Malternatives: What’s the (Hard) Tea?
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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.
Brewbound Podcast: Welcome to Seltzerland
What’s it like to attend a hard seltzer festival in 2023? Brewbound reporter Zoe Licata shares her first-person experience at Seltzerland in Boston. Plus, BevNet spirits editor Ferron Salniker joins the podcast for the first time, detailing everything that went down at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United State’s annual meeting.
Rüfüs Du Sol, Diageo Veterans Launch Hard Kombucha in the U.S.
Armed with combined experience at Diageo and JuneShine, the team behind Mate Maker— along with band Rüfüs Du Sol— has big plans for the hard kombucha category.
The Original 40 Brewing Company to Release Can We Kick It? West Coast IPA on Friday
North Park’s The Original 40 Brewing Company will release Can We Kick It? West Coast IPA on Friday. The limited release will be available on draft and in four packs of 16-oz cans. Head Brewer Zack Kaplan made the announcement.
Founders Brewing Company Announces KBS Blueberry
Founders Brewing Company, part of Mahou USA, is excited to announce its latest KBS barrel-aged beer flavor, KBS Blueberry.
Wild Leap Announces New Year-Round Beer: Island Haze
Wild Leap, LaGrange-based brewery, distillery and winery, announces its newest year-round beer release. Island Haze joins Wild Leap’s exceptional line-up of delicious products and will be available at retailers throughout Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina, as well as both the LaGrange and Atlanta taprooms.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Shiner Beer Announce Partnership and Limited Run Barrel-Aged Beer
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and Shiner Beer officially announce their partnership. The collaboration kicked off with an event held in Dallas, Texas, to celebrate Shiner’s newest limited-time offer barrel-aged beer, Brewer’s Pride Barrel Aged Imperial Red Ale.
Cape May Expands with Cape May Spirits Co; Debuts Beach Blends Canned Cocktails
Cape May Spirits Co., sister company to Cape May Brewing Company, is pleased to announce its entry into the spirits industry with a new line of canned cocktails: Beach Blends. The RTD premium vodka brand will be distributing their products through Cape Beverage in 12-ounce, 4-can packs featuring two incredible flavors: Orange Vodka Crush and Tropical Vodka Punch.
Blake’s Hard Cider Announces 2 New Low ABV Core Ciders
Blake’s Hard Cider (BHC), the Midwest’s largest craft cidery marking its 10th anniversary this year, introduces two new year-round ciders in June.
Skagit Valley Malting Shuts Down, Bankruptcy Filing Expected
Skagit Valley Malting has permanently closed and is expected to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation, a now-former employee confirmed to Brewbound.