Oh Hi Beverages Joins Republic National Distributing Company Portfolio; Oh Hi CBD Seltzer Line Now Available In Eight States

DURANGO, CO— Republic National Distributing Company announced last week the addition of Oh Hi CBD drinks to its portfolio that will take place in mid-August. This partnership will add seven states— Alaska, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas to Oh Hi’s distribution footprint. 

Oh Hi CBD seltzers are available in canned 12oz. 4-packs in four flavors: Pomegranate, Lemon Lime, Ginger Basil Limeade, and Grapefruit with 20mg of CBD 

RNDC is thoughtful and innovative in their approach to CBD sales,” says Jonny Radding. “We’re proud to be an early adopter of the new category of CBD beverages in one of the first national distribution houses forward thinking about cannabis drinks in their portfolio.”

Launched in 2018 in Durango, Colorado with a combined 25 years of experience in cannabis and beverages among its owners, Oh Hi went to market with a THC seltzer line. The Pomegranate THC seltzer variety took gold at the Cannabis Cup that same year. Oh Hi then branched out with a popular line of CBD seltzers featuring the same flavors as the THC line, as well as a high dosage, functional THC drinks line called Budtender’s Reserve. 

Oh Hi CBD seltzers are also available in Oklahoma through OKCannaBev (who also produce and distribute the THC line) and in Michigan through Oath Distributing. 

Contact sales@ohhibev.com to learn more or place an order. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries. 

ABOUT OH HI BEVERAGES

Founded in 2018, Oh Hi Beverages is the brainchild of Aaron Miles and Jonny Radding, the co-owners of Durango Organics, and Matt Vincent, one of the co-owners of Ska Brewing and the founder of Ska Fabricating. Collectively Aaron, Jonny, and Matt bring a breadth of business, entrepreneurship, technical, and both cannabis and beverage-specific experience to this cannabis seltzer company. Learn more about Oh Hi Beverages at ohhibev.com.

ABOUT REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

RNDC, a world-class distributor of fine wines, spirits, and now CBD products in North America, has operations in the District of Columbia and 31 states across the United States. To learn more, visit www.rndc-usa.com or contact Reace Smith, Vice President, Corporate Communications at reace.smith@rndc-usa.com.

Munich’s Oktoberfest is Cancelled Again, Ska Brewing German-Style Lager Returns Nonetheless

DURANGO, CO— Oktoberfest in Munich may be cancelled for the second year in a row, but Ska Brewing is here to fill the void— or at least fill pints of their award-winning German-style Lager while supplies last. This famed lager will tap at Ska’s World Headquarters in Durango on Friday, July 30. 

Although the cancelling of Oktoberfest because of COVID-19 leaves a bitter taste in one’s mouth, this beer is anything but. This malt-forward, easy drinking craft lager is made with 100 percent German-sourced Munich and Vienna malts that yield amber-brown color with nutty, bready, toasty notes. It finishes clean with a neutral yeast flavor. Here’s what some of Colorado’s media outlets have to say about this beer: 

“Not only did this malty brew — nutty, clean and with just a touch of rounded sweetness — manage to set itself apart in a category that already includes a wide variety of stellar examples of Vienna-style lagers, especially in Colorado, but it won gold at the Great American Beer Festival®.” – Denver Westword

“A pointed caramelized-sugar, floral, and burnt-crust nose offers a hearty swagger. The sip follows through with big but dry well-toasted bread, an earthy hop through line, and a heavily toasted light bitter malt finish.” —  Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine 

The first batch of Oktoberfest that came out in a can in 2018 struck gold with the recipe at the Great American Beer Festival® in the Vienna-style Lager category. It has also been honored at the European Beer Star and The Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival. 

Ska will kick off Oktoberfest season Friday, July 30 at 4pm at its World Headquarters, where The Container Restaurant will serve German-style brats to boot. Next week, Oktoberfest lovers across the country can find this beer in six-packs of 12-ounce cans in one of Ska’s 11 distribution states while limited supplies last. 

For more information about Ska’s Oktoberfest, contact Emily Hutto at coop@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT SKA BREWING

Based in Durango, Colorado, Ska Brewing was founded in 1995 and produces more than a dozen award-winning beers fueled with Ska music, and lots of it. Pioneers in the canned craft beer movement, Ska Brewing is known for an array of styles in 12 oz cans that include True Blonde, Modus Hoperandi and Rue B. Soho. For information, music, and a good time, visit www.skabrewing.com.

Rustic Brew Farm Adds Sprouted Rye Flour To Rustic Provisions Line

Photo by Melissa Larrick

MARYSVILLE, OH— Rustic Brew Farm’s Sprouted Rye Flour is now available to restaurants and retailers for purchase in Ohio. 

This healthier flour is made from non-GMO rye grown and stone ground at Rustic Brew Farm. This soft rye malt has higher levels of caramelized sugars, which lean into darker bread loaves and pizza crusts. Like the entire Rustic Provisions line, this new flour is 100 percent whole grain, with unmatched flavor from freshness and terroir. 

Earlier this year, Rustic Brew Farm expanded its Rustic Provisions brand with sprouted flours, including Sprouted Corn Flour, Sprouted Wheat Flour, and Diastatic Malt Powder. All of these products, including the new Sprouted Rye Flour, are available for purchase at Rustic Brew Farm and online. Ohioans and visitors can also taste these flours in various products at Rise Bakehouse in Bellefontaine, OH and Kitschen Bakery in Marysville, OH.

Contact Matt Cunningham at matt@rusticbrewfarm.com with sales inquiries. 

Media interested in learning more about Rustic Brew Farm can email Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT RUSTIC BREW FARM

Rustic Brew Farm sprouted out of a 4th generation family farm to specialize in growing craft brewing, distilling and baking ingredients. Utilizing an on-the-farm custom malthouse and stone flour mill, Rustic Brew Farm bridges the gap from farm to pint, dram, and now plate with quality brewing and cooking ingredients such as craft malt, premium hops, and stone ground flour. Learn more and shop online at rusticbrewfarm.com.

Riverbend Malt House Adds 2-Row Pilsner Malt To Cumberland Series

ASHEVILLE, NC— Riverbend Malt House is expanding the Cumberland Series of Tennessee-grown malt offerings with a 2-Row Pilsner variety that is now available for purchase by breweries, distilleries, and homebrew supply shops in the Southeast. 

The Cumberland Pilsner debut is the second malt in this series, following the Cumberland Corn Malt™ that Riverbend first released in 2019. This 2-Row Calypso selection was grown at Teeter Farm and Seed Co. in Clarksville, TN. When malted it weighs in at 2 SRM with high extract and superior diastatic powder, perfect for brewing Helles-style Lagers.

With the demand for locally grown and malted grains comes cravings for diversity of flavor, which Riverbend has been committed to exploring since its start. The addition of Cumberland Pilsner builds nuance into Riverbend’s breadth of 2 and 6-Row base malts sourced from family farms across the Southeast region. 

"Our customers are interested in exploring the terroir of the South and Cumberland Pilsner offers the next step in our single origin series,” says Riverbend’s Co-Founder Brent Manning. “This variety delivers more biscuity, bread crumb flavors and sweeter aromatics when compared to our Chesapeake Pilsner released earlier this year." 

For more information about the Cumberland Series, this new Pilsner variety, or any of Riverbend’s malts, contact orders@riverbendmalt.com. Please reach out to Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries. 

ABOUT RIVERBEND MALT HOUSE

Riverbend Malt House is on a quest to connect Southeastern family owned farms and fermenters. Co-Founders Brent Manning and Brian Simpson launched Riverbend, the first craft malthouse east of the Mississippi, in 2010. Buoyed by a 70,000 foot production facility and state of the art equipment, Riverbend Malt House helps breweries and distilleries large, small, and in-between stand out with flavor, locality, and community in an increasingly competitive landscape— all the while challenging the status quo of corporate, big-agriculture malt. Learn more at riverbendmalt.com. 

Barnett & Son Brewing Co. Named Parker’s Best Brewery 6 Years Running

PARKER, CO— Just in time for Barnett & Son Brewing Company’s 6th anniversary last month, Parker Chronicle readers voted the community brewery the best in town for the 6th year running. This year Barnett & Son was also voted best bar.

Parker Chronicle is among the family of Colorado Community Media outlets that reaches more than 350,000 community members that invites its readership to vote annually on the Best of the Best of their communities. 

“We got into this business dedicated to making beer for the great people of Parker and its visitors, so this is a big honor for us,” says founder Andy Barnett. “Especially after this last year, we’re proud to be a place that our community trusts for its gatherings.” 

The complete 2021 Best of The Best list is available here. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcrafbeer.com with media inquiries about Barnett & Son Brewing Co.

ABOUT BARNETT & SON BREWING

Barnett and Son Brewing Co has been brewing high quality beer since 2014 in Parker, Colorado and is best known for their welcoming atmosphere, an expansive tap list, and dog-friendly patio. With recipes developed from owner Andrew Barnett’s homebrew recipes and influenced by his extensive international travel, everyone is sure to find a beer to make them feel at home. For more information, visit barnettandsonbrewing.com. Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us.

Living The Dream Brewing Celebrates 7 Years With A Week of Anniversary Events

LITTLETON, CO– Living The Dream Brewing is celebrating 7 years in business this July with a week of dog and family friendly events, including an evening with Mingle Charcuterie, the Dog Days of Summer pup expo, and specialty beer releases. 

July 14

Enjoy charcuterie, chocolates, and beer pairings at 6pm on Wednesday, July 14. $30 tickets include a charcuterie board, a beer flight, a full pint, and four Mingle chocolates per person. 

July 15

On Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, bring your well-behaved, social, and leashed best friend to the brewery to enjoy activities and goodies from Bone Apetreat, Wag N' Wash, Altitude Animal Hospital, Denver Pet Pics, Hike Doggie, and KONG.  

July 17 & 18 

Head to the Living The Dream tasting room for a weekend full of special beer releases, including Chai Stout, Blackberry Saison, and the debut of the newest Powder Run Cream Ale variant: Lemon Bar. Barrel Aged Imperial Stout and Barrel Aged Barleywine will also make their return to Living The Dream’s taps.

On Saturday, enjoy eats from Woodhill Small Batch BBQ and Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs. On Sunday, Biker Jim’s returns alongside What the Crepe!. 

Come for the beer and food trucks, stay for the cornhole tournament. 

“Given we didn’t get a chance to celebrate last year, we are feeling excited, thankful, and lucky to be able to celebrate 7 years as a part of the local community and the fantastic craft beer community here in Colorado!,” says Founder Jason Bell. 

For more information about this anniversary celebration, visit livingthedreambrewing.com and follow Living The Dream on Facebook and Instagram. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Living The Dream. 

ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING

Living the Dream Brewing is a craft brewery established in 2014 in Littleton, our home base for adventure in Colorado. Built on a foundation of brewing beer using only the finest ingredients, Living the Dream celebrates the people, places, and activities of the Centennial State. Live the life you've imagined, and join us at livingthedreambrewing.com. 

Lone Tree Brewing Summer Seasonal Hazy IPA Hits Shelves

LONE TREE, CO— Just in time for National #BeerRunDay and July 4th weekend, Lone Tree Brewing Company’s summer seasonal Hazy IPA is now available in Colorado and Kansas. This IPA recipe features a new Brewers Supply Group hop blend called HS-Zamba™.  

HS-Zamba™ is the first proprietary release in the BSG Hop Solutions Program. This hop

blend is named for the overwhelming tropical dance explosion its aroma evokes. Accordingly, Lone Tree Hazy IPA yields pineapple, mango, stone fruit, and tangerine notes. This medium-bodied, subtly hazy, and juicy IPA weighs in at 6 percent ABV. 

“After many test batches leading into this release, Hazy IPA was our opportunity to try this new hop blend from BSG,” says Lone Tree Sales & Marketing Director Dennis Stack. “We like to experiment with fresh ingredients when we release seasonal beers, and HS-Zamba™ was the perfect complement to balance out this beer’s bright grain bill.” 

Hazy IPA is now available across Colorado and in select locations in Kansas in canned 12 oz. 6-packs. Hop lovers can also find this beer on draft in Lone Tree’s tasting room later in July.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Lone Tree Brewing Company and its seasonal beer releases. 

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING COMPANY

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery in Lone Tree, Colorado that opened near Park Meadows Mall in 2011. The neighborhood-focused, family-friendly brewery and tasting room regularly hosts community events that gather around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers. Lone Tree’s cans are sold across the state of Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Its draft beer is poured at many bars and restaurants across its distribution footprint as well. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Riverbend Malt House Announces Expansion

ASHEVILLE, NC– Riverbend Malt House today announced the successful completion of the first batch of barley malted on its new 10-tonne Germination Kiln Vessel (GKV) unit. This state-of-the-art equipment increases the overall malthouse capacity by 40 percent, enabling Riverbend to meet growing demand for craft malt among breweries and distilleries throughout the Southeast. 

“Our new unit gives us even tighter control over quality, while at the same time increasing productivity,” noted Adam Demchak, Riverbend’s VP of Engineering and Production. “And our employees love it because the cleaning and maintenance procedures are more efficient.”

 The new equipment comes in response to growing consumer demand over the past 12 months. “As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that local and quality factors are even more important in consumer decision making, and we need additional capacity to meet the resulting surge in demand for craft malt,” commented Riverbend Malt House CEO Scott Hickman. 

An essential part of Riverbend’s mission is its commitment to its local partnerships with local farmers, craft brewers, and artisan spirits distillers. Consistent with this mission, Riverbend’s new equipment was designed, manufactured, and installed by American manufacturers, contractors and software developers.

For more information about Riverbend Malt House, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT RIVERBEND MALT HOUSE

Riverbend Malt House is on a quest to connect Southeastern family owned farms and fermenters. Co-Founders Brent Manning and Brian Simpson launched Riverbend, the first craft maltster east of the Mississippi, in 2010. Buoyed by a 70,000 foot production facility and state of the art equipment, Riverbend Malt House helps breweries and distilleries large, small, and in-between stand out with flavor, locality, and community in an ever-competitive landscape— all the while challenging the status quo of corporate, big-agriculture malt. Learn more at riverbendmalt.com. 

Oh Hi Beverages Completes Budtender's Reserve Line with Sucker Punch Flavor

DURANGO, CO— The rainbow of Oh Hi Beverages Budtender’s Reserve cannabis drinks is now complete with the latest flavor addition, Sucker Punch. 

Sucker Punch is a berry-forward energy drink with 140 mg of caffeine in every bottle, with added electrolytes for hydration.

This line of drinkables includes High Tea, Tropical Thunder, Grateful Grape, Orange Sunshine and now Sucker Punch flavors. Made for experienced cannabis connoisseurs and great for sharing or microdosing, Budtender’s Reserve bottles have 100mg of water-soluble RIPPLE THC each. Sucker Punch and Tropical Thunder are both functional beverages with added caffeine and electrolytes. 

Find all five flavors of Oh Hi Budtender’s Reserve in Denver at Green Rhino, in Durango at Prohibition Herb, in Telluride at The Green Room, and across Colorado at all Maggie’s Farm and Ajoya locations. Find the complete list of dispensaries that carry all Oh Hi beverage lines at ohhithc.com/get-ohhi.  

Learn more about the Budtender’s Reserve line at ohhithc.com, and contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Oh Hi Beverages. 

ABOUT OH HI BEVERAGES

Founded in 2018, Oh Hi Beverages crafts canned THC and CBD seltzers in Durango, Colorado. Oh Hi Beverages is the brainchild of Aaron Miles and Jonny Radding, the co-owners of Durango Organics, and Matt Vincent, one of the co-owners of Ska Brewing and the founder of Ska Fabricating. Collectively Aaron, Jonny, and Matt bring a breadth of business, entrepreneurship, technical, and both cannabis and beverage-specific experience to this new hard seltzer company. Learn more about Oh Hi Beverages at ohhibev.com.

The Lodge at Woods Boss Brewing Company is Open

DENVER, CO— The Lodge at Woods Boss Brewing Company is now open to the public and accepting event bookings. 

When their landlord asked if they might possibly be interested in more space, Woods Boss didn’t think twice about turning it down. Owners Chad Moore and Jordan Fink then took a minute and started to imagine a different future for the brewery… one where brewing capacity is doubled, there’s a canning line in house, and additional space to accommodate their growing presence in the community.

Enter The Lodge at Woods Boss, a space suited for live music, comedy, and a myriad of events. It comes equipped with 12 taps under a beautiful a-framed bar, and a sound system and stage. “It’s a huge risk, but a calculated one that makes sense for the brewery and the community around us, because in addition to hosting more private events, we’ll also be able to host more music programming, open mic nights, stand-up comedy, and also offer the space up to local nonprofits.”

The entrance to The Lodge is right around the corner from the brewery at 675 22nd St., and they are open for specific events throughout the week. Be sure to tune in to The Lodge at Woods Boss social media and website for special events, tickets to live music and more. The first Live music show will take place today, June 18, 2021 with Flash Mountain Flood, tickets in advance and at the door are available. Join us for opening night tonight.  

Contact Chad Moore at chad@woodsbossbrewing.com with media inquiries about and for bookings at The Lodge at Woods Boss Brewing. 

ABOUT WOODS BOSS BREWING

Woods Boss is more than just a name – it’s a lifestyle inspired by the principals of outdoor ethics and conservation. The Woods Boss kicks it with a much-deserved brew, in good company, and gears up to get back on the trail. After your adventure join us in the taproom with more than 20 unique craft beers on tap and frequent live music to relax with friends new and old, and online at woodsbossbrewing.com.

Fermly and Elevation Beer Co. Collaborate on Japanese-Inspired Rice Lager

PONCHA SPRINGS, CO— Fermly, an independent lab for brewers based in Denver, is excited to announce another collaboration beer, Kintsugi, a rice lager brewed with their friends at Elevation Beer Company that tapped this week.

This unique take on a hybrid fermentation incorporates saké yeast and Elevation’s houser lager yeast strain. With a 50% jasmine rice based grain bill, the beer is a classic rice lager through and through. After fermentation, the team added lychee fruit to this lager to impart a light sweetness to support the characteristics of this solid crispy boi.

Kintsugi is inspired not only by the yeast, but also a time-honored philosophy. Originating from the Japanese pottery technique that repairs cracks with gold-dusted lacquer, it is a celebration that something is more beautiful because it has broken. “As we enter into the first summer after a pandemic, it is fitting to acknowledge the difficulties every person and business has gone through and that although it wasn’t easy, we are all better for it,” says Fermly Co-Founder Emily Wang. 

Elevation Beer Co. guests can now sip Kintsugi Rice Lager on tap and purchase it in 12 oz. cans to-go while supplies last.

Contact Emily Hutto with media inquiries about Fermly and their collaboration beers at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT FERMLY 

Fermly is an independent quality lab designed by brewers, for brewers, complete with a data platform for tracking information from batch to batch. Launched in Denver by former brewery owner Danny and TTB-certified chemist Emily Wang, Fermly serves brewing companies of all sizes across the country who need and value QA/QC with customized lab services, an innovative subscription approach to lab work, and data privacy protection. Fermly know your craft. Visit www.fermly.com to learn more. 

ABOUT ELEVATION BEER CO.

Proudly operating in the remote mountain town of Poncha Springs, Elevation Beer Co. is more than just a beer company— it’s a family, a community, and a collective of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Dedicated to creating sustainable, meaningful careers in rural Colorado, we take the preservation of our home as seriously as we do the quality of our beer. Taste the flagship 8 Second Kolsch and a lineup of other usual suspects and seasonals at Elevation’s tasting room, and in canned 6-packs across Colorado. Go higher at elevationbeerco.com.

Barnett & Son Brewing Celebrates 6 Years of Parker-Brewed Beer

PARKER, CO— If you’ve missed celebrating milestones with a cold beer in a lively community setting, you’re not alone. Barnett & Son is thrilled to have the opportunity to mark six years of brewing in Parker, Colorado and you’re invited to raise a glass to the important things… time spent with friends, the art of craft beer, and an opportunity to share the love.

“Without our great customers we would not be here,” says owner Andy Barnett. Barnett & Son has been voted Best Brewery in Parker six years running by the Parker Chronicle, and that support is not lost on Andy and his team. “It is truly humbling.”

A wide variety of brews including El Gizmito (a salted lime ale and summer favorite), Gold Ale, IPA, Blueberry Ale, Berliner Weisse, and Irish Red will be on tap. There is sure to be something for everyone. B&S is also releasing two barrel-aged beers that will be available in commemorative glasses while supplies last. 

Schnitzelwirt truck will be serving up the best schnitzel outside of Europe, also offering sides and sweets like apple strudel. There is plenty of parking on-site. Barnett & Son encourages everyone to imbibe responsibly. 

For more information about Barnett & Son Brewing Co., contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT BARNETT & SON BREWING

Barnett and Son Brewing Co has been brewing high quality beer since 2014 in Parker, Colorado and is best known for their welcoming atmosphere, an expansive tap list, and dog-friendly patio. With recipes developed from owner Andrew Barnett’s homebrew recipes and influenced by his extensive international travel, everyone is sure to find a beer to make them feel at home. For more information, visit barnettandsonbrewing.com. Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us.

Ska Brewing Recognized by Governor Polis and OEDIT for Excellence in Exporting

DURANGO, CO— In May on World Trade Day, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) gave Ska Brewing an honorable mention in the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Exporting. 

The Excellence in Exporting Award recognizes the essential role that exports play in the state’s economy— with $8.3 billion in products exported in 2020— by highlighting noteworthy export activity around the state. In order to be eligible for these prestigious awards, good standing Colorado-headquartered companies must have exported products or services outside of the state domestically and/or internationally for two years or more. As the largest regional brewery in the Four Corners, Ska exports its packaged beers to ten United States, as well as the UK, Ireland, Japan, and Sweden. 

“Beyond just sending our product, exporting requires thoughtful labor practices and relationship building,” says Arlo Grammatica, Ska’s Barroom Hero. “This mention is a big honor!” 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Ska Brewing. 

ABOUT SKA BREWING 

Based in Durango, Colorado, Ska Brewing was founded in 1995 and produces more than a dozen award-winning beers fueled with Ska music, and lots of it. Pioneers in the canned craft beer movement, Ska Brewing is known for an array of styles in 12 oz cans that include True Blonde, Modus Hoperandi and Rue B. Soho. For information, music, and a good time, visit www.skabrewing.com.

Ska Fabricating Presents The Nimbus, Their Most Portable Machine For Breweries Yet

DURANGO, CO—  Meet The Nimbus by Ska Fabricating. This new machine is designed to support breweries of all sizes and distribution models with the most portable, most customizable options Ska Fabricating offers. 

The Nimbus Half Height Depalletizer combines the best features from Ska Fabricating’s best-selling machines to create a new, low-cost depalletizer that's optimized for small spaces and lower speed applications. It expands the cutting- edge features of Ska Fab’s patented turntable design, providing additional accumulation and the ability to fold down and stow the rotary table—further reducing the machine's footprint when not in use. This innovation, combined with the Can-i-Bus’ pallet lift and layer sweep design, creates a compact, efficient can depalletizer with a discharge height that allows for excellent can drop and many discharge angle options. This machine is essentially silent with no vibrator, and requires minimal real estate on a production floor. 

Craft brewery professionals can see The Nimbus in action at the Craft Brewers Conference in Denver in September on the expo floor, where the machine will also be joined by its (much bigger) sister, The Magic Bus. 

The Nimbus is already finding new homes at craft breweries across the country, spanning sizes and business models. Contact sales@skafabricating.com with sales inquiries, and please direct press questions to Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT SKA FABRICATING

Founded by Ska Brewing Co-Owner Matt Vincent, Ska Fabricating automates packaging lines for craft businesses, specializing in depalletizers, palletizers, conveyance systems, rinsing, drying, filling and date coding products. With more than 800 customers worldwide, Ska Fab has the products and experience to help you increase your production while saving expenses. Learn more at skafabricating.com.

Mainstem Malt Debuts New Flagship Malts

WALLA WALLA, WA— Now available for purchase are Mainstem Malt’s four new flagship malt varieties: Cascadia Pilsner, Cascadia White Wheat, Evergreen Pale, and Evergreen Alder Smoke. Each of these regional blends of top grain varieties is Salmon-Safe certified and built to scale with malthouse customers in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. 

Since Mainstem’s first crop year in 2016, “we’ve been deep in the woods of malt science and on-farm conservation work, tying malt flavors back to individual fields, varieties, seasonality, and family farm stories,” says Co-Founder and CEO Phil Neumann. “And as the culmination of what we’ve learned along the way, we’re proud to release our first flagship malts.”

Like all of Mainstem’s products, these blends directly support premium crop opportunities for conservation-minded family farms and celebrate fully traceable supply chains. “You can also rest assured that our ongoing innovations work will continue to redefine this lineup,” Neumann adds. 

Meet The Malts

CASCADIA PILSNER

This crisp, clean, low protein Pilsner malt is a fantastic replacement for the finest imported malts on the market. It’s ready to scale with a wide range of premium lagers, ales, and spirits.

CASCADIA WHITE WHEAT

Crafted as a smooth, full bodied pale, this white wheat malt’s calling in life is to add a silky mouthfeel and delicate haze to traditional wheat beers and hazies alike, without all of the adjuncts.

EVERGREEN PALE

Our base pale malt is a bold and flavorful pale barley malt, for beers and spirits needing a bit more umph than our more delicate Pilsner malt. It’s also 100 percent Washington grown, helping Mainstem’s home state craft distillers meet their requirements for 51 percent in-state ingredient sourcing.

EVERGREEN ALDER SMOKE

Mainstem starts with the Evergreen Pale malt recipe, then cold smokes it on alderwood after kilning. The end result is a moderately smoked base malt that can be used at high percentages in both beer and whiskey, and harkens back to a time when alder smoke was more widely used in Pacific Northwest food preservation.

Learn more about Mainstem’s flagship malt roll out and shop for malt at mainstemmalt.com/malt-sales. Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with press inquiries about Mainstem Malt. 

ABOUT MAINSTEM MALT

Mainstem Malt is a malt company like no other. Founders Phil Neumann and Alyssa Martinez-Neumann started this Walla Walla-based operation in 2014 as a way to support family farms, rural communities, and landscape-scale conservation work. Along the way, they realized Mainstem is in a unique position to inspire much broader change, and have since been pushing to be the beverage industry's model for agricultural supply chain sustainability and innovation. You can find Mainstem’s malt at breweries and distilleries throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, flowing into premium craft beverages that evoke a strong sense of place and purpose. Grain Like Grapes, Malt That Matters. Learn more at MainstemMalt.com.

The Legion of Ska Kicks Off The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip on National Road Trip Day

DURANGO, CO— Just in time for National Road Trip Day on May 28, Colorado residents and visitors are invited to experience the Legion of Ska while they road trip this summer. Pack your mountain bikes and kayaks, and hit the road for the ultimate road trip to Ska Brewing, Peach Street Distillers, and Ska Street Brewstillery. 

These sister businesses have created a road trip passport for the three destinations. All who complete the #SkaStreetRoadtrip, in any particular order, will receive a branded hammock featuring The Legion of Ska’s new logo celebrating the independence of this trifecta of Colorado establishments. Anyone who gets all three stamps on their passport will also be entered to win one grand prize: a private tasting and tour experience at any one of the three locations. Passport stamps can be turned in at any location on your last stop to be included in the grand prize drawing at the end of 2021. 

“Ska Street closes the circle on the Front Range, making for the perfect triangle route around the state,” says Ska Brewing CEO Dave Thibodeau. “We’re stoked so many visitors head to drink Ska beer and now Ska Street spirits after they ride, hike, climb, and raft.”

This summer, road trippers can look for Thursday night barbecue and bands at SkaBQ at Ska Brewing’s World Headquarters in Durango, more music at Peach Street Distillers in Palisade, and more live tunes and tours at Ska Street Brewstillery in Boulder. 

Share your journey on social media with the hashtag #SkaStreetRoadTrip to be featured. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Ska Brewing, Peach Street Distillers, and Ska Street Brewstillery. 

ABOUT SKA STREET BREWSTILLERY 

Ska Street is a joint project of sister companies Ska Brewing and Peach Street Distillers that bring beer and spirit production under one roof in Boulder, Colorado. The Brewstillery includes a restaurant, a ten-barrel brewing system, a 450-liter still, thirty taps of Ska beers, a mixology program and all of the music-inspired silliness that has made Ska one of Colorado’s favorite destinations. Visit Ska Street online at skastreet.com.

Fermly and Resolute Brewing Present Arnold Palmer-Inspired Guild-Tee Party Beer For The Colorado Brewers Guild

DENVER, CO— Fermly, an independent lab for brewers based in Denver, debuts its latest collaboration this week. Guild-Tee Party was brewed with the Resolute Brewing team to support the Colorado Brewers Guild. 

Guild Tee Party was brewed to create the classic flavor profile of an Arnold Palmer, perfect for a late spring tee time. Brewed with Pilsen and Cologne malt from BSG, Carafoam from Weyermann Malt, and Orange Pekoe tea from The Tea Spot in Boulder; and hopped with Magnum hops and tea in the boil to begin the first steps of infusion. 

“The wort tasted like black tea but heavily sweetened,” says Emily Wang, Co-Founder and Lead Scientist at Fermly. “All of those fermentable sugars were broken down by Inland Island Golden Kolsch yeast to create an idyllic crispy profile. Whole lemon puree was added after fermentation. Best recommended to enjoy in collared shirts and well-coiffed lawns.” 

Guild-Tee Party was served at the annual Colorado Brewers Guild golf tournament, and it made its debut at both of Resolute’s tasting rooms in Arvada and Centennial this week.

“Teaming up with Fermly for the CBG Tourney was a no-brainer. Emily and Danny provide an incredible service for us and many other breweries around the state,” says Andrew Duvall, Community & Sales Manager at Resolute Brewing. “Guild-Tee Party showcases their talents while celebrating a grand return to hanging out with all the awesome folks we so dearly missed in 2020. Ultimately, we miss doing kickass things with our friends in the industry, so we brewed about it! Also, the CBG helped us navigate so many obstacles throughout the pandemic by providing constant updates and guidance, while advocating for legislation such as direct-to-consumer deliveries. We would've been lost without them, so this beer is for the Executive Director Shawnee and company!” 

Contact Emily Hutto with media inquiries about Guild-Tee Party at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. 

ABOUT FERMLY 

Fermly is an independent quality lab designed by brewers, for brewers, complete with a data platform for tracking information from batch to batch. Launched in Denver by former brewery owner Danny and TTB-certified chemist Emily Wang, Fermly serves brewing companies of all sizes across the country who need and value QA/QC with customized lab services, an innovative subscription approach to lab work, and data privacy protection. Fermly know your craft.

ABOUT RESOLUTE

Resolute Brewing Company is a microbrewery located in Centennial, Colorado and a Tap Room & Cellar located in Arvada, Colorado. Our founders come from various walks of life, including finance, engineering, and accounting, but we resonate as one around our passion for community, great beer, and even greater people. Resolute is more than a brewery; it is a community of people and families enthusiastic about being a part of something bigger than themselves. Resolute's employees and culture imbue hospitality, social responsibility, and a love of the craft.

Oh Hi Beverages Adds Grateful Grape and Orange Sunshine Flavors To The Budtender's Reserve Series

DURANGO, CO— After a successful roll out of the first two flavors of the Budtender’s Reserve line, Oh Hi Beverages announced this month the addition of the third and fourth flavors to its lineup: Grateful Grape and Orange Sunshine. 

Both of these new flavors have 100mg of fast-acting, water-soluble THC per bottle, so you can control your dosage and share with friends. Grateful Grape and Orange Sunshine are naturally fruit-forward in both flavor and aroma. “We wanted to go with some classic flavors that everyone could vibe with and enjoy year round,” says Oh Hi’s Director of Operations John Lynch. 

This new line of drinkables, which already includes High Tea and Tropical Thunder flavors, are made for experienced cannabis connoisseurs. Crafted with water soluble RIPPLE THC, these 100mg beverages help drinkers feel effectiveness more quickly, with high bioavailability and absorption as fast as 15 minutes. With consistent and reliable dosing, consumers are able to accurately gauge their tolerance levels and choose their optimal number of servings. 

Oh Hi will soon release one more flavor, Sucker Punch, to the Budtender’s Reserve Series. 

For more information about Oh Hi Beverages or the Budender’s Reserve line, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com.

ABOUT OH HI BEVERAGES 

Founded in 2018, Oh Hi Beverages crafts canned THC and CBD seltzers in Durango, Colorado. Oh Hi Beverages is the brainchild of Aaron Miles and Jonny Radding, the co-owners of Durango Organics, and Matt Vincent, one of the co-owners of Ska Brewing and the founder of Ska Fabricating. Collectively Aaron, Jonny, and Matt bring a breadth of business, entrepreneurship, technical, and both cannabis and beverage-specific experience to this new hard seltzer company. Learn more about Oh Hi Beverages at ohhibev.com.

Mainstem Malt To Host Press Conference About ‘Mainstem For All’ Equity Crowdfunding Campaign During American Craft Beer Week

WALLA WALLA, WA— Washington-based craft maltster Mainstem Malt recently launched an equity crowdfund campaign on Wefunder. The initiative makes them the first malt company to ask a large and diverse audience to invest, with funds to be used to support their mission-driven growth as a company. The tagline ‘Mainstem For All’ represents their goal to double down on the social aspects of sustainable business, using their elevated platform to further much needed diversity, equity, and inclusion— or DEI— work  in the craft beverage and agricultural communities.

With so many firsts come so many questions. Mainstem is excited to open its virtual doors for a press conference outlining what it means to invite hundreds-if-not-thousands of people to join their company as equity investors. 

WHAT: Meet the Mainstem Malt team at this virtual press conference, with ample time for participants to ask questions about the company and its Mainstem For All campaign.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 11 at 1pm PT 

WHERE: Register for this ZOOM conversation HERE. 

PRESS CONTACT: Emily Hutto, coop@radcraftbeer.com

ABOUT MAINSTEM MALT

Mainstem Malt is a malt company like no other. Founders Phil Neumann and Alyssa Martinez-Neumann started this Walla Walla-based operation in 2014 as a way to support family farms, rural communities, and landscape-scale conservation work. Along the way, they realized Mainstem is in a unique position to inspire much broader change, and have since been pushing to be the beverage industry's model for agricultural supply chain sustainability and innovation. You can find Mainstem’s malt at breweries and distilleries throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, flowing into premium craft beverages that evoke a strong sense of place and purpose. Grain Like Grapes, Malt That Matters. Learn more at MainstemMalt.com.

ESTER Invites Craft Beer Producers To Join New Flavor Intelligence Collective

NEW YORK, NY— ESTER is building a United States lab for the chemical and sensory testing of beers and development of their Flavor Intelligence database. Craft breweries are invited to join ESTER’s Flavor Intelligence Collective.

ESTER was launched in 2018 in Belgium, where the first Flavor Intelligence lab is located. The new New York-based lab facilitates analysis of more brands, allowing population of the flavor database more quickly. 

Craft breweries can join ESTER’s Flavor Intelligence Collective with as little as one beer at the early adopter price of $600 per analysis, with pre-orders receiving an additional $100 discount. Breweries who join the Collective get a full, objective sensory analysis panel assessment of the flavors and aromas in their beer following scientific descriptive methods; a chemical analysis with more than 200 chemical compounds connected to flavor and quality; product comparison juxtaposing the beers in their assortment with industry competitors; and access to the world’s most comprehensive flavor database that empowers breweries and the craft industry to grow together. 

“We want the craft beer community in the United States to come together and help us build the most complete database of scientific beer flavors ever cataloged,” says ESTER co-founder Jean Van Damme. “We are on a mission to level the playing field - making advanced flavor intelligence accessible to any brewer that is passionate about their product and wants to bring it to the people who will love it.” 

Join ESTER’s Flavor Intelligence Collective and learn more at www.ester.ai/preorder.

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ABOUT ESTER  
ESTER is building the most comprehensive beverage flavor intelligence that exists today, an AI engine to understand flavor on a personalized level. Consumers use ESTER to explore their unique flavor preferences through efficient exploration, while retailers and producers use ESTER to increase customer loyalty and sales. This integrative technology was launched in Belgium in 2018 by Jean Van Damme, Didier Vanden Broucke, and Frederik Durant, and brought to the American market in 2020. Through academic partnerships with the Verstrepen lab at the University of Leuven and Cornell University, ESTER has grown into a multidisciplinary team of scientists, data engineers, developers, and UX experts on a mission to use the latest science and machine learning technology to deliver innovation to the food system. Learn more at ester.ai.