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Jackalope Brewing Company and Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Release Drinking Buddy Golden Ale

Jackalope Brewing Company, one of the first women-led breweries in the country and the first Nashville craft brewery to can its beer, and Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, renowned nationally for its fiery fowl, are excited to announce the release of Drinking Buddy, a golden ale inspired by the real-life friendship of its founders.

Pontoon Brewing Joins Bevana Partners

Pontoon Brewing, creators of the popular brands Smiggles and Brownie Batter, have joined beverage platform Bevana Partners to continue their exponential growth across the Southeast and beyond.

Twisted Tea Releases Rocket Pop Flavor for Summer

Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, the nation’s No. 1 hard iced tea brand¹, is making sure “America Parties with Tea” this summer with the surprise release of a new, limited-edition flavor, Twisted Tea Rocket Pop.

Malteurop Malting Company Opens Distribution Center in California

MMC, one of the leading suppliers of North American Grown and Malted products and imported malts to North American craft brewers and distillers, is pleased to announce the opening of its new U.S. distribution center.

Monster: Q1 Net Sales +11.9% As ‘Beast’ Boosts Booze Division

Monster: Q1 Net Sales +11.9% As ‘Beast’ Boosts Booze Division

Boosted by triple-digit growth from its nascent alcohol division, Monster Energy beat analysts’ predictions in reporting an 11.9% year-over-year rise in net sales in its Q1 2023 earnings report on Thursday afternoon.

Suave Fest Returns To Denver in September

Raices Brewing Co. and Cultura, a non-profit organization committed to celebrating Latino culture, are pleased to announce the return of Suave Fest on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

Sazerac CEO Mark Brown to Step Down, Replacement Named

Sazerac CEO Mark Brown to Step Down, Replacement Named

CEO of Sazerac Mark Brown plans to leave his role next month, according to reporting by Louisville Business First. The move is part of “a long-signaled and eight-year succession plan,” that will see Brown move to the role of executive chairman.