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Wicked Weed Brewing Launches "You Deserve An Upgrade" Contest

Nominate Someone In Your Life For a $10K Grand Prize, Inspired By Wicked Weed's Award-Winning Pernicious IPA ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Wicked Weed Brewing is raising the bar on generosity and good times with the launch of its newest initiative: the  "You Deserve An Upgrade" Contest . Wicked Weed is inviting fans to nominate someone they know who they believe deserves a big upgrade. Maybe it's a local artist whose home or studio could use an upgrade, or someone planning a wedding and could use a little extra help? Or an educator that goes above and beyond for the community, or someone who played a big role in disaster relief but could use an upgrade in their personal life? From now through July 9, you can nominate an individual who you believe could use a little extra magic in their lives. Wicked Weed will select one lucky winner to receive an upgrade valued at $10,000 — all fueled by the power of generosity and co...

Minute Beer Buzz: Talking The Apollo Hop

This is a quick minute look at the Apollo Hop which is a hop that many use for bittering, and is also a hop that stores well due to its durability and high alpha value. It is mainly used for Pale Ale style beers including Pale Ales, Extra pale Ales and IPAs. This is due to its range of Alpha Acids being from 15% to 19%, making it great for bittering beer. But done right and late in a boil it can also be used to add flavors as the aromas often noted are citrus, grapefruit, orange, pone, resin and cannabis. This is a nice versatile hop indeed for those that want that bite.