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Down The Road Beer Co. and City Brew Tours Collaborate on Folktour Hot Cocoa Porter

cities are as rich in both history and beer as Boston, Massachusetts. Beer is in our blood, which is why Down The Road Beer Co. and City Brew Tours are honored to contribute to a new chapter in Boston’s storied brewing tradition with the release of this year’s winter seasonal: Folktour Hot Cocoa Porter.

1623 Brewing Adds Distribution in Maryland

The first beers from 1623 Brewing, Hefeweizen and IPA, are now available in cans and on draft in Central Maryland locations through a distribution partnership with Chesapeake Beverage.

Island Coastal Lager Available on Carnival Cruise Line Ships

This month, Island Coastal Lager (ICL) embarks on a new adventure with Carnival Cruise Line; offering its guests the fresh taste of their new American craft lager on 1,500 North American voyages each year.

BeerBoard Partners with Four Corners Hospitality Group

BeerBoard, the leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement for the hospitality industry, announced today it has partnered with leading Chicago hospitality group Four Corners. The move adds yet another prominent operator to BeerBoard’s growing client list in the Midwest.

Heavy Seas Beer to Release Schnee Boot Eisbock

The “Uncharted Waters” Series by Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome another new beer in 2018, Schnee Boot, an Eisbock aged in bourbon barrels. This limited release is available starting in November in all states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed. Also, for 2018, all “Uncharted Waters” Series beers will now be available in 4 packs of 12oz bottles, no longer 22oz.

Golden State Cider Announces New Executive Team Amid Rapid Expansion

Golden State Cider, the pioneering, apple-driven dry cider maker in Sonoma County, announces a new executive team to spearhead the company’s ongoing expansion and growth. The three team members come from some of the most influential brands in the beverage industry including, Rogue Ales, Constellation Brands, Precept Wines and Revive Kombucha.

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.