Repour bar now open at Charlotte’s Innovation Barn

Good News Notes: “When you visit Repour for a pint, make sure you bring some recyclables with you. The bar is the first business to open at Innovation Barn, a partnership between Envision Charlotte and the City of Charlotte designed around the idea of a “circular economy” operating with minimal resources and waste. Repour opens Friday, August 6, and will…

Ypsilanti microbrewery makes collaborative beer with Ann Arbor nonprofit

Good News Notes: “What do an Ann Arbor nonprofit and a Ypsilanti microbrewery have in common? Beer, of course! 734 Brewing Company has announced the release of Labor of Love, a session India pale ale created in collaboration with SCRAP Creative Reuse. The beer was made as part of the brewery’s Community Collaboration program which highlights community…

Coors Light to cover dog adoption fees for Valentine’s Day

Good News Notes: “Single on Valentine’s Day? Sure, you could jump on Tinder and set up a potentially awkward dinner date or chill with some Netflix. But Coors Light is betting you’ll find some canine companionship — and maybe a cold brew — more compatible in the long run. The brand — owned by the…

Cleveland Beer Week Makes Donation To Jimmy Malone Scholarship Program

Good News Notes: “If you ever ponied up for a ticket to a Belgian-ale tasting, a chocolate and beer pairing or any of the other flagship events during Cleveland Beer Week, chances are you hoisted some good beers and toasted a time or two. You also helped contribute to kids going to college. That’s because the…

Danish brewer Carlsberg could soon be selling beer in paper bottles

 Good News Notes: “Carlsberg unveiled its Green Fibre Bottle at the C40 Mayor’s Summit in Copenhagen late last week as part of the company’s initiative to end carbon emissions at its breweries and reduce its end-to-end carbon footprint by 2030.” “Carlsberg is joining the Coca-Cola Company, The Absolut Company and L’Oréal in a a so-called…

Veterans are brewing up beer with pints that give back

Good News Notes: “Veterans are crafting beer across the country and giving back to their local communities, one pint at a time.” “The Veterans’ Opportunity Fund (VOF) helps fund businesses that are started, owned or managed by veterans of the U.S. armed forces, and investments can reach up to $3 million.” “Ryan donates 25-cents of…