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Constellation Brands’ $4 Billion Investment in Canopy Growth Closes

Constellation Brands, Inc. (Constellation) (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B) and Canopy Growth Corporation (Canopy Growth or the Company) (TSX: WEED, NYSE: CGC) today announced the closing of Constellation’s $5 billion CAD ($4 billion USD) investment in Canopy Growth, which was previously announced on August 15, 2018.

Mainstay Independent Takes Over Former Yard’s Brewery

Mainstay Independent has taken over the former Yard’s brewhouse on Delaware Avenue and O’Reilly along with Andrew Foss formerly of St. Ben’s Brewing have been hard at work crafting a brand new beer portfolio. The tasting room will officially open for sales on November 1.

AleSmith and Stone Brewing Release Gregarious Nature IPA

As one of the original southern California craft brewers, AleSmith is pulling out all the stops for this year’s San Diego Beer Week.  The ten days of beer-centric happenings kick-off with the tasting room release of Gregarious Nature IPA, a collaboration with Stone Brewing Company, on Friday, November 2nd. 

Firestone Walker to Release XXII Anniversary Ale

A late grape harvest in the Paso Robles wine country this year paved the way for a boisterous group of winemakers to help blend “XXII”—Firestone Walker’s latest barrel-aged anniversary ale. 

Creature Comforts Expands Distribution in Georgia

Beginning mid-November, Creature Comforts Brewing Company will expand its distribution footprint to include Augusta, GA, and Columbus, GA. The brewery will work with its distributor, Savannah Distributing, to enter the two additional markets.

Dogfish Head Releases ‘IPAs for the Holidays’ Variety Pack

Arriving just in time to make your “jingle bells rock,”Dogfish Head is bringing “joy to the world” with the release of the IPAs for the Holidays variety 12-pack.  Available in early November, the holiday pack contains 4 varieties of IPA goodness in one special box. 

Reuben’s Brews Releases Holiday Gose

Reuben’s Brews, a family-owned Seattle neighborhood brewery, has started its much-anticipated 2019 Gose seasonal lineup a little early with the newly released “Holiday Gose.”

SouthNorte Beer Co. Releases Pan a Flores Holiday Ale

SouthNorte Beer Co. is celebrating the holidays with its first bottled release of Pan a Flores. Originally brewed last year, Pan a Flores was only available on draft. Due to popular demand, the beer is back, but this time in 22oz bottles.

Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza Taps BeerBoard for Draft Beer Insights

BeerBoard, the leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement for the hospitality industry, announced today it has partnered with Blue Dog Gourmet Pizza. The move adds yet another unique operator within the pizza segment to BeerBoard’s growing client list.

Ecliptic Brewing to Release Star Party Brut IPA

Ecliptic Brewing’s latest Special Release beer is a style that has gained popularity in the recent months. The Brut IPA is an exciting, new take on the ever-evolving IPA style and has an enthusiastic following. 

Anchor Brewing Company Releases 44th Annual Christmas Ale

Anchor Brewing Company announces the release of its 2018 Christmas Ale, a subtly spiced and sumptuously smooth winter warmer. This year’s brew marks the 44th annual release of this Anchor holiday tradition.