CERIA Brewing Co. in Arvada, Colorado has announced that it will expand distribution of its popular non-alcoholic beers through Amazon and Wegmans in January 2021. Full details are below.

ARVADA, Colorado – CERIA Brewing Company, makers of the non-alcoholic (NA) craft beer developed in 2020 by Blue Moon creator and former brewmaster Keith Villa, Ph.D., today announced that its Grainwave and Indiewave NA beers is now available online through Amazon, and in-store at Wegmans locations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.  

This expansion, combined with the beers’ existing availability at select Total Wine & More retail locations, and through 26 independent distributors, transforms the company started in the Villa’s pilot brewery near Denver, into a true national brand.  

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The Craft Beer Marketing Awards have announced the inaugural winners of its Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards: Zane Lamprey and Megan Stone, respectively. Full details are below.

Milk & Honey Ciders in St. Joseph, Minnesota has announced the release of two new ciders called Pommeau and Estate. Full details are below.

ST. JOSEPH, Minn. — A two-year exploration of the breadth of the cider category has finally come to fruition in two 750ml bottles: Pommeau and Estate.

Crafted in the traditional French style, Milk & Honey Ciders’ Pommeau blends the fresh-pressed juice of Newtown Pippins, Golden Russets, and Chestnut crab apples with apple brandy that was distilled in partnership with Tattersall Distilling and bourbon barrel-aged for 18 months. From there, the liquid was aged for an additional year, resulting in an alcoholic strength of 22%.

The drinking experience of Pommeau provides a warm, spirituous sensation that alerts the senses to notes of carmel, oak spice, cherry, and dried fruit. It is best served as an aperitif, chilled and neat, and makes a lovely complement to soft cheese, foie gras, and rich desserts.

Also recently released was Estate, produced using fruit harvested in 2019 from Milk & Honey Ciders’ orchard in Cold Spring, MN. Estate is naturally fermented by the native yeasts found in the orchard, and captures the unique character and terroir of the growing season. Dry and well balanced with low acidity, Estate boasts a soft palate and finishes at 8.4% abv.

Cannabis brand Old Pal has announced the release of a new THC- and CBD-free pale ale beer called Old Pale Ale. This beer is meant to be shared, just like the company's usual products. Full details are below.

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — Old Pal, one of the most recognizable and top-selling names in the cannabis lifestyle space, announces the launch of Old Pal Ale, a beverage extension that celebrates the same message of shareability that is synonymous with the Old Pal name. Brewed in small batches and available in 4-pack 16oz cans, Old Pal Ale expands on the lifestyle central to the Old Pal brand, from Old Pal classic shareable cannabis products to the wide range of items developed under Old Pal Provisions that encourage community and connection. After all, the idea for Old Pal was born over a couple of cold ones and noticing how simple rituals bring people together.

Highland Brewing Co. in Asheville, North Carolina has announced that it will close its taproom due to constantly rising COVID-19 cases in the state (and the entire country) coupled with a loss of outdoor seating due to lower temperatures.

This is a bold move for the brewery, and one that others should consider, due to the record-breaking pandemic numbers that are occurring every day across the U.S. Full details on the brewery's decision as well as its reopening are below.

To our fans and guests, 

After careful consideration, the team and I have come to the decision to temporarily close our Taproom after regular service on Wednesday, December 23. Our hibernation will continue into early 2021, with curbside pickup reopening on January 6 and full reopening at a later date.

We decided to voluntarily close the Taproom doors with a few factors in mind: