The Cicerone Certification Program, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, has announced a new step and course for those who wish to complete Cicerone or Beer Server training.

“We set out to create an educational series with two goals in mind,” said Ray Daniels, founder and director of the Cicerone Certification Program, in a release. “First, to recognize individuals who want to enhance their credentials beyond Certified Beer Server but don’t want to take the Certified Cicerone exam, and second, to help those preparing for higher-level exams. The Road to Cicerone series accomplishes both goals.”

The Beer Style Course covers a comprehensive range of American beer history, brewing methods, service and styles. 

The full release from the CCP is below.

CHICAGO – The Cicerone Certification Program has announced the addition of the American Beer Styles coursebook and specialist exam to its Road to Cicerone education series. These courses educate beer professionals looking to set themselves apart in the industry.

Heavy Seas Beer in Baltimore, Maryland have announced the second release from the brewery's new 15 barrel brewhouse.

Sun Blink Raspberry Lemon sour will be released from the brewery in four-packs of 16-ounce cans.

The full release from Heavy Seas is below.

BALTIMORE — Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the second release from its 15 Barrel Brewhouse in 2019, Sun Blink, a Raspberry Lemon Sour. This beer will be exclusively available in the Heavy Seas Taproom at the brewery on April 5, 2019 in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft.

This refreshingly tart and juicy sour ale is bursting with raspberries and lemons to deliver the most satisfying can of sunshine ever made. Brewed just in time to snap you out of your winter funk, Sun Blink is here to get you ready for sunny days and clear skies. Don’t blink because this beer will be gone as soon as it bursts through the clouds!

The Sun Blink label artwork was designed by local Baltimore artist Owen Murphy, of One Drop Design Studio, who also designed the labels for Joose Cannon and Heavy Seas’ 23 Anniversary beer. All the taproom exclusive beer labels will be designed by Owen in 2019.

About Sun Blink

• Style: Sour Ale with fruit
• ABV: 4.5 percent
• IBU: 10
• Hops: Strisselspalt
• Malts: 2-Row, Raw Wheat, Oats

Wild Leap Brew Co. in LaGrange, Georgia has announced the newest release in its popular Alpha Abstraction series.

Volume 6 of Alpha Abstraction features the rare Lotus hop varietal and will be available across the brewery's footprint starting this week for a limited time.

The full release from the brewery is below.

Wild Leap Brew Co. is proud to announce the sixth edition of Alpha Abstraction Double IPA series will be available across Georgia the third week of March. With the same juicy haze we have all come to love, Volume 6 will follow in the footsteps of its five predecessors.

The Alpha Abstraction Double IPA series began as an idea to explore experimental hops and a chance to think creatively about new flavor profiles. Volume 6 follows that mission with the introduction of potentially the most abstract hop yet, the Lotus hop.

Lotus hops are experimental in nature. They have been crossbred across several different hop varieties and until recently went under the name Experimental Hop #06297. This past February this experimental strand was dubbed ‘Lotus,’ symbolizing the rebirth and celebration of a hops harvest.

“This hop is incredibly unique and fresh,” explained Head Brewer Chris Elliott. “When we first received the shipment, the bag still had #06297 as the name!”

Reformation Brewery in Woodstock, Georgia has announced the release of Alani the Lighthearted as a late spring/early summer seasonal release.

The beer can be found on draft and in six-packs of 12-ounce cans. This 4.7 percent ABV brew is inspired by Rosé wines and is set to be an easy-drinking brew for warmer months.

ATLANTA - With Spring officially around the corner, beer is in bloom. And Georgia’s Reformation Brewery is ready to raise a glass to warmer weather with the re-release of their popular Rosé Ale, Alani The Lighthearted, which returns this March.

Following the success of their 2018 limited release, Alani The Lighthearted (4.7% ABV) will be available from Spring until late Summer on draft and 12oz, 6pks distributed across their Georgia/Tennessee footprint. Described as a “boundary crossing blend of grape must and traditional pilsner malts,” their beer/wine hybrid is “bursting with bright flavors of grape, cranberry and hibiscus.”

Back East Brewing Co. in Bloomfield, Connecticut has announced the release of two new IPAs this week.

The first is a collaboration beer for Pink Boots Brew Day called You Wanna Peach of Me?, which is an IPA with peaches. The second is Big Day Off, a Double IPA brewed in partnership with local radio station Radio 104.1.

The full release from Back East is below.

We're excited to be introducing two brand spanking new IPAs this week, plus offering you an official invitation to our St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday!

On Thursday, March 14, the women of Back East are happy to present: You Wanna Peach of Me?. Brewed by the women of Back East in collaboration with the Pink Boots Society, You Wanna Peach of Me? is brewed and excessively dry-hopped with the Pink Boots hop blend and added peaches.  This juicy IPA has tons of sweet notes of peach, stone fruits, and all sorts of delicious hoppiness.  Six-pack cans, growlers fills and draft pours will be available Thursday from 4-8pm.  A portion of the sales of this beer is being donated to the Pink Boots Society, which supports women in the beer industry.