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Hi-Wire Brewing Announces Plans for Louisville Taproom

North Carolina’s Hi-Wire Brewing plans to expand yet again with the announcement of a sixth taproom coming this summer to the Bluegrass State. The new Louisville, KY location will be the brewery’s second taproom outside of North Carolina, and it will make Hi-Wire the first out-of-state brewery to open up facilities in Kentucky.

No Injuries in Explosion and Fire at Victory Brewing Kennett Square Taproom

No Injuries in Explosion and Fire at Victory Brewing Kennett Square Taproom

No one was injured in an explosion and fire at Victory Brewing’s brewpub and taproom in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, on Monday evening. “Our taproom was closed for business on Monday, so no customers or team members were in the building at the time of the incident,” Artisanal Beverage Ventures chief marketing officer Derek Detenber told… Read more »

People Moves: FIFCO USA, JuneShine Announce C-Suite Hires; Brewers of PA Appoint New Exec Director

People Moves: FIFCO USA, JuneShine Announce C-Suite Hires; Brewers of PA Appoint New Exec Director

FIFCO USA has appointed former Molson Coors executive Dan Hennessy as its new chief sales officer, effective February 8. Meanwhile, San Diego hard kombucha maker JuneShine has hired former Stone Brewing VP of sales Todd Karnig as chief commercial officer. And the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) has appointed Adam Harris as executive director of the state guild.

Stable Craft Brewing to Release Two Hazy IPAs

Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is building hype for its hazy beer offerings and will be showcasing its latest releases on Friday, January 29 and Wednesday, February 3.

Wiley Roots Announces Low Calorie and Low Alcohol Lager

Wiley Roots Brewing Company announced today that the brewery is releasing Nearly Dry Lager, a new low calorie, low carb, and low alcohol lager, available on site or to-go, starting Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 12pm.

Dos Equis 3X3U National Basketball Championship Promotion Offers VIP Tournament Perk

Joining in the excitement of March basketball from initial tip-off to final buzzer, Dos Equis® is all in with another round of enjoyment. As the official sponsor of the Dos Equis® 3X3U National Championship, the popular Mexican beer import is giving shoppers a chance at an exclusive VIP basketball weekend including tickets to 3X3U and college basketball’s 2021 national championship.

Molson Coors To Distribute RTD Cocktail Line Superbird

Molson Coors To Distribute RTD Cocktail Line Superbird

Molson Coors’ rapidly expanding beverage interests now include ready-to-drink cocktails, following the company’s announcement today of a partnership to distribute tequila-based cocktail Superbird.

Other Half Brewing and Be An #ArtsHero Launch Collaborative Fundraising IPA 

Today, Be An #ArtsHero and Other Half Brewing Company raise a glass to toast to their new collaboration, Arts Hero IPA, to commemorate the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, and to demonstrate a commitment to community and civic engagement.

Boulevard Responds to Former Employee’s Accusations of Discrimination

Boulevard Responds to Former Employee’s Accusations of Discrimination

After a former employee shared her story of pregnancy discrimination and examples of a hostile work environment, Boulevard Brewing Company issued a statement today saying the Kansas City, Missouri-based craft brewery takes the accusations “very seriously” but an investigation of the allegations a year ago found “that there was no harrassment or discrimination.”

Cigar City Brewing Announces Launch of Cigar City Seltzer

Cigar City Brewing announces the release of Cigar City Seltzer, a hand-crafted hard seltzer in four flavors inspired by Florida’s world-famous citrus: Florida Orange, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Meyer Lemonade and Key Lime. Variety 12-packs of Cigar City Seltzer will appear throughout the Southeast and select East Coast cities starting in February.