Beer Lovers Welcome Summer, Celebrate Dad, by Sipping Beer in the woods at the Oregon Garden Brewfest

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SILVERTON, Ore. — Attendees at last weekend’s 12th annual Oregon Garden Brewfest celebrated both the arrival of summer and Father’s Day by enjoying 120 handcrafted beers, ciders and meads amongst the natural beauty of The Oregon Garden.

This marked the first year the festival moved from an indoor pavilion out into the forest, where breweries were set up in quaint cottages dotted throughout the woods, underneath the warm glow of bistro lights. Already regarded as the Willamette Valley’s most scenic beer festival, the move into the forest fully embraced the Oregon spirit.

“Our visitors kept saying tasting beer in the forest was the most Oregon thing they’ve ever seen," said Brittney Hatteberg, marketing director for The Oregon Garden. “Honestly, people loved it. The weather on Saturday morning was crazy, but it created this amazing community spirit – people were laughing, posting photos on social media and running from booth to booth, trying new beers. Once the storm ended, everyone enjoyed sunshine and great beer the rest of the weekend!”

More than 7,400 guests attended the event this year, where they were encouraged to explore the 80 acres of botanical gardens with drinks in hand. Crowds enjoyed the music of a dozen regional bands on Friday and Saturday evenings, including

headliners Dead Wood Standing and Sassparilla.

The People’s Choice – determined by votes cast at the festival – was Worthy Brewing's Coeur de la Peche, a traditional Saison that incorporates fresh peaches from Oregon Fruit Products. Styles at the event ranged from ambers and Belgians to pales and porters, offering something for every palate.

On Sunday, families celebrated Father’s Day with root beer from Crater Lake Soda, while laying on blankets in the sun, making craft projects for dad, playing in the Children’s Garden and enjoying games, including shuffleboard, skee-ball and foosball, all set up in the Garden.

Many attendees wisely took advantage of overnight Brewfest packages at the Oregon Garden Resort located immediately above the festival grounds. A Moonstone Hotel property, the Oregon Garden Resort offers 103 hotel rooms overlooking The Oregon Garden and is only a short walk from the festival venue. Overnight stays are available to book for next year’s festival, June 16-19, 2017, just visit: oregongardenresort.com.

The Oregon Garden Brewfest was generously presented by Venti’s Café and sponsored by Country Financial, the Oregon Lottery, Renewal by Andersen, Screamin’ Sicilian Pizza Co., T-Mobile, Goschie Farms, Imperial Bottle Shop, Craft QA, Oregon Beer Growler and the Oregonian. To stay informed for next year’s event, visit www.oregongarden.org/events/brewfest/.

‘Brett’er Get Ready: Victory Brewing Company Unleashes Tart Ten

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Downingtown, PA, - Victory Brewing Company (Victory) introduces its newest seasonal, Tart Ten, a strong, refreshingly zingy, tart-tingly Belgian Dubbel ale fermented with Brettanomyces.  Respecting European tradition and Belgium’s vast history of brewing and beer styles, Victory's brewmasters applied their signature American ingenuity and creativity, marrying these influences in Tart Ten, which is rich in flavor but light in body. It is currently available nationally throughout Victory’s 37-state footprint.

A harmonious composition of Pilsner and Caramel Malts and Czech Saaz hops fermented with non spore-forming Brettanomyces yeast, the bold ale commands presence by taking the palate on a complex journey of the senses with an initial acidic impression followed by a pleasantly smooth finish. At 10% ABV, Tart Ten brings the all the delicious and unpredictable wild funk to the table that every great party is known for. Bottled in a celebratory cork and cage 750 ml bottle its suggested retail price is $9.99 depending on location, and is also available on draft.

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Naturally occurring in the wooden fermenters of old, Brettanomyces was commonly found in Belgian ales, saisons and lambics prior to sanitation processes and stainless steel vessel fermentation, which modernized brewing starting in the late 19th century. However, Brettanomyces has increasingly captured the imaginations of a growing number of brewers and aficionados due to its complex ability to showcase the true artistry and compelling depth of flavors that increasingly defines the craft beer industry.

“Our thirst for creativity is only seconded by our literal thirst for a great tasting, uniquely special beer that can boldly stand out on its own. Challenging our fans to taste something new is how we fulfill our professional ambitions,” said Victory’s Founder and Brewmaster, Bill Covaleski. “Harnessing technology and tradition, we rely on inspiration to provide the creative spark that brings such innovative creations as Tart Ten to our fans.”

Use Victory’s Beerfinder to discover a nearby location where Tart Ten is available, or download the free Victory Mobile app for Android or iPhone.

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About Victory Brewing Company 
Victory Brewing Company is a craft brewery headquartered in Downingtown, PA. Founded by childhood friends, Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet, Victory officially opened its doors in February of 1996. Victory’s second state of the art brewery opened in February of 2014 in Parkesburg, PA to serve fans of fully flavored beers in 37 states with innovative beers melding European ingredients and technology with American creativity. Victory operates three brewpubs; the original Downingtown site, Victory at Magnolia in Kennett Square and Parkesburg featuring self-guided tours. Victory recently announced an alliance with Southern Tier Brewing under the parent company of Artisanal Brewing Ventures. To learn more about Victory Brewing Company please visit www.victorybeer.com.

Worthy Brewing Releases Fruit Focused Seasonals

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Bend, Oregon - 22 June 2016 -  To celebrate the warmer months, Worthy Brewing is releasing two fruit-focused summer seasonals with real fruit purees from Oregon Fruit Products.

 

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Coeur de la Peche (or Heart of the Peach) is part of a new seasonal saison series that also includes their classic Farm Out Saison. The brew uses apricot and peach purees and the result is a brightly carbonated brew with a creamy mouthfeel and subtle clove and white pepper yeast flavors. Hints of peach and dried apricots round out the profile in aroma and taste. Coeur de la Peche is available in 22-ounce bottles and on draft through September.

 

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Kama Citrus IPA is a well-balanced blend of Centennial and Equinox hops, with the addition of real Mandarin orange and grapefruit purees. It’s clean and crisp with a juicy citrus flavor and fresh tangerine on the nose. A pronounced hoppiness and balanced profile combined with a 6.2% ABV might just make this the perfect summer IPA. Kama Citrus IPA is available in six-pack 12-ounce bottles and on draft through October.

Worthy Brewing Company’s flagship beers include 12-ounce cans of: Worthy IPA, Prefunk Pale Ale, Easy Day Kolsch, and Lights Out Stout. The bottling line also cranks out 22-ounce bottles of Worthy IPA, Worthy Imperial IPA and Eruption Imperial Red Ale, along with limited releases of specialty and seasonal beers, such as Coeur de la Peche and Kama Citrus IPA.

Worthy Brewing Company opened its doors in early 2013, delivering remarkably balanced, filtered ales that are hand-crafted using premium ingredients and the pristine water from the Cascade Mountains in Bend, Oregon. Worthy’s campus includes a large outdoor biergarten, full restaurant, and a greenhouse and hop yard onsite for growing estate and experimental hops in conjunction with Oregon State University and Indie Hops. An expansion with expanded restaurant seating, a banquet space, and an observatory is planned for completion in Late Summer 2016.  For more information, please contact CEO, Chris Hodge, at chris@worthybrewing.com

Left Hand Announces Pride Runs Deep & Rye on the Prize

LONGMONT, CO • June 21, 2016 – Left Hand Brewing Co. is adding two new 22oz limited release beers to their Big Mo series – Pride Runs Deep and Rye on the Prize. Pride Runs Deep IPA with Colorado blue spruce pine tips is brewed in support of the USS Colorado Commissioning Committee. Running silent in the deep for months at a time, the attack sub and 134 officers and crew members are armed and ready to protect our oceans and territories from threats against our freedom. Pride Runs Deep will be released at Falling Rock Tap House on June 29^th at 4pm, in the company of supporters and veterans. Proceeds will help support the Committee, funding commissioning events and supporting the crew. More information on the Committee can be found at http://usscoloradocommittee.org/.

Also, this July, Left Hand Brewing Co. will be releasing Rye on the Prize, a bold Imperial Red Rye Ale dedicated to the spirit of independence. Rye on the Prize is inspired by the Left Hand’s 22 year commitment to keep their ‘eye on the prize’ – to brew great beer, stay independent and give back to the community. “In 1993 we set out to change the world with better beer. To keep our eye on the prize, Left Hand has chosen an independent path to build a stronger community—founded on the best beer we can make. Rye on the Prize has a bold, hopped up character inspired by our mission to do good by you, the beer drinker, and our community.” shares Eric Wallace, CEO and co-founder of Left Hand. Rye on the Prize will be available through September and distributed across Left Hand’s 36-state distribution.

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About Left Hand Brewing Company

Celebrating twenty-two years of brewing a well-balanced portfolio of craft beers, Left Hand Brewing Company is located at 1265 Boston Avenue in Longmont, Colorado. Left Hand is one of the most honored and recognized breweries in the state, with over 27 Great American Beer Festival medals, 11 World Beer Cup awards, and 9 European Beer Star awards. Famous for their Nitro series, Left Hand Brewing established America’s original Nitro bottle with their popular Milk Stout Nitro. Left Hand’s collection of perennial and seasonal beers are available in 36 states & DC. Employee Owned, Righteously Independent.  Distribution:  AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI

New Belgium Brewing to Release Second Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream-Inspired Beer

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Ft. Collins, Colo. – June 20, 2016 – New Belgium Brewing and Ben & Jerry’s are teaming up once again to create a new ice cream inspired beer while raising awareness about climate change. Inspired by one of Ben & Jerry’s smash hits, New Belgium has developed Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ale, a special release beer to hit the shelves in the fall of 2016. Fifty-thousand dollars in proceeds will benefit Protect Our Winters (POW) a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness around climate change. As Fellow B Corporations beholden to stakeholders, including their communities and the environment, the two like-minded businesses have long championed similar causes.

“We are excited to be partnering once again with the good folks at Ben & Jerry’s and POW,” said New Belgium Director of Sustainability, Jenn Vervier. “The beer in development tastes amazing and we look forward to talking about climate change and climate action. With the upcoming election and a new administration, year two is even more important than the first round.”

The Colorado-based craft brewer and famed ice cream maker are both registered Beneficial or “B Corporations”. B Corps are held to performance standards that are comprehensive and transparent, measuring a company’s impact on workers, suppliers, communities and the environment.

“Working with New Belgium Brewing and Protect our Winters to be able to impact climate was a highlight of 2015, and so, we’re doing it again,” said Jay Curley, Senior Global Marketing Manager of Ben & Jerry’s. “This new beer is delicious and unique and the issue of climate change is still increasingly urgent.”

An announcement later this year will detail the focus of the campaign and the specifics around the partnership.

ABOUT NEW BELGIUM BREWING
New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, is recognized as one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work and one of the Wall Street Journal’s Best Small Businesses. The 100% employee-owned brewery is a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Business as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, and one of World Blu’s most democratic U.S. businesses, and a Certified B Corp. In addition to Fat Tire, New Belgium brews thirteen year-round beers; Citradelic Tangerine IPA, Ranger IPA, Rampant Imperial IPA, Shift Pale Lager, Slow Ride Session IPA, Snapshot Wheat, Sunshine Wheat, 1554 Black Ale, Blue Paddle Pilsner, Abbey Belgian Ale and Trippel and a gluten-reduced line, Glutiny Pale Ale and Glutiny Golden Ale. Learn more at www.newbelgium.com.
 
ABOUT BEN & JERRY’S
As a social justice company, Ben & Jerry’s believes in a greater calling than simply making a profit. Ben & Jerry’s incorporates Linked Prosperity into its business practices in a number of ways including a focus on values-led sourcing. The company produces a wide variety of super-premium ice cream, non-dairy frozen dessert, yogurt and sorbet using high-quality, responsibly sourced ingredients. Ben & Jerry’s, a Vermont corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Unilever, operates its business on a three-part Mission Statement emphasizing product quality, economic reward and a commitment to the community and became a certified B Corp (Benefit Corporation) in 2012. Ben & Jerry’s products are distributed in over 35 countries in retail, franchised Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops, restaurants and other venues. The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation’s employee-led grant programs totaled $2.4MM in 2015 to support efforts to improve social and environmental justice throughout the United States. For the inside scoop on Ben & Jerry’s visit www.benjerry.com.

No-Li Brewhouse Wins Large Brewery of the Year!

Devan Faulkner and Brandon Nelson of No-Li Brewhouse

Spokane, WA… The Washington Brewers Festival awarded No-Li Brewhouse Large Brewery of the Year amongst 950 beers judged in a state with over 400 breweries.

No-Li Brewhouse was awarded five medals; gold medal for Poser Pale, Silver medal for Crony Brown, Silver medal for Born & Raised IPA, Silver medal for Spin Cycle Red and bronze medal for Oyster Stout collaboration with Taylor Shellfish.

“No-Li Brewhouse is a people driven organization that creates platforms to build upon in experimentation, growth and a steadfast belief in the future,” says Brandon Nelson, No-Li Brewer. “Together, we have a relentless pursuit of improving and stretching ourselves to build something special, something different and something grounded in people and craft beer!”

Cheers!

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About No-Li Brewhouse

Born & Raised in Washington’s Inland Empire, No-Li Brewhouse is locally-owned and community-minded crafting Spokane-Style beers with No Boundaries: innovative beers brewed with locally-sourced ingredients. In addition to being named the NBWA 2015 National Brewer Partner of the Year, No-Li has won eighteen international awards, including a gold medal from the 2012 Great American Beer Festival and 2016 Large Brewery of the Year at the Washington Brewers Festival. 

For more information about the beers, brewery and the pub, visit www.nolibrewhouse.com, or follow them on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @nolibrewhouse.