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Catawba Brewing Releases Small Batch Passion Fruit Gose

Catawba Brewing taps a Passion Fruit Gose (5.4 percent ABV) on Thursday, November 2. This refreshing wheat ale was soured in the kettle with Lactobacillus, and features additions of passion fruit puree and sea salt.

Constantia Flexibles Completes Sale of Labels Division to Multi-Color

Constantia Flexibles has successfully completed the sale of its Labels division to Multi-Color Corporation for an enterprise value of approximately €1.15 billion ($1.3 billion). All required regulatory authorities have cleared the transaction. Constantia Flexibles has received approximately €830 million in cash and will continue to participate in the future success story of Multi-Color through a 16.6% shareholding.

Iron Hill Debuts Citra IPA Companywide in Cans

On Thursday, November 2, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will release Citra IPA in cans, making one of their most popular seasonal beers available in conveniently portable packaging for the first time.

Nickel Brook Brewing Names Ian MacDonald New President

Nickel Brook announced today that it has named Ian MacDonald as President. Co-founder John Romano will transition to CEO, taking a more hands-on role in the day-to-day operations of the company.

Shiner Maker The Spoetzl Brewery Donates $100,000 to Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Efforts

The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of Shiner Bock, announced today contributions totaling $100,000 to several non-profit organizations to support relief efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 hurricane that struck Puerto Rico on Sept. 20, 2017 and caused unprecedented devastation, including dozens of fatalities and lingering effects on the power grid, fresh water supplies and communication links, to name but a few.

Unibroue Launches Belgian Ale ’25e Blonde De L’Enfer’ in US

Unibroue is celebrating its 25th anniversary and, as a pioneer of brewing Belgian style ales in North America, is honoring its roots by offering its US fan base its own take on a classic style, the Belgian strong golden ale.

Brooklyn Brewery, 21st Amendment and Funkwerks Sign Agreement with MicroStar Logistics

Complementing the recent announcement of an innovative new shared sales and distribution platform with 21st Amendment Brewery and Funkwerks Brewing Company, Brooklyn Brewery has partnered with MicroStar Logistics to deliver keg supply-chain solutions for its partner breweries. This keg logistics platform will drive efficiencies, flexibility, and sustainability benefits for 21st Amendment, Funkwerks, Brooklyn and future participating breweries.