Fulton Brewing in Minneapolis, Minnesota is joining the ranks of hard seltzer producers.

The trendy hard seltzer line of beverages for active-liftestyle drinkers have spread throughout craft beer, with Fulton being the newest brewery to enter the realm.

Mixed 12-packs featuring Blood Orange, Berry, Grapefruit and Lemon Lime flavors are available in the Minneapolis metro area (with planned expansion throughout the year).

The full release from the brewery is below.

Let's Party
 
As if brewing approachable, extraordinary beers 5 days a week wasn't enough already we're throwing our collective hats into the ring of the Hard Seltzer. And, if our experiences at Twin Cities Burger Battle and Grumpy's Art-A-Whirl party this past weeked are any indication of enthusiasm for this stuff, things are going to be quite fruity and fun this summer. Comprised of flavors including: Grapefruit, Berry, Blood Orange, and Lemon Lime there's sure to be a little something for everyone in this package. We spent nearly a year working on recipes, flavor combinations, new processes, packaging and identity work across all departments. We now can proudly say the fruits (pun definitely intended) of our labor are yours to enjoy.

FATE Brewing Co. in Boulder, Colorado has shuttered its brewery after 6 years of existence.

The brewery received wide acclaim locally and nationally, but due to a number of factors outlined in a heartfelt letter from the brewery, FATE closed down this month.

According to the letter from the brewery, a planned expansion was a significant reason why the brewery closed down: "This expansion would allow us to increase our brewing capacity and expand to an off-site production and distribution center. After great efforts and significant costs, the federal licensing authorities denied a brewpub license for the space due to a technicality with the layout, despite a previous production brewery and taproom successfully operating in the space for over 20 years. This project, although mostly unknown to the public, was something that FATE continued to carry the burden of financially."

Also, per the release from FATE, the brewing was under constant attack from the local paper: "...we have been a continual target by our local community paper. The inaccurate coverage, reporting errors and negative targeting has had a significant impact on our business, and correlates directly with a noticeable decrease in our volume, attrition of staff, misconception of closure, brand confusion and challenges for our team, time and time again."

The full letter from the brewery is below.

A FATE FAREWELL...

Upland Brewing Co. in Bloomington, Indiana has announced the release of two new beers.

The first is Beyond Resin, the brewery's newest release in its Side & Trail series. The second was originally brewed solely for release at Granfalloon, a Kurt Vonnegut-inspired festival, but the beer was such a hit that the brewery expanded it to a canned release.

The beer, Proteus, is a citrus ale brewed with key limes for a refreshing twist.

The full release from Upland is below.

New Releases

Our 2019 lineup continues with our latest Side Trail and Tart Series releases, Beyond Resin and Two of Tarts! Our new and improved Granfalloon Fest Beer, Proteus, rounds out this month's new releases.

Our third Side Trail release strays off the beaten path of our other hazy IPA releases. This IPA uses terpenes derived from Crazy Horse Hops' hops for uniquely intense aromas of fresh pine. Beyond Resin is available on tap and in 4-packs at all Upland locations now. Check out the Brewer's Notes for all of the details on this beer below!

Pike Brewing Co. in Seattle, Washington has announced its live music series for the summer season, as well as multiple limited releases over the course of the next few weeks.

The full release from the brewery is below.

Over $13,000 Raised for Planned Parenthood

Pike’s annual celebration of craft beverages, local foods, and the women who make them, Women in Beer, sold out on May 13^th, raising over $13,000 for our local Planned Parenthood chapter! Beer lovers who still want to support Planned Parenthood can continue to drink Pike Morning After Pale on draft and in cans for a limited time.

Pike Third Story Quad & Blackberry Quad: On Tap Now

Belgian malt and Trappist yeast bring rich notes of dark berry and plum to the foreground of Pike Third Story Quad, and warm spice on the finish. Try this classic style, or our fruited version, Pike Third Story Blackberry Quad, featuring sweet-tart local blackberries added post-fermentation. Part of our Third Story series, this is a limited, draft-only release. Try this beer with and without fruit! Which do you prefer?

Pike Pride Supports LGBTQ+ Students

Heavy Seas Beer in Baltimore, Maryland has unveiled its newest brew: Red Flag Soul Ale is a Flanders Red-style brew that clocks in at 8 percent ABV.

The full release from the brewery is below.

BALTIMORE – The “Uncharted Waters” series by Heavy Seas Beer will welcome a brand new offering in June 2019: Red Flag, Barrel Aged Sour Ale. This beer will be available in both 4-packs of 12 oz. bottles and draft throughout the Heavy Seas distribution footprint.

Brewed in the classic Flemish Red style, Red Flag is brewed in small batches on our 15 Barrel Brewhouse. Each batch is aged in stainless and then moved to bourbon and red wine barrels for further maturing. The barrels are then hand selected and blended to create the most complex and seductive sour ale possible. Red Flag is the first sour offering in the Uncharted Waters series. Deep ruby in color, this barrel aged sour ale delights with sweet malt tones, complex fruit undertones and a deliciously tart finish.