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Dichello Distributors Files Lawsuit Against Anheuser-Busch Alleging Conspiracy to Force Sale

Dichello Distributors Files Lawsuit Against Anheuser-Busch Alleging Conspiracy to Force Sale

New Haven, Connecticut-based Dichello Distributors is suing Anheuser-Busch, claiming A-B “engaged in an ongoing conspiracy” with Sal DiBetta, a former employee who later worked as CEO of the wholesaler between 2013 and 2016, as well as “other unnamed parties,” to “undermine” Dichello and force president John Hall’s family to sell the business to A-B, according to a complaint filed on June 17 in the Connecticut Superior Court.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases Good Limes Roll

2 Towns Ciderhouse is excited to release their newest lime-ited release, Good Limes Roll! Releasing just in time to spice up the dog days of a very non-traditional summer, this cider is crafted using fresh-pressed NW apples blended with key limes and organic blue agave nectar.

Mighty Swell Adds 6 New Markets in 9 Months

Mighty Swell, an Austin-based spiked seltzer company, has successfully launched into six new markets in the last nine months, increasing its YOY sales 104% percent and has become the highest selling independent spiked seltzer brand in the country*.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces July Beer Releases

The summer season is about to get a big dose of new sunshine sippers out of Hi-Wire Brewing with a berry-packed sour smoothie, a decocted golden lager, an innovative IPA, a hopped-up imperial tropical ale, and a crushable fruited sour all dropping in the summer of 2020.

Cascade Brewing Releases Patio Paradise Sour Wheat Ale and Sour Slushies

Cascade Brewing has released Patio Paradise on draft and in 12-ounce cans. Patio Paradise is a sour wheat ale aged in oak barrels for up to 10 months then infused with hand-zested grapefruit peel, locally sourced fresh basil, ground coriander and Oregon coast sea salt.

VIVE Hard Seltzer Refreshes Packaging

VIVE Hard Seltzer, a widely-recognized regional velocity power player, introduces a carton refresh that accompanies the brand’s vast growth in the hard seltzer category.