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Karrikin Spirits Company Cans Rum & Cola

After a roller coaster ride through 2020, Karrikin will take things back to the basics by canning a sparkling spirit version of a familiar cocktail with its Rum & Cola.

Neshaminy Creek Announces 2021 Beer Lineup

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is excited to unveil its 2021 beer lineup! The new year will bring a slew of new brews, more unique variety pack exclusives, and returning fan favorites.

OneCircle Adds Saxco to its Reseller Network to Expand US Footprint

OneCircle, the global leader in PET kegs, has increased its presence in the US with the appointment of Saxco, the award-winning North American distributor of packaging solutions to the wine, spirits, beer and food markets, as an official reseller of KeyKeg and UniKeg. Today’s announcement is a key part of OneCircle’s US expansion plans and consolidates its position as the market leader in sustainable packaging.

Garden Path Fermentation Releases The Fruitful Barrel Tayberries, a Fruity Native Yeast Ale

Garden Path Fermentation announces the release of their newest beer, The Fruitful Barrel Tayberries, a native yeast ale refermented with Skagit Valley tayberries sourced from Lenning Farms in Mount Vernon, bottle and keg conditioned with local blackberry honey, and aged for ten months in bottles and kegs prior to release.

Coronado Brewing Launches Fruit-Forward Hard Seltzer; Promotes New Director of Marketing

Over the last year, Coronado Brewing Company has been hard at work, developing and perfecting the recipes behind the company’s first packaged beyond-beer beverage offering. Local patrons who frequent Coronado’s three San Diego Tasting Rooms have had the opportunity to test the R&D seltzers over the past few months on draft and share their opinions. Utilizing feedback from customers and the Coronado brew team, the company landed on three flavors to launch its 12oz citrus variety 12-pack, including Tangerine & Peach, Ginger & Lime, and Strawberry Lemonade.

Taco Works and Tio Rodrigo Craft Beer Micheladas to Release Tortilla Chip Beer

California chip company Taco Works and Tio Rodrigo Craft Beer Micheladas are spicing up this year’s Game Day experience with the world’s first tortilla chip beer. The two small businesses are cracking into a new homegating tradition by combining the greatest party staples in history.

Silver Eagle Beverages Announce Partnership with Austin-based Pinthouse Brewing

Pinthouse Brewing, in partnership with San Antonio-based Silver Eagle Beverages, today announced distribution expansion to San Antonio, the brewery’s first market outside of Austin.  Silver Eagle Beverages began delivering the Austin-brewed beers to accounts across San Antonio on January 18.

Nielsen CGA: Half of Legal Drinking Age Consumers Have Not Returned to On-Premise Channel

Nielsen CGA: Half of Legal Drinking Age Consumers Have Not Returned to On-Premise Channel

The number of legal drinking age adults who have visited on-premise establishments has remained stagnant at around 50% for several months, according to a report from Nielsen CGA, the on-premise arm of market research firm NielsenIQ. In the two weeks leading up to the January 8-10 survey period, 50% of respondents said they had gone out for a meal, which was the same number as those who had been out to a restaurant in the two weeks prior.

Drinking occasions remain less popular — 17% of respondents had gone out for a drink in the two weeks before the January 8-10 survey, an increase of 1% from the previous survey. Only 41% of respondents said they planned to visit a restaurant in the two weeks following the survey, but 18% said they would go out for a drink.

Oskar Blues Brewery Introduces Oskar’s Lager

A new American Pale Lager from Oskar Blues Brewery, Oskar’s Lager (4.2% ABV), aims to be the everyday craft beer you count on through thick and thin. With 95 calories and 2.5 carbs per 12 oz. can, this lager is an intrepid trail buddy, a frosty fridge friend and an unfailing porch pal. Oskar’s Lager is now available nationwide in 15-packs and 6-packs of 12 oz. cans.

Mother Earth Brewing Company Announces 2021 Beer Program

Mother Earth released its annual beer calendar, detailing planned releases throughout the year. Changes include additions to its year-round lineup as well as expansion of its wildly popular Project X Series. The most exciting additions to the brew schedule include the promotion of Hop Diggity DIPA to year-round status, and the introduction of ‘Milk Truck’ – a new Latte Stout the brewery will be unveiling next month.