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Atlanta-Based DraftServ Technologies Offers Safer Foodservice Environment with its Touchless Dispensing and Patented Beverage Operating Systems

ATLANTA — During the COVID 19 pandemic, personal health and safety have taken center stage in convenience store, foodservice, and restaurant channels. DraftServ Technologies, the Atlanta, Georgia based global leader in IOT Beverage Technologies, has quietly developed the most advanced beverage operating platform (BevOS) featuring consumer-focused, point of interaction capabilities that result in a safer… Read more »

Oskar Blues Releases 2020 Barrel-aged Ten FIDY and Extends BA20 Series

Oskar Blues Releases 2020 Barrel-aged Ten FIDY and Extends BA20 Series

If you require proof that patience is a virtue, look no further than barrel-aged beers. Oskar Blues Brewery announces the release of Bourbon Barrel-aged Ten FIDY and Volumes 3 and 4 of their BA20 Barrel-aged Series: Angel’s Vera and Zuccotto. These BA beers are available in four-packs of 12 oz. cans for a limited time. 

Collective Arts Moves into CBD

Collective Arts Moves into CBD

According to co-founder and CEO Matt Johnston, the ethos of Canadian craft brewery and distillery Collective Arts is “putting creativity at the core of everything that we do.” And as it turned out, the company had a surplus.

Sierra Nevada Fights the Food Insecurity Crisis During the Holiday Season

Sierra Nevada Fights the Food Insecurity Crisis During the Holiday Season

As the holidays approach, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is partnering with community nonprofits fighting food insecurity across the country. The effort is part of the brewery’s $1 Million donation commitment to nonprofits making an impact during the COVID-19 crisis.

Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha’s Chai Pear Seasonal Returns

WILD TONIC® Jun Kombucha announces the return of its seasonal fan-favorite flavor Chai Pear, hitting store shelves nationwide November 1, 2020. Just ahead of National Pear Month (December), the must-have fall beverage that is not only refreshing with the juicy pear flavor, it is carefully crafted to perfection with seasonal flavor notes of warm cinnamon, honey and slight fennel sweetness creating the delicious Chai Spice Blend.

Rollertown Beerworks Announces First Annual Hazy Gonna Set It Off Program

Rollertown Beerworks Announces First Annual Hazy Gonna Set It Off Program

ollertown Beerworks announced today the launch of its First Annual “Hazy Gonna Set it Off” program, a tribute to the legendary “Gravy Gonna Set it Off” story of personal Thanksgiving failure from Ben Rogers, co-host of the Ben & Skin show on 97.1 The Eagle and co-owner in Rollertown Beerworks.

Pantera and Texas Ale Project Announce Beer Collaboration

LOS ANGELES — Born and Brewed in Dallas – Dallas craft brewery, Texas Ale Project, proudly announces a new beer collaboration with legendary Texas music icons, Pantera. Pantera Golden Ale, 5.4% ABV, the first beer to bear the Pantera name, will be available March 2021. “We love creating fine ales and enjoy all kinds of music…. Read more »

Jiant Hard Kombucha Launches Utah with Carlson Distributing

Jiant is pleased to announce its recent partnership with Carlson Distributing to bring its hard kombucha to Utah. Until recently, “full strength” beer in excess of 4% ABV (or 3.2% by weight), could only be sold in certain channels in Utah, because of a state law that had existed 86+ years since prohibition. However, with the recent amendment enacted last year, beers up to 5% ABV, including hard kombucha, are now able to be sold widely throughout most of the state in grocery and convenience stores.

Last Call: Fire at South Park Brewing; Nine Band Brewing Owner Accused of Homicide, Fraud Scheme

Last Call: Fire at South Park Brewing; Nine Band Brewing Owner Accused of Homicide, Fraud Scheme

An early morning fire Wednesday at San Diego-based South Park Brewing Company and Hamilton’s Tavern caused around $1 million in damage to the businesses; Tulsa-based Osage Casinos is cutting ties with Allen, Texas-based Nine Band Brewing Company after the brewery’s founder was arrested on homicide and federal fraud charges; and more news items.

Wild Leap Releases Citrus-Inspired Beer: ORNG Double IPA

Wild Leap is rolling out their most citrus-y IPA yet: ORNG Double IPA. Combining the team’s favorite citrus-forward hops, ORNG has the flavors of rich orange citrus fruits, with an ABV of 8.2%. ORNG Double IPA hits shelves today.

Judge Rejects Boston Brewpub Hopsters’ Bid to Prevent Liquidation

Judge Rejects Boston Brewpub Hopsters’ Bid to Prevent Liquidation

Boston area brew-your-own beer and brewpub Hopsters lost its bid to prevent a court-appointed trustee from converting its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to Chapter 7 liquidation during a hearing Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Massachusetts.