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Reyes Holdings Closes on Transaction with The Coca-Cola Company

Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. announced Monday that is has closed on a previously disclosed agreement with The Coca-Cola Company for the granting of new distribution territory. Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution, L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reyes Holdings, has officially been granted and formally transitioned territories in the greater Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.

Bold Rock Hard Cider Introduces New 16-Ounce Cans

Bold Rock Hard Cider has announced the launch of its first-ever craft cider in cans. The popular Bold Rock Apple is being released in singles and packs of four 16-ounce cans. The new cans are just right for cider lovers to bring to locations where glass is discouraged or prohibited, including beaches, golf courses and festivals.

Molson Coors Names New Chairman of the Board

Molson Coors Names New Chairman of the Board

Molson Coors today appointed Geoff Molson, a member of the Molson Coors board of directors, as its new chairman. In accordance with company bylaws that require the roles of chairman and vice chairman to alternate between the Molson and Coors families every two years, Geoff Molson, a seventh generation member of the Molson family, supplants Pete Coors who will become vice chairman.

Mudshark Brewery Launches Watermelon Wheat Ale

Enjoy the taste of summer by opening a can of Mudshark’s newest beer, Watermelon Wheat Ale. Watermelon Wheat is a light, refreshing beer infused with the crisp taste of watermelon and at 4.5% ABV, it makes the perfect compliment to those warm summer days by the water.

Cascade Lakes Brewing Expands Distribution to Alaska

Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. is proud to announce that, starting in late May, Blonde Bombshell, 20” Brown Ale, Cyclops IPA and HopSmack IPA became available in the Alaskan craft beer market.

Odell Brewing Tops Tamarron Consulting’s Craft Survey

Odell Brewing Tops Tamarron Consulting’s Craft Survey

For the second year in a row, Colorado’s Odell Brewing Company topped Tamarron Consulting’s annual Craft Brewer Performance Survey. With an average performance score of 4.19 (out of 5), Odell led a group that featured seven of the country’s leading craft breweries, including Deschutes Brewery, Dogfish Head, Great Lakes Brewing, Stone Brewing and Summit Brewing.

Stevens Point Releases Smiley Blue Pils

Craft beer lovers will be all smiles when they taste Point Smiley Blue Pils, the newest year-round brew from the Stevens Point Brewery.

Seattle Cider Releases Summer Seasonal Berry

Seattle Cider Company celebrates the return of summer with the arrival of its popular seasonal, Berry, in 22-ounce bottles and on draft.

Cambrian Innovation Appoints New Vice President

Cambrian Innovation, provider of advanced biotechnology products for industrial businesses, announced today that Anu Shah joined the company as the new vice president of engineering.

Deep Ellum Expands Distribution and Capacity in Texas

Deep Ellum Brewing Company makes some of the best-known craft beers in Texas. And as of June 1, a distribution partnership with Ben E. Keith Beverages is bringing Deep Ellum IPA, Dallas Blonde and other local favorites to a larger network of venues — including arenas, stadiums, festivals and convenience stores throughout Dallas and Collin counties.

U.S. Senate Passes Craft Beer Resolution

U.S. Senate Passes Craft Beer Resolution

In a gesture more symbolic than anything else, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Sunday in appreciation of thousands of American Craft Beer Week events as well as the jobs and wages craft has generated in recent years.

Heineken Light Expands ‘Best Tasting Light Program’

Heineken Light, winner of the “Best Tasting Low Calorie Lager” for the second year in a row at the 2014 and 2013 World Beer Championships, is gearing up to spread the good word and share what makes this premium light beer stand apart from the rest.