dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Citra hops.

Pick & Roll 00:01 – the brewery’s first ever canned Hazy Pale Ale – will debut in the Tasting Room at Green Bench Brewing Co. at 2 p.m. on June 16. This Limited Release offering will be available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans ($20 each) as long as supplies last. Prost!

Vital Information for Pick & Roll 00:01 from Green Bench Brewing Co.

Release – Limited/Pick & Roll Series; June 16, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy Pale Ale
ABV – 5.5%
Featured Hops – Nelson Sauvin and Citra
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans

Allagash Brewing Company’s Truepenny Pilsner Returns for the Summer

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Allagash Brewing Company (Portland, Maine) has officially announced that Truepenny Pilsner will return for a limited time beginning in mid-June 2020.

Meant to emulate its name by being “both trusty and honest,” Truepenny is a Belgian-style Pilsner that “beautifully blends classic Pilsner refreshment with a fruit-forward hint of wild beer.” Coming in at an easy-drinking 5.5%, Truepenny is a “beer that refreshes while it delights.”

Truepenny Pilsner is rolling out now and will be hanging around for a limited time during the summer months. 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 in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, California, Washington D.C., and the Chicagoland area of Illinois. Prost!

Vital Information for Truepenny Pilsner from Allagash Brewing Company

Release – Limited; mid-June 2020
Style – Belgian-style Pilsner
ABV – 5.5%
Malts – German Pilsner
Hops – French Strisselspalt & Czech Saaz
Yeast – Lager & House Brettanomyces
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Distribution – Limited; ME, MA, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DC, VA, DE, NC, SC, GA, Chicagoland, CA

Creature Comforts Schedules Double Release of Concurrence Blend No. 5 & River Ridge Red

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Creature Comforts Brewing Co. (Athens, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin a Double Bottle Release featuring Concurrence Blend No. 5 and River Ridge Red (2019 Harvest) on Saturday, June 20.

The good folks at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. are continuing to bring the goods, and this week they are showcasing a couple of their experimental series with the Limited Releases of the following two beers (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • Concurrence Blend No. 5 – A 13.9% ABV imperial stout aged in High Wire Jimmy Red Corn Bourbon barrels with coconut, Ugandan vanilla, and dulce de leche. Creature Comforts’ Concurrence Blend series is a continued exploration into barrel-aged stouts paired with the finest quality adjunct ingredients.
  • River Ridge Red (2019 Harvest) – A 6.6% ABV blended oak-aged beer with organic red raspberries from Independence, VA’s River Ridge Organics. This beer honors the crop from River Ridge Organics. Creature Comforts selected the best blend of barrels to honor the complex flavor of the red raspberries featured in the beer. River Ridge Red is a proud addition to Creature Comforts’ fruited mixed-culture farm celebrations, in a continuing effort to explore the historical relationship between brewers and farmers.

Concurrence Blend No. 5 and River Ridge Red (2019 Harvest) – both available in 500ml bottles – will officially release in the Tasting Room at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. on June 20 and will be available only as long as supplies last. Both of these Limited Releases are brewery exclusive offerings and are not expected to see distribution. Prost!

Jester King Brewery & WeldWerks Brewing Collaborate on Rex Machina Hazy IPA

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Jester King Brewery (Austin, Texas) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of Rex Machina, a special collaboration with WeldWerks Brewing (Greeley, Colorado), at noon on Friday, June 12.

Rex Machina is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale built upon a base of “Silver Star Two Row malt from Blacklands Malt and a quarter-ton of flaked and malted oats and wheat.” To ensure that Rex Machina (6.7% ABV) bursts with plenty of hop-sourced juiciness, the beer was then “dry hopped aggressively, first with WeldWerks super-expressive, hand-picked lot of El Dorado, then again with a new hop blend called Trident, which lends an intense tropical, passion fruit character.”

Rex Machina will officially release at Jester King Brewery at noon on June 12 and will hang around only as long as supplies last (only 200 cases produced). This Limited Release offering will be available by the glass, in 32 oz. crowlers and in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans ($16 per 4-pack, limit of one case per customer). If you are interested in getting your hands on Rex Machina, you can order online for pickup anytime 7 days a week from 12-8 p.m. or make a reservation so that you can get a crowler filled or enjoy by the glass on-site. Rex Machina is a brewery exclusive release and will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for Rex Machina from Jester King Brewery & WeldWerks Brewing

Release – Limited; June 12, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.7%
Featured Hops – El Dorado & Trident hop blend
Malts – Silver Star 2- Row from Blacklands Malt, flaked and malted oats & wheat
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Online Ordering for Pickup – https://www.toasttab.com/jesterkingbrewery/v3
Distribution – None. Brewery only


Dixie Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Florida Panhandle

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Dixie Brewing Company | Dixie Beer (New Orleans, Louisiana) has officially announced that it has partnered with The Lewis Bear Company so that the brewery can once again begin distribution in the Florida Panhandle in late June 2020.

After leaving the state of Florida in 2019 to regroup and refocus the brewery’s approach to distribution, Dixie Brewing Company is now ready to return to the Sunshine State. Dixie will re-introduce itself to Florida beer fans with the following offerings (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s website):

  • Dixie Lager – A century of brewing tradition meets modern day in our flagship brew. Dixie adheres to the highest quality standards, using pale malt, rice and Cascade and Cluster hops in its time-honored 28-day process, delivering a crisp, flavorful premium beer. ABV – 4.6%
  • Dixie Light – Dixie Light delivers the full-flavor and satisfaction of an American lager with just a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates you might expect. Have a sip and see for yourself how great our Dixie Light tastes. ABV – 3.8%
  • D’Ice | Ice Brewed Beer – Cold brewed for the smoothest taste. Don’t gamble with beer choice, roll with D’ICE. ABV – 5.9%
  • Blackened Voodoo – Rich, malty and smooth like the great German dunkels that inspired it. Dixie Blackened Voodoo Lager balances premium roasted barley malts with Mt. Hood and Cascade hops. The result is a dark, mysterious brew known for its bewitching character and magical spirit! ABV – 5.5%
  • Crimson Voodoo | Raspberry White Ale – This fruited white ale uses tart, fresh raspberries and a clean hop profile to balance the sweet and spicy orange peel and coriander aromas. Don’t be afraid of the pink hue, it will bring you good luck if you dare to practice Crimson Voodoo. ABV – 5.2%
  • Voodoo Queen | Hazy IPA – She’s smooth but bitter. She’s sweet but packs a serious punch. Her appearance may be hazy, but it’s clear to us that she’s the boss. All hail the Voodoo Queen! ABV – 6.8%
  • Voodoo Doll | Lil’ IPA – Ever dreamed of using a Voodoo Doll for your darkest fantasies? Well stop that! Instead, sacrifice this hazy lil’ IPA, by drinking it down and enjoying the sweet, soft Doll of a beer. ABV – 4.7%

“Dixie was previously distributed in Florida until early 2019. We removed the brand from the state last year in a conscious effort to focus on our production relaunch in New Orleans and our existing partners in the contiguous states surrounding Louisiana. We are hyper aware of how competitive the market has become for regional beer brands that expand beyond their home markets, and we expect to leverage our 113+ year history and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility as a competitive advantage” according to Jim Birch Dixie’s General Manager.

“The team at Lewis Bear have been fantastic from the start. We’ve been working with David Bear and his team since early 2020 to design a roll-out plan that leverages our New Orleans roots and the Florida Panhandle’s world-class tourist friendly reputation,” said Birch.

Beginning in late June, the beers listed above will be available in the Florida Panhandle as far east as Panama City. With the addition of Florida, the beers of Dixie Brewing Company are now available in seven states. The brewery’s full distribution footprint now includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Arkansas, Maine and parts of Florida. Prost!

Swamp Head Brewery Set for Return of Snakes on the Paynes NEIPA

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Swamp Head Brewery (Gainesville, Florida) has officially announced that Snakes on the Paynes will make a long-awaited return on Thursday, June 11.

First released a few years ago and now one of Swamp Head’s most requested IPAs, Snakes on the Paynes is a New England-style India Pale Ale brewed with honey locally sourced from Paynes Prairie and “heavily hopped” with Citra, Mosaic, and Vic Secret hops. Coming in at a hefty 8.5% ABV, Snakes on the Paynes offers “notes of sweet citrus, pine, and pineapple and a crisp yet juicy finish.”

Snakes on the Paynes – packaged in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans for $15 each – will be available for curbside/drive-thru pickup at Swamp Head Brewery beginning at noon on Thursday, June 11 (click here to visit the brewery’s online ordering system). Snakes on the Paynes is a brewery exclusive release and will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for Snakes on the Paynes from Swamp Head Brewery

Release – Limited; June 11, 2020
Style – New England-style India Pale Ale
ABV – 8.5%
Featured Hops – Citra, Mosaic & Vic Secret
Added Ingredients – Paynes Prairie Honey
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. cans ($15 each)
Online Ordering for Pick Up – https://www.toasttab.com/swamp-head-brewery-llc/v3
Distribution – None. Brewery only

Tampa Bay Brewing Co. Launches Space Donkey Hazy Pale Ale

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Tampa Bay Brewing Company (Tampa, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Space Donkey Hazy Pale Ale on Friday, June 12.

Arriving as the latest member of the Donkey Series comprised of inventive new takes on Tampa Bay Brewing Company’s flagship Reef Donkey American Pale Ale, Space Donkey is a Hazy/Juicy Pale Ale that has been “dry-hopped with over 3 [pounds] per barrel of the far-out Galaxy hop” and fermented with London Fog yeast. Coming in at 5.5% ABV, Space Donkey “comes at you with a softer mouthfeel and then blasts off with powerful tropical island aromas and flavors that are out of this world.”

Space Donkey will release in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans at Tampa Bay Brewing Company’s Westchase and Ybor City locations on June 12, but you can pre-order you stash now by clicking here. Space Donkey will not see distribution. Prost!

Vital Information for Space Donkey from Tampa Bay Brewing Company

Release – Limited/Donkey Series; June 12, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy Pale Ale
ABV – 5.5%
Featured Hops – Galaxy
Yeast – London Fog
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Pre-order – https://www.tbbc.beer/togo
Distribution – None. Brewery only

Cascade Brewing Releases Apricot 2019

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Cascade Brewing (Portland, Oregon) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Apricot 2019 on Wednesday, June 10.

Back to continue its run as “one of the first and longest running blends in the brewery’s portfolio,” Apricot 2019 is a blend of Sour Blond Ales “aged in oak wine barrels for up to 14 months, then naturally fermented with Northwest-grown apricots and aged on the fruit for an additional six months before packaging.” This batch of Apricot comes in at 7.3% ABV.

Apricot 2019 will hit Cascade’s two Portland pubs – Cascade Brewing Barrel House (click here to pre-order for local delivery or pickup at the Barrel House) and Lodge at Cascade Brewing (pickup only at the Lodge) – on June 10, and distribution will begin on or shortly after that date. You can expect to find this Limited Release available in 500ml bottles & on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Oregon and throughout the rest of Cascade Brewing’s distribution area. Prost!

Vital Information for Apricot 2019 from Cascade Brewing

Release – Limited; June 10, 2020
Style – American Sour Ale
ABV – 7.3%
Treatment – Blend of Sour Blond Ales aged in oak wine barrels for up to 14 months, then naturally fermented with Northwest-grown apricots& aged on the fruit for an additional 6 months before packaging
Availability – 500ml bottles & draft

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Introduces Little Sip IPA

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Lawson’s Finest Liquids (Waitsfield, Vermont) has officially announced that Little Sip IPA will join the brewery’s Sunshine family of IPAs in late June 2020.

Developed to be the “little cousin to Lawson’s Finest flagship beer Sip of Sunshine IPA,” Little Sip is a Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale that possesses a “juicy, fruit-forward character layered with tropical hop flavors and bright floral aromas.” Coming in at a “crushable” 6.2% ABV, the “delectably balanced” Little Sip IPA “pairs best with outdoor adventures and fun, and it never disappoints.”

“It’s my new favorite everyday beer!” exclaims Lawson’s Finest Liquids founding brewer and co-owner Sean Lawson. “For years, fans have been saying how much they love Sip of Sunshine and asked me to brew a similar juicy hop-forward IPA with a little lower alcohol. It’s so refreshing – perfect for the end of a mountain bike ride.”

Little Sip IPA will hit the retail store at Lawson’s Finest Liquids on June 26 and distribution is scheduled to begin on June 29. You can expect to find this new release available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans at select craft beer-focused establishments located within Lawson’s distribution footprint in Vermont. Prost!

Vital Information for Little Sip IPA from Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Release – ???; launching June 26, 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.2%
Fun Fact – “Formulated at their original 7bbl brewery in Warren, VT, Little Sip IPA will be produced at the Waitsfield, VT location where Lawson’s Finest brews Double Sunshine IPA and Triple Sunshine IPA.”
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans
Distribution – Vermont only

Tröegs Independent Brewing Welcomes Back Nimble Giant DIPA

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Tröegs Independent Brewing (Hershey, Pennsylvania) has officially announced that it will begin the Annual Release of its fan-favorite Nimble Giant Double IPA in early June 2020.

The cumulative result of Tröegs Independent Brewing’s “first experiments with Mosaic hops” in its small-batch Scratch Series, Nimble Giant is a Double India Pale Ale that showcases Mosaic alongside Simcoe and Azacca hops. Coming in at 9% ABV and 69 IBUs, Nimble Giant “gracefully boasts grapefruit rind, pineapple and honeysuckle notes with a hint of earthy forest floor. Behold the wonder!”

Nimble Giant is rolling out now in Central Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and full distribution is scheduled to follow in the later weeks of June 2020. 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 Tröegs Independent Brewing’s full distribution footprint for as long as supplies last. Prost!

Vital Information for Nimble Giant from Tröegs Independent Brewing

Release – Limited/Once a Year Series; June 2020
Style – Double/Imperial India Pale Ale
ABV – 9%
IBUs – 69
Featured Hops – Mosaic, Simcoe & Azacca
Malt – Pilsner & Vienna
Yeast – House Ale
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://troegs.com/beers/brew-finder/

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