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New Belgium Debuts Revamped Fat Tire

New Belgium Debuts Revamped Fat Tire

New Belgium has completely made over its flagship Fat Tire – the amber ale that launched the brewery and introduced a generation of drinkers to craft beer – from its composition to its packaging.

Pike Taproom Now Offers Happy Hour and Beer To Go

Ballard’s favorite new taproom now offers happy hour and beers to go. Tell your friends—bring the kids—don’t forget your dog! See you at Pike Taproom!

Sazerac Files Lawsuit Against RNDC for $38.6M in Unpaid Invoices

Sazerac Files Lawsuit Against RNDC for $38.6M in Unpaid Invoices

Following the news of spirits giant Sazerac’s transition from wine and spirits wholesaler Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) to several beer wholesalers, the producer is suing its former distributor for nonpayment of $38.6 million.

8 Scholarships Awarded to BIPOC Recipients Across the Country for CiderCon 2023

Yonder Cider®, Beer Kulture and the American Cider Association (ACA) are excited to announce the awardees of the 2023 CiderCon® BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarship. Eight individuals – including six cider passionate individuals and two media attendees – received scholarships to attend the annual conference, taking place January 31 – February 2 in Chicago, Illinois.

IRI: Bev-Alc Off-Premise Dollar Sales Reach $1.74 Billion in Christmas Week, $1.48 Billion in New Year’s Week; CGA: On-Premise ‘Strong’ During Holidays

IRI: Bev-Alc Off-Premise Dollar Sales Reach $1.74 Billion in Christmas Week, $1.48 Billion in New Year’s Week; CGA: On-Premise ‘Strong’ During Holidays

Off-premise beverage alcohol dollar sales spiked during Christmas week, when they reached a record-high $1.74 billion, but deflated during the last week of the year, market research firm IRI reported. On-premise establishments across the U.S. posted double-digit increases during the Christmas and New Year holidays, according to CGA, NielsenIQ’s on-premise division.

4 Hands Brewing Co. Announces 2023 Madagascar Release

4 Hands Brewing Company has announced that its 2023 Madagascar releases will be available for public sale beginning on February 4 at 10 AM exclusively through an online pre-sale.