Ska Brewing and Manhattan Brewing Release Canned Collaboration, 2 Tone IPA

MANHATTAN, KS— Ska Brewing and Manhattan Brewing Company will debut their collaboration IPA, 2 Tone, across Kansas with launch events today and tomorrow. 2 Tone IPA will also hit shelves and taps across Colorado and Kansas this week.  

Jake Voegeli, who opened Manhattan Brewing in 2020 with Adam Kresbach and Garrett Paulmanwas, was formerly Ska’s Midwest Sales Manager in Kansas. Before that he was a starting center for the Kansas State University Wildcats. “Jake’s a local legend football player around Manhattan, and now he’s a thriving craft brewer,” says Peter Archer of Ska Brewing. “2 Tone was a reason for Jake to visit us in Durango, and now it’s our unofficial re-launch in Kansas after a quiet two years of pandemic.” 

In the true spirit of collaboration, 2 Tone IPA was made at Ska with a pitch of Manhattan’s house yeast strain that they brought to Durango from Kansas. The two brewing teams hopped this batch with modern hop selections Sabro, Sultana and Idaho 7, and chose a hopping schedule to create  juice instead of haze. This beer was brewed with the philosophy and technique that we developed through our Checkered Future IPA,” says Archer. “The hop additions are late, and there’s no real bittering addition either.” 

2 Tone IPA cans sport purple and silver, Wildcat colors, and they’ll be available at retailers across Kansas and Colorado at liquor stores and on tap while supplies last. Find the Ska and Manhattan teams at these release events: 

Thursday, June 23

Happy Hour

Barley's Kitchen- Shawnee, KS + Tap, 3-6pm 

Friday, June 24

2 Tone collaboration Lunch + Tap Takeover

The Anchor - Wichita, KS, 5-7pm 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about 2 Tone or these release events. Media assets are available for download here. 

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 Mexican Logger, Modus Hoperandi, and Rue B. Soho. For information (a lot of it), more music, and a good time, visit skabrewing.com.

ABOUT MANHATTAN BREWING CO.

With nearly 20 years of collective experience in the craft beer industry, Manhattan Brewing Co. is focused on brewing and serving high-quality craft beers in a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of downtown Manhattan. This town is our home, and we want to bring the best possible beer experience and education to the wonderful people of Manhattan. We want to create a place for everyone to come out and have a good time with friends and cultivate a craft beer culture Manhattan can be proud of. Find us at mhkbeer.com.

Mortal XXX hard kombucha is ready for summer with bigger 16 ounces cans

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COLORADO— Mortal XXX, Mortal’s hard kombucha line that launched in the summer of 2021, gets BIGGER and BADDER in flavors now available in single 16 ounce cans this month. Get ready. 

This new offering gives hard kombucha lovers an opportunity to try the Mortal XXX flavors individually, not to mention it's perfect for the pack when you’re out camping or hiking. “Our flavor profiles are absolutely crushable and go down easy,”  says Mortal Founder and CEO Becca Schepps. “This new size captures the spirit of summer, and is a great way to give everyone more of a great thing.” 

Mortal XXX is notorious for hard kombucha that tastes anything what you expect from hard kombucha. Low calorie with a smooth, no vinegar taste, the sixteen ounce Guava and Cucumber Lime cans will embolden Colorado shelves mid-June, and will be available online. Mortal XXX is still available in its original 12oz. 4-packs in all four flavors. 

For more information about Mortal or the Mortal XXX hard kombucha line, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. Media assets are available here.

ABOUT MORTAL 

Mortal makes beverages that fight death. Mortal is the smack your face off, rip your guts out, feed it some good stuff, and then shove ’em back in of functional fizz. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Mortal Kombucha is currently available across 40 states, in retailers such as WholeFoods, Natural Grocers, Woodmans and Northwest Grocers. Mortal currently has three product lines: Mortal Kombucha, it's big, agro, juiced up, supersized, scoby slashing, fruit-fist of fury that wants to hook you up with some bada** bro-biotics. Mortal Power, a prebiotic sparkling water with POWERful functional ingredients. And Mortal XXX Hard Kombucha: It’s organic, gluten-free, rice-free, real hard kombucha, flavored and supercharged with all-natural, organic ingredients. It’s all the foofoo probiotics you love about ordinary kombucha, now with 5.2% ABV. It’s just the right amount of rebel.

Learn more about Mortal and track down their booch at drinkmortal.com, or follow the enterprise on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Cheers to 7 Years of Barnett & Son Brewing in Parker, Colorado

PARKER, CO— Now voted Parker’s Best Brewery by Parker Chronicle readers seven years strong, Barnett & Son Brewing Co. will celebrate its 7th anniversary this weekend with special beers made for the occasion. 

“Cheers to 7 Years!” today, June 10, and tomorrow Saturday, June 11. This weekend-long party is Barnett & Son’s ode to the start of summer— this year amplified with BBQ, an anniversary tapping of Belgian-style White Ale (made with orange peel and coriander seed), specialty firkins, and custom glassware! Follow Barnett & Son on Facebook and Instagram for the firkin flavors. 

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.

Goat Patch Brewing Company Releases Pappy Legba Imperial Cherry Saison

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Atibon Legba, louvre port-la pou mwen! Little good Legba, open the door for me! Papa (Pappy) Legba is the master linguist, the trickster, warrior, and the personal messenger of destiny. He has the power to remove obstacles, and he provides opportunities while being the gatekeeper of voodoo folklore. 

Goat Patch Brewing Company will be releasing the highly anticipated Pappy Legba Imperial Cherry Saison both on draft and in bottles in the Taproom on May 27th, 2022 at 5 PM. 

Pappy Legba Imperial Saison was originally created by Co-Owner and Head Brewer of Goat Patch Brewing Company, Darren Baze. It was brewed at Trinity Brewing Company until September 2017 when Jason Yester, Head Brewer and Owner at the time, gifted the rights of the beer to Darren. 

The beer is a deceptively smooth 13.4% ABV Imperial Saison brewed with over one pound of cherries per gallon and aged in rye whiskey barrels from local distillery, Axe and the Oak. 

“We recommend sharing the bottles, but only with the best of friends.” 

ABOUT GOAT PATCH BREWING COMPANY 

Goat Patch Brewing Company started like all great ideas - good friends with a common passion sitting around a kitchen table dreaming about the future. Even before their name (which eventually became a nod to the beard style of co-owner and head brewer Darren Baze), they all agreed on a shared set of values: balanced brews, community engagement and adventure. Now with 2018 and 2020 GABF medals among other recognitions, they are proud to play a part in bringing award-winning craft beer to their community. Find the brewery online at goatpatchbrewing.com. 

Silver - World Beer Cup®(2022) For It Takes A Tribe Red Ale 

Silver - Great American Beer Festival®(2020) For It Takes A Tribe Red Ale Bronze - Great American Beer Festival®(2018) For It Takes A Tribe Red Ale

For all awards and accolades, please visit www.goatpatchbrewing.com/story

Lone Tree Brewing Brings Back Pineapple Sour Cans, Adds Draft For Summer

LONE TREE, CO— Cans of Lone Tree Brewing Company’s 2022 summer seasonal Pineapple Sour are now available across Colorado and Kansas.

Pineapple Sour became another of Lone Tree’s tasting room fruit experiments-turned-packaged offerings in 2019 when it was first canned. Now after a few years on hiatus, this highly anticipated release returns abundantly, available to the brewery’s distribution footprint across Colorado and Kansas both in cans and on draft. This is the first year that kegs of Pineapple Sour will venture out of the brewery and into the marketplace.

“I love sour beers so this Pineapple Sour is near and dear to my tastebuds,” says Tasting Room Manager Mike Webster. “This repeatable beer strikes the perfect balance of earthy pineapple flavors and tartness. Drinking this beer on a hot day reminds me of my time in Thailand eating fresh pineapples on the beach.” 

Find Pineapple Sour on tap and in canned 6-packs through the season. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Lone Tree Brewing Co. Press assets are available here. 

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO. 

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for a decade. Lone Tree creates community around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers that are sold in cans and on draft across Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Mortal launches in Sprouts Farmers Markets Innovation Coolers

NATIONAL– Mortal is pumping up coolers at Sprouts’ innovation centers across Southern and Northern California with Mortal Power, its bold line of sparkling prebiotic waters with added functional ingredients, starting this month. 

Mortal Power will be carried in fifty Sprouts Innovation Coolers across California. These Innovation Coolers, launched in 2021, showcase new-to-market items with an emphasis on wellness, or in Mortal’s case, power. 

This is the brand’s first non-kombucha product, serving to pivot Mortal into the broader functional beverage space.

True to the name, Mortal Power is all about power. This super multi-tasking drink is pumped up with prebiotics, plus each flavor offers a unique hard-hitting, easy-to-understand functional ingredient. The drinks are available in four flavors/powers: Berry Cherry + Collagen, Prickly Pear Watermelon + Magnesium, Green Tea Lime w/Caffeine and Hibiscus Ginger + Electrolytes. Each 12 oz. can contains 20-30 calories and less than 4 grams of sugar and retail for $2.79 per unit.

According to Mortal founder and CEO Becca Schepps, “The launch of Power is a major evolution for our company. We always wanted to be more than a kombucha company. Last summer we launched an alcoholic offering, and with this prebiotic sparkling water we estimate that by the end of 2022, 50 percent of our revenue will be from non-traditional kombucha products.”

Find all four POWER flavors in select Sprouts Farmers Markets. Watermelon Prickly Pear has prebiotics and magnesium to chillax your mind, body and chaos. Hibiscus Ginger has added electrolytes and prebiotics. Green Tea Lime is loaded with 60mg of caffeine from green tea and prebiotics. Cherry Berry has prebiotics plus a blast of collagen to promote bone health and give you a glowing complexion and disposition. Each 12 oz. can of Mortal POWER is gluten-free, certified organic, 1% For The Planet certified, and Kosher; and has 30 calories or less and between 2 and 4g of added sugar - all from fruit. Learn more about them on Mortal’s web store. 

“We are so excited to be working with Sprouts on the Power line. They have been real champions of innovation and that’s what Mortal’s future is all about.” stated Schepps.

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

ABOUT MORTAL 

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Mortal makes beverages that fight death. Mortal is currently available across 40 states, in retailers such as WholeFoods, Sprouts, King Soopers, Foodtown and Natural Grocers. Mortal currently has three product lines: Mortal Kombucha, it's big, agro, juiced up, supersized, scoby slashing, fruit-fist of fury that wants to hook you up with some bada** bro-biotics. Mortal Power, a prebiotic sparkling water with POWERful functional ingredients. And Mortal XXX Hard Seltzer: It’s organic, gluten-free, rice-free, hard seltzer infused with kombucha.
Learn more about Mortal at drinkmortal.com, or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @drinkmortal.

Ska Brewing and Fort Lewis College Debut Skyhawk Single Hop Sultana IPA To Showcase Hop Research

DURANGO, CO— After months of hop research and experimentation, Ska Brewing and the Fort Lewis College Chemistry Department are pleased to present Skyhawk Single Hop Sultana IPA just in time for graduation weekend. 

Articulate detail was taken to choose the hop in the Skyhawk Single Hop Sultana IPA. This IPA is the product of undergraduate research on hop biotransformation, using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis. It’s a full-bodied, luscious IPA rich with huge tropical notes of pineapple and mango that weighs in at 6.50% ABV. 

This collaboration seeks to understand how different hops alter the taste and aroma of beer, reducing the dependency on trial and error, and wasted hops. “We’ve been really excited about this research because it furthers our analytical view of hop varieties, transcending a deeper understanding of how hops perform in the brewing process beyond just flavors and aromas in the resulting beer,” says Ska Brewing Brewmaster Steve Breezley. “This is knowledge we can only gain through trials that we’re thrilled to have Fort Lewis as a partner for.” 

“I really appreciate the environmental science perspective on this project because that is really the end goal,” says Callie A. Cole, PhD  Associate Professor at Fort Lewis College Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. “By developing these methods with Ska Brewing, we are hoping to ultimately have a positive environmental impact by increasing the efficiency of hopped beer production and reducing the demand on hops. It’s why people will fund this research. It’s a strong motivation for Ska to be involved as well as other breweries to be interested in this data.” 

Skyhawk Single Hop Sultana IPA will tap on Fort Lewis’ 2022 commencement day, Saturday May 14, at Ska Brewing at 11am. The beer will be on draft only while supplies last.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com for more information about this research partnership and the resulting beer. 

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 Mexican Logger, Modus Hoperandi, and Rue B. Soho. For information (a lot of it), more music, and a good time, visit skabrewing.com.

ABOUT FORT LEWIS COLLEGE

As the Four Corners’ stronghold of academic excellence, Fort Lewis College blends small class sizes, engaged faculty, and unparalleled research opportunities to help students earn college degrees and chase dreams. Guided by real-world experiences and a bountiful landscape, our students develop critical thinking and communication skills to fuel further studies or rewarding careers. A broad range of subjects and diverse student body weave cross-cultural knowledge throughout signature programs focused on environmental studies, education, the health sciences, creative arts, and business administration. Find an education to live by at FLC.

The Empourium Brewing Wins 2022 World Beer Cup Medal For Atari’s Lantern Rice Lager

DENVER, CO— The Empourium Brewing Company is beyond stoked to announce their recent win at the 2022 World Beer Cup® in the American-Style Lager category.

On the heels of a successful third anniversary celebration, this local brewery in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood continues celebrating with their first win in this prestigious global beer competition. This year, an international panel of 226 beer judges from 28 countries selected the winners for the largest World Beer Cup competition to date with 10,542 entries from 2,493 breweries in 57 countries. The American-Style Lager category had 100 entries.

The Empourium’s Atari’s Lager is a 4.8% ABV, easy-drinking Pilsner that employs flaked and Jasmine rice for about a third of its grist. It’s a lightly hopped, crisp and delicate craft lager that finishes dry. Its namesake is a reference to the Wes Anderson movie Isle of Dogs and like all of The Empourium’s beers, named out of pop culture inspiration and connectability with their customers. “If you've been to the Berkeley neighborhood, you know that it often feels like there are just as many dogs then there are people walking around,” says Co-Founder and Head Brewer Greg Fetzer. “About anytime you walk into the taproom or patio you'll see multiple of our furry neighborhood friends hanging out and we love it. This name and label was for all those goofballs.”

Notably, this batch of Atari’s Lantern is the first one that The Empourium has served. “That'll obviously have to change,” Fetzer says, explaining that a fresh batch is scheduled into the brew schedule this week. Fans will have to wait patiently for it to tap in approximately eight weeks, though they’ll never rush a batch… ever, he adds. 

“Lagers are incredibly subtle and delicate beers that require attention to detail and a whole hell of a lot of patience. You don't have loads of hops or fruit to hide behind,” Fetzer says. “As a brewer when you release a light lager, you're really putting yourself out there saying ‘hey, here is what I can do’.” He and his team huddled behind a laptop in the back of the brewhouse on a busy Thursday night to catch the World Beer Cup awards, and they couldn’t be prouder to produce a beer recognized at this level. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about The Empourium Brewing Co. or Atari’s Lantern Rice Lager.

ABOUT THE EMPOURIUM BREWING CO.

Located in the heart of Denver’s Berkeley Neighborhood, The Empourium is a gathering place for all— patrons and beer styles alike. Armed with true to style recipes and local pride, owners Greg and Sara Fetzer, Mike Cugini, and Justin Vallely focus their efforts to craft a warm, lively community hub centered around balanced, sessionable beers guaranteed to bring people together. Visit The Empourium at 4385 W. 42nd Avenue or online at theempourium.com

Monumental Beer Works Rebrands As Base Camp Beer Works

GRAND JUNCTION, CO— Trademark issues have driven Monumental Beer Works to change its name after two years serving craft beer to the Grand Junction community. Now with a new location in Fruita nearly open, the local brewery originally named as a nod to its location at the base of the Colorado National Monument will become Base Camp Beer Works.

Effective last week, Monumental Operations Manager and Co-Founder Brian Fischer purchased the Basecamp Brewing trademark from its owners who operated the former namesake in Southeast Portland’s Buckman neighborhood. Monumental Beer Works was created as a base camp for exploration on Colorado’s Western Slope, and quickly became an aprés destination for local and visiting expeditioners alike. Base Camp embodies the Monumental company ethos— it’s a symbol for the brewery’s foundation; their roots; their base camp for relaxation and reliving adventures. The new name complements the Grand Valley’s outdoor-oriented, adventure-seeking lifestyles to boot.

This decision came after an exhaustive and integrated selection process that involved many voices— including the many hundred who suggested names when the brewery asked its community for input. In total they received more than 500 responses. “While most of the suggestions were already trademarked, we got a lot of great beer name ideas out of this process and were so grateful to our community for their support of this transition,” Fischer says. “The sheer volume of names we came across that were already taken demonstrates the challenges that craft beverage companies face in the market at large right now.” 

Base Camp will celebrate its new name with refreshed branding at a grand re-opening party in coming months. Soon its social media platforms will transition to @basecampbeerworks. The website, tasting room, and merchandise will all undergo updates over the course of the next several weeks. Customers interested in snagging the last of the now vintage Monumental Beer Works gear should do so quickly while supplies last. 

Base Camp’s new Fruita location in planning will also be rebranded under the name Base Camp Provisions with social media platforms @basecampfruita. This new location will have a full kitchen and a fresh menu, with local and regional wine, spirits, and beer selections that guests can enjoy on a massive patio space (and inside, too) before and after their adventures. Base Camp Provisions is slated to open this summer. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about this monumental news, and for photos of Base Camp Beer Works.

Living The Dream Brewing Partners with Colorado Craft for Statewide Distribution

LITTLETON, CO— Living The Dream Brewing and Colorado Craft Distributors announced today a partnership that will bring Living The Dream beer to beer lovers across Colorado beginning this week. 

After consecutive record-breaking sales years and new beer additions to their year-round lineup, Living The Dream is excited to join Colorado Craft’s portfolio of independent beverage brands distributed up and down the Front Range, as well as Steamboat, Aspen, Crested Butte, Salida, Gunnison, Telluride, Grand Junction, and Durango. Living The Dream’s flagship beers including Powder Run Vanilla Cream Ale, 7-Speed IPA, Mountain Drive American Ale and Fly Reel Amber Ale will be joined by a rotation of beers including Arapahaze Double IPA, Guava Mountain Gose, Backcountry Wilderness Wheat and others in the Colorado Craft portfolio. 

“We’ve admired and enjoyed these beers for many years now,” says Tom Jasko of Colorado Craft Distributors. “The opportunity to work with them is like we’re actually living the dream. Our companies have a synergy that mirrors our paths for growth and is a win for everyone involved from production to retail to customer.” 

Contact info@coloradocraftdist.com or 720-485-5855 to connect with your local representative if you’re interested in carrying Living The Dream in Colorado. 

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Living The Dream Brewing. Download press assets here. 

ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING CO. 

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.

ABOUT COLORADO CRAFT DISTRIBUTORS

 Colorado Craft Distributors is a specialty distribution company located in Denver, Colorado. They proudly represent craft beer, cider, spirits and other fun alternative beverages and mixes with a portfolio comprised of products from trending categories. Learn more at coloradocraftdist.com. 

Bootstrap Brewing Announces Boat Snack Hazy IPA

A Vacation in a Can!

LONGMONT, CO— Bootstrap Brewing has been producing two high selling power house IPAs for years with their Insane Rush IPA and Lush Puppy Juicy IPA  but the company just announced a third addition to the fleet. Boat Snack Hazy IPA will be hitting store shelves in June through distribution partners in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Missouri and Idaho.

“I love a really well-made Hazy IPA but some can be very filling or over the top so I5worked on this recipe for over a year to perfect it to make sure customers will want to order and drink 2 or more back-to-back,” explained Steve Kaczeus, Owner/Brewer at Bootstrap Brewing.

At 6.2% ABV and 35 IBUs, this smooth, delicious, juicy, well-balanced IPA is highly drinkable with a soft finish. Amarillo, Citra and Galaxy hops add the perfect aromatic citrus notes. 

“We had so much fun with the art on this can,” explained owner Leslie Kaczeus. “This is our first underwater scene based on our bucket list vacation destination of Bora Bora. Moxie Sozo captured all the important players of the sea in the Black Tipped Sharks, Manta Ray, Moray Eel, Rockfish, and Seahorses but then added playfulness with the cowbell adorned pirate skeleton.”

For more information about Boat Snack Hazy IPA 6-packs or Bootstrap Brewing, contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING COMPANY

Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at bootstrapbrewing.com.

Goat Patch Brewing Company Wins Silver Award at World Beer Cup

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO— Goat Patch Brewing Company claimed a silver award in the 2022 World Beer Cup®, a global beer competition that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers. 

Awards were given in 103 beer-style categories during the World Beer Cup award ceremony on May 5, 2022 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minnesota. 

Goat Patch Brewing Company was awarded a silver award in the Scottish-Style Ale beer style category for its It Takes a Tribe Red Ale, a smooth, full-bodied Ale brewed with rich caramel malts and Warrior hops, you can find this beer in GPB's taproom on draft and available to go in crowlers and growlers. It Takes a Tribe Red Ale is also featured in 60+ different bars and restaurants across the greater Colorado Springs area. 

"We are so honored to receive this award! It certainly feels good to get recognition for our team's hard work, and we hope this can bring more awareness about how this beer supports our community focused initiative” says co-owner and head-brewer, Darren Baze. 

"As the very first recipe created on our pilot system, It Takes a Tribe Red Ale has served as our full time community beer since the day we opened our doors. With each pint purchased, Goat Patch donates 25 cents towards featured local nonprofits that rotate annually. This beer allows our patrons to join us in learning more about the amazing work happening right here in our neighborhood and give back in a tangible way”. 

World Beer Cup winners were selected by an international panel of 226 beer judges from 28 countries. Widely regarded as the “Olympics of Beer,” the 2022 World Beer Cup was the largest competition to date with 10,542 entries from 2,493 breweries in 57 countries. 

Presented by the Brewers Association, the World Beer Cup has been held biennially since 1996, to celebrate the art and science of brewing by recognizing outstanding achievement. For additional information, visit the World Beer Cup website.

ABOUT GOAT PATCH BREWING COMPANY 

Goat Patch Brewing Company started like all great ideas - good friends with a common passion sitting around a kitchen table dreaming about the future. Even before their name (which eventually became a nod to the beard style of co-owner and head brewer Darren Baze), they all agreed on a shared set of 

values: balanced brews, community engagement and adventure. Now with 2018 and 2020 GABF medals among other recognitions, they are proud to play a part in bringing award-winning craft beer to their community. Find the brewery online at goatpatchbrewing.com.

Bootstrap Brewing Brings Home Bronze in the 2022 World Beer Cup

LONGMONT, CO— Bootstrap Brewing is proud to bring home a THIRD Bronze medal for the Strong Red Ale category at the 2022 World Beer Cup® for their Wreak Havoc Imperial Red Ale available in 6-packs and on draft.   

Wreak Havoc, a traditional Imperial Red Ale, has also won numerous other awards including two GABF® medals as well both in the same Strong Red Ale Categories — Silver at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival and Bronze at the 2016 Great American Beer Festival.

“The World Beer Cup is known as the Olympics for brewers and it’s such an extremely competitive event because we’re competing against breweries of all sizes across the globe”, explained co-owner and brewer Steve Kaczeus. “It’s such a great achievement and confirmation to us that our team is truly making world-class beer and we’re so proud of our entire staff."

The 2022 World Beer Cup was the largest yet, with 10,542 entries from 2,493 breweries across 57 countries according to the Brewers Association. Learn more about the World Beer Cup and all of the 2018 winners at worldbeercup.org.

For more information about Bootstrap and their 2020 World Beer Cup win contact Leslie Kaczeus at leslie@bootstrapbrewing.com.

ABOUT BOOTSTRAP BREWING CO.
Home to best-selling and award-winning craft beers such as Insane Rush, Lush Puppy, Stick’s Pale Ale, Chillax, Wreak Havoc, and Pickle Me Up, Bootstrap Brewing is an independent, adventurous brewery in Colorado dedicated to producing a wide range of ales and lagers. More information can be found on our website at http://www.bootstrapbrewing.com. 

Ska Brewing and Steamworks Brewing Craft Lager With Electrolytes To Celebrate 50 Years of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

DURANGO, CO— Fifty years of Durango’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic calls for an aptly named beer with a boost. 

Enter Faceplant. Ska Brewing and Steamworks Brewing Co. have teamed up annually on a beer to celebrate the Iron Horse, a tradition since 1997. This year in honor of the golden anniversary of Durango’s beloved bike race, the two local breweries collaborated with Tailwind Nutrition to craft a lager with electrolytes. They brewed this low calorie sipper with Mandarina Bavaria hops that balance out the addition of orange blossom honey. 

“Tailwind is excited for our first-ever nutrition and beer collaboration to take place during one of the biggest celebratory months in Durango, and with iconic local breweries," said Jeff Vierling, Co-Founder of Tailwind Nutrition. "We hope Faceplant lager brings riders and community members together in celebration of the 50th Iron Horse — while replenishing some electrolytes. We want to thank Ska and Steamworks for including us in this highly anticipated annual collaboration, and for keeping it close to home."

Faceplant is available in cans at Ska, Steamworks, and local liquor stores beginning Friday, May 6. Find it on tap at both breweries on May 27 for Iron Horse Weekend.

For more information about Faceplant, or to connect with the breweries for interviews, contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com. Media assets are available for download here. 

ABOUT THE IRON HORSE BIKE CLASSIC 

What started as a competition among two brothers has become a badge of honor that many Four Corners locals and visitors alike claim each year as they ride road, gravel, and mountain paths from Durango to Silverton and Ouray. Learn more about this infamous bike challenge at ironhorsebicycleclassic.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 Mexican Logger, Modus Hoperandi, and Rue B. Soho. For information (a lot of it), more music, and a good time, visit skabrewing.com.

ABOUT STEAMWORKS BREWING COMPANY

Steamworks Brewing Company has been making award-winning beer in Durango for over 25 years. With 19 taps to choose from at their brewpub just one block off Main Avenue in historic downtown, there’s always a craft beer style available for every palate to pair with their eclectic food menu options. Visit steamworksbrewing.com to see what’s currently on tap and to view our extensive food menu. 

ABOUT TAILWIND NUTRITION 

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this month, Tailwind Nutrition has been manufacturing all-natural sports nutrition products that are free of GMOs, dairy, soy, and gluten, are easy to digest, and support an athlete’s fueling and recovery needs during exercise. Owned, operated and manufactured in Durango, CO, Tailwind Nutrition’s specially formulated drink mixes help athletes perform and compete at their highest level without the worry of food allergies or sensitivities. Tailwind is all you need. Really. For more information visit tailwindnutrition.com.

Connect with Ska Fabricating During the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference

MINNEAPOLIS, MN— You’re invited to mingle with Ska Fabricating at the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference® (CBC) and BrewExpo America, where you can connect with the team and meet some of their most popular products The Microbus, the Can-I-Bus, and the Nimbus— three machines proven to help craft breweries automate and grow. Also on display will be some exciting additions to the conveyance worlds: the Z-Grip Lowerator, the S-Grip Lowerator, and the customizable operator platform.

It’s all going down at booth 2219. 

WHAT 

Ska Fabricating has provided more than 1,000 businesses with depalletizers and other specialized packaging line equipment in all 50 states, 7 provinces, and 23 countries. Created by craft brewers for craft brewers, Ska Fab's machinery is engineered to make life on a brewery's production line easier - increasing output, maximizing efficiency, and saving time and money.

WHEN & WHERE

BrewExpo America

May 2-5, 2022

Minneapolis Convention Center

1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Booth 2219 

CanSource presents Craft After Dark 

May 3, 2022

Doors open at 7pm

First Avenue 

701 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Ska Fab’s after hours event CanSource presents Craft After Dark on May 3, 2022 at the iconic First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is an official nightly sponsored CBC event through the Brewers Association and is FREE to convention-goers with proof of convention pass! A portion of the proceeds for this evening of live music and charitable drinking will go to the Dodge Nature Center. 

Doors open at 7pm. 

This is a PRIVATE, 21+ event.

Beverages are sponsored by Ska Brewing and Peach Street Distillers. Cash bar.

Event Sponsors include: CanSource, Ska Fabricating, DMM Packaging, WM Wunderlich-Malec, A&E Conveyor Systems, Festo, Chart Inc., FIltec, Crafted ERP, RadCraft, CraftSeams, Antego Zeon and Markem-Imaje.  

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com if you would like to connect with Ska Fab during CBC, or in general, for interviews or other media requests. Press assets are available here.

ABOUT SKA FABRICATING

Ska Fabricating automates packaging lines for craft businesses, specializing in depalletizers, palletizers, conveyance systems, rinsing, drying, filling and date coding products. With more than 2000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries, Ska Fab has the products and experience to help you increase your production while saving expenses. Learn more at skafabricating.com. 

Denver Metro Breweries Release Gluten-free Collaboration Brew for Celiac Awareness Month

DENVER, CO— Denver Metro breweries have teamed up to brew a gluten-free beer in honor of Celiac Awareness Month, which occurs in May each year. This month is growing in popularity, and is centered around advocacy of Celiac Disease, affecting around 3 million individuals in the U.S.

Participating breweries include Holidaily Brewing Company, Timnath Beerwerks, Two22 Brew, Broken Compass Brewing, Uhl’s Brewing Company, Black Forest Brewing Company, and Goat Patch Brewing Company.

The breweries convened at Holidaily Brewing Company to brew a Mexican Lager, which was brewed with local, certified gluten-free millet as well as malted yellow and blue corn, and a touch of noble hops.

Mexidaily Mexican Lager is the perfect way to kick off warm weather, with a touch of corn-like sweetness in the body and a refreshing, crisp finish.

This project is near and dear to participating breweries, as the number of those with Celiac Disease continues to be on the rise in the U.S., and thus the increase of customers looking for gluten-free options.

“All of these breweries know someone with Celiac Disease and were excited about the idea of bringing awareness to this disease,” said Garrett Maldonado, Sales Representative for Holidaily Brewing Company. “It’s cool to show that just because you are gluten-free, doesn’t mean that you need to compromise on the craft beer experience typified by Colorado.”

“Celiac Awareness Month is important to us because it affects many people in our community,” said Karen Hertz, founder of Holidaily Brewing. “Our beer is made with 100% gluten-free ingredients so even the most gluten-sensitive consumers can enjoy a delicious craft beer.”

Mexidaily Mexican Lager will be released on draft at all participating brewery taprooms on Cinco de Mayo, May 5th, 2022.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Kaitlyn Gipple at Holidaily Brewing Co.

402-689-6253

kgipple@holidailybrewing.com

Shop The Conbini Pop-Up Convenience Store at Lone Tree Brewing Company April 9 and 10

LONE TREE, CO— ​​Lone Tree Brewing Company is teaming up with Conbini to host an Asian-inspired pop-up convenience store in the West Wing of the brewery on April 9 and 10 from 12-7pm each day. 

Browse a thoughtfully curated selection of exotic international snacks, local products, and ready-to-eat food while you sip on small-batch beers like Colorado Sweep Wheat, Lemon Blueberry Sour, or Horchata Stout. Don't miss the seasonal Hefeweizen cans, either! Conbini’s store at Lone Tree will include items like Dead Veggies kimchi and Bloody Mary mix, Lost Sauces, SFC Bio sodas, and so much more. 

This Conbini pop-up is one of several slated shopping experiences that beer lovers can enjoy at Lone Tree this year. Look for more on Lone Tree’s local craft markets in coming weeks. 

For more information about the popup or Lone Tree Brewing, contact Emily Huttoat hutto@radcraftbeer.com 

ABOUT CONBINI 

We source the world's best snacks from all over the globe so you don't have to. Whether it's exotic sodas, popular Asian chips, or local staples - our products are thoughtfully curated to offer a taste of home, wherever that may be. We believe that food conquers all, from language barriers to cultural differences. What makes good food “great” is the meaningful connection created at the table. That's why here at Conbini, we have a craving for not only innovative products, but also for the people, the laughter, and the fun that comes with a great snack. More at conbinistore.com. 

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO. 

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for a decade. Lone Tree creates community around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers that are sold in cans and on draft across Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Eddyline Brewery and Lone Tree Brewing Go Beyond Treeline To Produce New Canned IPA

COLORADO— Eddyline Brewery and Lone Tree Brewing are proud to premier their new Beyond Treeline IPA, born out of the relationship between the two brewery sales teams.

Eddyline and Lone Tree have long shared a distribution house, Western Distributing, and high-fived at events all over the Front Range and the Arkansas Valley of Colorado. The 2022 Colorado Brewers Guild Collaboration Festival gave them a reason to make a beer together— and to go beyond the horizon. Beyond Treeline is a bold, experimental Double IPA made with a lot of passion for the Colorado beer community.

Hopped with Mandarina Bavaria, and two experimental hops from Hop Breeding Company– Talus™ and the fresh hybrid HBC 586— Beyond Treeline is quenching, with fruit-forward hop aroma, low bitterness, and a soft mouthfeel. Huge peach and stone fruit on the nose meet tropical flavors like guava, pineapple, and coconut in this innovative IPA, all balanced out by subtle oak and herbal notes on the finish. Its beautiful orange, slightly hazy hue is reminiscent of sunset casting on treeline.

Beyond Treeline will debut in cans across Colorado in April with artwork that features Lone Tree’s signature tree design and Eddyline’s hop-bearded can character, who’s sporting backpack stickers for each brewery and a special heart for Colorado craft beer legend Andy Jessen.

Find Beyond Treeline in 16 oz. 6-packs wherever you buy Eddyline and Lone Tree beers in Colorado, and on tap at Eddyline’s tasting rooms in Buena Vista, and Lone Tree Brewing Co. while supplies last.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Beyond Treeline IPA.

ABOUT EDDYLINE BREWERY

Eddyline Taproom & Brewery is one of Colorado’s fastest growing microbreweries. Since 2009, Eddyline has been focused on creating unique ales and lagers of the highest quality while representing the state’s outdoor enthusiasts. Our 16-ounce cans are infinitely recyclable, preserve the quality and freshness of the beer and are easily transportable for your favorite outdoor adventures. Eddyline works closely with local groups to help improve trails, river parks, and strongly believes in being an active steward of the local Chaffee County community. Find the brewery online at eddylinebrewing.com.

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO.

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for a decade. Lone Tree creates community around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers that are sold in cans and on draft across Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

Collaboration Beers Abound at Living The Dream Brewing Company

LITTLETON, CO– It’s unofficial collaboration brew season at Living The Dream Brewing Company, who are partnering with several Colorado breweries to create specialty beers that span styles and concepts; to be served at Collaboration Fest, and to support the Pink Boots Society. 

Fresh off a tapping of the Treat Yo Self Stout made with Lady Justice Brewing for Stout Month, Living The Dream brewers collaborated on three beers that are now available while supplies last. Meet them here. 

Pink Boots Society 

A celebration of the Pink Boots Society International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day, A Kühl Of Their Own is an experimental Lager that was brewed at 105 West Brewing in Castle Rock. It’s inspired by all things fun in the sun, baseball, peaches, Big League Chew®, and cold beer. The name is a clever combination of a classic women’s baseball movie reference, and the German word Kühl, meaning cool, cold, or chilly. This beer will be available at Living the Dream, Platt Park Brewing Co., and 105 West Brewing Co.

Monumental Beer Works 

For Collaboration Fest 2022, Living the Dream wanted to partner with Western Slope breweries who they often visit when they’re out playing in Colorado’s wilderness. First up, they called previous Living The Dream team member Brian Fischer of Monumental Beer Works and the two breweries created Hurricane Hazy IPA. It’s inspired by a Hurricane cocktail, infused with flavors of passionfruit, orange, lime, and cherry. 

“It’s very fulfilling seeing Monumental succeed and grow,” said Jason Bell, Founder of Living the Dream.

Ska Brewing 

In another Collaboration Fest 2022 partnership, Living the Dream teamed up with Ska Brewing to brew Living The Ska Dream Double IPA. The focus in this brew was hop additions, and lots of them. Brewers used nine unique hops and multiple hopping techniques. “We wanted a big base to build on but didn’t want to get into the ‘Triple IPA’ range,” says Living The Dream Head Brewer Rob Meehan. “We’ve got bittering, aroma, whirlpool, dip hop, and dry hop additions to show how each variety can add something unique based on type of addition.”

Living the Dream is excited to work with Colorado beer icon Ska to create something truly unique that can be enjoyed across the state.

Try all of these storied beers, and more, in the Living The Dream tasting room and at the collaborating locations while supplies last. Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about any of the above. 

ABOUT LIVING THE DREAM BREWING CO. 

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.

Crystal Springs Brewing Co., Great Divide Brewing Co., and Lone Tree Brewing Co. Collaborate on Colorado Sweep Wheat Ale

Photo courtesy Nikki A Rae Photography

DENVER, CO— Last year three prized Colorado craft breweries made headlines when they swept the competitive American Fruit Beer category at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival®. Their collaboration brew Colorado Sweep, an American Wheat Ale, is now available at each brewery’s tasting room. 

The hardware that the Crystal Springs Blood Orange Kölsch (gold), Great Divide Wild Raspberry Ale (silver), and Lone Tree Peach Pale Ale (bronze) took home last year was the perfect impetus for these Front Range breweries to join forces for a collaboration beer to celebrate and serve at the annual Colorado Brewers Guild Collaboration Fest. 

“This idea came about immediately after the GABF awards were announced in September 2021,” says Matt Sandy, Great Divide’s Marketing Manager. The winners were Crystal Springs Blood Orange Kölsch (gold), Great Divide Wild Raspberry Ale (silver), and Lone Tree Peach Pale Ale (bronze). “Because Colorado swept the American Fruited Ale category, we thought it would be fun to collaborate with the other breweries and keyed in on Collaboration Fest as being the perfect arena to celebrate this group effort. Not only has the fest become one of the country’s premier showcases for unique collaborations, it also fell around the same time we were planning on releasing our winning beer, Wild Raspberry Ale, in 6-packs.” 

Crystal Springs, Great Divide, and Lone Tree gathered last month to craft an American Wheat Ale with both white and flaked Wheat, and Hallertau Magnum, Saaz, Cascade, and Lemondrop hops to create complexity of body, and refreshing, citrus and fruit-forward flavors. The breweries then added blood orange, raspberry, and peach to represent the fruits in all three of the award winners. 

“The combination of fruits contributed by each brewery should create a fun and refreshing beer that we are all excited to share with the public at Collaboration Fest,” says Lone Tree Sales & Marketing Director Dennis Stack.  

Festival-goers at Collaboration Fest should be on the lookout for this inspired fruit beer before it’s gone. Catch Colorado Sweep on tap at each brewery’s respective locations while supplies last. 

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

ABOUT CRYSTAL SPRINGS BREWING CO.

Crystal Springs Brewing Company is dedicated to brewing craft beer that utilizes the potential of hops, malt, yeast, and adjuncts to make the world a happier and better place. The brewery was started in the owners garage in 2010 and opened in Louisville, CO in 2013 where we have expanded our production to serve the Front Range of Colorado. Visit Crystal Springs online at crystalspringsbrewing.com.

ABOUT GREAT DIVIDE BREWING CO. 

Founded in 1994, Great Divide Brewing Company is Denver’s oldest and largest packaging brewery and one of the most decorated breweries in America, recognized for brewing some of the globe’s most balanced yet assertive and flavorful beers. These beers have landed an impressive amount of acclaim, earning 18 Great American Beer Festival® medals, five World Beer Cup® awards and 14 spots on Beer Advocate's "Top Rated Beers: Colorado.” Here at Great Divide, Bold Character isn’t just a catchphrase. It’s the philosophy behind what we brew, how we think and what we believe. For more information visit greatdivide.com.      

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO. 

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for a decade. Lone Tree creates community around a stylistically diverse lineup of flagship, seasonal, and limited release beers that are sold in cans and on draft across Colorado, and in select locations in Kansas. Find the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.