Sun King Brewery in Indianapolis, Indiana has announced the opening of a new Specialty Production facility in the Fishers District of the city. Full details from the brewery are below.

Indianapolis – Sun King Brewery, a leader in the independent craft beer and spirits movements in Indiana, is excited to celebrate the opening of its new 13,000-square-foot Sun King Fishers Tap Room & Brewery – a specialty production craft brewery and tap room at Fishers District in Fishers, Indiana.

Sun King Fishers customers will be able to taste and purchase a wide variety of Sun King’s core, seasonal and specialty beers, along with spirits produced by Sun King Spirits in Carmel, on each of the brewery’s two levels, including a 3,000-square-foot rooftop patio. Carry-out beer will also be available for purchase. The entire facility will be family friendly for all ages, with the exception of the bar areas. The brewery will also include rental space for private and community events.

Brasserie Lagabiere in Montreal, Canada has announced its entrance into the U.S market for the first time. The full release from the brewery and its distributor is below.

Pewaukee, Wis. ​– Brew Pipeline, an innovative craft beer startup, announced today that it will be the exclusive importer of Montreal’s Brasserie Lagabière. To date, Brew Pipeline has partnered with top-rated domestic craft beers and is now expanding its reach internationally. Joining Brew Pipeline’s PORTFOLIO​. Lagabière will be available for​ long-term, year-round distribution management. Additionally, this is Lagabière’s first entrance into the U.S. market. Brew Pipeline will be importing two of Lagabière’s flagship beers including Ta Meilleure and Ta Plus Meilleure, which will be available in seven initial markets.

“Brasserie Lagabiè​re was handpicked as the leading craft beer innovator from Quebec,” says​  Steve Kwapil, CEO and co-founder of Brew Pipeline. “We strive to offer our distributor network brands and brewing styles that are unique to their portfolio. As a bonus, our goal is to help our distributors secure Brasserie Lagabiè​re on every French menu across the country.”​         

Cape May Brewing Co. in Cape May, New Jersey and Night Shift Brewing in Everett, Massachusetts have announced a collaboration beer called Brewberry -- an imperial stout with coffee and blueberries. More details on the beer are below.

Cape May, NJ -- Cape May Brewing Company and Night Shift Brewing of Everett, Massachusetts, are pleased to announce a collaboration beer: Brewberry, an Imperial Stout with coffee and blueberry, is brewed with coffee roasted by Night Shift in their recent expansion into coffee roasting.

Brewberry is an incredibly indulgent and decadent brew with an exceptionally robust malt bill that accentuates the natural coffee flavors and a whirlpool charge of Mosaic hops that brings out the natural blueberry flavors present in the coffee. A generous helping of blueberry juice was added at the tail-end of fermentation to add a jammy, subtle tartness to the otherwise chocolatey and decadent brew.

“We respect Night Shift and what they’re doing,” says Cape May Brewing Company’s CEO, Ryan Krill, regarding the collaboration. “Both breweries are relatively similar in terms of vintage and size, and, like us with Cape Beverage Distributing, they’ve opened their own wholesaler in Massachusetts. With all of our synergies, coming together to brew a great beer was a no-brainer.”

Night Shift is excited about the possibilities in collaborating with Cape May, as well.

Los Angeles is a city dotted with numerous microbreweries and taprooms, which contain a variety of both domestic and foreign craft beers. In previous entries in our series on Japanese craft beer up until now, we’ve introduced the brewing methods of various Japanese craft beers – this time, we’ll be introducing a special event that allows you to drink Japanese craft beers in Los Angeles.

Craft Beer Izakaya

Harajuku Taproom in Culver City is a Japanese craft beer izakaya that serves over 50 varieties of Japanese craft beers and sake. Izakaya are like gastropubs or tapas bars – they’re spaces where people can enjoy alcoholic drinks together alongside casual cuisine.

Harajuku Taproom has a popular original menu featuring karaage fried chicken (with Japanese craft beer part of the recipe) and chicken wings in addition to grilled yakitori skewers and sausages –  all of which pair exceptionally with beer and sake.

Harajuku Taproom is the first overseas taproom of Baird Brewing in Shizuoka. Baird Brewing was founded by Bryan Baird, an American living in Japan, and his wife in their ever-growing love for beer.

Limited-Time Japanese Craft Beer Event at Harajuku Taproom

New Holland Brewing Co. in Holland, Michigan has entered into the "active lifestyle" beer market with Lightpoint White Ale, which featured only 2 grams of carbs per serving as well as only 86 calories. More details on this beer are below.

Holland, MI, Jan 27th, 2020 -- New Holland Brewing, craft brewery and distillery based in Holland, MI, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of Lightpoint Functional White Ale, its first “active pursuits” beer. Designed to provide a refreshing and responsible post-pursuit experience, uncompromising in flavor, Lightpoint will be available in 43 states on March 1, 2020.

Renowned for flavorful and unique craft beer offerings, New Holland is no stranger to the curation of regional and in-season ingredients, creating craft brews to suit a specific time of year, activity or consumer desire; and Lightpoint is no exception.

Featuring coconut water, orange peel and raw honey, just 2g of carbs and only 86 calories per 12oz can, Lightpoint White Ale is tastefully brewed with natural ingredients and local Lake Michigan water. 

Portland Cider Co. in Portland, Oregon has added distribution to eastern Washington state as well as Northern Idaho. More details from the cider are below.

CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Portland Cider Co., one of Oregon’s longest operating independent cider producers, has signed on with The Odom Corp. to extend distribution of Portland Cider Co.’s award-winning ciders to the entire state of Washington, plus Northern Idaho.

Portland Cider Co. currently produces six year-round favorites: Kinda Dry, Sorta Sweet, Pineapple Rosé, Concord Grape, Sangria, and The Perfect 10 imperial cider. All six products, along with seasonal and limited release cider offerings, are currently available in most of Washington––from Vancouver up to the border of Canada––with the support of the company’s current distribution network: Maletis Beverage, Northwest Beverages and Dickerson Distributing.

Portland Cider Co.’s expansion into Eastern Washington and Idaho with The Odom Corp. will launch this week with Pineapple Rosé, Peach Berry, Concord Grape and Kinda Dry, with offerings in six-pack 12-ounce cans, single serve 19.2-ounce cans, and draft kegs. The cidery’s upcoming seasonal line-up, commencing with Razzberry in March, will join the line-up in all three formats.

Buskey Cider in Richmond, Virginia has announced the release of Peach Tea Cider, the cidery's spring seasonal. More details are below.

RICHMOND, Va. — Buskey Cider, located in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia is releasing its spring seasonal cider, Peach Tea Cider, on Valentine’s Day.

The cider was crafted with loose leaf peach tea blend crafted by Richmond’s CaryTown Teas which includes white tea and peach blossoms. The cider will be available on tap and in 16 oz. cans around the state, in addition to being available in their tasting room.

“Gosh, I’m pumped to have the Peach Tea Cider back this season. This is the third year in a row we’ve significantly increased the batch size and it’s still going to run out quick.” said Will Correll, founder of Buskey Cider. “The aromatic peach blossoms, distinctive white tea, and balanced sweetness from our Virginia apples make this a fan favorite, and with how delicious this cider is, it’s not surprising.”

Correll opened Buskey Cider with his wife at the age of 26 in April 2016 in Scott’s Addition, described as Richmond’s booziest craft beverage neighborhood. Like all their labels, the Peach Tea Cider label was designed in house by co-owner, Elle Correll.