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Stone Brewing Celebrates 25 Years; Launches Fan Vote For 2022 Release

Stone Brewing Celebrates 25 Years; Launches Fan Vote For 2022 Release

Stone Brewing is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year by getting nostalgic. May 10, the Escondido-headquartered craft brewery will be launching its “comeback” anniversary campaign, asking fans to vote for their favorite past Stone brews to come back in 2022.

Crystal Coast Brewing To Expand Distribution To Wilmington And Surrounding Areas

Crystal Coast Brewing Company of Morehead City, NC and Atlantic Craft Beer and Specialty Wine Distributors of Lower Currituck, NC announced an expansion of their distribution partnership that will bring Crystal Coast’s award-winning craft beer to many areas in Southeastern North Carolina.

Bale Breaker Introduces New 16oz 4pks: Mount Saint Humulus Triple IPA

Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in Yakima Valley, announced the upcoming launch of their newest limited release 16oz can: Mount Saint Humulus, a longtime fan-favorite triple IPA and winner of the Washington Hop Mob in 2020.

Pennsylvania Considers Expanded Sales of Ready-to-Drink Offerings in Grocery and Convenience Stores

Pennsylvania Considers Expanded Sales of Ready-to-Drink Offerings in Grocery and Convenience Stores

At present, malt- and sugar-based RTDs, such as Mark Anthony Brands’ White Claw and Boston Beer Company’s Truly Hard Seltzer, can be sold at beer distributors, which offer retail beer sales. Wine-based RTDs are available at Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board-run (PLCB) stores and off-premise retailers licensed to sell wine. However, spirits-based RTDs are only available via the PLCB’s stores.

Combustion Brewery Adds 16oz 4-Packs

Combustion Brewery & Taproom now has 8 varieties available in 16oz 4-packs for carryout and drive-thru pickup from their Pickerington taproom.

Pennsylvania Senate Introduces Franchise Law Reform Bill

Pennsylvania Senate Introduces Franchise Law Reform Bill

Under SB 623, which was referred to the Senate law and justice committee on May 3, breweries and wholesalers would have to revisit their distribution contracts every five years. If the contract cannot be renegotiated after five years, the parties must enter mediation with a mutually agreed upon mediator or, failing that, a mediator appointed by “a court of competent jurisdiction.”

Tonewood Brewing Releases Parkway To Paradise In Collaboration With Morey’s Piers

South Jersey craft beer enthusiasts and vacationers can look forward to this summer’s beer collaboration between Tonewood Brewing and Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks, located in Wildowood, NJ. Parkway to Paradise, a dry-hopped Pilsner, will be available exclusively at Morey’s Piers on Wildwood’s boardwalk beginning Mother’s Day Weekend through Labor Day.