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C Squared Ciders to Release Seasonal Dark Cider

C Squared Ciders, the Denver based independent craft cidery who burgeoned onto the cider scene with their award-winning Siren Series Ciders, announces the release of Dark Cider. Dark Cider is a medium-dry, deep mahogany cider with assertive apple tartness, rounded out by a hint of roasted caramel and dark fruit flavors.

Summit Brewing’s ‘Dark Infusion’ Set to Launch in Early October

First brewed in late 2016 as a limited, one-time-only beer, Summit Dark Infusion — the only Summit Unchained Series beer we’ve ever brought back — now returns due to universal consumer demand. It comes in peace for all mankind.

Constellation Brands Reports 10 Percent Depletion Growth in Q2

Constellation Brands Reports 10 Percent Depletion Growth in Q2

Constellation Brands reported its second-quarter fiscal 2019 earnings today, which were highlighted by 10.1 percent growth in beer depletions (sales-to-retailers) and an 8.7 percent increase in shipments (sales-to-wholesalers) for the comparable three-month period ending August 31. Net sales of Constellation Brands’ beer portfolio increased 10.5 percent during the quarter, to more than $1.5 billion.

Atlanta’s New Realm Brewing Opens Beltline Beer Garden

New Realm’s anticipated Beltline-adjacent beer garden is now open, offering 85 additional seats for outdoor casual entertainment. Atlantans can now literally step off of the Beltline’s east side trail and sip on a craft beer with friends while they watch the hustle and bustle of the busy Beltline pass by.

Yakima Chief Partners with Retail Voodoo to Establish New Brand Strategy

Since the mega-merger of 2 industry leaders, they changed their name from YCHHOPS (YakimaChief HopUnion Hops) to Yakima Chief, honoring more than 30 years of connecting family hop farms to the world’s finest brewers. With a goal of global leadership and ecommerce, they turned to Seattle-based brand strategy firm, Retail Voodoo, to help establish a completely new brand strategy.

Atwater Brewery Releases ‘First Brown’ Ale

What could be better for a fisherman than an afternoon of brown trout fishing in one of Michigan’s freshwater rivers, lakes or streams surrounded by a fall palette of colors and an icy cold six-pack of beer? Cue “First Brown,” the latest brew created by Detroit’s Atwater Brewery, just in time for the fall fishing season and for traditional Octoberfest celebrations.

Gambrinus to Release Shiner Fresh Hop IPA

Today Spoetzl Brewery, the iconic 109-year-old Texas craft brewery and brewer of the legendary Shiner Bock, announces its latest edition to the Brewer’s Pride series with a vibrant Fresh Hop IPA – brewed just in time to celebrate prime hop harvesting season.

Wild Leap Partners with Taco Mac on Exclusive Craft Beer Series

After 39 years as the Southeast’s go-to sports bar and restaurant, Taco Mac is launching their first craft beer series, thanks to the founders of Wild Leap Brew Co. Beginning this fall, Wild Leap will unveil the ’79 Series exclusively for Taco Mac.

Founders Brewing Releases 2018 Harvest Ale

According to a recent report from Hop Growers of America, your next craft beer is more likely than ever to contain Michigan hops. Founders Brewing Co. is celebrating the rise of local hops with this year’s release of Harvest Ale, a wet-hopped ale.

Payette Brewing Switches Wholesalers in Idaho

Citing a new market strategy, Boise-based Payette Brewing Company has announced it will not be moving forward with Idaho distributor Hayden Beverage Company, also based out of Boise. Instead they will be strategically partnering with two distributorships, specifically Craig Stein Beverage (CSB) in Southern Idaho, and The Odom Corporation in Northern Idaho.