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Hi-Wire Brewing Completes North Carolina

Hi-Wire Brewing will be available across the entire state of North Carolina by the end of August. The brewery has signed a distribution agreement with Healy Wholesale, reaching into the Fayetteville area of the state. The lineup, per Hi-Wire:

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SweetWater Adds Philly & Northern New Jersey This Fall

SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) is adding Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the state of New Jersey this fall.

Muller Inc. will handle distibution in Philadelphia, and Peerless Beverage Company will distribute SweetWater’s lineup to severn counties in northern New Jersey in mid-September.

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Hi-Wire Brewing Completes North Carolina

Hi-Wire Brewing will be available across the entire state of North Carolina by the end of August. The brewery has signed a distribution agreement with Healy Wholesale, reaching into the Fayetteville area of the state. The lineup, per Hi-Wire:

  • Prime Time Session Pale Ale – Dry hopped with Simcoe and Ahtanum, this crisp session ale has a barrage of flavors: earthy and floral, citrusy and piney. Prime Time Session Pale has all the attributes of hops you crave without the devastation of your palate. This beer will be available in 6 packs and kegs.

  • Hi-Pitch IPA – Hi-Pitch is a western North Carolina IPA that does not apologize for balancing a sturdy malt backbone with citrus-forward aromas and a lingering bitterness. Expect big grapefruit flavors from the plethora of hops to balance out the malt in this well-rounded ale. This beer will be available in 6 packs and kegs.

  • Bed of Nails Brown – Bed of Nails is crafted as an American ode to a traditional English brown. A light hop addition balances the natural sweetness present in the specialty malt. This beer’s delicate body and dry finish allow flavors of toffee and dark fruit to shine through. This beer will be available in 6 packs and kegs.

  • Fall Seasonal Lion Tamer Rye IPA – This Rye IPA is aggressively hopped with a blend of citrus-forward Citra and Amarillo hops. Ruby red in color, Lion Tamer’s citrus fruit flavors are rounded out by the unmistakable spice bite of rye. This beer will be available in 6 packs and kegs.

  • Limited Specialty Release Hop Circus Volume 2 – The second beer in our experimental IPA series blends El Dorado and Azacca, two hops know for their delicate, fruit-forward flavors. Melon flavors from El Dorado are balanced with peach notes from Azacca to create a stone fruit-forward IPA with a crisp, dry finish. This beer will be available in 22 oz bottles and kegs

Launch events in run August 19th through the 21st. Events to be posted on the Beer Street Journal Events page.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Brewery Expansions, Headlines, New Belgium

New Belgium To Open Pilot Brewery in Denver Hotel

New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) has announced the opening of a 10-Barrel pilot brewery, to be located at The Source Hotel, to be located in Denver, Colorado’s River North District.

The pilot brewery will be located on the ground floor of The Source Hotel, with barrel aging on the 8th floor, in a rooftop lounge dubbed “The Woods”.

After 25 years in Ft. Collins, we’re really excited to get more deeply involved in Colorado’s cultural and political capital,” said Jenn Vervier, director of strategy and sustainability at New Belgium. “We’ve long considered creating a Denver location to bring the New Belgium experience to more of our Colorado fans and to the millions of travelers who visit Denver. RiNo is already a vivid scene with a rich art and craft beer culture, and will soon have great access for bikers and walkers. This small batch brewery will allow us to collaborate with The Woods’ chef and mixologists to create innovative beers, drinks, and pairings you can’t get anywhere else. The Source Hotel and the Zeppelin Development team are the perfect fit.”

“The Woods” will include a snack counter, bar, sit-down dining, and a beer garden. Additionally, 8th floor guests and patrons can enjoy a pool and roof deck with mountain and downtown views.

Zeppelin Development, the Denver-based development responsible for  The St. Julien Hotel in Boulder will operate The Source Hotel. Beers created in the 2,000 square foot brewery will be sold at the hotel and expanded market hall.

The Source Hotel is expected to open in 1st quarter 2017.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Distribution Expansion, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater Adds Philly & Northern New Jersey This Fall

SweetWater Brewery (Atlanta, GA) is adding Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the state of New Jersey this fall.

Muller Inc. will handle distibution in Philadelphia, and Peerless Beverage Company will distribute SweetWater’s lineup to severn counties in northern New Jersey in mid-September.

“We are ecstatic to bring such great brews to the thirsty consumers of Philadelphia and its surrounding counties,” says John Houck, Muller Inc. Vice President of Sales. “SweetWater’s commitment to quality is unmatched and their beers are excellent.  We could not be more proud of this partnership with SweetWater Brewing and to bring their amazing beers to market.”

Those wanting to keep up with the launch in Philly, follow the Pennsylvania Facebook page, New Jersey folks, stay tuned to the brewery’s main Facebook page.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Oxbow Brewing Company

Oxbox Brewery Begins Renting Farmhouse to Travelers [PICS]

Oxbow Brewing Company (Newcastle, ME) has begun renting their farmhouse out to travelers and brewery fans. The farmhouse sits on 18 acres, and is the original home of two of Oxbow’s owners, Geoff and Dash Masland.

The farmhouse features three bedrooms, full kitchen and bathroom, laundry and of course, wi-fi.

“We love the rustic charm of this property more than any place in the world,” says Dash.  “We hope vacationers will enjoy the peaceful setting and our world class beers as much as we do,” she adds.

The house sleeps 9, and can be rented by the night. The rental fee includes $25 in tap room credit. Currently, the farmhouse rents at $255 a night though AirBnB.

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

Bell’s Brewery Plans to Enter Tennessee

Bell’s Brewery is coming to Tennessee. That is, once they find a distributor. The brewery announced this morning that the search is on for distributor partner in The Volunteer State.

“We are at the very beginning of this process and we don’t have a lot to share right now. We are excited to start this process and we want to make sure we perform our due diligence in selecting the right distributor partner,” said Laura Bell, Vice President of Bell’s Brewery.

No timeline has been set for launch in the state. The search for a Lead Sales Representative for Tennessee has also begun. Click here for application details (opens in new window)

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News

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Posted in Beer News, Miller Coors

Braves Partner with MillerCoors on New Chop House

When the Atlanta Braves open their new stadium in Cobb County, Georgia, it will feature another Chop House bar, similar to the one that overlooks the outfield currently. MillerCoors has inked the partnership deal for the new three story restaurant and bar at Sunburst Park. You’ll come to know the new spot as the Coors Light Chop House.

Additionally, MillerCoor’s cider brand Smith & Forge will be the official hard cider of the Atlanta Braves, and Peroni Nastro Azzuro (Italy) will be the official import beer.

Currently, Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewery is the official craft brewery of the Braves. SweetWater has declined to mention if that partnership will continue when he stadium opens in 2017.

Image via MillerCoors

by Reid Ramsay