Craft beer industry news.
Seagram’s announced today the exciting launch of a new line of Hard Sodas set to hit shelves nationally on March 1, 2016. Seagram’s Hard Soda will be available in a range of flavors including Cherry Cola, Grape Soda, Lemon n’ Lime and Orange Cream. Lemon n’ Lime and Orange Cream are now available early in select Publix stores in the Southeast.
On March 1st, two new Dogfish Head beers that will bring fans out of winter hibernation will begin hitting taps and retail shelves. Inspired by art and music, these two limited edition brews spotlight Dogfish’s ongoing commitment and connection to a variety of creative outlets.
After a year of conceiving, brewing, and blending, an idea shared between like minds at The Lost Abbey and Wicked Weed Brewing will finally see the light of day. Ad Idem, a French oak-aged golden sour ale with peaches and Brett will be available for purchase online February 24th starting at 12pm PST.
Thin Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE: THIN.OL; OTCQX: TFECY), a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems, today announced a partnership with Constantia Flexibles (“Constantia”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging and labels. The two companies are collaborating to deliver pressure sensitive labels utilizing Thinfilm’s NFC OpenSense™ technology to leading brands within the beverages industries for consumer engagement and mobile marketing applications.
Vertisense Inc. today introduced Alcohoot Edge (#alcohootedge), the world’s most advanced mobile alcohol tracking solution (#alcoholtracking). Perfect for monitoring and tracking the short- and long-term health effects of alcohol consumption, Alcohoot Edge seamlessly fits into any user’s routine of digitally monitoring their health and well-being.
Bear Republic Brewing Company is happy to announce that its American Brown Ale, Peter Brown Tribute Ale, will now be available in 12 oz. six-packs. Peter Brown, our “Million Dollar Salesman”, was Bear Republic’s Sales Manager for over three years and is missed daily at the Bear since his death in November 2002.
To commemorate 30 years of brewing and to celebrate New Orleans’ distinct identity, Abita Brewing has introduced a new set of packages that will “reflect the culture and heritage of the brewery’s neighboring city.” In a statement, the Louisiana-based craft brewery said it would begin shipping rebranded core products — which have also returned to traditional cardboard basket carriers — this month.
Yonkers Brewing Co. has unveiled new packaging of their 12 ounce bottled beer. The new look is fun, bright and consistent with the company’s vision to connect the history of innovative Yonkers to the values and creativity of the brewery. Yonkers IPA is the second beer to debut in bottles
Monarch, formerly a filtered wheat beer, was one of the first beers released by Grapevine Craft Brewery in 2014. The intention of the beer was always to be our lighter fare option, sessionable, clean and easy to drink. The problem, however, is that there has always been some amount of confusion for consumers. So, we’ve decided to give our fans what they really want and take the guesswork out of it. The wheat beer that drinks like a pilsner is now…..wait for it — a Pilsner!
Café Racer 15 is back already? For those Bear Republic fans out there who routinely buy our products (thanks!), you might be asking yourself these questions when you see Café Racer again on the shelves of your favorite local bottle shop. We’ve just decided to mix things up a bit. Café Racer 15 will now become our winter release and the ever-evolving Apex will shift to our summer release in July.
Bell’s Brewery, Inc. is proud to announce its new distributor partnerships in the great state of Louisiana. Crescent Crown Distributing, Eagle Distributing Shreveport, Choice Brands, Inc. and Venture Marketing Corporation will help bring Bell’s entire portfolio to the parishes listed below.
It starts as the faintest of sensations in the back of your mind – like the memory of a taste from years ago. Endlessly and relentlessly that memory grows louder, moving from the back of your mind to the tip of your tongue. “Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn,” you begin to chant, over and over.
Short’s Brewing Co. and Breakthru Beverage have announced a new partnership which will bring the Michigan-based brewery’s beers, as well as its cider brand, Starcut Ciders, to Illinois. The news comes only three weeks after Short’s Brewing Co. CEO, Joe Short, posted a letter on social media explaining the brewery’s decision to start distributing its beers outside of Michigan for the first time.
Sturdy and refined, this American Sour Amber Ale aged on Pinot Noir Oak Chips is pleasantly tart with a medium-body and a vivid amber color. The Pinot Noir Oak Chips lend notes of dry oak while adding an overall complexity to the beer. Heirloom Ale is available in 750ml bottles for a limited time.
