Molson Coors Innovation Update: Topo Chico to Expand Nationwide; Blue Moon LightSky Launches Tropical Flavor
Molson Coors Beverage Company will expand distribution of its Topo Chico hard seltzer nationwide, beginning in January 2022.
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Ballast Point Brewing Co. Releases Original Victory At Sea Imperial Porter In 16 oz. Cans
With colder months on the horizon, Ballast Point is celebrating the kick-off to the season with the launch of its flagship Victory at Sea Imperial Porter, now available in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft at all Ballast Point tasting rooms (San Diego, Anaheim, Long Beach) and Home Brew Mart through the winter.
Boston Beer Facing Investor Lawsuit Related to Truly Hard Seltzer Slowdown
Boston Beer Company’s hard seltzer woes are spilling over into the legal system. The maker of Truly Hard Seltzer, the second best-selling hard seltzer on the market, is now facing a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose the deceleration in sales of Truly to investors.
Goodwood to Open Brewpub in Owensboro, KY
Goodwood Brewing and Spirits’ newest brewpub will be opening in early 2022 near Smothers Park in Owensboro, Kentucky.
East 9th Brewing Releases New Lick Pier Tropical Ginger Beer
Lick Pier, the world’s tastiest ginger beer, has a new flavour.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Announces Multi-Year Partnership with the Orlando Solar Bears
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, an independent craft brewery and tasting room in Orlando, Fla. has signed into agreement with the Orlando Solar Bears Hockey Team, as their official and exclusive craft beer partner.
Los Angeles County to Require Proof of Vaccination for Indoor Breweries, Wineries, Bars, Clubs and Major Events
Los Angeles County will require proof of vaccination to be shown before patrons can enter breweries, wineries, indoor bars, nightclubs and lounges, according to FOX11. LA County public health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer told the LA County Board of Supervisors Wednesday that the order will require patrons to have at least one dose of a vaccine for COVID-19 by October 7. Both doses will be required by November 4.
People Moves: Illinois Guild Leader Heads to Gopuff; Nicole Nugent Joins Ashland Hard Seltzer Parent Co.; Toppling Goliath National Sales Director Departs for Brew Pipeline
After five years at the helm of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (ICBG), executive director Danielle D’Alessandro will depart at the end of September. Nils Weldy has been named the first executive director of the Charlotte Independent Brewers Alliance (CIBA), a nonprofit organization that advocates for breweries and cideries in and around Charlotte, North Carolina.
Return Brewing Debuts with Heathenous Hazy Double IPA and Polished Pilsner
Return Brewing, the new project recently announced by a team of veterans from Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Brewery, introduces their anticipated debut offering: a dual release of Heathenous, a hazy double IPA and Polished Pilsner.
Stable Craft Brewing At Hermitage Hill Opens New Outdoor Bar And Dining Areas
Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewery at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is taking advantage of its spacious 20-acre farm setting to enhance and expand its outdoor dining and drinking areas for its guests to relax and unwind.
Athletic Brewing Releases NA Festbier for ‘Sober Oktoberfest’
Following the success of last year’s Sober Oktoberfest and 5K, America’s first exclusively non-alcoholic brewer Athletic Brewing Company is releasing America’s first non-alcoholic Oktoberfest brew.
NÜTRL Canned Vodka Seltzer Launches in the US
Anheuser-Busch is rolling out NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer in the US. You’re probably thinking, “another seltzer?”, but hear us out. NÜTRL is vodka-based and made with just three ingredients: vodka, seltzer and real fruit juice.
Patagonia Provisions Releases a New West Coast IPA
Patagonia Provisions, in partnership with Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) in Portland, OR, has just released Patagonia Provisions Long Root IPA, a traditional West Coast style IPA made with organic ingredients and Kernza® perennial grain.
Reyes to Acquire 1.1 Million Cases from Brown Distributing in South Florida
Reyes Beer Division’s Gold Coast Beverages has struck a deal to acquire “certain brand distribution rights” from Brown Distributing in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to an internal email seen by Brewbound.