Baxter Brewing Co. in Lewiston, Maine has announced the return of its popular The Big Lebowski-themed White Russian-style stout called The Dude. Full details from the brewery are below.

Slip on your comfiest robe, sit in your favorite chair - preferably by a rug that  really ties the room together - and pour this beverage, man. Innuendo is back! A Limited Release fan-favorite, this ode to The Dude is one of our biggest beers at 9.5% ABV. And thanks to the addition of lactose, cacao, and cold-brew coffee ,you can call this one a "White Russian-styled stout..." if you're not into the whole brevity thing. We call it delicious! Click on the link below to find out where you can grab some of your own.

Flying Dog Brewery in Baltimore, Maryland has announced a collaboration beer with the University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The beer is called Field Notes Pale Ale. Full details are below.

Frederick, Md. – Flying Dog Brewery today announced the 2020 release of Field Notes Pale Ale, a beer created in partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Flying Dog and UMD have been working hand-in-hand for the past 5 years on the future of beer-centric agriculture in the State of Maryland.

Field Notes, brewed using hops grown at UMD’s Western Maryland Research and Education Center in Keedysville, MD, is a crisp and delicious 5.6% pale ale with fruity and citrus hop notes dominating both the aroma and flavor profile. The hops used - Lyon, Glacier and Southern Cross – were chosen after three rounds of blind sensory analysis on the hop varieties harvested by UMD this year.

“There’s no better way to evaluate hops than putting them in a beer, which is exactly why experimental projects like Field Notes are vital to our work with the University of Maryland,” said James Maravetz, VP of Marketing, Flying Dog. “There are no pilot or test brews for this beer, it is a one-time shot to see what notes shine through.”

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium in Dallas, Texas has announced the release of its 2020 U.S. Presidential candidates pint glasses, which are a popular collector's item each election. SInce 2004, Beerknurds and Flying Saucer fans have correctly predicted the election by purchasing the glass of their preferred candidate. Full details are below.

Dallas, TX – Flying Saucer Draught Emporium recently debuted their 2020 U.S. presidential candidate pint glasses, launching the craft beer pioneer’s own poll to predict the next president. Since 2004, Beerknurds and diehard Flying Saucer fans have correctly predicted the election outcome by purchasing the glass of their preferred candidate. Presidential memorabilia collectors covet the sought after set.

Who would you rather have a beer with? Cast your vote in the “ The Election of the Century” for incumbent Trump or former vice president Biden. Every glass is a vote, so Beerknurds can take pride in having a big impact on the tally. 

Head to any Flying Saucer to cast a vote or order online. Nationwide shipping is available and included in online orders.

East Brother Beer Co. in Richmond, California has announced the release of a seasonal brew called Belgian Tripel. Full details are below.

In a world that sometimes feels upside down, we’re finding comfort in honoring traditions while brewing great beer; grateful everyday for being in Richmond CA, and for our community of supporters. Tomorrow, East Brother Beer Company will release its seasonal Belgian Tripel, pulling from a tradition that began centuries ago in the Belgian abbeys.

So what exactly is a tripel? The short answer is a non-precise measurement of the alcohol content in this style of beer. Originally popularized by the Trappist monastery at Westmalle, the name tripel was typically used for the strongest beer in the cellar. Barrels were marked with Xs to signify strength, so three Xs designated the abbey’s tripel, or stronger alcohol content ale.

Honoring tradition, we brew an authentic Belgian Tripel at 8.6 ABV, using nearby Admiral Maltings' Admiral Pilsner malt, Clipper Oats, and Belgian Candi Sugar; a hops profile of English Kent Goldings and Styrian Aurora, plus Abbey Ale yeast. 

White Labs in San Diego, California has announced that it is packaging and releasing two new beers: Better Haze IPA and 10 P Pilsner. Full details are below.

SAN DIEGO– The pioneering liquid yeast and fermentation company, White Labs, first started packaging its beer this past July and is now releasing two new beers Better Haze Ahead IPA and 10° P Pilsner.

Better Haze Ahead IPA showcases the perfect balance between yeast and hops. Hazy IPAs utilize yeast strains and new-world hops that produce aroma reminiscent of citrus and tropical fruit; the two ingredients harmonize into an easy-drinking beer. Brewed with WLP518 Opshaug Kviek ale yeast, the higher fermentation temperature promotes prominent tropical aromas and a dry finish. Brewed with WLP066 London Fog ale yeast, the strain creates a soft mouthfeel and citrus-like esters while accentuating the hop character.

10° P Pilsner is White Labs’ version of a Czech-style pale lager and is highly quaffable due to its dry, crisp finish. WLP802 Czech Budejovice lager yeast produces a dry beer that accentuates bitterness, while WLP830 German lager yeast creates a clean profile with subtle hop character alongside maltiness.