Deschutes Brewery President Joins The Conservation Alliance Board of Directors
The Conservation Alliance board elected Michael LaLonde, President and CEO of Deschutes Brewery to serve on the organization’s board of directors.
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Constellation Brands, Boston Beer Ink Kentucky Derby Sponsorships
At the of January, Constellation Brands announced that its Corona Extra brand would become the exclusive import beer of the Kentucky Derby for the next two years. The deal, according to John Alvarado, Constellation’s vice president of marketing, was driven in part by the date of this year’s race: May 5 (Cinco de Mayo).
Stone Brewing Releases Loral & Dr. Rudi’s Inevitable Adventure Double IPA
Stone Brewing announces the release of Stone Loral & Dr. Rudi’s Inevitable Adventure Double IPA.
Massachusetts Beer Bills Fail to Advance Out of Committee
Despite calls from legislative leaders to reform Massachusetts’ controversial beer franchise laws, a state legislative committee failed to advance a trio of competing reform bills offered by brewers and wholesalers by the February 7 deadline. Now, those measures will go back to the House and Senate, setting back more than year of reform efforts.
Mass Bay Brewing Company Releases Pineapple UFO
It’s island time! The daring minds behind UFO Beers have brewed a new juicy, refreshing, golden unfiltered offering inspired by the tropics: UFO Pineapple. Available year-round, this wheat beer has a luscious burst of tropical flavor that makes an escape to paradise that much easier! UFO Pineapple is on shelves – and on tap – now.
MillerCoors Releases Two Hats Line of Flavored Light Beer
Two Hats, a new line of light beers with a hint of all-natural fruit flavor, is changing up the light beer game with two lightly flavored options, lime and pineapple, that won’t break the bank. More than 20 years since there has been a mainstream beer launch at a low price point, Two Hats is introducing a good, cheap option that suits the taste and budget of a new generation of drinkers who aren’t currently big on beer.
Craft Brew Alliance Announces 2018 Widmer Brothers Releases
Widmer Brothers today announced its full 2018 lineup, including two new beer series that were born in our innovation brewery and the return of two fan favorites as new seasonals.
Catawba Brewing Releases Small Batch Black Currant Chocolate Brown Ale
Catawba Brewing is now pouring their Small Batch Black Currant Chocolate Brown Ale (6.1 percent ABV). This English-style Brown Ale was brewed with chocolate and crystal malts and Magnum hops. It was then conditioned on black currants and locally-sourced cacao beans. Flavor notes include dark chocolate, caramel, and sweet malt, balanced by a touch of berry-like tartness.
Utepils Brewing Releases Glocal IPA and Pils in Cans
Utepils Brewing is pleased to announce the release of two of their mainstay beers in cans.
Heineken USA CMO Departs for Diageo
After more than 14 years with Heineken, Nuno Teles is departing the company to become president of Diageo North America’s beer division. Teles, who has served as Heineken USA’s chief marketing officer since 2014, will take over the Diageo role from Todd Day on March 1 and report to Diageo North America president Deirdre Mahlan.
GoodLife Brewing Releases Secret Stash Hazy IPA
Secret Stash Hazy IPA will be available for distribution in Oregon, Washington and Idaho in draft only.
Axholme Brewing Company Reports 2017 Growth
Axholme Brewing Company have this week reported unprecedented sales figures for the last quarter of 2017 with their first new beer of 2018 selling out in record time as demand for their ales continues to grow. October to December was a record sales period for the Lincolnshire brewery as pubs, bars, restaurants and shops stocked up for Christmas.
Faction Brewing Expands Distribution to Northern California
Faction Brewing of Alameda is excited to announce distribution of their beer in San Francisco and the North Bay.
Territorial Brewing Expands Brewing Operations
Territorial Brewing Company, a brewery in Springfield that specializes in brewing lagers, announced today it has expanded brewing operations into a new production facility to meet increased demand by beer lovers, bars and restaurants in Battle Creek.