No-Li Brewhouse Releasing New Seasonal - Komrade Imperial IPA

Tearing Down Walls with a Komrade (Imperial IPA, that is!) 

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 No-Li Continues To Unite and Thaw Tensions

Spokane, WA…No-Li Brewhouse continues to expand its passion for community outreach with a thoughtful eye for brining parties to the table over a NEW Komrade Imperial IPA 22 oz.

Spokane and world beer enthusiasts clamored for Brass Monkey and Copper Donkey, but now it's time to make way for the new kid on the block.  Introducing, Komrade Imperial IPA, No-Li’s next seasonal rotation packed with diplomacy, 8.1% ABV, 70 IBU’s, and barrage of citrus, fruity and crisp notes. 

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"Komrade Imperial IPA is a work horse and true-blue friend that sticks with you through thick and thin.  Even when walls are put up and friendships are tested, Komrade Imperial IPA is the velvet hammer of Imperial IPAs” says Ryan Brookhart, No-Li Duke of Brewing.

Komrade Imperial IPA features Amarillo, El Dorado and Comet hops, layered into a peace offering of delicious celebration!  Raise a pint to great friendships built, tested and endured over time!

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About No-Li Brewhouse             

Born & Raised in Washington’s Inland Empire, No-Li Brewhouse is an internationally award-winning brewery, 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 sixteen international awards, including a gold medal from the 2012 Great American Beer Festival.  For more information about the beers, brewery and the pub, visit www.nolibrewhouse.com, or follow them on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @nolibrewhouse.

Fort George Brewing Releasing A Special Edition Suicide Squeeze IPA

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Suicide Squeeze IPA *Special Edition Strikes in April

Astoria,OR - To make something for the pure joy of it. That was the mission at Suicide Squeeze Records as they emerged from the 90s Northwest rock scene. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, the lineup has grown from regional indie rock bands into a diverse international array of artists. And yet that core tenant remains.

Co-owners Jack Harris and Chris Nemlowill took a similar approach when they founded Fort George Brewery. Rather than adapting to style guidelines or industry standards, they opened the public house with a goal to brew the best beer you’ve had today. And starting in early April that beer is Suicide Squeeze IPA *Special Edition.

Suicide Squeeze IPA is back with an updated look. For *Special Edition the can has gone gold, and Grammy nominated Seattle artist Jesse LeDoux has enhanced his iconic snake design with thermochromatic ink. “The snake dies when the can is warm and comes alive when it’s cold,” Jesse explains. “If someone hands you a can with a lifeless snake, you may want to ask them to chill it out for a while.”

This is not the same session IPA from 2014 – the brewery has remastered the recipe in a big, big way with a solid 7.2% ABV. Artfully cut like a 7” vinyl, *Special Edition pops with Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra hops. Front loaded with organic 2-row barley and layered with deep cuts of specialty malt, Suicide Squeeze IPA presents the craft audience a balanced, full sensory experience.

On Friday, April 29th, Porchlight Coffee & Records in Seattle hosts the Suicide Squeeze IPA release party. Musician Michael Nau will be performing songs from his new LP, Mowing, for the first time in Seattle. Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 8pm. And join the after-party, with more Suicide Squeeze IPA *Special Edition on tap, at The Pine Box around 10pm.

Look for Suicide Squeeze IPA *Special Edition in 16-ounce four-pack cans and draft starting April 13th. Fort George Brewery is distributed exclusively in the Pacific Northwest.
Suicide Squeeze IPA *Special Edition Release Party & Snake Handling
Porchlight Coffee & Records
Live music from Michael Nau
Doors open at 7pm
1517 14th Ave.
Seattle, Washington
After-Party
The Pine Box
10pm
1600 Melrose Ave.
Seattle, Washington

Cascade Brewing announces collaboration, evening with Bruery Terreux

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PORTLAND, Ore. – Cascade Brewing has announced a collaboration project with Bruery Terreux that will kick off with a party on Friday, April 15 at the Cascade Brewing Barrel House, 939 SE Belmont St.

The event will launch with a special live barrel tapping at 6pm by brewers from Bruery Terreux; this will be followed by an evening with Bruery Terreux featuring five of the brewery’s sour beers and one non-sour (from The Bruery). Fans can look forward to tasting Filmishmish, Humulus Terreux, Oude Tart with Cherries, Sourrento, Blue BBLS and White Chocolate (the non-sour). The highlight of the lineup will be a collaboration blend with Cascade, a limited 10 gallon batch made solely for the event.

Bruery Terreux team members are traveling to Portland specifically to design a recipe with Cascade for a beer that is projected to be released in bottles by both breweries in 2017. Cascade brewers will be heading to Bruery Terreux in May to continue the collaboration process.

“We’re so excited to be working with Bruery Terreux on a collaboration beer,” stated Kevin Martin, lead blender for Cascade Brewing. “We have so much respect for what they’re doing with sour ales and barrel aging. Our brewing philosophies complement one another, and we think sour beer fans will really appreciate the final product.”

About Bruery Terreux
Bruery Terreux is a boutique craft brewery located in Orange County, Calif., specializing in farmhouse-style wild and sour ales. Bruery Terreux, which loosely translates from French to “Earthy Bruery” was developed by Patrick Rue of The Bruery as a space to focus on and experiment with wild beers.  While The Bruery had been creating such beers since its foundation in 2008, this new opportunity provides a dedicated space, equipment and staff to concentrate upon and go further within the process than ever before.

About Cascade Brewing
Cascade Brewing is known for its award-winning Northwest sour ales that feature a clean, lactic acid profile produced by a house culture of lactobacillus bacteria. The beers frequently rely on the use of fresh ingredients grown exclusively in the Pacific Northwest, including as cherries, apricots, berries and grapes. Its blending house currently holds more than 1,400 French oak, Kentucky Bourbon and Northwest wine barrels – plus nine foudres (a Flemish word meaning huge oak barrel).

Event Details
Name: An Evening with Brewery Terreux at Cascade Brewing
Venue: Cascade Brewing Barrel House
Address: 939 SE Belmont St, Portland
Phone: (503) 265-8603
Date: April 15, 2016
Time: 6pm to close
Web: www.cascadebrewingbarrelhouse.com
Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @CascadeBrewing @BrueryTerreux
Hashtags: #HouseofSour #terreuxtripping #brueryterreux #CascadeBrewing #Collaboration

Double Mountain's Ninth Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Aged Brown Hits the Market

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Hood River, OR—March 21st, 2016 — Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom releases The Divine Bourbon Barrel Aged Brown in honor of their ninth anniversary. This strong brown ale is currently available in the bottle and on draft at the Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom located in downtown Hood River. The Divine can be found throughout the Northwest, British Columbia, and Southern California in late March.

“The blend of Woodford Reserve barrels and McArthy's Peaty Whiskey barrels commingled in a way that can only be described as divine.” –Owner/Brewmaster, Matt Swihart

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The Divine

Ninth Anniversary Bourbon Barrel Aged Brown

9.0% ABV, 43 BU

Description: It is with great pride and gratitude we offer The Divine, a bourbon-barrel aged brown ale of ethereal character. The strong brown ale base brew left to meditate in Woodford Reserve bourbon barrels for the better part of a year. The celestial slumber brought forth wondrous flavors and aromas of wooden vanilla, toffee, caramel, black licorice, and dark fruit, accompanied by a pleasant bourbon warmth. Cheers to nine great years!

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About Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom: Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom was established in 2007 in the heart of downtown Hood River, OR. Double Mountain Brewery opened with a clear mission: make great beer for craft beer fans. Double Mountain Brewery’s unique location lends to not only using pure and clean glacial water for their beers, but they also take advantage of regionally grown hops. Double Mountain Brewery and Taproom’s unfiltered and long-aged beers deliver maximum flavor and character. They can be found on tap and in bottles throughout the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. Learn more at www.doublemountainbrewery.com

Oregon Garden Brewfest celebrates 12th year on Father’s Day weekend

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SILVERTON, Ore. — The 12th annual Oregon Garden Brewfest presented by Venti’s Café will take place June 17 through 19 – Father’s Day weekend – at The Oregon Garden, located at 879 W Main St. in Silverton. The popular Willamette Valley festival will feature 120 handcrafted beers, ciders and mead from 60 different breweries from across the nation. Event hours are 3pm to 11pm Friday, Noon to 11pm Saturday, and Noon to 6pm Sunday.

New this year, the Oregon Garden Brewfest will relocate from its traditional indoor setting out into the forest, where the participating breweries will be set up in booths dotted throughout the woods underneath the warm glow of bistro lights. There will be a number of cozy fire pits and covered areas available for people to gather with family and friends.

“We are so excited to bring Brewfest into the heart of the Garden,” exclaimed Brittney Hatteberg, regional marketing manager for The Oregon Garden. “Guests can take better advantage of the summer weather and explore more of the Garden from this location. It will be a charming experience, and unlike any other beer festival in Oregon.”

Guests are encouraged to take their beer and explore the 80-acres of botanical gardens, which will be in full bloom in June. There will also be live music on one stage under a tent in the forest, allowing guests to hear the music comfortably from a variety of locations. Local act Deadwood Standing will headline the stage Friday night; additional acts will be announced online.

Also new this year, minors will be welcome on Saturday from Noon to 5pm and during all hours on Sunday; on Father's Day, there will be a kid's craft area as well. The new location is closer to the Children's Garden, allowing families to be near the festivities as well as close to entertainment for kids.

Advance admission ranges from $15 for a one-day ticket to $30 for a three-day ticket to $55 for a VIP ticket; door prices increase by $5. All admission packages include a souvenir pint glass and a varying number of tasting tickets. In most instances, a full glass of beer costs four tickets, and a taster costs one; additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 apiece. Designated drivers pay $5, which includes a bottle of water, and minors pay $5; children ages four and under are free. Silverton residents receive a discount on Friday with proof of residency. Parking at The Oregon Garden is $5 per car; free shuttles are available from various locations in Silverton. See all ticket pricing information and purchase advance tickets at www.ogbf2016.eventbrite.com.

The ideal way to enjoy the Brewfest is to book a room at the Oregon Garden Resort, a Moonstone Hotel Property located just steps away from the festival. Brewfest Packages starts at $269 and include accommodation, two three-day admission passes to Brewfest with a tasting glass and five tasting tickets, a continental buffet breakfast and admission to The Oregon Garden. Packages can be booked at www.oregongardenresort.com/special-pkg or by calling 503-874-2500.

The Oregon Garden Brewfest is presented by Venti’s Café and sponsored by Country Financial, Goschie Farms Imperial Bottle Shop, Oregon Beer Growler and Portland General Electric. For more information, visit www.oregongarden.org/events/brewfest. 

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Hashtag #OGBF

2016 Portland Fruit Beer Festival announces Dates, Tickets & New Location

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3/23/2016 Portland, OR -

The Portland Fruit Beer Festival will be held at the North Park Blocks in downtown Portland for it's sixth year this June 10-12th, 2016. This major expansion takes the fast-growing festival and increasing popularity of fruit beers to new heights from it's old concrete home to grass, tree's, park benches, sun and shade with more space, more beers and more ciders than ever. Tickets are now on sale for the Portland Fruit Beer Festival with an added 3 ticket bonus to advanced general admission purchases.

In addition to the new location at Portland's centrally located North Park Blocks, the Fruit Beer Festival adds a 3rd full day with bonus tickets to walk-up General Admission attendees arriving before 2:30pm on Friday June 10th. General Admission packages start at $25 for a branded Govino 16oz cup and 12 drink tickets but advanced online ticket holders or those who arrive early Friday receive an extra 3 drink tickets. Beers and ciders will be 4oz pours for 1-3 tickets and additional drink tickets are only $1. 

Burnside Brewing Co. will host the Burnside Can Garden inside the Portland Fruit Beer Festival, and offer $3 an $4 cans of Burnside Couch Lager and Burnside IPA respectively. This special new beer garden offers an alternative to the fruit beers and samples for a full and easily quafable 12oz can of beer.

The Portland Fruit Beer Festival will expand the list of participating breweries and cideries from 27 in 2015 to as many as 35 in 2016. With both more beer and more cideries that offer plenty of gluten-free options. The rare and rotating taps of very limited special kegs will also return.

As usual, the Fruit Beer Fest is ALL-AGES and will have some of the best local food vendors from Hot Lips Pizza to Bunk Sandwiches and more. Music will be provided by some of our best local DJ's and for non-drinkers their will be Hot Lips fruit juices and sodas. Organizers are also excited to announce that the Portland Fruit Beer Festival is now a Rose Festival sanctioned event, also sponsored by the Portland Mercury and Burnside Brewing.

The Fruit Beer Fest is now seeking OLCC certified volunteers, apply here.

Social Media Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitbeerfest/

Twitter: @FruitBeerFest

Facebook: Portland Fruit Beer Festival

WHAT: Portland Fruit Beer Festival

WHEN: June 10th 11:30am - 9pm, June 11th 11am - 9pm, June 12th 11am - 6pm

COST: $25 General Admission, Advanced Tickets with a 3 drink ticket bonus at http://portlandfruitbeerfest.merctickets.com

LOCATION: North Park Blocks, entrance on NW Davis between 8th Avenue and Park Avenue in Portland, OR 97209

Full Sail's Spring Lineup Blooms with Hop Pursuit IPA and Blood Orange Wheat Ale

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Hood River, Oregon – March 22, 2016 – Not only is Full Sail’s packaging completely new, but the longstanding craft brewery is keeping things fresh by adding two new brews to their lineup – Hop Pursuit IPA and Blood Orange Wheat Ale. 

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“Hop Pursuit is the ultimate celebration of Oregon agriculture and Pacific Northwest hops,” says Full Sail Brewmaster Jim Kelter. Brewers shoot a wonderfully hoppy surplus of Cascade, Mosaic, Equinox, and Simcoe into the fermenter using the Hop Shooter, dry hopping the beer and enhancing the aroma of pineapple and late hop flavors. Piney and mango notes follow with a mid-palate hint of honey. Two-Row Northwest Pale, Caramel, and Munich malts provide the right amount of malt character. Balanced by a clean, caramel malt body, Hop Pursuit's multi-layered hop flavors lead to a crisp, assertive finish. Like the Pacific Northwest, this IPA has hops for days. 

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Blood Orange Wheat Ale joins the illustrious brews in the Full Sail Pub Series, a rotating series that bottles the best of the brewery’s Hood River drafts. “Blood orange, with its berry and orange notes, provides a delicate twist to this refreshing brew,” says Full Sail Executive Brewmaster Jamie Emmerson of the new Blood Orange Wheat Ale. Brewed with 2-Row Northwest Pale, malted and unmalted wheat, and a hint of citrus, Blood Orange Wheat Ale has a medium malt body with subtle orange and a crisp wheat finish.  “We’re really excited to add Blood Orange Wheat Ale to our rotating Pub Series,” says Kelter, “and we’re particularly thrilled to see it launched with our newly rebranding packaging designs.”

Hop Pursuit Northwest India Pale Ale is available year round in 6-packs, on draft, and in the Full Sail Trophy Case variety 12-pack. 6.5% ABV, 65 IBUs.

Blood Orange Wheat Ale is available April through August in 6-packs, on draft, and in the Full Sail Trophy Case variety 12-pack. 5.2% ABV, 23 IBUs.

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About Full Sail Brewing Company

Perched on a bluff in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the mighty Columbia River’s epic wind and kite surfing and the snow-capped volcanic peaks of Mt. Hood, Full Sail is a true craft-brewing pioneer. Since 1987, Full Sail has been pouring pure Mt. Hood water, local ingredients and responsible processes into each and every pint. Full Sail’s brews and sustainable practices have garnered more than 300 national and international awards, including 150 gold medals and Beverage World ‘s “Craft Brewer of the Year” distinction. From Full Sail Amber and IPA to Session Lager and bourbon barrel-aged beers, Full Sail consistently strives to brew complex, balanced and ridiculously tasty beers. Learn more at www.fullsailbrewing.com.

No-Li Brewhouse Partnering With Mayor's office And United Way/VolunteerSpokane.org For Spokane Gives Month In April

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Spokane, WA…Brewing beer and building a better Spokane.  What could be more fun?  With community development efforts like the Taster Tray Program and LocALE Mondays, No-Li Brewhouse is extremely excited to be partnering with the Mayor's office and United Way/VolunteerSpokane.org for Spokane Gives Month in April! 

Along with highlighting Garland as the LocALE neighborhood at the pub each Monday night, No-Li's staff will donating their time to multiple non-profit  organizations and events throughout the historic district. 

"Creating a culture focused on supporting and strengthening the Spokane community has been a clear goal at No-Li since day one," says No-Li Sales & Marketing Manager, Callet Ioane.  "We're thrilled to kick off our month on April 9th with The Guild School and then on the 23rd as part of Cleaning from the Corridor on East Sprague.  As an organization, we pride ourselves on being a part of the fabric of this community and that includes doing what we can to always make it better."

Every month for the rest of the year, No-Li will continue to donate hours to each neighborhood featured on their Spokane pint glass series. Glasses for this neighborhood pint collection can be acquired through the pub every LocALE Monday!

Brewing beer and building a better Spokane.  That is Giving from the Source.

 

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About No-Li Brewhouse

Born & Raised in Washington’s Inland Empire, No-Li Brewhouse is an internationally award-winning brewery, crafting Spokane-Style beers with No Boundaries: innovative beers brewed with locally sourced ingredients. No-Li has won sixteen international awards, including a gold medal from the 2012 Great American Beer Festival.  For more information about the beers, brewery and the pub, visit www.nolibrewhouse.com, or follow them on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram @nolibrewhouse.

Oskar Blues Releasing Beerito A Vienna Mexican lager

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BEERITO's complex malt bill includes Weyermann Specialty and 

Northern Colorado's Troubadour Malts.

Longmont, CO & Brevard, NC - Oskar Blues Brewery dives deep into raw ingredients with farmers and maltsters for the launch of BEERITO, a Vienna Mexican lager set to be released at the end of March. Oskar Blues' own malty sanchez, BEERITO, weighs in at 4.0% ABV and 21 IBUs.

The hallmark of this beer is the complexity of its deeply developed malt bill, which includes Weyermann Barke Vienna, Carabelge, Melanoidin, and Colorado's own Troubadour Blue Ballad malt. Oskar Blues steps into the fray very early working with barley breeders and maltsters to travel to the fields of Colorado, Montana, Alberta, England, and Germany collaborating on barley varieties and malting processes to express the deepest of flavor complexities.  

"The challenge in creating this beer was creating layers of complexities rather than an abundance of big flavor," said Tim Matthews, Oskar Blues' Head of Brewing Operations. "The result is a mild mouth coating with malt complexity, ranging from almonds, walnuts and bread crust, along with a refreshing hop note from noble hops."

The process expands on the long standing relationship with Weyermann Specialty Malts, a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability in the malt world, while strengthening a growing relationship with Northern Colorado's Troubadour Malting. That relationship started with a special holiday release called "One of the Days", brewed with the first harvest of Genie Barley in Northern Colorado. The depth of aroma, flavor and mouthfeel in this beer all benefit from the skill of the Maltster. Finally, subtle floral, spicy notes from the French Aramis hop and German Hallertauer Mittelfrueh hop tie the brew together.

BEERITO launch parties will take place at both Tasty Weasel Taproom locations in Longmont, Colorado and Brevard, North Carolina on April 8th. 

BEERITO Mexican Lager is available nationwide in 6-packs, 12-packs and draft.  Learn more at www.oskarblues.com. 

 

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About Oskar Blues Brewery 

Founded by Dale Katechis in 1997 in Lyons, Colorado, Oskar Blues Brewery launched the craft beer-in-a-can apocalypse with hand-canned, flagship brew Dale's Pale Ale. Today, Oskar Blues is one of the fastest growing breweries in the country and operates breweries in Longmont, Colorado and Brevard, North Carolina, while producing 192,000 barrels in 2015. The original canned craft brewery continues push innovation with the announcement of an Austin, TX brewery in April of 2016 and creations like The Crowler while it distributes to 49 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., as well as parts of Canada, Sweden, and the U.K.  

In 2013, Oskar Blues founded the CAN'd Aid Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that offers grassroots grants to those making a difference in the areas of community, the environment, music, and more. In 2015 alone, CAN'd Aid partnered with 52 organizations and provided nearly $400,000 in charitable contributions, bringing the total amount raised $1.9 million to date. CAN'd Aid's "do-goodery" efforts include: 

• Towns - building strong communities
• Tunes - for your eyeholes and earholes
• Treads + Trails - get outside and get after it
• Love Yur Mama - save the blue marble

To keep up with all things Oskar Blues, visit http://www.oskarblues.com.

New Belgium’s Latest Hop Kitchen Release, Botanical Imperial IPA, Blossoms With Spring Flavor

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Ft. Collins, Colo., March 22, 2016 – Using the fresh aroma of the spring landscape as inspiration, New Belgium Brewing’s Botanical Imperial IPA uses a blast of essential oils from backyard botanicals. Basil, sage and juniper help create the freshest IPA around, with Bravo, Cascade, Sterling, and Willamette hop varieties delivering a potent hop punch.

“The essential oils intensify the citrusy, herbal and spicy hop flavors,” noted Ross Koenigs, New Belgium Pilot Brewer. “The idea for a botanical IPA came from our love of both IPAs and gin. So back in 2014, we had our hop chemist run a bunch of gin botanicals alongside different hop varieties and then we started beta testing how those different herbs and spices played with the hops. The result offers notes of citrus, pine, wood, cedar, mint, and a little spice.”

Botanical Imperial IPA comes in at 8.5% ABV with 85 IBUs. It is available on draft now through mid-April. To learn more about the science behind it, check out - https://youtu.be/A94BufiDIyY.

Botanical Imperial IPA
Malts: Pale and Caramel
Hops: Bravo, Cascade, Sterling, and Willamette
ABV: 8.5%
IBU: 85
Draft Only

To find it near you, use the New Belgium Libation Location tool: NewBelgium.com/Beer/Finder or download New Belgium’s Beer Mode app.

For more information about New Belgium Brewing, visit NewBelgium.com. You can also follow New Belgium on Facebook at Facebook.com/NewBelgium and Twitter @NewBelgium.

About New Belgium Brewing Company 

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.