Yikes mid-June already…and clearly the craft beer biz isn’t slowing down any time soon. But no worries, the Beer Buzz is always on the case, keeping you up on all the beer news and lifestyle that matters. Plus we’ve an all-important update on what we’ve been drinking lately and you don’t want to miss that!
After Closing Many Doors Green Flash Brewing Opens In Nebraska ( Lincoln, NE) – It’s been a rocky year thus far for Green Flash Brewing. In January they began what would become a drastic pullback nationally, severing much of their national distribution network then closing their Virginia Beach brewery in March.
But when Green Flash completed the sale of its brand and brewing operations to a new investment group on April 3rd they announced that the new Green Flash Brewhouse & Eatery in Lincoln, Nebraska was still planning to open in 2018. And that the new brewery would also serve to experiment and innovate, providing Lincoln with exclusive Green Flash offerings.
And now the Green Flash Brewhouse & Eatery is officially open in Lincoln, Nebraska, next to the University of Nebraska campus. This is the San Diego-based brewery’s first full-scale restaurant. And the new location will serve fresh Green Flash and Alpine beer, as well as a full menu of fresh and seasonal dishes, including various vegetarian options.
Words to Drink By (United Kingdom) “I know I’m paranoid and neurotic, I’ve made a career out of it” – Thom Yorke / Radiohead
Oskar Blues Commits To Keeping Lake Tahoe Blue (Longmont, CO) – Oskar Blues has announced their new partnership with conservation organization, Keep Tahoe Blue. The 18-month-long partnership will include fundraising efforts led by Oskar Blues Brewery’s distributor partners and various events to raise environmental awareness about Lake Tahoe.
Oskar Blues Brewery will also further their efforts by donating beer for thirsty, of-drinking-age volunteers to enjoy as they work in support of Keep Tahoe Blue a non-profit organization to combat pollution, tackle invasive species, promote restoration, and protect the shoreline of America’s second deepest lake.
What We’ve Been Drinking Lately (Abita Springs, LA) – Last night we tapped a West Coast classic from Hangar 24 Craft Brewery and it was a great time. With a killer Pacific Northwestern hop menu that features a blend of Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe and Centennial hops, Hangar 24 Betty IPA is a 6.5% ABV bong hit of lively aromas and citrusy flavors, that now comes with whole new can design.