NORTH COAST BREWING CO. AND WESTWARD WHISKEY FORGE UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP

FORT BRAGG, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- North Coast Brewing Company (NCBC) announces an exceptional new barrel-aged beer. Born from a special collaboration between North Coast Brewing Company and Westward Whiskey, this limited offering of Barrel Aged Old Rasputin has matured for over a year in Westward Whiskey's single malt whiskey barrels and is now ready to be savored by discerning palates.

In April 2022, an exciting idea to collaborate on a new barrel-aged beer was realized. Single malt barrels were shipped from Portland, OR to Fort Bragg, CA, and filled with Old Rasputin. Now, NCBC is pleased to release this extraordinary offering: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout aged to perfection in Westward Whiskey Single Malt barrels. The partnership with Westward Whiskey combines the bold character of Old Rasputin with the nuances of Westward Stout Cask Whiskey Barrels. "This collaboration is a testament to the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship embodied by both NCBC and Westward Whiskey," remarked Jennifer Owen, CEO of NCBC. "Our Brewmaster describes the beer as featuring robust whiskey notes complemented by hints of vanilla and dark chocolate aromas." Thomas Mooney, CEO of Westward Whiskey, added, "We are thrilled to partner with North Coast on this exciting and limited offering. We share so many similarities with this iconic beer producer – our passion for the brewing process and love for stout beers, our commitment to innovation, and our love for bold and robust flavor –  and we believe this symbiotic approach shines through in this Old Rasputin release." About North Coast Brewing Company:  Founded in 1988 and proud to be a certified B Corp since 2015, NCBC crafts a wide range of exceptional, award-winning beers, including Scrimshaw and the much-loved Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. Follow North Coast Brewing Company on Instagram @NorthCoastBrewingCompany, Twitter @NoCoastBrewCo, and Facebook @NorthCoastBrewingCompany. About Westward Whiskey The pinnacle of American whiskey. Westward began in 2004 with a vision: to make a distinctive American whiskey inspired by the culture, climate, and natural ingredients of the American Northwest. For two decades, the award-winning company has proudly been a leading voice for American whiskey. Visit WestwardWhiskey.com for more info and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

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Ohio to Celebrate Women in Craft Beer at Inaugural Summit

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Craft Brewers Association is holding a first-of-its-kind event to raise awareness of the impact women have made on the state’s craft brewing industry. Eclipsing Stereotypes: Women Shine in Ohio Craft Beer, the association’s inaugural women’s summit, will take place on Sunday, April 7 from 2-5 p.m. at Seventh Son Brewing in Columbus.

The summit is intended to be an interactive, intersectional and inclusive event for women and femme folks working in or interested in joining the craft brewing industry. Amy Mast of Craft Leadership will moderate a panel discussion, shining a spotlight on women in the industry and bringing awareness to opportunities that exist for women in craft beer. Panelists include Hannah Kent, head brewer at Urban Artifact in Cincinnati; Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki, co-owner of Penguin City Brewing Company in Youngstown; Jaime Sipps, operations and community manager at HiHO Brewing Company in Cuyahoga Falls; and Jenn Suitt, head brewer at Homestead Beer Company in Gahanna.

Women from Ohio breweries gather each year to create special beers to commemorate International Women’s Day, and more than a dozen of those will be on tap at the summit. The beers range in styles and include experimental light beers, traditional farmhouse-style ales, IPAs brewed with the annual Pink Boots fundraising hop blend from Yakima Chief Hops, and more. All attendees will receive a commemorative event glass and tasting tickets for 10 four-ounce samples.

In addition to the craft beer and industry networking, the summit will host women-owned businesses, makers and creatives, including food trucks and DJs to entertain the crowd during the event. There will also be a make-your-own friendship bracelet station so attendees can take home a personalized souvenir.

“Unlike the solar eclipse that will happen shortly after our summit, women make an impact on the world of craft beer every day,” said Mary MacDonald, executive director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. “Women still make up a disproportionately small percentage of the brewing industry workforce, especially in production, but opportunities are on the rise for women with the drive to brew beer professionally or open their own breweries.”

Tickets are available in advance for $35 each and $45 at the door on the day of the event. Current brewing industry members can purchase tickets for $30 in advance with a discount code provided by the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. Industry ticket holders are invited to a mixer starting at noon prior to the summit.

Eclipsing Stereotypes: Women Shine in Craft Beer is a fundraiser for the Ohio Craft Brewers Association’s forthcoming brewing scholarship program to benefit students from communities underrepresented in the industry. The summit is sponsored by the Brewers Association, Olentangy River Brewing Company, The Phoenix Brewing Company, Rhinegeist, Seventh Son Brewing, Thunderwing Brewing, Upside Brewing and Wolf’s Ridge Brewing.

More event info available at https://ohiocraftbeer.org/womenssummit

Founded in 2008, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote, preserve and unify Ohio’s craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; to promote safe, responsible enjoyment of Ohio craft beer; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.

MUSCHICRAFT: WORLD'S MOST ILLEGAL BEER CHALLENGES UNEQUAL GENDER LAWS WORLDWIDE

New beer breaks laws from over 50 countries – simply because it was made by women.

VIENNA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To spotlight global gender injustice in an eye-catching way, independent feminist craft beer brand Muschicraft has brewed up a new beverage called The Most Illegal Beer. This ale intentionally breaks laws from over 50 countries around the world – simply because it was made by women. The new beer will be available for UK customers to buy online from 8 March. Despite many advances in women's rights in recent years, laws still exist in over a third of countries that prohibit women from doing things that men are allowed to do – a harsh reminder that gender inequality is still a live issue in 2024. "With The Most Illegal Beer, Muschicraft sets out to shine a spotlight on the outdated, sexist laws hidden in the legal systems worldwide, and call for faster progress toward gender equality," says Sophie Tschannett, founder of the feminist craft beer brand Muschicraft.  Women from Russia, Uruguay, Italy, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, the USA, and more  joined to make the beer. Intentionally involving women at every step of production and distribution led the beer to violate laws from their countries of origin: from producing alcohol (illegal in Lebanon) and cleaning running machinery (illegal in Uruguay and 9 other countries), to carrying heavy barrels (illegal in Russia and 22 other countries).  "Our beer was created as a bold provocation against the patriarchal world. In this world, the standard is male: Beer is the drink for "men"; rules are written by "men". We want to challenge this. Changes always start from conversations. My intention is to give people the topic of conversation with this beer – they should talk about gender equality and how we can achieve it," adds Tschanett. Available from International Women's Day onwards, sales of the beer will raise money to support Women For Women International, a global organisation that fights for gender equality. The beer will also be sent to ministries of justice and legislative bodies in countries with prohibitive laws with the aim of driving change.  More information at: https://mostillegalbeer.com/ https://shop.vagabundbrauerei.com/collections/beer/products/the-most-illegal-beer Groupshot: Independent craft beer brand Muschicraft involved women at every step of the production and distribution of its new craft pale ale called ‘‘The Most Illegal Beer’

Luck of the Irish? Ancestry and Guinness Team Up to Help Families Find Out This St. Patrick's Day

New collection on Ancestry® of over 1.6M historical records can reveal if you have ties to Ireland's most iconic brewery

LEHI, Utah, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, today announced it has digitized more than 1.6 million historical records from the Guinness Storehouse Archives. For the first time, people can use Ancestry to discover if Ireland's most iconic brewery is part of their family legacy—just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Starting today through March 22, anyone can go to ancestry.com/guinness to see if they can discover their ancestors in millions of Guinness and Irish heritage records - for free. By simply entering a grandparent's name and where they might have lived, people will be given rich, visual stories about who their ancestors were, where and how they lived, the challenges they overcame, and ultimately how their story led to today. The digitized records capture details of Guinness' Dublin, Ireland St James Gate Brewery employees like home address, occupations, names and ages of members of the household, how much money they made at the time, leaves of absence and more. The collection dates from 1799-1939, during a time when Guinness was the largest single private employer in Ireland. In fact, these may be some of the only written records to exist from this period relating to former Guinness employees, and some of the only available records for women during this period. The newly digitized records make it possible for people with Irish roots to brew up discoveries such as: Does Guinness run in your family? It was common for multiple generations to work at the brewery. What were your ancestors' career paths like? Learn how their job titles and salary shifted with the years. Which of Dublin's cobblestone streets their ancestors lived on - down to the exact address - and with whom. What pubs purchased Guinness throughout Ireland and the UK spanning from the early 1860s to the 1970s. "We're thrilled to give people a chance to connect with a new part of their heritage and fill any gaps in their family trees," shares Todd Goddfrey, Vice President of Global Content at Ancestry. "With the rich history of Guinness, digitizing these records allows people to explore an entirely new side of their culture–no matter how much they currently know about their background. Our partnership with Guinness has been a decade-long endeavor and we are excited to bring it to Ancestry this St. Patrick's Day." "Guinness is at the heart of Irish history, making our partnership with Ancestry a truly special moment in time," added Eibhlin Colgan, archive manager, Guinness Storehouse. "We're a brand with a history that dates back over 260 years and has seen countless generations of families employed at the St. James's Gate brewery in Dublin since Arthur Guinness Sr. first signed his 9,000-year lease back in 1759. And today, we're excited to be connecting families across the world with their ancestors who have helped keep the magic of Guinness alive for centuries." St. Patrick's Day is a great time to explore your Irish history. To celebrate, Ancestry is inviting people to: Explore the Guinness Archive collection for free at ancestry.com/guinness. Save up to $50* on AncestryDNA® to explore origins in over 200+ Irish communities Try Ancestry free for 14 days Gift an Ancestry subscription and DNA kit, on sale for $149*, to search millions of additional Irish records It's time to pour a pint to your past! About Ancestry® Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, empowers journeys of personal discovery to enrich lives. With our unparalleled collection of more than 60 billion records, over 3 million subscribers and over 25 million people in our growing DNA network, customers can discover their family story and gain a new level of understanding about their lives. Over the past 40 years, we've built trusted relationships with millions of people who have chosen us as the platform for discovering, preserving and sharing the most important information about themselves and their families. About The Guinness Storehouse The Guinness Storehouse, World's Leading Tourist Attraction 2023, gives Guinness lovers the chance to experience the history, heart, and soul of Ireland's most iconic beer. A visit to the Home of Guinness includes a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of brewing a perfect pint of the Black Stuff, an exhibition and cinema room dedicated to vintage Guinness advertising, and the chance to enjoy a pint in the Gravity Bar while enjoying Dublin's best view. The Guinness Storehouse tells the story of one of Ireland's most loved brands. Visitors from Ireland and abroad discover what goes into making each pint, learn about the incredible brand history stretching over 264 years, its iconic advertising, as well as a tasting like no other. The experience unfolds across seven floors, including the highlight for many visitors - the famous Gravity Bar - where visitors can enjoy unparalleled panoramic 360⁰ views of Dublin city. On top of the standard experience, guests can also enjoy an Academy experience, the STOUTie experience and the Connoisseur experience. Housed at St. James's Gate in the heart of Dublin's Liberties, the seven floors of the Guinness Storehouse were built through a €42 million redevelopment of a 113-year-old former Guinness fermentation plant. Since 2000, the Guinness Storehouse has continually been enhanced, developing its experience to exceed consumers' expectations. The newly revamped Gravity Bar is the latest example of this. The panoramic bar, located on the seventh floor, has more than doubled in size, and is now structured as a figure of eight, giving stunning views across the Dublin cityscape. The Guinness Storehouse recently launched the Guinness Brewery Experience, where visitors will embark on an unforgettable journey through the working brewery that has stood at St. James's Gate for the past three centuries. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, guests are invited into the tunnels underground and to marvel at modern technology at Brewhouse 4. About Guinness The Guinness brand was established in 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. Brewed using four main ingredients, water, barley (malted & roasted), hops and yeast, Guinness is the world's most popular stout. The iconic beer is brewed in 49 countries worldwide and sold in over 150 with almost 9 million glasses of Guinness enjoyed every day around the world. The most GUINNESS is sold in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Nigeria and Cameroon. More information can be found at www.guinness.com. *Offers end 17 Mar 2024. Terms apply.

COORS LIGHT® CHILLS OUT COLLEGE BASKETBALL FANS WITH ADVENT-INSPIRED COUNTDOWN TO CHILL CALENDAR

The Countdown to Chill Calendar is a part of "Don't Let Your Bracket Break You," a season-long campaign featuring chill Giveaways, custom Coors Light sneakers, and more

CHICAGO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This March, Coors Light is encouraging fans to choose chill throughout college basketball's biggest unofficial holiday – a heart-pumping, multi-week tournament. A rollercoaster of emotions where their favorite team either advances or busts their bracket. With only a 1 in 120.2 billion chance* of filling out a perfect bracket, March desperately needs some chill. So to bring an unexpected twist to college basketball's most exciting "holiday season," Coors Light is launching a "Countdown to Chill Calendar," a 21-day advent-inspired calendar with gifts to keep you chill when your bracket inevitably busts, and to prevent your bracket from breaking you. For each day of the tournament, the Countdown to Chill calendar reveals a chill-filled prize for the college basketball fan, including: Chill Tea: Tournament emotions are hot. Don't let them boil over. Instead, fire up the kettle and chill with some tea. Press-On Nails: For all those nail-biting moments, Dashing Diva press-on nails will help you keep your cool and keep your nails looking "chill." Glass Slipper Charm: It's that time in the tournament when some team's fairy tale season is starting. Remember them with this keepsake before they inevitably turn into a pumpkin. Hey, it was fun while it lasted! "A Little Help Please" Candle: Need some help to have any chance at winning your bracket? Light this Tournament Miracle Candle and just maybe you'll get some.  (Past miracles are no guarantee of future results). "Between busted brackets, fairytale stories, and game upsets, March is definitely not chill for college basketball fans," says Marcelo Pascoa, Vice President of Marketing at Molson Coors. "Coors Light doesn't want a busted bracket to break you, so we're bringing chill through our countdown to chill calendar, inspiring fans to Choose Chill throughout the tournament." The Countdown to Chill calendar is a part of the brand's month-long "Don't Let Your Bracket Break You" campaign, which brings some much-needed chill to fans all tournament long. In addition to the advent-inspired calendar, Coors Light is offering other chill giveaways to keep college basketball fans cheering, including a consumer sweeps that turns busted brackets into chill prizes, like ESPN+ subscriptions and Coors Light swag, and even custom, limited-edition Coors Light sneakers. In addition to showing up across social channels like Instagram, Coors Light tapped their partners at Barstool Sports, Pardon My Take, to countdown the tournament with them. Whether it's drinking Coors Light during upsets or brewing some Chill tea when things get heated, the guys at PMT are celebrating all bracket season long with the Countdown to Chill Calendar. Starting Monday, March 11 at 12pm ET, Coors Light will begin dropping its 100 Countdown Calendars, which will be available at shop.coorslight.com for $21, in honor of the 21-day long tournament. For more information on Coors Light's Don't Let Your Bracket Break You, visit www.coorslight.com/marchhoops. Celebrate responsibly. *https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2023-ncaa-tournament-the-odds-of-filling-out-a-perfect-bracket-are-1-in-120-2-billion/ About Molson Coors Beverage Company  For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people for all of life's moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Trademark, Carling, and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy, Vizzy Hard Seltzer, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Simply Spiked Lemonade, Creemore Springs and more, Molson Coors produces some of the most beloved and iconic beer brands ever made. While the company's history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle with sparkling cocktails, canned wine, kombucha, cider and more. Molson Coors Beverage Company is a publicly traded company that operates through Molson Coors North America and Molson Coors Europe, and is traded on the New York and Canadian Stock Exchange (TAP). The company's commitment to raising industry standards and leaving a positive imprint on our employees, consumers, communities and the environment is reflected in Our Beer Print and our 2025 sustainability targets. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com.

HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN IN NEED ACROSS THE COUNTRY WILL RECEIVE FREE SHOES THANKS TO BJ's RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE® AND HAV A SOLE

This March College Basketball Season, BJ's Restaurants Invites Its Loyal Fans to Celebrate the Spirit of Teamwork by Supporting Hav A Sole's Mission to Give Shoes to Children in Need

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the land of plenty, where dreams take flight, it is easy to forget that millions of children in the United States are living in poverty, deprived of even the most basic necessities, such as a pair of shoes. In the spirit of March college basketball, a season filled with come-from-behind upsets and heartwarming underdog stories, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse® (NASDAQ: BJRI) is proud to partner with Hav A Sole to donate sneakers to children in need and make a lasting and positive impact on communities across the country. During this year's annual college basketball tournament, BJ's Restaurants and Hav A Sole are launching a community program that is much more than a buzzer beater—it's a slam dunk when it comes to helping children in need. Beginning this Friday, March 15, BJ's is kicking off a nationwide campaign in its own backyard by sponsoring Hav A Sole's annual Dream Out Loud benefit in Downtown Los Angeles and donating funds to provide hundreds of pairs of shoes to children across the country. BJ's is also inviting its guests and fans to rally together and provide even more shoes for children in need. From March 11 through April 8, 2024, guests dining in-restaurant who donate $1 or more on their restaurant bill will not only directly help children step into a new pair of shoes, but also will receive a coupon for a FREE Pizookie® to redeem on their next visit. BJ's Restaurants will then hit the road and pop up in cities across the United States to give away shoes to kids, beginning in Los Angeles before moving on to the Bay Area, Dallas, and Indianapolis. The Final Four cities will be announced on BJ's Instagram channel after the conclusion of the tournament. "BJ's is joining Hav A Sole in its commitment to bring positive change to those who need it most," said Heidi Rogers, Senior Vice President of Marketing at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. "Shoes are not a luxury. They are a necessity. We are proud to partner with an organization that shares our vision for making moments matter not only for our guests but also for our community, because we believe that the real magic happens when we all join together." Rikki Mendias founded Hav A Sole based on his own lack of access to footwear as a child. "Shoes are a steppingstone to a world of possibilities, and Hav A Sole is honored to work with BJ's Restaurants and its communities to make a difference in the lives of children across the country," said Mendias. "With each pair of shoes donated, we're helping kids walk confidently toward a brighter future." For both BJ's Restaurants and Hav A Sole, providing help to communities in need is personal. Through social activism, volunteering, and community building, BJ's Restaurants and Hav A Sole have touched thousands of lives, offering not just shoes, but also a sense of hope and community to those in need. For more details, please visit bjsrestaurants.com, and follow BJ's on its road trip with Hav A Sole @bjsrestaurants. About BJ's Restaurants, Inc. BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJ's), is a national brand with brewhouse roots and a menu where Craft Matters®. BJ's broad menu has something for everyone: slow-roasted entrees like prime rib, BJ's EnLIGHTened Entrees® including Cherry Chipotle Glazed Salmon, signature deep-dish pizza and the often imitated, but never replicated world-famous Pizookie® dessert. A winner of the 2024 Vibe Vista Award for Best Overall Beverage Program for Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants and the most decorated restaurant-brewery in the country, BJ's has been a pioneer in the craft brewing world since 1996 and takes pride in serving BJ's award-winning handcrafted beers, brewed at its brewing operations in five states and by independent third-party craft brewers. The BJ's experience offers high-quality ingredients, bold flavors, moderate prices, sincere service and a cool, contemporary atmosphere. Founded in 1978, BJ's owns and operates over 200 casual dining restaurants in 30 states. All restaurants offer dine in, take out, delivery, and large-party catering. For more information on BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, visit http://www.bjsrestaurants.com. About Hav A Sole Hav A Sole's mission is to provide marginalized populations with quality footwear to encourage healthier lifestyles. Hav A Sole has touched thousands of lives through social activism, volunteering and building community. This movement not only affects the individuals who receive the shoes, but it increases a sense of social responsibility with its young volunteers offering them a way to get involved in their community. Built upon a grassroots model, Hav A Sole's goal is to double our efforts so we can increase the amount of shoes given out and touch even more lives. While we receive support from friends from all over the nation, we are especially grateful for the support of ten local Nike outlets who have donated thousands of shoes so the Hav A Sole team could deliver them to homeless individuals and at risk youth.