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Maine’s Shipyard Brewing Company has released a year-round variety pack of its India Pale Ales. The Shipyard Variety IPA 12-pack features the 5.8%-abv Fuggles IPA, Monkey Fist IPA (6.9%-abv), Black IPA (6.2%-abv) and XXXX IPA (9.25%-abv) and will be available in the more than 40 states within the brewery’s distribution footprint. The suggested retail price of the pack is $16.99. Founded in 1994, Shipyard Brewing has annual production of more than 166,000 barrels and was ranked as the 15th-largest craft brewer in the U.S. by the Brewers Association.

BEER COULD LOWER ARTHRITIS RISK IN WOMEN

23rd April, 2014 by Lauren May

Women who drink two to four beers a week have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study has claimed.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2014/04/beer-could-lower-arthritis-risk-in-women/?article-source=newsletter&source=861&date=2014-04-24

THE WORLD’S MOST FATTENING DRINKS

From a Long Island iced tea to a white Russian we reveal which drinks have the highest number of calories.

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/03/the-top-high-and-low-calorie-drinks-revealed/?article-source=newsletter&source=792&date=2014-01-31

A Crazy Did You Know

In Kansas it’s illegal to serve wine in teacups

3 Ocean State Job Lots in MA Now Selling Cheap Beer, Wine

All beer six packs are being sold at the same price.

http://norwood.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/3-ocean-state-job-lots-in-ma-now-selling-cheap-beer-wine

Heineken Introduces Tequila-Flavored Lager, Desperados

a one-of-a-kind beer blended with tequila barrel-aged lager that delivers a uniquely refreshing and smooth taste

http://www.brewbound.com/news/2014/heineken-introduces-tequila-flavored-lager-desperados

5 important things to know about beer

Beer is one of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, and that has bred myths

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/2014/04/24/5-important-things-to-know-about-beer/8086341/

Beer glass basics

In Germany each beer has its own designated drinking vessel

http://www.dw.de/beer-glass-basics/g-17512916

New California Wine Shipment Numbers

California wine shipments within the U.S. rose 3% to 215 million cases last year, according to data from the Wine Institute. By retail value, shipments rose 5%, to an estimated $23.1 billion. According to industry experts, California wine growth was driven in part by 2012’s large harvest, as well as high critical acclaim from recent vintages. Additionally, strong sales of premium table wines in the $10-and-above segment, which increased 9% by volume and accounted for nearly half of winery revenues, have contributed to California’s climb. California sales to domestic and international markets, meanwhile, rose 3% by volume to 258 million cases.

New Shock Top Beer

Anheuser-Busch InBev has extended its Shock Top brand with Shock Top Twisted Pretzel Wheat, a new limited edition entry. A Belgian-style unfiltered ale, Twisted Pretzel Wheat is made with wheat, caramel malt, orange peels and pretzel flavoring. The 5.2%-abv entry will be available on draft for a limited time at more than 150 beer festivals nationwide, as well as at special events and select retail locations. Shock Top, whose core portfolio includes its Belgian White, Honey Bourbon Cask Wheat, Apple Wheat and Raspberry Wheat labels, was down 2.6% last year to 7.7 million (2.25-gallon) cases in the U.S., according to Impact Databank

A cheat sheet on the California drought

Here’s a primer to keep the water-cooler conversation flowing when the subject turns to the California drought.

http://californiawaterblog.com/2014/04/24/a-cheat-sheet-on-the-california-drought/

3 Glasses of Wine Can Lead to Overeating

A recent survey has found that three glasses of wine serve as the tipping point after which it is difficult for people to stop themselves from binge drinking and bing eating.

http://www.sommelierindia.com/blog/2014/04/3_glasses_of_wine_can_lead_to.html

Michigan winemaking families featured in the all new reality series WINE WARRIORS

currently in production.

http://www.winewarriors.com

When Champagne is… cremant

Sparkling wines produced in France outside the Champagne region are known as cremants.

http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/food-drink/drink/when-champagne-is-cremant-1.1680400#.U1pgVccQ6qk

The True Bar Behind True Detective

You’ve probably never heard of Bayou Gauche—a small, rural fishing village in southeastern Louisiana—but there’s a decent chance you’ve seen an image of it before. Most recently, it appeared on the HBO series True Detective,