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Hard Seltzer Brand Mighty Swell Acquired

Hard Seltzer Brand Mighty Swell Acquired

Austin, Texas-based hard seltzer brand Mighty Swell has been acquired by Lemonati LLC, according to a press release from buy-side advisory firm Houlihan Lokey.

Confluence Brewing Company Announces New Core Beer

Confluence Brewing Company, known for their two gold medals at World Beer Cup this year, is excited to announce a new core beer. Yard Yacht, a Session Hazy IPA, is making waves starting Friday August 18th, and with its low ABV of 4.5%, you can crush these any time of the year.

New Trail Launches State Light in Time for College Football Season

New Trail Brewing Company of Williamsport, PA has a new light beer releasing to fans of football and beer alike. State Light is a new 4.2% alcohol by volume, 105 calorie, 4.6g carb Light American Lager built to go on every-down.

Indeed Brewing Company Releases Pistachio Dream & Pink Burst Sparkling THC

Indeed Brewing Company is adding two sparkling THC drinks to its portfolio. High Fiver: Pistachio Dream (5mg THC and 5mg CBD) boasts the same flavoring as its popular Pistachio Cream Ale with the addition of vanilla. Double High Fiver: Pink Burst (10mg THC and 10mg CBD) features a flavor that resembles the pink Starburst candy.

7 California Distributors Form Alliance to Create Statewide Network

7 California Distributors Form Alliance to Create Statewide Network

Seven California beer and beverage distributors have formed an alliance to provide a nearly statewide network to suppliers under the California Beverage Solution banner. The founding seven distributors include six independent Anheuser-Busch distributors, along with one of the largest craft-focused distributors in the country.

Brewbound Podcast: A Three Tier Reality Check

Brewbound Podcast: A Three Tier Reality Check

This week’s Brewbound Podcast features a replay of the Brew Talks Boston three-tier reality check conversation with Dogfish Head’s Sam Calagione, Total Wine & More’s Andrea Starr, Burke Distributing’s Kristen Burke and Bump Williams Consulting’s Dave Williams.