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Uinta Brewing Company Releases Variety Pack Celebrating Resorts

Uinta Brewing Company, in partnership with Utah ski resorts Brighton, Deer Valley, and Powder Mountain, announced the launch of a new seasonal variety pack that aims to raise funds and promote the important work done by Protect Our Winters (POW.)

Stone Distributing Co. Adds Societe Brewing, Jiant Hard Kombucha

Stone Distributing welcomes two new partners to its portfolio – arguably the best portfolio of independent craft beverages in the country. Societe Brewing has begun distribution with Stone, bringing with it a diverse set of hoppy ales including its best seller The Pupil, Belgian-inspired brews, lagers, dark beers and wine-barrel aged sours. And Los Angeles – based Jiant joins the portfolio as well with its unique line of shelf-stable organic, gluten-free hard kombucha.

Portland Cider Co. and Blue Star Donuts Collaborate on Blueberry Bourbon Basil Cider

Two local small businesses are supporting one another this holiday season by partnering on a delicious product. Portland Cider Co. announced today the release of its seasonal Blueberry Bourbon Basil cider, a collaboration with Blue Star Donuts, an iconic Portland-based donut shop known for its brioche treats and gourmet flavors.

Chihuahua Cerveza Continues Nationwide Launch

Chihuahua Cerveza is excited to announce plans to distribute in Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Alabama, and South Carolina by the end of Q1 2021.

Brewers Association: Beer Premiumization Continues During Economic Downturn

Brewers Association: Beer Premiumization Continues During Economic Downturn

Consumers are continuing to trade up in their alcoholic beverage purchases, even as the COVID-19 pandemic-induced economic downturn continues, Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson said during a webinar last week. “People still see beer as an affordable luxury, while beer has taken on a lot of price relative to wine and spirits,” he said.

RadCraft Industry Relief Coloring Book To Support James Beard Foundation Open For Good Campaign

The craft beverage-centric marketing company RadCraft went live today with a downloadable coloring book for which proceeds will support the James Beard Foundation’s Open For Good campaign. The RadCraft Industry Relief Coloring Book features the logos of thirteen of the company’s partner malthouses, breweries, and distilleries (listed below) brought to life by Content Coordinator Shelby… Read more »

Sycamore Brewing to Release 9.2% ABV Seltzer

Sycamore Brewing’s remedy to an extra hard year? An extra hard drink! Sycamore Brewing will soon release a special-edition Lemon Lime seltzer from their hard seltzer brand, BUBS, aptly named “F*ck 2020.”  The seltzer will be available in 4-packs of 16 oz cans. The best part? It’s 9.2% alcohol by volume.

Brown-Forman Taps Pabst to Produce and Sell Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails

Brown-Forman Taps Pabst to Produce and Sell Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails

Two of the largest beverage alcohol producers in the country are teaming up. Pabst Brewing Company and Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Froman today announced a partnership in which Pabst will produce, sell and distribute Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails, the whiskey brand’s line of flavored malt beverages.