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Lift Bridge Brewing Co. to Sell Mini Donut Beer and Key Lime Pie Beer On Tap and in Crowlers at Stillwater Taproom

Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, has announced that Mini Donut Beer – the State Fair’s first-ever exclusive craft beer – and fan-favorite Key Lime Pie Beer, will be available for purchase on tap and in crowlers at the Lift Bridge taproom this year due to the cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair. 

Canadian Thrash Legends ANONYMUS Launch Beer “La Bestia”

Canadian thrash legends Anonymus are celebrating their recently unleashed 12th studio album “La Bestia” (Bam&Co Heavy) with the launch of their own IPA beer, named in honour of their first Spanish release.

Idle Hands Craft Ales Releases 2 New Beers

Idle Hands Craft Ales today will release two brand new beers: Short Season, a New England IPA, and Gretel, a traditional German Pilsner. 

Bitburger Brewery Releases Festbier

Bitburger Brewery is excited to announce the release of Bitburger Festbier, which will be available in the United States in 6pk bottles the first week of August.

Nielsen: Beer Category Dollar Sales Top $1 Billion for 8th Consecutive Week

Nielsen: Beer Category Dollar Sales Top $1 Billion for 8th Consecutive Week

The billion dollar weeks keep coming for the beer category in off-premise retailers. Beer category sales (beer, FMBs and cider) in off-premise channels increased 14.9%, to $1.007 billion, for the week ending July 11 compared to the same week one year ago, according to market research firm Nilesen. That makes eight consecutive weeks of beer category dollar sales in excess of $1 billion.

Brewers Association Addresses Criticism of Handling of Racist Actions by Brewery Members

Brewers Association Addresses Criticism of Handling of Racist Actions by Brewery Members

The Brewers Association (BA) today addressed criticism of its handling of racist actions by breweries within its membership. In an email to members titled “Bylaw and Governance Update,” president and CEO Bob Pease wrote that the BA has heard the criticism and its silence does not mean the calls to action have gone unheard.