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BA Legislative Update: SBA Expands COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program; Trade Org Lobbies for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment

BA Legislative Update: SBA Expands COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program; Trade Org Lobbies for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment

Updates to the EIDL program include an increase of the loan cap from $500,000 to $2 million, the addition of a two-year repayment deferral period, an expansion of eligible uses for funds, and the creation of a 30-day exclusivity window to approve and disburse loans smaller than $500,000 to focus on the smallest businesses, according to a Brewers Association (BA) blog post.

DoorDash Marketplace Expands into On-Demand Alcohol Delivery

DoorDash Marketplace Expands into On-Demand Alcohol Delivery

As the world works its way back to pre-pandemic operations, lawmakers across the country are looking to make to-go sales of alcoholic beverages from bars and restaurants a lasting legacy, and DoorDash has launched its latest innovation in support of that effort. The on-demand food delivery service announced Monday that it has expanded its marketplace offerings into the alcoholic beverage category allowing consumers to pair a restaurant meal with a beer, wine or cocktail.

Tröegs Releases Trail Day to Help Protect PA’s Kittatinny Ridge

Tröegs Independent Brewing once again partners with the Pennsylvania chapter of The Nature Conservancy to announce the release of Trail Day, a limited beer benefitting Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge, an ecologically important 185-mile chain of forested Appalachian mountains that runs through Pennsylvania.

The Long Drink To Launch Variety 8-Pack

Long Drink, the brand built on the heritage of the legendary Finnish alcohol category of long drinks, and best described as citrus soda with real liquor, announced that it will be expanding its offerings with the launch of Long Drink Variety Packs starting in October.

HOP WTR Pushes East with Constellation Brands’ Backing

HOP WTR Pushes East with Constellation Brands’ Backing

Nootropic-infused sparkling water brand HOP WTR announced last week it has achieved 500% growth in its first full year on the market, with its retail footprint now reaching 17 U.S. states.

Stem Ciders Releases Lava Flow, Strawberry-Pineapple Cider

Building off of the continued success of recent bright, refreshing, tropical-themed releases like Paloma and Flockstar, Stem Ciders is excited to announce the debut of Lava Flow as the newest cider release to join its seasonal lineup.