Able Seedhouse and Brewery in Minneapolis, Minnesota has announced the release of the brewery's newest core release.

Better Selves IPA is brewed with juicy and tropical hop varietals including Idaho 7, Bravo and Ahtanum.

The full release from the brewery is below.

MINNEAPOLIS — Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis is proud to unveil the newest addition to the brewery’s carefully crafted and well-intentioned core beer offerings.

Better Selves, the new unfiltered IPA, is named after an elevation of thought and action. “The name comes from author and naturalist William Wordsworth, who liked to explore his sense of self through solitude and nature,” said Casey Holley, Able founder. “This has become a core tenet here at Able – expressing ourselves through art, nature, community and of course, beer.”

Similar to unfiltered hazy IPAs, Better Selves is built with a blend of tropical hops including Idaho 7, Bravo and Ahtanum. White wheat and oats are added to balance out the bright citrus tones for a pillow-soft finish and smooth, silky mouth feel. The protein content in the wheat and oats gives the beer its cloudy consistency and milky straw hue.

Modelo has announced the release of its newest ready-to-drink chelada, which is made with natural flavors of lime and salt.

The full release from Modelo is below.

CHICAGO – Modelo, the beer brewed for those with The Fighting Spirit, announces its newest ready-to-drink chelada, Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal. The newest addition to the Modelo Chelada lineup is a refreshing take on an authentic Mexican tradition. Simply made with Mexican beer and the refreshing natural flavor of lime and salt, Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal provides a new, convenient way to enjoy the classic chelada experience.

“Consumers today are looking for authentic experiences and new flavors,” said Greg Gallagher, VP, brand marketing, Constellation Brands Beer Division. “As our first non-tomato-based chelada, Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal provides both by delivering this new refreshing flavor combination based on one of the most traditional Mexican chelada recipes.”

Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal joins a strong portfolio that includes classic Modelo Chelada Especial and sweet and spicy Modelo Chelada Tamarindo Picante. Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal offers a smooth and refreshing citrus flavor experience and has an ABV of 3.5 percent. It is now available in 24 oz. cans nationwide.

With March comes the NCAA Tournament. However, in beer-related news, March also means the seasonal return of Bell's Brewery's beloved Oberon Ale.

“I think we’re all ready to put winter away and say hello to warmer weather with an annual tradition: raising that first Oberon of the season,” said Larry Bell, founder and president of Bell’s Brewery, in a release.

A 5.8 percent ABV American Wheat Beer, Oberon features a silky smooth mouthfeel and lightly spicy flavor profile.

The full release from Bell's is below.

COMSTOCK, Mich. – Bell’s Oberon Ale officially returns March 25th, signaling the end of winter and return of summer.

Bars, restaurants, retail locations and fans will celebrate Oberon’s return with midnight tappings, release parties, pub crawls and other special events throughout the week.

“I think we’re all ready to put winter away and say hello to warmer weather with an annual tradition: raising that first Oberon of the season,” said Larry Bell, founder and president of Bell’s Brewery.

“We’ll see if Mother Nature agrees, but we already have spring training (baseball) and between the two, that’s a good start,” he said. 

pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River, Oregon will collaborate with Higgins Restaurant in Portland for the iconic establishment's 25th anniversary.

In honor of the occasion, pFriem will release Higgins Farmhouse Ale to honor this milestone anniversary for Oregon's first farm-to-table restaurant.

The full release from pFriem and Higgins is below.

PORTLAND, Ore. – Higgins, Oregon’s original farm-to-table restaurant, is observing a quarter-century in business this year, and has released a special anniversary ale in collaboration with pFriem Family Brewers to celebrate the milestone. 

Higgins Anniversary Ale is a Belgian-style farmhouse saison made with Calamondin oranges, cardamon, and green peppercorn. Featuring notes of lemon and spice, it finishes  delicate and dry. The beer was a collaborative effort of James Beard award-winning chef Greg Higgins; chef de cuisine Patrick Strong; beer steward Pauly Miller; and the brewers at pFriem Family Brewers. 

Higgins Anniversary Ale is currently available on draft only at the restaurant, located at 1239 SW Broadway and Jefferson, and at pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River. It is also available in a limited number of cage and cork 375ml bottles at Higgins, Belmont Station in SE Portland, and John’s Marketplace in SW Portland.