Brewers Association Releases 2019 Beer Style Guidelines
The Brewers Association (BA)— the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers— has released its 2019 Beer Style Guidelines.
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The Brew Kettle Announces Branding Refresh, New Production Site
Strongsville, Ohio-based brewery The Brew Kettle made multiple announcements. First, they will begin transitioning their lineup of beers from 12 oz. bottles to 12 oz. cans, with a complete branding refresh.
Yards Brewing to Release Summer Crush Citrus Wheat Beer
Yards Brewing Company, Philly’s Brewery since 1994, announces the release of their first new brand in three years — Summer Crush, a citrus wheat beer brewed with orange and lime zest.
South Beach Brewing Company Cans Blood Orange Sunset IPA
South Beach Brewing Company has canned its award-winning Blood Orange Sunset IPA. Recognized by Forbes.com as one of this country’s top ten summer fruit beers, South Beach Brewing’s Blood Orange Sunset IPA has been well-received since its launch in October of 2017.
Canada’s Moosehead Breweries Enters Cannabis Sector in JV with Sproutly
Canada’s oldest and largest independent brewery is getting into the cannabis business. Moosehead Breweries Limited and Sproutly Canada, which aims to become the leading supplier of water-soluble cannabis solutions, yesterday announced their intent to form an exclusive joint venture that will develop, produce and market cannabis-infused beverages.
Molson Coors’ US Shipments, Depletions Decline in Q1
Worldwide sales of Molson Coors offerings in the first quarter declined 1.2 percent, to $2.3 billion, the company reported today. Molson Coors reported a 4.7 percent decline in worldwide brand volumes, to 18.2 million hectoliters. Nevertheless, the company’s net sales per hectoliter increased 2.3 percent through March 31.
Dunkin’ and Southern Peak Brewery Collaborate on Espresso-Flavored Kombucha
In a unique and limited-time collaboration, Dunkin’ and Southern Peak Brewery partnered to create an espresso-flavored kombucha. Dunkin’ Espresso Kombucha is the first-ever and only kombucha in the country to include Dunkin’ espresso beans which were cold-brewed in-house at Southern Peak.
Schlafly Beer Releases Uncaged Ale Cans to Benefit Pet Adoption Organization
Cheers with a new beer this Give STL Day. Schlafly Beer, the largest locally owned craft brewery in St. Louis, announces the release of Uncaged Ale, a new can offering in partnership with The Watering Bowl to support the APA (Animal Protective Association) of Missouri.
No-Li Brewhouse Releases Day Fade Rainier Cherry Hard Seltzer
No-Li Brewhouse’s spirit of experimentation and innovation has led to the new Day Fade Rainier Cherry Hard Seltzer. It is the follow-up launch to Day Fade Huckleberry Hard Seltzer.
Cigar City Brewing Announces Distribution Expansion into Missouri
Cigar City Brewing has announced its plan for expansion into the Missouri market. Kegs and 12 oz. cans of Jai Alai IPA, Guayabera Citra Pale Ale and Maduro Brown Ale will be made available, plus Mixed 12-Pack, their newest year-round offering.
Cisco Brewers to Open Boston Beer Garden on May 14
Cisco Brewers is back by popular demand with a second season of its “Island Vibes” pop-up featuring more award-winning craft beer and wines, more live music and even more food trucks. The larger Cisco pop-up space lands in Seaport this spring; beer lovers, families, and fur-babies can enjoy “Island Time” six days a week with live music daily.
New Realm Brewing Releases United Craft Lager
Just in time for warmer weather, this new crushable craft lager arrives in year-round six-packs and draft. After much trial and tasting, New Realm Brewing developed an approachable and super fresh combination of hops, malt and flaked maize in order to create their first American lager, named United Craft Lager.
NOLA Brewing to Release Tangerine Wheat Summer Seasonal
NOLA Brewing invites you to splash into summer with the release of “Tangerine Wheat,” a new Summer seasonal. The newest of 4 seasonal releases each year is making its debut during NOLA Brewing’s Cosmic Crawfish Ball on May 1st and will be hitting markets where NOLA is distributed shortly after.
Surreal Brewing Company Releases Gluten-Reduced, Non-Alcoholic IPA
Surreal Brewing Company announced that Chandelier Red IPA is crafted to reduce gluten and contains <10 PPM gluten. This extends the already fast growing category of non-alcoholic craft beer to people who are sensitive to gluten.