Highland Brewing Co. in Asheville, North Carolina has announced the release of its anticipated Metal Rat Hazy IPA, a collaboration with Lucky Envelope Brewing in Seattle, Washington. More details from the brewery are below.

Join us as we celebrate the dawning of the Year of the Metal Rat with a special collaboration beer release with Seattle's Lucky Envelope Brewing! Metal Rat Hazy IPA was brewed on both coasts with Lotus hops and locally grown wheat from Washington and North Carolina.

Our brewers say that Metal Rat Hazy IPA has bright orange and lemony notes from the hops and creaminess from the malt that make it taste kind of like oranges in cream! We're excited that this brew provides a real taste of place and a unique cultural connection. 

Founder Oscar Wong and President Leah Ashburn will be handing out lucky red envelopes with gifts, ranging from merchandise, gift cards, and some very special surprises to the first 88 visitors (8 is a lucky number in Chinese culture).

Rogue Ales & Spirits in Newport, Oregon has announced the release of an Imperial Stout aged in the company's own whiskey barrels and a whiskey aged in previously employed stout barrels. The full details on the beer are below.

Newport, Ore. (January 21, 2020) — Rogue Ales & Spirits is made by, and for, the curious and the award-winning Rolling Thunder family of products is a testament to that inquisitive spirit. As the only farmer-brewer-distiller-cooper in the world, Rogue is able to handcraft these products at their headquarters in Newport, Oregon. Rolling Thunder Imperial Stout and Rolling Thunder Stouted Whiskey are the culmination of all things DIY from Rogue.

“With our culture of relentless curiosity comes the desire to create, innovate and do things differently,” says Bliss Dake, Vice President of Marketing. “At Rogue we come up with some wild ideas and then we make them happen. We are makers with a ‘Do It Yourself’ attitude and are always asking ‘What If?’. This ‘What If’ mentality pushed us to experiment and ultimately create something special with the Rolling Thunder family.”

Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta, Georgia has announced the release of Lay Low, a low-calorie, low-alcohol IPA with only 3.2 percent ABV and 90 calories. More details from the brewery can be found below.

ATLANTA, GA. (January 20, 2020) –  Hitting the market on January 24, Lay Low, a new year-round brand from Monday NIght Brewing, clocks in at 3.2% ABV and only 90 calories — and here’s the kicker — actually tastes like an IPA.   

We know what you’re thinking. “Oh great. Another low calorie craft beer. Super original, guys.” But hear us out on this one. As frequent craft beer drinkers ourselves, we wanted to create a low calorie, low ABV beer that actually tasted delicious. “It turns out that’s pretty hard to achieve,” says co-founder Jonathan Baker, “but using science, dedication, and the spirit of the mighty tiger, we think we’ve finally nailed it.” 

Lay Low is dry hopped with Citra, Idaho 7 and Sultana, creating the oh-so-original citrusy notes of a classic IPA. The finish is crisp, clean and dry—leaving you wanting another sip. Go ahead and treat yourself, because it’s just 90 calories. In the words of Monday Night, this beer is designed for you to SLAY IPA ALL DAY.  

Westfax Brewing Co. in Lakewood, Colorado has debuted Life Hack Hazy Double IPA. More details on the beer are below.

Lakewood, CO – The return of one of Westfax Brewing crowd pleasers entitled “Life Hack” will be returning to their Lakewood taproom on Friday, January 24th in 16 oz cans and on draft! Life Hack is a double hazy ipa sitting at 8.1% brewed with Mosaic, Pacifica, and Zythos hops producing decadent and juicy notes of pineapple, mango, and papaya. 

Life Hack Double Hazy IPA will be available starting at 2 pm on Friday January 24th in 16 oz singles,

4-packs, and on draft in 10 oz pours. The cans will only be available in the Westfax taproom at 6733 W. Colfax Ave in Lakewood, Colorado. For more information on this event please visit the facebook even​    t page.

If you would like more information about the event, beers and/or the brewery, please contact Justin

Graziano at 303-233-3745 or email at [email protected]​

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Outbound Brewing in San Diego, California has announced plans to release multiple beverages made with THC, CBD as well as non-alcoholic beer options in its portfolio. The full release from the brewery is below.

SAN DIEGO — With mindful drinking and alcohol alternatives on the rise, San Diego-based Outbound Brewing is proud to announce the launch of a portfolio of non-alcoholic brews that invite consumers to craft their own adventure.

Outbound’s new product line includes traditional non-alcoholic, CBD-infused, and cannabis-infused options – all featuring small-batch brewing technique, craft beer taste, and only 30 calories per bottle. All three formulations are available in Outbound’s artisan flavor profiles:

• Pale Haze, inspired by a classic pale ale recipe and brewed with Cascade and Amarillo hops from the Pacific Northwest — a uniquely refreshing combination with a smooth finish and crisp effervescence,
• Blood Orange Haze, a flavor-forward, bright citrus twist on the original, and
• Grapefruit Haze, a fresh, slightly tart crowd-pleaser.

Whether your adventure calls for a truly craft non-alcoholic beer, the added benefits of CBD infusion, or a fuller cannabis beverage experience, there’s an Outbound for you.

The team behind Outbound first launched a THC-infused, non-alcoholic beer called High Style in California in 2018.

Slapjack Jackfruit Vodka, brewed in the northern hills of Georgia, has made its debut. More details from the distillery are below.

This original jackfruit vodka is so smooth, juicy and tropical—with a touch of sweet heat— it can be enjoyed all by itself. For a flavored vodka, that’s saying something.

SLAPJACK is a sure hit as a shooter, particularly chilled, with delicious flavors of mango, banana, pineapple, orange and peach (plus a déjà vu flavor profile you know you’ve had before, but just can’t place – until you do). But at the same time the complexity and subtle savory notes appeal to spirits connoisseurs always on the look out for an interesting new sipping spirit or a liquor for creative and unusual cocktails.

It only gets more interesting from there.

Jackfruit itself is a fascinating fruit, loaded with superpowers. It enjoys superfood status for its antioxidants, nutrients and vitamins. Its size is as big as its flavor, bigger than most watermelons. And it happens to be great for the planet because the tree it grows on is naturally pest-and drought-resistant, flourishes easily, and has a high yield. Those in the know call it a permaculture dream.

Now jackfruit is trending up, as fast as ever, primarily for its amazing flavor.

The SLAPJACK brand is proving appealing to millennials’ sense of sustainability, identity and uniqueness while still satisfying a desire for flat-out great flavor and fun.

Noel Canning & Bottling in Yakima, Washington has announced the ability to package alcoholic beverages and distilled spirits. More details are below.

YAKIMA, Wash. — With licensing and permitting at the State and Federal levels recently completed, Noel Canning and Bottling in Yakima, WA has expanded their alcohol co-packing services. In addition to their existing wine and hard cider canning capabilities they are now able to package brewed alcoholic beverages (such as flavored hard seltzers) and distilled spirits based beverages (such as cocktails in the can).

Multiple can and finished package sizes are available, as Noel Canning and Bottling continues to add capabilities to better serve growing beverage categories.

Please contact Mike Sutton, Noel Canning and Bottling Contract Packaging Manager at 800 822 1313 or 509 248 4545 for more information.

For More Information: noelcanning.com

Jiant Hard Kombucha in Los Angeles, California has announced a partnership with Craft LA and Craft SD to expand its distribution throughout southern California. The full release from the company is below.

LOS ANGELES – Jiant Hard Kombucha is pleased to announce its partnership with Craft Los Angeles (Craft LA) and Craft San Diego (Craft SD). Craft will be Jiant’s exclusive distributor throughout Southern California.

“We’re thrilled to bring Jiant into our portfolio of world-class brands. We love the hard kombucha category and feel that Jiant is well-positioned to become a category leader within our Southern California footprint. Not only have they built an exciting and beautiful brand, but they’ve really differentiated themselves with the liquid they’ve created,” said Kyle Sartanowicz, general manager of Craft LA and Craft SD.

KEEL Vodka in Providence, Rhode Island has announced a vodka-based hard seltzer called KEEL Sparkling, which is available now. More details from the company are below.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.– KEEL Vodka, the world’s first premium light spirit, has announced the launch of KEEL Sparkling, a vodka-based hard seltzer crafted with the perfect blend of premium KEEL potato vodka, soda water and all-natural lemon-lime and grapefruit flavors. KEEL Vodka, a pioneer in the low alcohol by volume (ABV) category, is bottled at 23.8% abv, allowing drinkers to stay balanced as they socialize, so they can enjoy the now and the later. KEEL Sparkling provides a better-for-you, gluten-free canned vodka soda option when compared to malt-based seltzers on the market, with only 80 calories, 0 carbs, and 0 sugar per 12 oz (355ml) serving. KEEL Sparkling delivers the light, refreshing smoothness of KEEL Vodka in a convenient, go-anywhere can – perfect for year round hiking adventures, tailgating, and backyard get-togethers.