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Cape May Brewing Releases Harmonic Rhythm Belgian-Style Ale

Characterized by the commingling of a strong ginger ale with muddled lime and mint in a copper mug, Cape May Brewing Company has replicated this in a Belgian-style ale called Harmonic Rhythm.

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Announces Return of Painted Cave IPA

The father-son owned California based brewery, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., has announced the seasonal return of their fruited IPA beer, Painted Cave. The beer is expected to hit Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. taprooms on draft and to-go on April 16th, 2018 as well as retailers in the following weeks.

Mill Creek Brewing to Expand Distribution to Indiana

Beginning in June, Mill Creek Brewing Co. will begin distributing to the state of Indiana, with an initial distribution through Zink Distributing based in Indianapolis, IN.

3×3 Insights Aims to ‘Shine Light’ on Independent Retail Data

3×3 Insights Aims to ‘Shine Light’ on Independent Retail Data

While widely known market research firms IRI Worldwide and Nielsen have been able to accurately track large volumes passing through major grocery, convenience, and chain retailers, information from upwards of 50,000 off-premise independent retail accounts has been more difficult to access. Those days could be coming to an end, if 3×3 Insights, an upstart New York-based retail analytics company, which launched earlier this year and is backed by the founder of Priceline.com, is able to successfully scale.

Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures Acquires UK-Based Spirits Company

Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures Acquires UK-Based Spirits Company

In recent years, Anheuser-Busch InBev’s “global growth and innovation team” ZX Ventures has invested in at least nine international breweries, and now the company is pushing into spirits. ZX Ventures today announced the acquisition of Atom Group, a United Kingdom-based spirits, eCommerce and import business. Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Bear Republic Releases Racer 500 IPA

In partnership with Craftroads Beverage, Bear Republic Brewing Company has released Racer 500 within the state of Indiana.

Anheuser-Busch Announces U.S. 2025 Sustainability Goals

Today, Anheuser-Busch launched its U.S. 2025 Sustainability Goals, focused on four key areas: renewable electricity and carbon reduction, water stewardship, smart agriculture, and circular packaging.