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ABInBev SAB Miller 'MegaBrew' Merger Approved

The US Department of Justice has announced it has reached a settlement with ABInBev, allowing it to move forward with its acquisition of SABMiller, joining the world's first and second largest brewers, respectively. Though the $107 billion merger will make MegaBrew a force of Godzilla-like proportions, ABI made significant concessions in order to keep the deal moving, with an expected closing date towards the end of 2016.

Shakedown Street

Shakedown Street

Styles

Georgia
United States
Southbound Shakedown Street Saison beer
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Something's shakin' with Shakedown Street -- Southbound's fresh new take on a French Saison. This light, kettle-soured Farmhouse Ale is infused with a hefty dose of Southern Cross hops.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.2%
IBUs: 
35
Hops: 
Southern Cross

Desert Dawn

Desert Dawn

Styles

Georgia
United States
Desert Dawn by Soutbound Brewing Co.
Judges Ratings 
Description 

Seeing is believing when it comes to this bright and juicy brew. Desert Dawn is loaded with tart wild berry, dark fruit flavors, and spice that are just as vibrant as the color of the beer itself. This thirst quenching, light bodied treat will have you smelling the scent of elderberries while dancing on the wind.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.3%
IBUs: 
10
Served at: 
54-57º
Hops: 
Magnum
Malts: 
2-Row, Wheat
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Bell's Octoberfest Returns After Five Year Hiatus

Bell's Octoberfest Returns After Five Year Hiatus

For the first time in five years, Bell's Brewery will be bottling its Octoberfest Beer, complete with Bell's refreshed logo and packaging.

This Marzen is a limited-release fall seasonal and will be available throughout Bell's distribution footprint starting in August.

Read the full release from Bell's below:

COMSTOCK, MICHIGAN – One of Bell’s Brewery’s fall favorites is returning to the bottling line for the first time in five years.

Bell’s Octoberfest Beer (5.5% ABV) will also debut in 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles when it starts shipping in August. Bottles, six-packs and 12-packs will all feature the refreshed Bell’s logo and packaging.

This limited, sessionable lager will ship to all states Bell’s distributes to.

“Octoberfest is a brewery and a fan favorite, one that we get a lot of questions about,” said Bell’s Vice President Laura Bell.

“This is the year we can finally say yes, Octoberfest is coming back in bottles. It has been too long, it’s a perfect way to welcome cooler weather,” she said.

Smooth and highly drinkable, Bell’s Octoberfest opens the door to the coming autumn with a light, dry toasted malt note without too much sweetness.

Additional details will be shared at bellsbeer.com and on Bell’s social media as they become available.

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Unibroue Announces Megadeth Collaboration Beer

Unibroue Announces Megadeth Collaboration Beer

The music and beer collaborations just keep on coming. Megadeth, the metal band led by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine, has announced a partnership with Canadian craft brewery Unibroue to release a special-edition beer.

A Tout Le Monde is a Belgian-style Saison that clocks in at 4.5% ABV. The beer will release next month.

While it might not invite a Symphony of Destruction, this beer is sure to be highly sought after by craft beer enthusiasts and metalheads alike.

Read more about the beer at megadethbeer.com.

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