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Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Media Investments Brew Controversy

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Media Investments Brew Controversy

With an investment in Ratebeer.com, global beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev may be showing a craft-focused digital media strategy to accompany its growing stable of craft brewery acquisitions. In addition to buying at least a dozen breweries in the U.S. and abroad in the past couple of years, the company has quietly assembled and invested in a pair of web sites that provide beer industry content.

Firestone Walker Releases Adversus Double IPA

Combining the aggression of North American hops with the tranquility of traditional pilsner malts, the next release in Firestone Walker’s Leo v. Ursus Chronology achieves the improbable: a big, bold beer made for summertime sipping.

Rogue Ales Releasing Paradise Pucker Sour Ale

Rogue Ales & Spirits announces the release of Paradise Pucker, a refreshing sour ale inspired by the classic Hawaiian juice made with passionfruit, orange and guava.

Blue Point Brewing Releases Drink the Bay Clean India Pale Lager

EGC Group’s Craft Beverage Division is excited to be working with Blue Point Brewing Company on the branding of their newest charity brew, Drink The Bay Clean India Pale Lager – a beer that will support Save The Great South Bay’s clean water efforts.

German Cider Bembel-With-Care To Make U.S. Debut

One of Germany’s best-known ciders, Bembel-With-Care will bring their authentic, 100% apple cider to the United States for the first time, debuting in Philadelphia on 6/14 and Boston on 6/15, followed by New York City on 6/16.