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Hold Steady Singer to Launch Microbrew

Craig Finn's beer named for solo album, 'Clear Heart Full Eyes'

Craig Finn's Clear Heart Beer
Courtesy of Signature Brew
March 15, 2012 4:25 PM ET

Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn is about to launch his own microbrew with the East London company Signature Brew. The beer, called Clear Heart, is a custom craft beer that will be available online and at some retail locations, and will feature artwork from Finn's recent solo album, Clear Heart Full Eyes.

"When I set out to make this beer, I was going for something with a clear taste and a full flavor," Finn said in a statement, referring to the extensive taste-testing process in finding the right brew. "Instead I got a pretty decent buzz. We had a great time creating this beer, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do."

You can watch a video of Finn chatting about the making of his beer below.

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