Press Releases

Penn Brewery Announces Summer 2012 Lineup

(Pittsburgh, PA) — Penn Brewery is pleased to present its lineup of summer seasonal beers for 2012, as well as the 16th Annual Pennsylvania Microbrewers Fest.

Leading Penn’s summer lineup is the Brewery’s original wheat beer, Penn Weizen. Penn Weizen is one of Continue Reading →

Dogfish Urkontinent: A Tech Collab

(Milton, DE) — Urkontinent is a social collaboration of worldwide proportions.

The seed was planted when Dogfish Head Craft Brewery asked beer-loving tech types around the world to suggest ingredients for a new off-centered ale.

More than 100 ideas poured in, and a small team from Continue Reading →

Magic Hat Unveils Humdinger

Magic Hat Unveils a Real Humdinger of a Big Beer Series- New Beers Expected to Delight Drinkers, Intimidate Lesser Libations

South Burlington, VT — Deep in the recesses of Vermont’s most unusual brewery, a new series of specialty ales is being developed. Continue Reading →

Bell’s Oberon & Amber Ale Releasing In 12 packs

(Kalamazoo, MI) — On Monday (March 26), 12-packs of Bell’s Oberon Ale will be available along with six-packs and draft throughout Michigan.

Bell’s will continue to roll out Oberon 12-packs to other states Bell’s distributes to beginning in the northwest (Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Continue Reading →

Maui Pairs With Sheraton Resort For Special Beer

(Ka’anapali, HI) — The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa announced their partnership with Maui Brewing Company today for the creation of the Black Rock Lager served exclusively at the resorts pool bars and lounges.

The lager is named after the legendary lava rock formation on Continue Reading →

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Michelob Ultra 19th Hole Light Tea & Lemonade (PR)

Refreshing Light Iced Tea and Lemonade Flavored-Alcohol Beverage from Anheuser-Busch Now Widely Available in the U.S.

ST. LOUIS — Just in time for summer, Michelob ULTRA — the superior light beer — today introduced ULTRA 19th Hole Light Tea & Lemonade, an iced tea and lemonade-flavored alcohol beverage inspired by the golf course classic.  Available nationwide for a limited time, ULTRA 19th Hole is a lighter alternative to traditional flavored malt beverages that is perfectly suited for an afternoon pool side or after a round of golf.

ULTRA 19th Hole is the latest innovation in the growing lineup for Michelob ULTRA, a brand known for brewing quality beers that appeal to active-lifestyle consumers.

“Over the years, blended tea and lemonade drinks have grown from a golf course specialty to a summertime staple, and ULTRA 19th Hole takes the popular concept to the next level,” said Ryan Moore, vice president, premium lights.  “We’ve seen a growing demand for lighter, sweeter beverages, and we believe ULTRA 19th Hole offers the right combination of refreshment and flavor.  And just like the classic, it’s also great over ice.”

ULTRA 19th Hole is available in single-serve and four-packs of 16-ounce cans and can be purchased at convenience stores, select golf courses, and bars and restaurants.

ULTRA 19th Hole is brewed at Anheuser-Busch’s Baldwinsville, New York brewery. For more information, visit www.MichelobULTRA.com orwww.Facebook.com/MichelobULTRA (must be 21 years of age).

About Anheuser-Busch

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 47.7 percent share of U.S. beer sales to retailers.  The company brews Budweiser and Bud Light, two of the world’s largest-selling beers.  Anheuser-Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico’s leading brewer.  Anheuser-Busch is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and has been a leading aluminum recycler for more than 30 years.  The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo.  For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

by Reid Ramsay
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Widmer Brothers Releases Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout ’12

PORTLAND, OR – Widmer Brothers Brewing has released Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout ’12, the second offering in the brewery’s recently launched Alchemy Project, a series of three bold, vintage-dated craft beers that can be enjoyed immediately, but are brewed to improve with age.

Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout was first brewed by Widmer Brothers Brewing in 2008 for the Portland Holiday Ale Festival. In the summer of 2011, Widmer Brothers brewers discovered a barrel of the initial batch, which was known as Babushka’s Secret, in the brewery’s cellar. After tasting the beer and realizing how well the beer aged with time, the brewing team decided to brew the beer again as part of the Alchemy Project. Beginning this year, Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout will be released once a year as part of the project.

“This is our unique interpretation of the Russian Imperial Stout style, with the addition of red raspberries during the fermentation process,” said Ben Dobler, brewer at Widmer Brothers Brewing. “The use of Midnight Wheat gives this beer an extra layer of complexity, and the antioxidant-rich red raspberries give this beer storage-ability and age-ability.”

Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout ’12 will be available in 22-oz bottles and 1/6 barrels beginning April 9.

About Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout ’12

Tasting Notes:
– Slight fruit tartness
– Smooth mouthfeel
– Chocolate and roasty aromas
– Hop complexity to balance malt character

Ingredients:
– Malts: Pale, Roast Barley, Caramel 60L, Midnight Wheat, Chocolate Malt
– Hops: Alchemy for bittering, Willamette and Cascade for aroma
– Red raspberries

Profile:
– Original Gravity: 21.5 P
– Apparent Extract: 5 P
– IBU: 70
– ABV: 9.3%
– Color: 90 SRM

About the Alchemy Project:

In late 2011, Widmer Brothers Brewing launched the Alchemy Project, a new series of high-end, bold, vintage-dated beers that are brewed for cellaring. Like fine wine, Alchemy Project beers can be enjoyed immediately, but the process of cellaring and aging these beers contributes to enhanced flavor profiles and complexities as the beers evolve with time. This series showcases that evolution.

The series was launched with the release of Barrel Aged Brrrbon ’11 last year, a follow-up to Barrel Aged Brrrbon ’10, which was initially released as part of the Widmer Brothers Brothers’ Reserve Series. The Alchemy Project will include three specialty limited-release craft beers each year. Each will be released in limited quantities and the same three beers will be released every year. Raspberry Russian Imperial Stout is the second release in this series. The third beer, which will be released this summer, is yet to be announced.

About Widmer Brothers Brewing:

What started as a dream for two ordinary brothers who just loved beer has now become a reality for two ordinary brothers who still just love beer. Kurt and Rob Widmer helped lead the Pacific Northwest craft beer movement in 1984 when, in their 20s, they dreamed of brewing unique interpretations of traditional beer styles. In 1986, Widmer Brothers Brewing introduced the first American-style Hefeweizen; today, the unfiltered cloudy beer is the company’s signature brew and one of the best-selling wheat beers in the country. Based in Portland, Ore., the brewery currently brews a variety of beers including Drifter Pale Ale, Nelson Imperial IPA, Rotator IPA Series, Drop Top Amber Ale and Pitch Black IPA. For more information about Widmer Brothers Brewing, visit www.widmerbrothers.com.

by Reid Ramsay
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Penn Brewery Announces Summer 2012 Lineup

(Pittsburgh, PA) — Penn Brewery is pleased to present its lineup of summer seasonal beers for 2012, as well as the 16th Annual Pennsylvania Microbrewers Fest.

Leading Penn’s summer lineup is the Brewery’s original wheat beer, Penn Weizen. Penn Weizen is one of the most decorated Hefeweizens made in America, making it a truly Elite Wheat! Its honors include:

  • Three Great American Beer Festival® Medals
  • One World Beer Cup® Medal
  • Six National Grand Champion Titles, United States Beer Tasting Championship
  • One of only two Gold Medals awarded at the World Beer Championship in the Hefeweizen category in 2004
  • Named one of “the 25 Best Beers in America” by Men’s Journal (2006)

With an ABV of 5.0%, Penn Weizen is top-fermented, cask-conditioned, and very effervescent, with a hint of tangy clove flavor. The brew is available on draft and in 12-oz. bottles.

In honor of Penn Weizen, the Brewery is running the “Penn Elite Wheat” sweepstakes April 9 through July 31, with prizes including a wheat gift basket and logoed wheat beer glasses. Details and entry form are available at www.pennbrew.com.

Along with Penn Weizen, two other favorites — Penndemonium Maibock and Penn Summer Berry Wheat – will also be back for the season. Penndemonium is a strong, full-bodied, light-colored Maibock beer with a smooth, mellow finish and a 7.5% ABV. Penndemonium will be available on draft and in 22-oz. bottles starting in mid-April. With a 5.5% ABV, Penn Summer Berry Wheat is a light-tasting wheat beer flavored with a ripe berry blend, perfect for the warm weather months. Summer Berry will be available on draft and in 12-oz. bottles beginning the week of May 7.

Finally, Penn’s newest beer, Cool River Kolsch-Style, will ship in late May. Cool River Kolsch-Style is a crisp, clean beer with a subtle fruit fragrance. It’s pale golden in color and delicate in flavor, with subdued hoppiness and a 4.5% ABV.

16th Annual Pennsylvania Microbrewers Fest Coming to Penn Brewery Saturday, June 2

Penn continues another summer tradition with its Pennsylvania Microbrewers Fest, scheduled for June 2. Brewers from more than 25 regional craft breweries will join us to sample their wares. Two three-hour sessions, 1-4 pm and 6-9 pm, are planned, along with live entertainment and a food tent.

Tickets go on sale at www.pennbrew.com beginning April 2. Tickets are $40 apiece in April; $45 in May; and $60 at the door. Price includes one meal (sandwich, side, and dessert), all beer samples, and a souvenir beer glass. Ages 21 and older only.

Malt Minute

Penn’s new online video series, The Malt Minute, debuted on March 1. Malt Minute aims to help craft beer fans better understand their favorite libation in 90 seconds or less. Each installment gives a brief, easy-to-understand overview of a different beer style or piece of beer terminology, presented by a professional brewer. A new Malt Minute episode airs bi-weekly at www.maltminute.com. Upcoming episodes will highlight Maibock and Pilsner beer varieties, as well as the mashing and decoction processes.

Penn Brewery, opened in 1986, is Pittsburgh’s oldest and largest brewery. It specializes in award-winning German-style craft beers sold in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida, and Illinois. The Brewery is located in Deutschtown onPittsburgh’s North Side, in the mid nineteenth-century landmark E&O Brewery Building.

by Reid Ramsay
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Dogfish Urkontinent: A Tech Collab

(Milton, DE) — Urkontinent is a social collaboration of worldwide proportions.

The seed was planted when Dogfish Head Craft Brewery asked beer-loving tech types around the world to suggest ingredients for a new off-centered ale.

More than 100 ideas poured in, and a small team from the brewery (and a few of our beer-loving tech friends) narrowed the list to five: wattleseed from Australia, toasted amaranth from South America, rooibos tea from Africa, myrica gale from Europe and honey from the United States.

The name Urkontinent, a German word for the theory that all of the continents were once connected, is a shoutout to the worldly ingredients and ideas that make up this beer.

“Urkontinent is a valentine to boot-strapping creative entrepreneurs in all kinds of industries all over the world,” says Dogfish Head Founder and President Sam Calagione.

The careful combination of ingredients gives this 8.1% ABV Belgian dubbel notes of coffee and chocolate-covered cherries.

“It’s a complex beer that starts with a ton of mouthfeel, some molasses and roasty notes,” says Sam, “then ends clean and dry.”

Urkontinent, packaged in 750-ml champagne bottles, will be released in mid-April with a suggested price of $11.99-$12.99


by Reid Ramsay
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Magic Hat Unveils Humdinger

Magic Hat Unveils a Real Humdinger of a Big Beer Series- New Beers Expected to Delight Drinkers, Intimidate Lesser Libations

South Burlington, VT — Deep in the recesses of Vermont’s most unusual brewery, a new series of specialty ales is being developed. Throughout the winter months, experiments in ale were being carried out in secrecy at Magic Hat’s brewery. A little research, a little chaotic chemistry, and a little blind faith were combined with water, yeast, malts and hops to create the beginnings of one helluva series of big beers. But what to call such a series? A name was needed. A name that would convey the epicness of what the world was about to discover. A Dandy? No, too small. A Doozy? Too trite. A Ripsnorting Sockdolager? Too Suessian. Each beer in this series shall be dubbed…a Humdinger.

Taking Taste Buds Over the Pils, and Far Away

The first epic offering of the new Humdinger® series of specialty ales is an imperial pilsner aimed at satisfying even the most royal thirsts. Over the Pils — truly a real Humdinger of a pilsner — rules with a smooth malt body and is complemented by fruit and floral notes courtesy of copious amounts of Brewer’s Gold and Crystal hops. Beneath it all lies the sweetly satisfying warmth of 8.1% ABV and the crisp bite of 75 IBUs. Not to be overlooked, Over the Pils — and all other Humdingers — shall be carefully hand-filled in regal 750ml champagne bottles.

Go Big, or Go Drink Something Else

Like the greatest of kingdoms, each Humdinger is only around for a finite time at select locations, both bottled and on tap. Over the Pils will be available only from the first green grass of April until the first switches of Leo’s tail (April 1st to July 31st). In order to properly appreciate this special series, Magic Hat recommends swift procurement of all Humdingers before they vanish again within the darkened depths of the brewery. Use of the Sip Code Locator to find these rare beers is encouraged: www.magichat.net/sipcode.

by Reid Ramsay
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Bell’s Oberon & Amber Ale Releasing In 12 packs

(Kalamazoo, MI) — On Monday (March 26), 12-packs of Bell’s Oberon Ale will be available along with six-packs and draft throughout Michigan.

Bell’s will continue to roll out Oberon 12-packs to other states Bell’s distributes to beginning in the northwest (Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri and Arizona) followed by those in the southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Washington DC and Pennsylvania) soon after. Specific dates will be announced soon.

“We are excited and thrilled to be able to offer this additional packaging option to our customers,” said Laura Bell, Marketing Director for Bell’s Brewery, Inc.

“We believe our customers will love the convenience and enjoy it twice as much as a six-pack,” she said.

Bell’s year round flagship beer, Amber Ale, will also be available in 12-packs later this summer.

The addition of a 12-pack bottling line at Bell’s production facility in Comstock, Mich. is part of Bell’s latest major renovation and expansion project that will also add a new 200-barrel brewhouse as well as fourteen 400-barrel fermenters. The new brewery is expected to open in May.

Oberon Ale is Bell’s most popular seasonal offering and released annually in March, It is available through September in a majority of the 18 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington DC) Bell’s distributes to. Oberon is available year round in Puerto Rico, Florida, Arizona and parts of southern Alabama.

Oberon mini-kegs will be released later this year as well. This year’s design features a photo taken on the shore of Lake Michigan in Ludington, Mich.

To see if a retail location, bar or restaurant near you serves Oberon, check our new and improved Beer Finder: bellsbeer.com/brands/brand-finder/

For more on Bell’s Brewery, Inc. visit bellsbeer.com/.

by Reid Ramsay
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Maui Pairs With Sheraton Resort For Special Beer

(Ka’anapali, HI) — The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa announced their partnership with Maui Brewing Company today for the creation of the Black Rock Lager served exclusively at the resorts pool bars and lounges.

The lager is named after the legendary lava rock formation on Ka’anapali Beach which Hawaiians believe is one of three `uhane lele, a place where souls of the dead leap from earth into their ancestral spirit land and where only a person with great spiritual strength can enter that world and return.

The Black Rock Lager embodies its name by beginning with crisp yet shallow bitterness and slightly smooth and roasted malt flavors before rising to a heavenly floral and spicy finish. An American Dark Lager, the Black Rock Lager contains 5.5% alcohol and 25 IBUs. Guests can enjoy this deceptively dark yet rewardingly refreshing craft beer while watching history come to life as the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa reenacts the legendary Cliff Dive Ceremony every evening at sunset.

“Having recently rejuvenated our guest rooms and public spaces we are excited to enter in to this partnership with Maui Brewing Co.”, stated Brandon Maeda, Director of Food & Beverage at the Sheraton Maui resort & Spa. “In its relatively young, yet rich and celebrated history, Maui Brewing Co. has established itself as an innovator and originator in its own right and we share a mutual respect and direction with one another as we put our culture and natural resources first, never compromise on quality, and promise to endure for some time to come.”

Maui Brewing Co. is well-known for its handcrafted ales and lagers brewed with Aloha. With a strong commitment to the environment and to truly local production, their mission is to make the highest quality craft beer using sustainable processes and local ingredients whenever possible. As Hawaii’s largest Craft Brewery, Maui Brewing Co. continues to brew 100% of its products in Hawaii

by Reid Ramsay