Avery Brewing Co. Releases New Hop Freaks Exploration IPSA Series: Brewed by Hop Freaks, For Hop Freaks
After months of innovation and taproom trials, Avery Brewing Co. is launching a new series of IPAs brewed for crusaders of curiosity.
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Fight to Widen Access to RTDs Heats Up Across Several States
Legislative efforts to change how spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages are categorized gathered momentum this week, as lawmakers in Texas introduced a new bill that would give greater market access to packaged spirits-based cocktails under 17% ABV, allowing them to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, while a Washington State Senate committee passed a bill to adjust how the products are taxed.
New Products Roundup: Rhinegeist’s Beer for Humans, Deschutes’ Tropical Fresh IPA, NoDa’s Collab with Cheerwine, and More
Rhinegeist Brewery will launch Beer for Humans, which the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company has dubbed an “easy hop ale,” next week. Bend, Oregon-headquartered Deschutes Brewery has launched Tropical Fresh IPA, the newest year-round offering in its family of Fresh-branded IPAs. Charlotte-based NoDa Brewing has rolled out Cheerwine Ale, a new year-round offering brewed in collaboration with Cheerwine, a North Carolina-based cherry soda.
Buffalo Trace, Maker of Coveted Whiskeys, Doubles Production
Buffalo Trace, the producer of the popular Pappy Van Winkle bourbons, will double its whiskey production in the coming days.
Bootstrap Brewing Announces Medal AF Mosaic IPA
Bootstrap Brewing announced that its Medal AF Mosaic IPA will begin hitting store shelves in March through distribution partners in Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Missouri, and Idaho.
Denver Beer Co. Opens the Doors of Fourth Taproom Location in Denver’s Lowry Neighborhood
Denver Beer Co. announced a grand opening event will take place on February 25, 2023 for the craft brewery’s fourth taproom at 7070 E. Lowry Blvd in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood.
Brunch-only Canned Cocktails Launches in Publix Super Markets
Picnic Brunch, the country’s only brunch-focused beverage company, has partnered with Publix Super Markets to bring their exclusive line of canned brunch cocktails to stores across the Southeast.
Tennessee Brew Works Releases Their Wildwood Flower Seasonal Beer
Tennessee Brew Works, a Nashville-based craft brewery, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly regarded Belgian-style Honey Blonde seasonal beer, Wildwood Flower®.
Brewbound ICYMI: The First Craft-on-Craft Deal of 2023
In a heavy Boston Beer Company news week, I wouldn’t blame you if you missed out on some of this week’s headlines. Chief among them: I believe we have our first craft-on-craft deal of the year.
Last Call: Super Bowl Boosts On-Premise Velocity in Phoenix, Per CGA; Kroger & Albertsons to Divest of Stores
Both sales velocity and check value at bars and restaurants nationwide increased by nearly double-digits in early February, according to CGA, the on-premise arm of market research firm NielsenIQ. Leading up to the Super Bowl, which took place on February 12, on-premise velocity in the host city and state of Phoenix, Arizona, increased +35% compared to the previous week.
Threes Brewing Releases Pacific Northwest Lager in Collaboration with Wayfinder Beer
Threes Brewing has released Source Material 4.6% Pacific Northwest Lager, a new collaboration with Wayfinder Beer (Portland, OR).
Neshaminy Creek Releases It’s Your Day IPA: A Beer Brewed for Days That Just Aren’t Going Your Way
Neshaminy Creek BrewingCompany (Neshaminy Creek) releases It’s Your Day IPA, a double dry-hopped American India Pale Ale, created for those days when everything seems to go wrong.
Highland Debuts New Spring Seasonal – Berryful Fruited Ale
North Carolina’s largest native brewer is announcing the release of Berryful – a fruited ale with tart blueberries. It is the latest addition to the brewery’s seasonal lineup and is available now in 6-packs across Highland’s Southeastern distribution footprint.
Coke: ‘Total Beverage’ Mission Drives Innovation; Company Sees ‘White Space’ in Bev-Alc
The Coca-Cola Company is continuing its “total beverage” mission this year by putting more focus on categories with long growth runways such as coffee, sports drinks, and alcohol, CEO James Quincey said during the company’s Q4 and full year earnings call this week.