Abita Beer Launches Spiked Sparkling Water Spring Loaded
Louisiana’s original craft brewery, Abita Brewing Company (Abita), is springing into the spiked sparkling water category with their new product line, Spring Loaded.
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Brew Ha Ha Productions Drops Merch Supporting Craft Breweries Affected By COVID-19
Brew Ha Ha Productions is proud to present “Drink Local, Stay Home #CORONASUCKS” merch benefitting the Orange County Brewers Guild.
American Cider Association’s Michelle McGrath on Creativity and Innovation in Response to COVID-19
With the loss of tasting room and on-premise sales, members of the American Cider Association have been forced to pivot to curbside sales, virtual tastings and bundles sold through e-commerce, ACA executive director Michelle McGrath explained.
Nielsen: Alcohol Sales Slow in Off-Premise Retailers For Week Ending March 28
After consecutive weeks of consumers stocking up on alcoholic beverages at off-premise retailers in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the first signs of a slowdown began to show during the week ending March 28, according to market research firm Nielsen.
Brewery Ommegang to Launch Canned Sour Series
Brewery Ommegang this week announced an exciting evolution of their sour series: a trio of eminently drinkable beers packaged in 12 oz. cans, launching in April.
Independent Brewers Alliance Offers Brewers Free Access to Its Savings Programs for 2020
To extend its benefits to more brewers who may now be unable to afford membership, the Independent Brewers Alliance has announced that it is waiving all 2020 membership fees to brewers who join by August 1st.
Ekos Announces Discounts for Customers to Sell Products Online
With stay at home orders in effect in more than 38 states, taprooms, tasting rooms and restaurants across the country are looking for new ways to drive revenue. For alcohol producers, online sales provide a new opportunity to reach customers and to make pickup and local delivery easier.
Charlotte’s Protagonist Launches “Locals Mash” Campaign on IG Live and Website
Protagonist has just created a weekly campaign called “Locals Mash,” featuring interviews with 3 different small and local businesses via Instagram Live discussing how their businesses have evolved during the COVID19 crisis and how to support them.
ZeLUS Expands Into Pennsylvania
Massachusetts-based craft brewery, ZeLUS, creator of a portfolio of functional beers, is expanding into its third state Pennsylvania this month.
Oskar Blues Brewery Announces 2020 Barrel Aged Series
Oskar Blues Brewery announces the BA20 series, a pantheon of limited release barrel-aged beers. The inaugural entry, All Monde, is being made available nationwide in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans starting now.
The TANK Brewing Co. Raises Awareness on Social Distancing with New Delivery Service
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Miami’s trailblazing brewery, The TANK Brewing Co., is giving Miami locals the opportunity to pay it forward during these uncertain times, through an initiative called #TankItForward.
Furniss Kirk Nterprises Releases 4.7% Blonde Ale
Due to an overwhelming response to its test marketing, Furniss Kirk Nterprises has released it’s new FKN A(le) in Alberta.
Arryved Delivers Critical Hands-Free Beverage Point Of Sale App and Online Ordering In Response To COVID-19 Challenges
Demonstrating their commitment to tirelessly supporting and servicing their craft beverage industry partners, Arryved, Inc., has begun deploying a consumer-facing mobile app and rapidly developing online stores enabling local taprooms and tasting rooms to stay open for pick-up or delivery via completely touch-free transactions.
Tampa Bay Beer Week and the Redner Family Foundation Announce Tampa Bay Craft Beer Relief Fund
Thanks to a generous donation by the Redner Family Foundation, Tampa Bay Beer Week is initiating a dollar for dollar sales matching program that will help employees of affected businesses in a time of great need.