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Green Flash’s Hop Odyssey Series has some hoppy beers coming soon

Press Release: Green Flash Brewing Company is celebrating its hoppy roots with the final release of the 2015 Hop Odyssey series, the boldly hoppy Segal Ranch Session IPA, and the debut of its 4th annual Hop Odyssey series— a national beer program that focuses on exploring new hop varietals, fresh combinations and innovative brewing methods. Hop Odyssey 2016 is comprised of three pale ales that showcase carefully selected hop varieties from around the world, an ode to Green Flash’s dedication to brewing adventure. The 2016 series will traverse three international destinations, kicking-off with the release of single-hop ale Pacific Gem Pale Ale (New Zealand), followed by Styrian Golding Pale Ale (Slovenia) and culminating with Nugget Pale Ale (United States). By focusing on each individual hop variety, Green Flash brewers are again taking craft beer aficionados on an epic journey by putting their own bold take on the classic, drinkable Pale Ale.

The 2015 Hop Odyssey was a study of the Session IPA style. For the 2016 series Green Flash brewers brought their attention to the Pale Ale style to explore an interest in Simpsons Golden Promise, a classic UK pale malt.

“For this year’s National Homebrewers Conference in San Diego, we crafted a British-inspired pale ale, Golden Naked Promise, for which we selected Golden Promise malt,” explains Green Flash brewmaster Erik Jensen. “This was my first recipe for Green Flash and we wanted to further delve into and experiment with Golden Promise as our malt base for the 2016 Hop Odyssey.”

For the second consecutive year, an identical malt profile is the foundation of the Hop Odyssey series so the characteristics of each unique hop variety are able to dominate. Each 2016 series single-hop ale is built on a malt base of domestic 2-Row malted barley, English Golden Promise and Premium English Caramalt.

The 4.5% ABV and 65 IBU Segal Ranch, the third and final 2015 Hop Odyssey release, will be available nationwide through the end of the year on tap and in bottles. The first release of the 2016 series, Pacific Gem Pale Ale, will make its debut in January 2016 and will be available for a limited time nationwide on tap and in 6-packs. The ales are 5.5% ABV with 40 IBUs.

“Through the Hop Odyssey series, we’re able to take craft consumers along on the brewer’s process of discovery to really explore the characteristics of each individual hop,” says Green Flash CEO and Co-Founder, Mike Hinkley. “Erik pursued the hops that interested him most, and used them in a manner that’s consistent with what Green Flash is known for— boldly hoppy craft beers.”

FINAL HOP ODYSSEY 2015 RELEASE

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Segal Ranch Session IPA

Using single-estate hops, hand-selected by former Green Flash Brewmaster Chuck Silva from Segal Ranch in Yakima, Washington, Segal Ranch Session IPA features Tomahawk, Centennial and Cascade. The verdant pungency and citrus aromatics from the Tomahawk hops serve as the perfect base layer to allow the flavors of bright floral and pine sap from Centennial hops to emerge on the palate. Notes of resinous citrus from Segal Ranch’s high-oil Cascade hops shine through the finish. Segal Ranch will be available beginning in October through the end of the year.

HOP ODYSSEY 2016 LINEUP

Pacific Gem Pale Ale January – April 2016

Pacific Gem’s hop intensity presents top notes of pungent pine and grapefruit rind accented by guava with a long, lingering finish.

Styrian Golding Pale Ale May – August 2016

The zesty bitter orange peel qualities of Styrian Golding hops are balanced by the English malt base, offering a slightly spicy, assertive, herbal and dry finish.

Nugget Pale Ale September – December 2016

Juicy and resonant, Oregon-grown Nugget hops offer subtle fruity qualities that feature prominently in the flavor profile with exceptional notes of peach and pear.

The final 2015 Hop Odyssey release, Segal Ranch, is now available in 6-packs, 22oz bottles and draft. All three 2016 Hop Odyssey releases, Pacific Gem, Styrian Golding and Nugget, will be available in six-packs and draft. Both series will be available in all 50 US states, wherever Green Flash beers are sold.

About Green Flash Brewing Co.

Green Flash Brewing Co. is located in San Diego, California, and was founded in 2002 by Mike and Lisa Hinkley. Brewmaster Erik Jensen leads brewing operations. Green Flash is an award-winning brewer of fine, hand-crafted ales and specializes in brewing assertive and distinctive beers, such as the nationally acclaimed West Coast I.P.A.: an award-winning beer whose wide acceptance has helped define a category. Green Flash is available in bottles and on draft nationally – offerings include a growing lineup of seasonal and limited release ales, including several barrel-aged beers.

Victory Brewing to release 19 into Florida

Victory Brewing Company (Victory) is welcoming everyone to their birthday bash with a new, delicious libation, Anniversary 19. From “can stackers and joke crackers” to “that guy”, the “noblest beer connoisseur” and everyone in between, Anniversary 19 celebrates the victories of beer fans who help keep the party going. This beer is a refreshing session IPA, chock full of whole Simcoe, Chinook and Citra hop flavors paired with imported two-row German malts that promises an exciting and satisfying Anniversary 19 is the incarnation of Victory’s birthday concept whereby brewers create a special, versatile and tasty brew that evolves in style every year. This year’s Anniversary beer has an ABV of 4.5% and is available January through March. Anniversary 19 celebrates all the personal and professional victories the brewery, its employees and founders and most importantly, its fans, have triumphed over since it’s beginning.

Anniversary 19 also marks the introduction of the brewery’s ‘Victory for the People’ campaign which thanks Victory beer fans via social media shout outs and amusing, entertaining product packaging. Characters depicted on the label quiz consumers as to “which ones have you been?” creating fun engagement beyond the drinking.

Available at craft beer bars, bottle shops, beer distributors and major gourmet grocery stores throughout Victory’s 35 state distribution footprint. Anniversary 19’s suggested retail price for a six-pack is $9.99, however varies slightly upon location. Use Victory’s Beerfinder to discover a nearby location, or download the free Victory

“We are very serious about the quality of beer we brew, keeping our existing fans happy and welcoming new ones into the fold,” said Victory’s President and Brewmaster, Bill Covaleski. “Anniversary 19 does both of these things while having a lot of fun. It’s our personal way of saying cheers and thank you for loving Victory as much Victory Brewing Company is a craft brewery headquartered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Founded by childhood friends, Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet, Victory officially opened its doors in February of 1996. In addition to the original Downingtown brewery and brewpub, Victory recently opened a second state-of-the-art brewery in Parkesburg, PA to expand production capabilities and serve fans of fully flavored beers in 35 states and 10 countries with
innovative beers melding European ingredients and technology with American creativity. To learn more about Victory
Brewing Company, visit www.victorybeer.com.

Cigar City Brewing Skyline

Cigar City releases Happening Now Session IPA

Just in time for IPA Day in Tampa, Cigar City is rolling a new session IPA off of their canning line and into the tasting room.

From Cigar City:

Check out what just came off the canning line! Happening Now Session IPA is a collaboration in conjunction with Rock Brothers Brewing Company and Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident. Kyle is a huge craft beer enthusiast and has brewed with Boulder Beer Company, Stone Brewing and now CCB. These cans will be on sale in our tasting room beginning tomorrow for National IPA Day!
Happening Now is a session IPA brewed with a blend of experimental hops

Happening Now is available in the Cigar City Tasting Room located at 3924 West Spruce Street in Tampa.

Uinta Brewing in Florida

Cans of Uinta Trader Session IPA coming to Florida

Press Release:

Uinta Cans Trader Session IPA

First brewed and released as a draught only brand in 1994, Uinta Brewing Company’s Trader IPA was a trailblazer in the Session IPA category, a category that, at the time, was far from a trend. In 1996, Uinta purchased their first bottling line and Trader made its way in to a bottle and on to retail shelves across Utah.
Twenty years later, the Trader brand continues to be a successful brand for Uinta. To continue their history of keeping Trader’s packaging relevant to their offerings, Uinta introduces Trader Session IPA Cans. Trader Compass Cans are expected to hit all of Uinta’s current distribution networks in June, 2014.
A beer that exemplifies the term ‘session’, Trader is a noted for its bright hop character and balance. In a time where Session beers, and Session IPA’s in particular, are becoming a popular segment in the craft industry, Uinta is excited to celebrate and expand distribution of Trader a brand that showcases Uinta’s 21 years of experience in brewing consistent, full-flavored session (and non-session) beers.

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UINTA BREWING CO-Uinta Brewing Company embarked upon its mission of brewing world class, full-flavored, craft-brewed beer in 1993. Uinta is named after the only major east-west running mountain range located in the continental U.S. Since 1993, Uinta Brewing has created world class, full-flavored, craft-brewed beer ranging from 4.0% to over 13% alcohol by volume. The Uinta team comprised of outdoor and beer enthusiasts, brews a variety of beer organized into three distinct lines: the Classic Line, Organic Line, and the Crooked Line.