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Heineken USA Announces Launch of Amstel Xlight

HEINEKEN USA is excited to announce the launch of Amstel Xlight, available March 1st in Arizona, Texas, and Boston, MA. With only 90 calories, 2 grams of carbs, 4.2% ABV, and 4 IBUs, Amstel Xlight sets the new standard for a sessionable, premium quality light beer with a full beer flavor you wouldn’t expect from a light beer.

MillerCoors Expands Distribution of Hop Valley Beers to Arizona and Nevada

Beginning today, Hop Valley beer, “Everyone’s craft,”will be available on tap and in bottles and cans in the Entertainment Capital of the World and in Arizona’s two most-populous metropolitan areas. Following successful expansion into Washington, Idaho and California, Oregon’s Hop Valley Brewing Co. has announced plans to further expand distribution to include Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

Dogfish Head Expands Distribution to Minnesota, Alabama

Dogfish Head Expands Distribution to Minnesota, Alabama

Dogfish Head Brewery has added two more states to its distribution footprint. The Delaware-based craft brewery, known for its popular 60 Minute and 90 Minute IPAs, will begin shipping beer to Alabama and the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota later this month.

Stone Brewing Adds Doublicious Double IPA to Lineup

Hopping up for one of the biggest sporting months of the year, Stone Brewing announces a brand new player to the Stone Brewing lineup. While rabid fans of basketball will soon gather to make predictions about who their big winner will be, beer fanatics will hoist a pint as Stone Doublicious Double IPA takes to our court along with Stone’s all-star lineup of IPAs

Craft Brew Alliance Sued Over Kona Not Being Brewed in Hawaii

Craft Brew Alliance Sued Over Kona Not Being Brewed in Hawaii

A pair of California consumers are alleging Craft Brew Alliance tricked them into paying more for Kona beer by marketing it as brewed in Hawaii. The 56-page complaint, filed Tuesday by the Wand Law Firm, details how Craft Brew Alliance allegedly used “false and deceptive advertising” to dupe consumers about the origin of Kona Brewing Co. beer sold in the U.S.

Saint Archer Begins Distribution to the Pacific Northwest

Saint Archer Brewing Company is proud to announce the latest expansion of its distribution. As of February 29th, their core and specialty beers will be available in 6 pack cans, draft and 22-ounce bottles throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Alfa Laval Introduces New Tank Cleaning Machine

Saving time and water are some of the KPIs which have the most attention in the hygienic industries. The new Alfa Laval TJ40G rotary tank cleaning machine uses a high-impact jet stream to effectively clean tough tank residues and minimize the risk of product contamination.