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FIFCO USA Introduces ‘Pura Still’ Spiked Still Water

Still? Absolutely. Flat? Not a chance. Introducing Pura Still: the first spiked still water that doesn’t need to count on bubbles to keep things interesting. With a splash of coconut water, a hint of natural fruit flavor and zero carbonation, Pura Still is the refreshment consumers have been waiting for. Pura Still launches nationally in December 2018.

Constellation Brands’ $4 Billion Investment in Canopy Growth Closes

Constellation Brands, Inc. (Constellation) (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) and Canopy Growth Corporation (Canopy Growth or the Company) (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) today announced the closing of Constellation’s $5 billion CAD ($4 billion USD) investment in Canopy Growth, which was previously announced on August 15, 2018.

Mainstay Independent Takes Over Former Yard’s Brewery

Mainstay Independent has taken over the former Yard’s brewhouse on Delaware Avenue and O’Reilly along with Andrew Foss formerly of St. Ben’s Brewing have been hard at work crafting a brand new beer portfolio. The tasting room will officially open for sales on November 1.

AleSmith and Stone Brewing Release Gregarious Nature IPA

As one of the original southern California craft brewers, AleSmith is pulling out all the stops for this year’s San Diego Beer Week.  The ten days of beer-centric happenings kick-off with the tasting room release of Gregarious Nature IPA, a collaboration with Stone Brewing Company, on Friday, November 2nd. 

Firestone Walker to Release XXII Anniversary Ale

A late grape harvest in the Paso Robles wine country this year paved the way for a boisterous group of winemakers to help blend “XXII”—Firestone Walker’s latest barrel-aged anniversary ale. 

Creature Comforts Expands Distribution in Georgia

Beginning mid-November, Creature Comforts Brewing Company will expand its distribution footprint to include Augusta, GA, and Columbus, GA. The brewery will work with its distributor, Savannah Distributing, to enter the two additional markets.

Dogfish Head Releases ‘IPAs for the Holidays’ Variety Pack

Arriving just in time to make your “jingle bells rock,”Dogfish Head is bringing “joy to the world” with the release of the IPAs for the Holidays variety 12-pack.  Available in early November, the holiday pack contains 4 varieties of IPA goodness in one special box. 

Reuben’s Brews Releases Holiday Gose

Reuben’s Brews, a family-owned Seattle neighborhood brewery, has started its much-anticipated 2019 Gose seasonal lineup a little early with the newly released “Holiday Gose.”

SouthNorte Beer Co. Releases Pan a Flores Holiday Ale

SouthNorte Beer Co. is celebrating the holidays with its first bottled release of Pan a Flores. Originally brewed last year, Pan a Flores was only available on draft. Due to popular demand, the beer is back, but this time in 22oz bottles.

Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza Taps BeerBoard for Draft Beer Insights

BeerBoard, the leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement for the hospitality industry, announced today it has partnered with Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza. The move adds yet another unique operator within the pizza segment to BeerBoard’s growing client list.