Stone Brewing Co. in Escondido, California has announced that it has been named the official craft beer sponsor of USC Athletics. Full details are below.

ESCONDIDO, CA – With college football now underway, Stone Brewing and the University of Southern California (USC) are excited to announce Stone as the official craft beer sponsor of USC Athletics. The exclusive craft partnership kicks off with the 2021-2022 football season with continued partnership into Spring sports. USC Athletics and Stone will partner on signage, advertising, experiential opportunities and on-site sales of Stone’s well-known beers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Wild Leap Brew Co. in LaGrange, Georgia has announced that a new series of beers will herald the brewery's 4th anniversary. Full details on the series are below.

LAGRANGE, GA: Wild Leap is introducing the newest additions to their craft beer lineup with the announcement of the Birthday Beer series, which will be released this month.

September marks four years of Wild Leap Brew Company and the celebration lasts all month long! Wild Leap will be releasing a lineup of four exclusive beers, as well as serving themed cocktails and specialty drinks in the taproom. Select beer releases will be available for distribution, as well as curbside pickup.

The releases in the “Four Years of Beers” Birthday Month Series will take place as follows:

Release 1: “Cryo Hop IIPA Trial Blend Mango” and “Cryo Hop IIPA Trial Blend Blueberry” - 8% ABV

• Smooth and fruity flavor profile
• Available exclusively in the taproom

Release 2: “Hop Latte Cold Brew” Double IPA - 8.3% ABV

• Rich and creamy flavor profile
• Available for distribution and in the taproom

Release 3: “BA Stout” - 13.5% ABV

• Rich and bold flavor profile
• Available exclusively in the taproom

Release 4: “Flowers and Fruit” Double IPA - 7.8% ABV

Highland Brewing Co. has raised over $25,000 with its Give Back with Gaelic campaign, and the brewery is bringing it back this year. Full details are below.

ASHEVILLE, NC — Highland Brewing Company launches its second year of “Give Back with Gaelic,” a charitable giving campaign to support hospitality industry workers across the brewery’s entire Southeast distribution footprint. The campaign will run from September through the end of the year. 

According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, leisure and hospitality unemployment rates still exceed the national unemployment rate by 3.6%. In response to the ongoing need, the brewery is stepping up for a second year to give a portion of the proceeds from sales of Gaelic Ale, the brewery’s flagship amber ale, to seven locally significant non-profits aimed to support the hospitality community.  

Highland’s Family Owner and President, Leah Ashburn, said, “We have first-hand experience navigating pandemicrelated hospitality challenges in both of our taprooms. However, with customers purchases from across our footprint and the support from our wholesale partners, we have the ability to repeat this giving program. Highland will continue to do whatever we can to help pay it forward to so many of our own who still need support during this long road to recovery.”

Highland Brewing Co. in Asheville, North Carolina has announced the seasonal release of its Rustic Ridge IPA. Full details are below.

Rustic Ridge IPA is our newest seasonal. It showcases the best of our annual hop selection brewed at the peak of the harvest season.

Downtown Taproom, Friday, September 17th

Highland’s Downtown Taproom release features a pop-up craft fair from 4-8 pm, live music, and a meet and greet with Leah Ashburn, Family Owner and Brewery President, from 5-7 pm.