BUZZICON Launches Mad Honey Hard Seltzer
BUZZICON, the renowned creator of Mad Honey Mead, is thrilled to introduce its latest innovation: BUZZICON Mad Honey Hard Seltzer.
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Original Owners to Reacquire Funky Buddha, Four Corners As Constellation Brands Exits Craft
Constellation Brands is exiting the craft beer business. Constellation, which has found success with Mexican import brands Modelo, Corona and Pacifico, said it will divest of its craft and specialty division to refocus its efforts on its core brands. As such, Funky Buddha Brewery in Florida and Four Corners Brewing Co. in Texas will return to their respective original founders.
Shiner Beers Brings Back Cult-Favorite: Prickly Pear Summer Lager
The independent, family-owned makers of the iconic Shiner Bock Beer announce the highly anticipated return of Prickly Pear summer lager, first introduced in 2012.
Memorial Day Weekend Data Dive: 70% of Bev-Alc Shoppers to Buy Beer, per Numerator; Beer Purchaser’s Index Expands; Latest CGA On-Premise Report
More than two-thirds (70%) of consumers planning to buy alcohol during Memorial Day weekend will buy beer, according to a survey conducted by market research firm Numerator. Total beer category ordering returned to growth in May after declining in April, according to this month’s Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) shared by the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA).
Nine Pin Cider Releases New Summer Seasonal Pink Lemonade in Cans
Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced the release of its brand-new summer seasonal cider, Pink Lemonade.
Alamo Beer Company, Center of the Universe Brewing Co., Rochester Mills Production Company, and Others Sign on to Launch Soldiers’ Angels 2023 “Hops for Heroes” Campaign
As the nation pauses to recognize Memorial Day and celebrates the unofficial kick-off to summer, the national nonprofit Soldiers’ Angels is announcing it is inviting professional breweries to join its Hops for Heroes campaign.
New York’s Torch & Crown Adds New Summer Outposts; Targets 10,000 Barrels
Fans of Manhattan-based Torch & Crown Brewing have two new places to drink Almost Famous IPA and Tenement Pilsner, whether they’re spending summer in the city or at the beach. Torch & Crown has kicked off seasonal residences at Union Square Pavilion in Union Square Park and at Dive Bar Pizza on the easternmost point of Long Island.
Texas Beer Distributors Create 14,813 Jobs and $5 Billion in Economic Impact
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Beer Institute released their biennial Beer Serves America report on the economic impact and importance of the American beer industry.
Spirits-Based RTDs May Soon Be More Accessible in California
Legislation to expand sales of spirit-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails in California is moving forward today, after the state Senate unanimously passed a bill allowing those products to be sold in grocery and convenience stores.
Firestone Walker Releases Double DBA Batch 10k
Firestone Walker released a special imperial edition of DBA, the beer that started it all for the brewery back in 1996.
Hi-Wire Brewing and Wickles Pickles Partner to Brew a Wicked Hula Pickle Beer
Hi-Wire Brewing is back with another twist on a classic backyard barbecue favorite with the release of Wickles Wicked Hula Pickle Beer.
Bent Water Brewing Company Introduces Chill, an American Light Lager
Bent Water Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery from Lynn, Massachusetts, announced a new beer that’s been in the works for over a year: Chill, a 4.2% ABV American Light Lager.
Kerry Releases Biofine Eco and FermCap Eco Sustainable Plant-based Brewing Processing Aids
Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, is pleased to introduce two new sustainable plant-based processing aids for enhancing beer quality, improving process efficiency and delivering cost savings in brewing.
Florida State Athletics and Oyster City Brewing Company Announce Exclusive Craft Beer
Florida State University Athletics and LEARFIELD’s Seminole Sports Properties team have partnered with Oyster City Brewing Company to create an exclusive craft beer for Seminole fans to enjoy.