Craft beer industry news.
Bryan Wiggs, simply known as Wiggs, will be joining Northern United Brewing Company as Director of Brewery Operations, overseeing both Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales and North Peak Brewing Company.
Anheuser-Busch InBev has forged a master distributor agreement with Canteen Spirits, while its growth and innovation arm ZX Ventures has made an investment in the 2-year-old ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand.
Guinness is back with another nitrogenated creation, which is already a fan-favorite: Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee beer.
Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, today announced the hiring of local brewing industry expert Brett Splinter as its Directory of Hospitality.
Just in time for the changing weather, The Bruery is bringing back its favorite summer seasonal: Or Xata. An homage to the traditionally non-alcoholic drink, The Bruery’s Or Xata (pronounced or-chah-tah) seasonal is a blonde ale brewed with a heavy dosing of rice, cinnamon and vanilla along with lactose for a little extra creamy character.
After initial projections that the hard seltzer segment would grow at a rate of 70-100%, Boston Beer CEO Dave Burwick said the expectation is now in the 60-90% range, with Truly outpacing the segment.
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s global investment and innovation group ZX Ventures has announced a research-and-development partnership with animal-free protein maker Clara Foods.
Golden Road Brewing has released Guava Chelada Cart, a ready-to-drink guava michelada perfect for fans’ Cinco de Mayo celebrations and for anyone craving a fruity spicy kick this summer.
Sour Me Unicorn Farts is a collaboration between Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing and Diablo Doughnuts, based on the notorious ‘Unicorn Farts’ doughnut and is a sour beer made with a trio of fruits and fruity cereal, plus a hallmark swirl of natural edible glitter for an enhanced drinking experience.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. announces the release of Prone Mega IPA, the latest addition to the company’s Limited portfolio.
Thompson Island is releasing No Bad Days, a Southern Delaware inspired lager, in cans.
Wild Leap Craft Beverages announces it will anchor Centennial Yards South, the first district nearing completion within CIM Group’s 50-acre Centennial Yards development.
Cape Beverage is pleased to announce the addition of another renowned brewery to its lineup: Michigan’s Short’s Brewing Company. The twelfth state to see Short’s distribution, New Jersey’s beer aficionados will be able to find them on shelves throughout the state beginning May 3rd.
Sixpoint Brewery is announcing the release of Party Poppers, its new line of refreshing, great tasting hard seltzers.
