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Boston Beer Company to Launches New Fuzzy Traveler Peach Shandy in July

Traveler Beer Company is expanding their all-star line-up of refreshing wheat ales – announcing the launch of brand-new Fuzzy Traveler® Peach Shandy. A juicy, sessionable ale, Fuzzy Traveler will be available year-round in select markets across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and New England, in both 6-packs of cans, as well as on draft in select markets starting in July, just in time to relieve those sweltering midsummer days.

North Coast Brewing Releases Berliner Weisse

The Passion Fruit-Peach summer edition of this limited “Berlin White Beer” is infused with the juices of California peaches and Ecuadorian passion fruit, resulting in a slightly sweet, slightly sour brew that pairs perfectly with hot, sunny weather.

Brauhaus Riegele Expands Distribution to New Jersey

Brauhaus Riegele, a 632-year-old, family-owned Bavarian craft brewery, has signed on with Sarene Craft Beer for distribution throughout the state of New Jersey.

Sweeten Creek Brewing Begins Canning and Expands Distribution

Young and thriving Asheville-based craft brewery, Sweeten Creek Brewing, is gearing up for a big summer with the launch of their first 12-oz. cans and increased North Carolina distribution through a new partnership with Empire Distributors.

Constellation Brands Forces Distributor Change in Northern San Diego County

Constellation Brands Forces Distributor Change in Northern San Diego County

At the urging of Constellation Brands, California’s Markstein Beverage Co. has sold the beer company’s distribution rights in northern San Diego County to Reyes Beverage Group for an undisclosed sum. In a memo to employees issued on Wednesday, Markstein Beverage president Travis Markstein announced that Constellation Brands had informed the San Marcos-based wholesaler in late April of plans to terminate their 23-year partnership.

Odell Brewing Opens River North Brewhouse and Taproom in Denver

Odell Brewing’s new RiNo Brewhouse and Taproom officially opened its doors to the public. Located on the corner of 30th & Larimer in Denver’s booming River North Art District, the new taproom will feature 16 taps and a 10-barrel pilot brewhouse.

Brewery Ommegang Launches Blenderie Ommegang

A revered Belgian tradition – the artful blending of different beers to create unique, transcendent flavors – has a new home in the New World. Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, NY is pleased to announce the launch of Blenderie Ommegang, a project focused entirely on very small-batch blended beers.

The Unknown Brewing Co. to Release Hospitali-Tea Amber Ale

This Thursday The Unknown Brewing Co. rereleases their Southern Amber Ale titled “Hospitali-Tea”. Hospitali-Tea is brewed with real black tea leaves and sweet orange blossom honey.