Bear Republic distribution returns to North Carolina

Bear Republic Brewing distribution has returned to North Carolina. The drought in California forced the brewery to pull shipments back from various marketss.

Craft Central is responsible for bringing Bear Republic distribution to the major cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Continue Reading →

Branding update: Asheville Ninja Porter

Asheville Brewing’s Ninja Porter cans have a new update, designed by Asheville-based muralist, Scott Allred.

“Our goal is to make the logos and designs more recognizably consistent,” says Mike Rangel, Asheville Brewing Company president and co-founder. “It’s fun to roll out new Continue Reading →

Posted in Bear Republic Brewing, Distribution Expansion

Bear Republic distribution returns to North Carolina

Bear Republic Brewing distribution has returned to North Carolina. The drought in California forced the brewery to pull shipments back from various marketss.

Craft Central is responsible for bringing Bear Republic distribution to the major cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Asheville and the surrounding regions.

Bear Republic was founded in 1995

Posted in Big Boss Brewing, New Releases, Trophy Brewing

Big Boss Air Support IPA, brewed with Trophy Brewing

Big Boss Brewing and Trophy Brewing have teamed up in support of local radio. Earlier this year, local Little Raleigh Radio was denied an FCC license, forcing them to be 100% internet streaming. Thus, a collaboration has been created.

Big Boss/Trophy Air Support IPA is hopped like so:  “Mosaic, Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic, Citra, Amarillo, repeat.”

The new collaboration debuts on Saturday, November 21st, at Big Boss Brewing in Raleigh, North Carolina. A special band lineup, along with Little Raleigh Radio.

Style: IPA
Hops: Mosaic, Citra, Amarillo, Mosaic
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Release: 11/21/15

6.5% ABV

Posted in Asheville Brewing Company, New Releases

Branding update: Asheville Ninja Porter

Asheville Brewing’s Ninja Porter cans have a new update, designed by Asheville-based muralist, Scott Allred.

“Our goal is to make the logos and designs more recognizably consistent,” says Mike Rangel, Asheville Brewing Company president and co-founder. “It’s fun to roll out new designs that feel more reflective of our brewery culture four years after we first started canning. If it’s not fun, why do it?”

The new Asheville Ninja Porter cans are shipping now, hitting retailers starting this week.

Posted in Don't Miss This, New Releases, Wicked Weed Brewing Co

Wicked Weed Incorangeible, a Chocolate Orange IPA [RELEASED]

Wicked Weed Incorangeible, a chocolate orange IPA, is now available from the Asheville, North Carolina brewery.

Wicked Weed Incorangeible is brewed with cacao nibs and orange zest. (Plus a barrage of citrusy hops.)

Lack of reform is responsible for some of our most memorable brews. Featuring bright aromas or orange zest, round notes of chocolate, and juicy flavors or citrus hop notes, Incorangeble is a non-conformist’s IPA. Hold your ground and raise your glass to the unapologetic.

Wicked Weed Incorangeible is a 16.9 ounce bottle offering. On sale at the brewpub starting November 17th. Limited distribution soon.

Style: IPA (w/ Cacao Nibs, Orange Zest.)
Availability: 16.9oz Bottles
Release: 11/17/15

7.5% ABV

Posted in New Beers

Oregon City Elevator IPA

Oregon City Elevator IPA

Posted in New Releases, Red Brick Brewing

Red Brick Southern Roots, a sweet potato beer

Red Brick Southern Roots, a sweet potato brown ale, debuts on Black Friday. The base beer, a brown ale, is brewed with a fall spice blend, plus sweet potatoes, or course.

This brown ale is brewed with real sweet potatoes and a blend of ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon. It sports a malty body that gives notes of pecans and toasted marshmallow.

Red Brick Southern Roots will be available in 12 ounce cans, and draft both at the brewery, and exclusively at Taco Mac (or T. Mac, whichever they are called now.) through December, 2015.

Style: Brown Ale (w/ Sweet Potato, Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Cinnamon)
Hops: Glacier

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Release: Black Friday, 2015

6% ABV

Posted in Headlines, New Belgium

New Belgium to launch two gluten reduced beers in January

New Belgium Brewing (Ft Collins, CO) is releasing two gluten reduced ales for the first time in January, 2016. The series is called Glutiny Ales.

Glütiny Golden Ale and Glütiny Pale Ale are both brewed using an enzyme to break down the proteins that trigger a reaction from gluten sensitive drinkers. Therefore, these beers are being referred to as “gluten removed” instead of gluten free. The beers fall within the FDA guidelines of less than 20 parts per million.

New Belgium Glütiny Golden Ale is brewed with Nugget, Goldings, and Cascade hops. 5.2% ABV

New Belgium Glütiny Pale Ale features Equinox hops, for flavors of guava and papaya. 6% ABV, 30 IBUs.

Both gluten reduced offerings will be available year-round in 12 ounce bottles/6 packs in January, 2016