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People Moves: Constellation Brands Promotes Mallika Monteiro Again; Ceria Beverages Names VP of Business Development

People Moves: Constellation Brands Promotes Mallika Monteiro Again; Ceria Beverages Names VP of Business Development

Constellation Brands has once again promoted Mallika Monteiro. Last Friday, the New York-headquartered maker of Mexican import brands Corona, Modelo and Pacifico appointed Monteiro as executive vice president and chief growth and strategy officer. Meanwhile, Ceria Beverages, which makes THC-infused, non-alcoholic beers, has appointed Greg Miller as its first vice president of business development.

Brewers Association Announces 2019 Great American Beer Festival Winners

The finest beers in America were celebrated today as the Brewers Association (BA) awarded 318 medals* to 283 breweries at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded in 107 beer categories covering 174 different beer styles (including all subcategories), establishing the best examples of each style in the country.

Castle Island Expands Distribution to Connecticut

Castle Island fans living in the Nutmeg State will find reason to celebrate. The company announced today that it will begin distributing its award-winning beers to Connecticut through a partnership with G&G Beverage Distributors.

BrewDog Brings Hawkes Cider to U.S.

This weekend, BrewDog USA will officially welcome ciders into the states with a Columbus’ Cider Fest hosted by DogTap at 96 Gender Rd.

New Products: Stone’s Arrogant Consortia Collaborates with Jägermeister; New Belgium, High Brew to Release Cold Brew Cream Ale

New Products: Stone’s Arrogant Consortia Collaborates with Jägermeister; New Belgium, High Brew to Release Cold Brew Cream Ale

Stone Brewing’s Arrogant Consortia has announced the launch of Jägermeister Arrogant Bastard Ale, an American strong ale brewed in collaboration with the makers of Jägermeister. Meanwhile, New Belgium Brewing Company and High Brew Coffee are collaborating on new coffee beer. And Superfluid Supply Company, a new subsidiary of Short’s Brewing, today announced the release of Beaches Hard Seltzer.

Odell Brewing Founders to Retire from Daily Operations in January; Eric ‘Smitty’ Smith Named CEO

Odell Brewing Founders to Retire from Daily Operations in January; Eric ‘Smitty’ Smith Named CEO

After three decades, Odell Brewing’s founders — Wynne, Doug and Corkie Odell — plan to exit the brewery’s day-to-day operations starting in January 2020, as part of a planned leadership transition. The employee-owned, Fort Collins, Colorado-headquartered craft brewery will turn to chief sales and marketing officer Eric “Smitty” Smith as its next chief executive officer.

Castle Island Celebrates Cult Film Spinal Tap with Exclusive Taproom Releases

Looking for an alternative Halloween celebration? One local brewery has the answer. Award-winning Castle Island Brewing Co. is hosting a Spinal Tap Takeover at their Norwood-based brewery and taproom on Saturday, October 26. The event features new taproom exclusive beer releases paying tribute to cult film, This is Spinal Tap.

Avery Brewing Releases Pacer IPA

Avery Brewing Company, an innovative craft brewery for over 26 years, announces the official launch of Pacer IPA, a hop forward and full-flavored Hazy IPA with only 100 calories and 3.5 carbs.