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Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company Releases Short Sell American IPA

Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company is debuting Short Sell, a light and refreshing IPA with 4.7% ABV that’s perfect for summer outings. Short Sell is a companion beer to the brewery’s recent IPA release, Market Gap. 

Buskey Cider Unveils Craft Cider Soft Serve

The crew at Buskey is offering a fun, unique way to enjoy their diverse range of their craft hard ciders during the hot months of summer: soft serve hard cider on a cone! Buskey is the first Virginia craft alcohol beverage producer in Virginia with an offering like this.

Idle Hands Craft Ales to Release Ales for ALS Beer in Honor of Family Member

Next week, Idle Hands Craft Ales will release their fourth beer in collaboration with the Ales for ALS program, a New England IPA named Kevin. The beer is being released to celebrate the life of Kevin Lynch, the brother-in-law of Grace Tkach, one of the brewery’s founders, who passed away last April after a four year battle with ALS. 

New Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Lays Out Vision for Beer Maker After Taking Reins

New Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Lays Out Vision for Beer Maker After Taking Reins

Newly appointed Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Michel Doukeris hosted his first earnings conference call today since taking the reins earlier this month from predecessor Carlos Brito. “Throughout my 25 years at the company, I’ve had the privilege to lead our business across different regions of the world, working alongside the industry’s most talented and passionate colleagues every step of the way,” Doukeris said. “Stepping into this role, I look forward to working together with the team to collectively drive our business into this next chapter.”

With Constellation Brands Investment, HOP WTR Plans to ‘Leapfrog Growth’

With Constellation Brands Investment, HOP WTR Plans to ‘Leapfrog Growth’

Spirits and Mexican import beer giant Constellation Brands put its official stamp of interest on the trend by investing in HOP WTR, an emerging brand of zero-calorie sparkling water infused with the fruity bittering agents as well as some on-trend functional or adaptogenic ingredients like L-Theanine (potentially providing relaxation and focus) and Ashwagandha (a purported stress reliever).

Brave Noise Collaboration Beer Aims for ‘Safe Spaces and Inclusive Environments’ in the Beer Industry

Brave Noise Collaboration Beer Aims for ‘Safe Spaces and Inclusive Environments’ in the Beer Industry

Craft breweries will have to do more than brew and sell a batch and donate proceeds from it to join the newest cause-driven global collaboration beer project. The organizers behind Brave Noise, a collaborative project “advocating for safe spaces and inclusive environments” in the beer industry, are asking participants to create and publish a code of conduct for employees and patrons, as well as donate the majority of the beer’s sales to an organization that supports the project’s mission.

Shipyard Brewing Company Launches Pumpkinhead Hard Seltzer

Shipyard Brewing Company is giving beer and seltzer fans what they want with a limited-release Pumpkinhead hard seltzer with only 2 grams of sugar and 110 calories, but packed with pumpkin pie flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla

Seattle Cider Company Introduces Honeycrisp Cider to Core Offerings

Fan favorite, preferred, even beloved may seem like ostentatious descriptors to assign to an apple- unless of course you’re referring to the Honeycrisp. Equal parts sweet and tart, light, bright and very juicy, Seattle Cider Honeycrisp is the ode to the treasured Honeycrisp apple we’ve all been waiting for.   

BuzzBallz Launches Chili Mango Flavor

This July, BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, LLC adds a new cocktail to their ready-to-drink line: BuzzBallz Cocktails Chili Mango