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Santa Rosa-Based Company Brews With 3D-Printed Hydrometer

Using additive manufacturing, Tilt Hydrometer successfully encased sensitive electronics in lightweight, flexible and durable plastic material available from Shapeways in a rainbow of colors for easy multiple-batch monitoring. As a result, tens of thousands of homebrew and professional brewery customers around the world now rely on the Tilt Hydrometer and its intuitive mobile app to create ideal brewing conditions.

Beer Kulture and Athletic Brewing Collaborate on Soul Sour Non-Alcoholic Beer

Beer Kulture, the nonprofit organization working to increase diversity and inclusion in the craft beer industry, announced a partnership with Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading nonalcoholic brewer. The partners will brew and distribute a new, limited-release beer, “Soul Sour,” a refreshing and slightly sour brew for craft beer lovers committed to social change.

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer Hits Retail; RBC Believes Hard Seltzer Could be 17-20% of Beer by 2025

Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer Hits Retail; RBC Believes Hard Seltzer Could be 17-20% of Beer by 2025

The lemonade seltzer competition is picking up, as White Claw maker Mark Anthony Brands announced today that its Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer brand extension is now hitting retail shelves nationwide. Meanwhile, RBC Capital’s Nik Modi recently shared a study that found the hard seltzer segment “is far from its peak and could grow another 150% by 2025.”

Dos Equis Donates to Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation

In a charitable promotion extending through June 2021, Dos Equis® will match every purchase with a $1 donation to Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation. Beer drinkers will know that when they purchase Dos Equis®, they are doing a ‘Dos of Good’.

Celeb & Activist Jeannie Mai Joins Owl’s Brew as Chief Brand Officer

Owl’s Brew, the leader in tea-based spiked and sparkling beverages is thrilled to announce that Jeannie Mai, Emmy-Award winning host and anti-trafficking activist, will be joining the team as Chief Brand Officer, assisting with new product innovations and overall brand strategy.

Big Drop Launches in US with Non-Alcoholic Beers Brewed in Chicago

Big Drop Brewing Co., the world’s first craft brewery dedicated to non-alcoholic beer, makes its U.S. debut, brewing its most-popular NA beers in Chicago. Big Drop is recognized for its naturally brewed NA beers that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with full-strength beers, offering a new world of options for beer lovers.

Honcho Launches Low-Calorie, Spiked Agua Frescas

Honcho, created by the makers of Common Cider, is making a splash with its new line of spiked agua frescas combining all-natural fruit nectar, fresh water sourced from the Sierra Mountains, and Honcho’s unique tropical fruit wine recipe.

Bale Breaker Launches Limited Release Collaboration Series Frenz

Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley, today announces the launch of their newest limited release series: Frenz, a series of collaborative beers with their peers in the brewing industry.