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Anheuser-Busch to Sell Houston-based Longhorn Glass to Ardagh Group

Today, Anheuser-Busch (A-B) is announcing an agreement to sell its Houston-based Longhorn Glass manufacturing facility to longtime partner Ardagh Group, a worldwide leading glass manufacturer. The agreement will help to ensure the long-term health and viability of the Longhorn facility, which supplies bottles to A-B’s Houston brewery.

Brand Refreshes: Anchor and Ballast Point Update Packaging; A-B and Molson Coors Overhaul Blue Point and Revolver

Brand Refreshes: Anchor and Ballast Point Update Packaging; A-B and Molson Coors Overhaul Blue Point and Revolver

San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing opted to give itself a makeover as a 125th birthday gift. Ballast Point has revealed new packaging art that has already begun rolling out to retailers. Granbury, Texas-based Revolver Brewing will roll out new artwork for its core offerings this spring. Anheuser-Busch InBev-owned Blue Point Brewing debuted a new logo and branding that will replace art that the Patchogue, New York-based craft brewery has been using for four years.

Alaskan Brewing Launches Mixed Pack

Alaskan Brewing Company today announced its newest mixed pack designed to tickle the taste buds of every beer drinker with four unique flavor profiles that are as bold as the Alaskan wilderness.

Documentary BEER! A Love Story Debuts

HerzMuses Enterprises presents the global digital premiere of BEER! A Love Story, a Blue + Green Communication and Storyhouse production. This independently funded, 4K full-length feature documentary debuts today through an exclusive partnership with Untappd through February 28.

St Peter’s Brewery Sold to Private Investors

One of the UK’s first craft brewers, St Peter’s, has been bought by a group of private individuals for an undisclosed sum. St Peter’s was founded in Suffolk by John Murphy, who developed and ran the business for 23 years. He has now taken the difficult decision to retire and sell the business. He is delighted to have found a team that will continue his legacy and continue to make high quality, traditional beers.

House Beer Adds Grapefruit Radler to Lineup

The Venice California-based House Beer, the brand that brought a modern take to the a classic category, House Beer premium Lager, has just launched House Beer Grapefruit Radler.