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Founders Brewing Announces Limited Edition IPA with Greta Van Fleet

Founders Brewing Company, part of Mahou USA, is excited to announce a new collaboration with Michigan band, Greta Van Fleet. The two came together to create 4 Giants Starcatcher Haze IPA, a limited-edition hazy IPA that calls forth the power of the cosmos to create a smooth, citrusy drinking adventure.

Low-Alc Haus Relaunches Under New Ownership

Low-Alc Haus Relaunches Under New Ownership

Sometimes it’s better to be right than to be early. Before the no/low alcohol category grew into a $11 billion business, Haus, a low-ABV Sonoma-based aperitif brand launched to much buzz in 2019.

Silver Moon Brewing Consolidates Facilities

Silver Moon Brewing announced today a consolidation of the two brewing facilities that it has operated in for the past eight years. The consolidation  will have Bend’s Avid Cider taking over the Redmond facility as a result of the 2022 partnership with Blakes Hard Cider of Michigan.

Monster Reaches Agreement to Acquire Bang

Monster Reaches Agreement to Acquire Bang

Monster Beverage Corp. has been revealed as the winning bidder for Vital Pharmaceuticals, maker of Bang Energy, per court documents filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Bankruptcy Court in Florida. However, a pending U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation could derail the deal by tomorrow.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures Trending Up as Summer Begins

Artisanal Brewing Ventures Trending Up as Summer Begins

Artisanal Brewing Ventures’ key brands are trending up as summer begins. Year-to-date through June 4, the craft brewery platform’s off-premise sales (+13.1%) are outpacing the beer category (+3.8%) and the craft segment (-1.4%), CEO John Coleman shared, citing data from market research firm Circana.

Nectar Hard Seltzer Launches New LTO Flavors and Digital Rewards Platform, Nectarverse

Nectar Hard Seltzer, the Asian-American hard seltzer brand known for its passionate community and viral marketing strategy, announced the launch of the limited-edition Spirit Pack made in collaboration with the Azuki digital anime collection. The Spirit Pack includes two new flavors and is available for purchase on the Nectarverse, a new digital platform that gives fans a voice in the future of the brand while earning real-life rewards.

Brewbound Podcast: A Collab Beer to Rebuild Ukraine

Brewbound Podcast: A Collab Beer to Rebuild Ukraine

Wisconsin Brewing’s Paul Verdu and Move Ukraine’s Ken Shearer join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Move Ukraine collaboration beer project aimed at helping rebuild Ukraine.

Lunar Hard Seltzer Expands Distribution Network, Enters California

Just in time for summer, Lunar Hard Seltzer is excited to announce its expansion into California, bringing its full line of craft hard seltzers made with real Asian fruits to the West Coast for the first time and marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth plans.