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Crux Fermentation Project Opens Portland Pub

After a decade of selling beer in the Portland market and serving fans who’d make the trip over the Cascade Mountains to visit their Tasting Room in Bend, Oregon, Crux has announced that their Portland Pub is now open. 

Monster and AriZona Launch Hard Tea Challenger Brands

Monster and AriZona Launch Hard Tea Challenger Brands

Monster’s foray into beverage-alcohol is expanding, as the energy drink maker plans to leverage its early success in FMBs with the launch of Nasty Beast hard iced tea, company leaders shared during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Monster joins another non-alcoholic beverage juggernaut, AriZona, in launching a hard tea

Union Busting Allegations Escalate at Creature Comforts

Union Busting Allegations Escalate at Creature Comforts

Brewing Union of Georgia (BUG) has updated its unfair labor practices (ULP) filings against Creature Comforts to include employee retaliation firing, after an employee of the Athens, Georgia-based brewery was allegedly fired for his union efforts.

Announcing the Official Launch of Dad Water

The team behind wildly popular fruit-infused vodka water, Mom Water, announced the official launch of its newest offering, Dad Water.

Brew Talks Boston 2023: What’s Next for New England IPAs

Brew Talks Boston 2023: What’s Next for New England IPAs

What’s next for hazy IPA? Leaders of four breweries will share their thoughts during Brewbound’s Brew Talks meet-up in Boston Wednesday, July 12. The event will take place from 3-6 p.m. ET at the Samuel Adams brewery.

Malternatives: What’s the (Hard) Tea?

Malternatives: What’s the (Hard) Tea?

In a time of uncertainty for beer, flavored malt beverages (FMBs) have found steady success and growth above nearly every other segment.

Bale Breaker Brewing Company Launches Raging Ditch Dry-Hopped Blonde

Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is excited to announce their newest 16oz limited release can: Raging Ditch Dry-Hopped Blonde, a taproom standard and fan-favorite, will be canned for the first time this summer.

Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand Partake Brewing Unveils a New Visual Identity

Partake Brewing, the low-calorie category leader in the non-alcoholic craft beer space, announces a new packaging design that demonstrates a visual storytelling appealing to today’s multi-faceted, modern drinker who partakes in it all.

Chuckanut Releases Summer Pale Ale 2023

Chuckanut Brewery always releases a Summer Pale Ale with a new combination of hops each summer. This year’s is no exception and utilizes the new Luminosa Hop from Indie Hops as well as their Strata hops.

Beer Institute Launches StandWithBeer.org to Educate Consumers and Hold Liquor Accountable

The Beer Institute, the oldest national trade organization representing the beer industry, launched StandWithBeer.org, an educational platform to showcase the economic and social impact of the $409 billion American brewing industry, including its initiatives to promote moderate consumption and nutritional transparency.