Distribution Roundup: Cigar City Hits Colorado; SpikedSeltzer Goes National
In this week’s distribution roundup: Cigar City expands to Colorado, SpikedSeltzer goes national and Seattle Cider hits South Carolina.
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Ciderboys Announces British Dry and Cherry Jubilee Flavors
Wisconsin’s Ciderboys craft cidery is treating hard-cider lovers nationwide this spring to not one, but two intriguing new flavors: Ciderboys British Dry and Ciderboys Cherry Jubilee.
U.S. Craft Brewers Cut Out of South African Hop Supply
Hundreds of U.S. craft brewers that had been experimenting with a selection of South African-grown hops will no longer have access to the proprietary supply after Anheuser-Busch InBev, which owns the farm, said it would reserve 100 percent of the latest yield for its own brands.
Indeed Brewing and Dangerous Man Brewing to Release Collaboration Beer at Whirlygig 2017
Indeed Brewing and Dangerous Man Brewing will release a collaboration beer at Indeed’s Whirlygig 2017 event during Art-A-Whirl weekend, May 19, 20 and 21. The beer, an Amber Ale with Tea, is the second offering from Indeed’s Flock Together collaboration series.
Cigar City Brewing Announces Colorado Distribution
Tampa, Florida’s Cigar City Brewing is proud to announce the addition of Colorado to the brewery’s distribution network.
Catawba Brewing Releases Small Batch Mexican Lager
Catawba continues its Mexico-themed month with the release of a Mexican Lager (5.5% ABV).
Latest Batch of Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion Features Michigan-Grown Hops
The next release in Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion revolving hop series begins rolling out next week with Revolution No. 006—a blend of seven hop varieties led by two hops grown in the up-and-coming region of Michigan. Luponic Distortion Revolution No. 006 ultimately provides a vivid taste of a unique hop “terroir.”
Two Beers Brewing Releasing Day Hike Summer Ale
Two Beers Brewing Co is excited to mark the return of hiking season with the release of its Day Hike Summer Ale!
Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion 006 Features Michigan-Grown Hops
The next release in Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion revolving hop series begins rolling out next week with Revolution No. 006—a blend of seven hop varieties led by two hops grown in the up-and-coming region of Michigan.
Full Sail Releasing Kentucky Cream Bourbon Barrel Aged Pale Ale
The brewmasters at Full Sail are celebrating the flavors and ingredients of classic American bourbon with the release of their Kentucky Cream Bourbon Barrel Aged Pale Ale.
Jersey Cider Works Releasing Ironbound Summer Cider
Inspired by summers down the shore, Jersey Cider Works has announced the release of Ironbound Summer Cider, a blend of the cidery’s popular Ironbound Hard Cider with iced tea and fresh-squeezed lemons.
Wyndridge Farm Brewing Launches the Hunt Series
The much anticipated second release of Wyndridge Farm Brewing’s The Hunt Series has arrived. Although, a seasonal offering Wyndridge did not follow the rest of the craft beverage market and instead chose a more creative approach and tied it to their logo – a scarf wearing fox – and called it “ The Hunt Series.”
Big Lake Brewing Opening Distribution to Ohio
Big Lake Brewing has taken its first step toward out-of- state distribution by entering the Ohio market in a distribution partnership with Cleveland-based Sixth City Distribution.
Former Heineken CMO Tapped to Lead Wachusett Brewing
Wachusett Brewing Company today announced that Christian McMahan, who most recently served as a managing partner of creative agency Smartfish, would join the Massachusetts-based craft brewery as its new president. McMahan, who previously spent 2 1/2 years as the CMO of Heineken USA (2008 – 2010) and worked for six years as the vice president of marketing for Diageo (2002 – 2008), will officially join Wachusett in mid-June.