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La Colombe Partners with MillerCoors on Hard Cold Brew Coffee

A new take on cold brew coffee is hitting shelves in select markets. La Colombe Hard Cold Brew Coffee, a partnership between MillerCoors LLC and La Colombe Coffee Roasters, is a ready-to-drink cold brew with 4.2 percent ABV.

Baltimore Breweries Collaborate on ‘2 Stars Not My Style’ Hazy Sour IPA

In playful response to online beer review culture, Baltimore’s DuClaw Brewing Company, Key Brewing Company, Charm City Meadworks & World of Beer Baltimore have come together to collaborate on “2 Stars Not My Style,” a hazy sour IPA with peaches, pretzels, paw paws, honey and lactose. 

The Hop Concept to Release THC IPA

The Hop Concept’s first flagship beer, THC IPA will be available in 16 oz. 4-packs beginning this fall.   

Little Beast Brewing to Release 3 New Canned Beers

Little Beast Brewing has announced the upcoming release of four new beers throughout the month of September. Three of the beers are sour ales, of which one is also a fresh hop beer, available in limited 16 oz. 4-packs and draft.

Constellation Brands to Close Another Ballast Point Taproom, This Time in Virginia

Constellation Brands to Close Another Ballast Point Taproom, This Time in Virginia

Constellation Brands is closing another Ballast Point taproom. The New York-headquartered beer, wine and spirits giant plans to close the taproom and restaurant at its Daleville, Virginia, production facility by the end of September, according to the Roanoke Times. Constellation will also cut 25 full- and part-time workers, as well as 16 temporary employees, the outlet reported.

Wormtown Brewery Taps Freetail Brewing Founder Scott Metzger as New GM

Wormtown Brewery Taps Freetail Brewing Founder Scott Metzger as New GM

Fast-growing Massachusetts craft beer maker Wormtown Brewery has named Freetail Brewing founder Scott Metzger as its next general manager. The Worcester-based craft brewery informed its wholesalers of Metzger’s hire on Tuesday. Metzger will officially assume the role on September 25.

Deschutes Unveils New FMB Brand Modified Theory at Distributor Summit

Deschutes Unveils New FMB Brand Modified Theory at Distributor Summit

Deschutes Brewery is looking beyond beer and outside of its own brand for its big innovation of 2020. The Bend, Oregon-headquartered craft brewery today unveiled Modified Theory, a line of flavored malt beverages, during its annual distributor summit.

Able Seedhouse + Brewery Launches One of Us Hazy IPA

Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis is proud to release One of Us, a hazy IPA that, true to its name, honors Able’s goals of supporting community through social justice and philanthropy.

Maker of Two Roots Brewing Co. to Acquire Michigan’s Rochester Mills Production Brewery

Maker of Two Roots Brewing Co. to Acquire Michigan’s Rochester Mills Production Brewery

Lighthouse Strategies’ long-rumored Great Lakes craft brewery acquisition finally became reality today. The maker of the Cannabiniers and Two Roots lines of cannabis-infused, non-alcoholic and alcoholic craft beers, announced today that it has reached a deal for Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Rochester Mills Production Brewery.