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Three Birds Hard Seltzer Announces Launch

Three Birds Hard Seltzer, the new drink of choice this summer, takes the low calorie / low carb aspect we love about hard seltzers and brings it to the next level. 

Alter Brewing Co. Releases Festbier Seasonal

Alter Brewing Company has released the third beer in their 2020 seasonal series, Festbier. This smooth and toasty lager is their homage to the drink of choice at Oktoberfest celebrations the world over – the festbier.

President Trump Ends Tariff Exemption on Canadian Aluminum

President Trump Ends Tariff Exemption on Canadian Aluminum

With the nation’s can supply tightening, President Donald Trump yesterday announced the reimposition of a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminum, claiming that America’s neighbor to the north was flooding the market.

Island Active Lager Fills Hole Left by Saint Archer Gold on Publix Store Shelves

Island Active Lager Fills Hole Left by Saint Archer Gold on Publix Store Shelves

Molson Coors Beverage Company’s hibernation of the Saint Archer Gold brand is benefitting upstart active lifestyle lager maker Island Brands. In the Southeast, grocery chain Publix has begun filling the void left by Gold with the Charleston, South Carolina-based beer maker’s Island Active — an 88-calorie, 4.2% ABV light lager, which launched in March just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Breakthru Names Chief Growth Officer and Chief Commercial Officer

Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations across the United States and Canada,  has announced an evolution of the company’s executive leadership structure reporting to CEO Greg Baird, reinforcing its dedication to continued innovation and growth.

Ska Brewing Sources Old Cans Amid Can Shortage

Can manufacturers around the country are operating at capacity, and as the aluminum can shortage continues to grow many craft brewers are facing supply issues but for pioneering canners, Ska Brewing, this latest hurdle presents opportunity.

Ball Adds Canning Capacity as Craft Breweries Feel the Crunch

Ball Adds Canning Capacity as Craft Breweries Feel the Crunch

Breweries nationwide are under pressure from a tightening can supply, but relief could be on the way — next year. The Ball Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum cans, announced a new production line at its facility in Rome, Georgia, will come online next week, joining another new production line at its Fort Worth, Texas, facility, Ball executives said during a conference call discussing Q2 earnings. Even with the addition of those new production lines, demand is outstripping supply.