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The Virginia Beer Co. Celebrates Community From Curbside

Like most businesses, The Virginia Beer Company had to temporarily close its facility to the public in mid-March, postponing marquee events like the brewery’s 4th anniversary. The brewery shifted to curbside-only and local delivery operations until Phase 1 protocols allowed them to reopen parts of their outdoor beer garden.

Molson Coors: Jennifer Martinez Named Senior Director of Corporate Affairs; Breakthru Beverage Acquires Miller Portfolio in Southern Nevada

Molson Coors: Jennifer Martinez Named Senior Director of Corporate Affairs; Breakthru Beverage Acquires Miller Portfolio in Southern Nevada

Molson Coors Beverage Company has hired Jennifer Martinez as senior director of corporate affairs. Also, the Breakthru Beverage Group announced that it has acquired the Miller portfolio of brands in southern Nevada, giving the multi-state beer, wine and spirits wholesaler the full Molson Coors portfolio in the state.

Nielsen: Hard Seltzers Cross $100 Million Mark for 10th Consecutive Week

Nielsen: Hard Seltzers Cross $100 Million Mark for 10th Consecutive Week

In any other year, 10 consecutive weeks of billion dollar off-premise beer category sales would be eye-opening. Consider that in all of 2019, there was just one week — the week of the July 4 holiday — in which beer category off-premise dollar sales topped $1 billion. Now, it’s a footnote in weekly reports.

Flying Embers Announces First Probiotic-Powered Hard Seltzer Line

Flying Embers, the better-for-you alcohol brand, announces the launch of its new hard seltzer line – Flying Embers Hard Seltzer, the world’s first probiotic-powered hard seltzer with antioxidants and all USDA organic ingredients. 

XTECA Releases More Bounce Hoppy Lager

Brewed in San Diego, California, More Bounce takes XTECA’s classic Mexican Lager recipe and hits the switch on the hops for a dank, hoppy brew that is still sessionable at an ABV of 5.4%.