Stone Brewing to Host Virtual Screening of “The Beer Jesus From America”

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Stonelogo2Stone Brewing (Escondido, California) has officially announced that it will hold a virtual screening of The Beer Jesus from America – a live event featuring commentary and a Q&A with Stone Brewing Co-founder Greg Koch and filmmaker Matt Sweetwood of Sweetwood Films – at 6 p.m. (PST) on Friday, May 8.

To give their fans a little something different to participate in during this time of social distancing, Stone Brewing is taking to its YouTube Channel on May 8 to provide a free screening of The Beer Jesus from America, a 104-minute documentary that follows Co-founder Greg Koch (a.k.a. “Beer Jesus”) and Stone Brewing as they set off on the “often tumultuous journey to becoming the first American independent craft brewery to build, own and operate its own brewery in Europe.” This film documents four years at Stone Brewing – Berlin and the brewery’s overall “mission to inspire a craft beer revolution in Germany.”

While the documentary is airing, Greg Koch and Matt Sweetwood will both be on hand to “livestream commentary during the film, sharing their experiences, talk beer and enjoy a few tasty selections with the beloved craft beer community.” Once the film is over, Koch and Sweetwood will open things up for a fun and interactive Q&A session moderated by respected Emmy nominated film critic Scott Mantz.

Film Synopsis (sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

Willing to risk millions on a dream to become the first American craft brewer to build, own and operate their own brewery in Europe, and also create an international craft brewing destination, Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch may have made the biggest mistake of his career!  Against seemingly insurmountable odds, the man who’s been nicknamed “the Beer Jesus from America” pushes on with passion and tenacity to join and help move forward Europe’s newly budding craft brewing scene as a revolutionary alternative to cheap industrial beer. Over four years filmmaker Matt Sweetwood (Beerland) captures this historic birth of an American brewery in Berlin, in a story of culture clashes, broken promises and a bottomless beer glass of unexpected challenges.

You can join the live screening event for The Beer Jesus from America by visiting Stone Brewing’s YouTube Channel at 6 p.m. (PST) on May 8. The event is completely free and is sure give us all a fun way to escape the realities of today for a couple hours by providing the pub/taproom experience we all miss as the hosts, attendees and participants sit around and discuss beer and movies for a while. We hope to raise a socially-distanced pint with you all on May 8.  Prost!

Wild Leap Brew Co. Begins Limited Release of Cookies & Cream Stout

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WildLeapLogoWild Leap Brew Co. (LaGrange, Georgia) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Release of Cookies & Cream Stout on Monday, April 27.

Meant to capture the cool, satisfying experience of enjoying a bowl of cookies and cream ice cream on a warm day, Cookies & Cream (10.5% ABV) is a “sweet and creamy” Milk Stout brewed with cocoa, vanilla and lactose.  These ingredients combine to “[taste] like vanilla ice cream and [finish] with a chocolate cookie taste.”  Although you may be tempted, Wild Leap does caution that you “DO NOT twist can and lick the middle.”

“Occasionally we like to design beers that reflect on my 8+ years working in the ice cream industry,” says Wild Leap’s Chief Brewing Officer, Chris Elliott. “One of my favorite flavors is Cookies n’ Cream, and our staff was really excited about the idea of designing a stout that tastes just like the ice cream.”

 

“When people think ‘stout’ they may tend to think fall or winter. We don’t like to pigeon hole beers that way, though,” says Anthony Rodriguez, Wild Leap CEO and Co-Founder. “The familiar, sweet taste of ice cream you get when drinking Cookies & Cream makes it a perfect stout for warmer months.”

Cookies & Cream Stout is scheduled to debut on April 27 and will hang around only as long as supplies last.  You can expect to find this Limited Release offering available in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans at Wild Leap Brew Co. for curbside pick-up only (click here to pre-order) and at select craft beer-focused establishments located within Wild Leap’s distribution footprint in Georgia.  Prost!

Vital Information for Cookies & Cream Stout from Wild Leap Brew Co.

Release – Limited; April 27, 2020
Style – Milk Stout
ABV – 10.5%
IBUs – 44
Added Ingredients – Cocoa, vanilla & lactose
Suggested Food Pairings – “The familiar, sweet taste of ice cream when drinking Cookies & Cream makes it a perfect stout for warmer months.”
COVID-19 Info – Wild Leap Brew Co.’s taproom is currently closed, but the brewery is filling orders for curbside pick-up.  You can place an online order for pick-up by clicking here. 
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. cans
Distribution – Georgia

 

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Boulevard Brewing Co. Launches Space Camper Cosmic Mix 12-Pack of IPAs

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Blvd-LotusAura-BrandDiamondBoulevard Brewing Co. (Kansas City, Missouri) has officially announced the Limited Release of the Space Camper Cosmic Mix Pack, a Variety Pack showcasing Space Camper Cosmic IPA and two new intergalactic IPAs – Lotus Aura IPA and Star Haze IPA.

Assembled to build upon the success of the “bold and adventurous” Space Camper Cosmic IPA that Boulevard Brewing Co. first introduced in 2019, the Space Camper Cosmic Mix Pack is a Variety 12-pack of 12 oz. cans that includes the established, Year-Round Space Camper Cosmic IPA and two new “mind- and palate-bending” members of “Space Camper’s intergalactic crew.”  Detailed descriptions for each beer featured in the Space Camper Cosmic Mix Pack are available below (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s website):

  • Space Camper Cosmic IPA – An exhilarating initiation into a mind-bending alternate universe of India Pale Ales. Our brewers employ massive hop additions at the end of the boil, and during fermentation, to minimize upfront bitterness and create a juicy IPA bursting with tropical fruit flavors and aromas of nectar and citrus.  ABV – 5.9%  IBUs – 50
  • Lotus Aura IPA – A sessionable IPA . . . showcasing Lotus hops known for their delicate floral nature and soft fruity undertones. Look for notes of citrus and guava with an herbal finish when this beer orbits your palate.  ABV – 4.9%  IBUs – 30
  • Star Haze IPA – An IPA featuring suspended particles of cosmic flavors unlike any IPA on Earth. The malt bill utilizes oats to give it a soft mouth feel and uses a combo of Strata, Mosaic and Citra for otherworldly hop aromas. Lurking in the depths of the glass you’ll find fruity aromas of mango and pineapple.  ABV – 5.9%  IBUs – 40

Lotus Aura IPA and Star Haze IPA are available exclusively in the Space Camper Cosmic Mix Pack.  Each Space Camper Cosmic Mix Pack contains six cans of Space Camper Cosmic IPA, three cans of Lotus Aura IPA and three cans of Star Haze IPA.

The Space Camper Cosmic Mix Pack debuted in the Greater Kansas City area on April 6 and will spend the month of April 2020 rolling out across the country.  You can expect this new Variety 12-pack of 12 oz. cans to be available for a limited time at craft beer-friendly retailers located in Alabama, Florida, Missouri and throughout the rest of Boulevard Brewing Co.’s distribution network.  Prost!

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Motorworks Brewing Invokes the Power of Gronk with Release of Go Go Gronkzilla

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motorworkslogoMotorworks Brewing (Bradenton, Florida) has officially announced that it will welcome the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rob Gronkowski, by holding a Limited Can Release for Go Go Gronkzilla Double Dry-hopped Red IPA on Friday, May 8.

Carefully crafted to catch the essence of all things Gronk, Go Go Gronkzilla is a “hard-hitting” Red India Pale Ale “brewed with genuine New England tears and double dry-hopped with Azacca and Citra hops.”  Weighing in at 6.8% ABV and 55 IBUs, Go Go Gronkzilla flexes with “flavorful citrus notes and a firm bitterness that balances its rich, caramelly malt base, boasting a sweet malt character and snappy hop bite with a finish that evokes joy to all Bucs Fans’ [palates].”

Go Go Gronkzilla will be available for to-go/pickup at Motorworks Brewing (1014 9th Street West | Bradenton, Florida) beginning on May 8 and you can pre-order your stash now by clicking here.  This Limited Release offering will be available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans ($12.50 each) for as long as supplies last.  Prost!

Vital Information for Go Go Gronkzilla from Motorworks Brewing

Release – Limited; May 8, 2020
Style – Red India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.8%
IBUs – 55
Featured Hops – Azacca & Citra
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans ($12.50 each)
COVID-19 Info – Motorworks Brewing is currently open daily from noon to 5:30 p.m. for to-go/pickup orders only.  All orders must be picked up at the brewery. You can place your orders in advance online by clicking here. 
Distribution – None; brewery only at this time

Left Hand Brewing Goes Tropical with Seasonal Release of Gettin’ Tiki With It Nitro

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LeftHandGettinTikiLeft Hand Brewing Co. (Longmont, Colorado) has officially announced that Gettin’ Tiki With It, a Piña Colada Wheat, will join the brewery’s Nitro Seasonal Series in May 2020.

Here to be your “Nitro passport to paradise” during this extended period of social distancing, Gettin’ Tiki With It is a Piña Colada-inspired, nitrogenated Wheat Ale “bursting with pineapple and coconut.” Coming in at a “super smooth” 7.5% ABV, Gettin’ Tiki With It Nitro is a “vacation in a can . . . [that] pairs well with cabanas and daybeds.”

Gettin’ Tiki With It Nitro will start rolling out in early May 2020 and the brewery will hold a Virtual Release Party for this new offering at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) on Friday, May 8 (click here for more details). You can expect to find this new Spring Seasonal available in 4-packs of 13.65 oz. cans and on draft at select craft beer-friendly establishments located in Alabama, Florida, Colorado and throughout the rest of Left Hand’s distribution area.  Prost!

Vital Information for Gettin’ Tiki With It Nitro from Left Hand Brewing Co.

Release – Nitro Seasonal Series (Spring); launching May 2020
Style – Wheat Ale
ABV – 7.5%
IBUs – 15
Malts – Wheat & 2-Row
Hops – Sabro
Added Ingredients – Coconut, lactose & pineapple 
Recommended Glassware – Pub Glass
Availability – 4-packs of 13.65 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – https://lefthandbrewing.com/beer-finder

Alesmith Brewing Company Readies for Baseball Season with Release of Hazy .394

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12ozCan_Mockup-Hazy.394_webAlesmith Brewing Company (San Diego, California) has officially announced that Hazy .394, a Hazy San Diego-style Pale Ale that is a tribute to Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn, will return for a Seasonal Release in late April 2020.

Brewed in collaboration with the late, great Tony Gwynn to celebrate his Hall of Fame career – .394 is a nod to Gwynn’s career-high batting average – and the (hopeful) return of this year’s baseball season, Hazy .394 is a Hazy/Juicy Pale Ale that “showcases an intense hop aroma of tropical fruit and citrus.” Boasting “palate-pleasing characteristics” and an easy-drinking 6% ABV, Hazy .394 is a “guaranteed hit” that features “a more full-bodied and creamier pour than its predecessor,” the original San Diego Pale Ale .394.

“For this creation we combined the intense hop aromas of our hazy IPAs with the delightful smoothness of .394 Pale Ale,” AleSmith’s Head Brewer, Ryan Crisp says. “The result is an irresistibly hoppy and exceptionally drinkable Hazy Pale Ale that’s bursting with notes of juicy grapefruit and mango.”

Hazy .394 is rolling out now and will stick around through June 2020.  You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft at craft beer-friendly establishments located within Alesmith Brewing Company’s distribution footprint in California, Arizona, Minnesota, Virginia, Ohio and Texas.  Prost!

Vital Information for Hazy .394 from Alesmith Brewing Company

Release – Seasonal; April – June 2020
Style – Hazy/Juicy Pale Ale
ABV – 6%
IBUs – 13
Fun Fact – “Similar to the fan-favorite San Diego Pale Ale .394, this beer pays tribute to Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn and the career-high batting average that he achieved with the Padres in ’94.”
Suggested Food Pairings – Hazy .394 “will pair just as easily with ballpark favorites as it will with a plateful of tri-tip.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans & draft
Beer Finder – http://alesmith.com/beer-finder/

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Flying Dog Brewery Releases SPF 1000 Summer Variety Pack

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FD_LogoFlying Dog Brewery (Frederick, Maryland) has officially announced that it will begin the Seasonal Release of its SPF 1000 Summer Variety 12-Pack of 12 oz. cans in late April 2020.

Assembled to make sure that you are adequately prepared to battle the rising temperatures of late spring and summer with the most refreshing beers possible, SPF 1000 is a “summer variety pack so juicy and delicious [Flying Dog is] encouraging you to apply liberally.” This Variety 12-pack includes four 12 oz. cans of each of the following three summertime brews (descriptions sourced directly from the brewery’s press release):

  • Pool Hopping Deck Beer – Crafted to be enjoyed on the sunny deck of your choosing, Pool Hopping – a newly designated deck beer – is a stripped-down summer ale that offers a big juicy hop presence complimented by a moderate body and low bitterness.  ABV – 5.4% 
  • Thunderpeel Hazy IPA – The brewery’s intensely-aromatic take on the New England IPA. Unfiltered and hazy, Thunderpeel offers low bitterness and high juiciness – the perfect IPA, even for people who don’t think they like IPAs.  ABV – 6.2% 
  • Numero Uno Mexican Lager – Originally pitched as part of the company’s limited release Brewhouse Rarities program, Numero Uno proved to be popular enough to make it into the year-round lineup. For those looking for a craft alternative to mass-produced Mexican lagers, this easy-to-drink agave cerveza offers bright lime zest flavors with a crisp, clean finish.  ABV – 4.9% 

“We’ve created a summer variety pack with a killer combination of crushable beers for your warm weather fun,” said James Maravetz, VP of Marketing at Flying Dog Brewery. “Refreshing, juicy, and crisp, these beers are the perfect companions for summertime adventures that require copious amounts of sunscreen.”

The SPF 1000 Summer Variety Pack is headed out to distributors this week and will hang around through the summer months.  You can expect to find this Variety 12-pack of 12 oz. cans at craft beer-focused retailers located in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and throughout the rest of Flying Dog’s distribution area.  Prost!

Green Bench Brewing Co. Schedules Can Drop for Blackberry Pie Florida IPA

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GreenBenchlogoGreen Bench Brewing Co. (St. Petersburg, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the Limited Can Release of Blackberry Pie Florida IPA on Thursday, April 23.

The latest release in Green Bench Brewing Co.’s series of “sour, hazy, and oh-so fruity” Florida-style India Pale Ales (a.k.a. the FLIPA), Blackberry Pie is a Florida IPA brewed with blackberry, lactose, vanilla and cinnamon.  Coming in at 6.7% ABV, Blackberry Pie Florida IPA is guaranteed to be the perfect pairing for whatever quarantine/social distancing activity you have going on this week.

Blackberry Pie Florida IPA will debut in the Tasting Room at Green Bench Brewing Co. on April 23. This Limited Release offering will be available for pickup only in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans ($22 each) as long as supplies last.  Prost!

Vital Information for Blackberry Pie Florida IPA from Green Bench Brewing Co.

Release – Limited; April 23, 2020
Style – Sour/Fruited Hazy India Pale Ale
ABV – 6.7%
Added Ingredients – Blackberry, lactose, vanilla & cinnamon
Availability – 4-packs of 16 oz. cans ($22 each)
Distribution – None; Tasting Room only release (pickup only)

Tampa’s World of Beer Locations & Local Residents Pay It Forward Once Again By Feeding Healthcare Workers on April 23

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WOB-logoSmallTampa, Fla. (April 23, 2020) — Once again World of Beer Bar & Kitchen is asking Tampa residents to help Pay It Forward Round 4. All week, customers can “Pay It Forward” by purchasing a $10 meal for a Memorial Hospital of Tampa employee. Each meal purchased will be matched with an additional meal from World of Beer to help feed those who are on the front line of COVID-19.

In just three weeks, World of Beer has donated a total of 436 meals to local Tampa hospital employees. Witnessing its impact first hand, the World of Beer employee leading the charge explained how it has created an impression on her.

“Pay it Forward has been rewarding in so many ways. Seeing our team come together in these unprecedented times has reminded me why I work for this company,” said Emily Barth, Experiential Marketing & Events Manager at World of Beer. “More importantly, realizing the impact a meal can make on a healthcare worker reminds us all how much they are sacrificing for us. Many don’t have time or energy to think about where they are getting their next meal, and we are happy to take that off their plate.”

Your $10 will provide Memorial Hospital of Tampa employees with a warm meal delivered directly to their staff Thursday evening. Fresh burgers, chicken sandwiches, and a hearty helping of fries and tots. Simply stop by or call your local World of Beer to help “Pay It Forward” on Thursday, April 23rd. It’s as simple and rewarding as that.

Where:

World of Beer Bar & Kitchen (WOB)
World of Beer was founded in 2007 by two best friends in Tampa, Fla. who wanted to create a welcoming place where friends could gather, drink, eat and explore. WOB, the original craft beer bar, boasts hundreds of beers and rotating taps at each location along with signature food menus specifically designed to enhance the flavor of beers. World of Beer has grown to a global franchise with 50+ locations. For more information, visit www.worldofbeer.com

Note: Mashing In does not regularly cut & paste press releases, but we made an exception in this case due to the subject matter and the time sensitive nature of this initiative. 

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Stone Brewing Goes National with Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager

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Buenaveza_22ozBottleStone Brewing (Escondido, California) has officially announced that Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager will see a national release as a Pilot Series offering beginning in late April 2020.

Originally created on the small-batch system at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station to honor the influence San Diego County and their “neighbors to the South” have had on Stone Brewing’s “undying mission to brew bold, flavorful beers,” Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager is a “Baja-inspired” Lager “brewed with lime and with just the right add of salt.” By using the lime and salt as actual brewing ingredients rather than just additions to the rim of the glass or can, Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager (4.7% ABV) comes together to be a “thrillingly crisp, clean, refreshing Mexican-style lager that quenches thirsts” with everything already included.

“Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager’s inspiration comes from Southern California, which is vibrantly influenced by our neighbors to the South. California spoils you with warm weather that encourages outdoor activity year-round. From surfing our coasts, to snowboarding and biking in the mountains, off-roading through deserted lands, or boating and fishing in our lakes, Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager is the cool choice. It’s a thrillingly crisp, clean, refreshing Baja-inspired Lager that quenches thirsts, while gratifying taste buds via lime and sea salt. So, leave your culinary accents at home, apply some sunscreen and soak up the sun with some suds and buds (friends).”

 

– Ben Sheehan, Brewer at Stone Brewing

Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager is rolling out now and will be available for a limited time (with a chance to become a future Year-Round beer).  You can expect to find this Pilot Series offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 12-packs of 12 oz. cans, 19.2 oz. cans, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 22 oz. bottles and on draft at select craft beer-focused establishments located in Alabama, Florida, California, Virginia and throughout the rest of Stone Brewing’s nationwide distribution network.  Prost!

Vital Information for Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager from Stone Brewing

Release – Limited/Pilot Series; launching nationally in late April 2020
Style – Mexican-style Lager
ABV – 4.7%
Featured Hops – Liberty 
Added Ingredients – Lime & salt
Fun Fact – On the Pilot Series: “We’re always innovating behind the scenes at Stone, and now we’ll be shining the national spotlight on some outstanding recipes that we believe could be future year-round beers. Each of these beers are stellar in their own right. They may be different in some ways from our typical offerings, but they reinforce Stone’s dedication to big, bold, badass flavor.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. cans, 12-packs of 12 oz. cans, 19.2 oz. cans, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 22 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://find.stonebrewing.com/#ready

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