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SAM ADAMS SINGLE BATCH

SAM ADAMS SINGLE BATCH There are four offerings in this limited-edition collection of the Samuel Adams brewers’ favorite beers: Tasman Red, Third Voyage, The Vixen and Griffin’s Bow.  The Tasman Red is a smooth red IPA with a dry and citrusy hop finish.  The brew is rounded and balanced with...
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SLUMBREW

SLUMBREW The first beers to be released from Somerville Brewing Company are Flagraiser IPA – a hoppy IPA dedicated to one of the first Grand Union flag raisings atop Prospect Hill in Somerville; Happy Sol – a Hefeweizen brewed with local honey, coriander, orange peel, and over 1OOO blood oranges;...
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TIGER BEER

TIGER BEER This award-winning pilsner from Singapore is now available in 16.9-ounce cans in addition to bottle offerings.  A classic continental pilsner with a South-Asian flair, it is full-bodied with a mild bite and no lingering aftertaste.  Fruity aromatic notes are present on the nose.  Suggested retail is $7.99 per...
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OLD CRAFTY HEN

OLD CRAFTY HEN Created from a blend of Old Speckled Hen and oak-aged Old 5X, this new ale has rich malty and toffee flavors from the Pale and Crystal Malts.  Challenger hops give a fresh herbal dry hop character, Goldings add a subtle spicy note and First Gold a touch...
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NARRAGANSETT PORTER

NARRAGANSETT PORTER This seasonal craft winter brew is now available on draught and in ‘Gansett’s signature 16-ounce Tallboy cans.  The Porter is brewed with Chinook hops for bitterness, Simcoe hops for aroma, black malt, pale malt, chocolate malt, Munich malt, crystal malt, roasted barley, and ale yeast.  An American-style porter,...
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NEWCASTLE WINTER IPA

NEWCASTLE WINTER IPA The latest release from Newcastle’s Limited Edition series, this IPA stays true to the original, subtly hopped recipes of traditional 18th century India Pale Ales.  Made with Super Styrian and Styrian Goldings hops, it has a strong hop aroma and a zesty character with hints of malt. ...
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MIMOSA

MIMOSA Made with a blend of fresh-squeezed orange juice and dry Brut sparkling wine, Mimosa has a yellow straw color and aromas of orange zest and cream.  The body is medium to full with a crisp orange and lemon finish.  Suggested retail is $1O.99.  Available from Sun Wholesale.

DISCUS SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States has issued new guidelines for responsible alcohol advertising and marketing on all social networking sites and other digital communications platforms. The guidelines apply to all branded digital market-ing communications including websites, blogs, mobile communications, and other applications. DISCUS and the European Forum...
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THE “Advocate” Magazine reLaunched

The former malt advocate magazine has a new face and a new name: the whisky advocate. The magazine was released after undergoing a complete redesign with the aim of reaching a broader consumer market for high-end spirits. “With the new redesign and broader-interest articles, we hope to greatly expand our...
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