HAB Sauce Gets the Cider Treatment with Portland Cider’s Holy Habanero Release
Portland Cider Co. has cranked up the heat on its latest limited release, Holy Habanero.
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Betches Enters the Ready-To-Drink Market With Faux Pas Canned Cocktails
Just in time for summer, Betches, the female-led and owned media and entertainment company known for its humorous and relatable commentary on being a Millennial woman, is proud to announce the release of Faux Pas™ — a ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand developed in partnership with Spirit of Gallo.
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin’s Broken Skull American Lager Launch Gets Post-WrestleMania Bump
A week after the 2022 edition of WWE’s WrestleMania, El Segundo Brewing Company is still feeling the aftershocks of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin crushing Broken Skull American Lagers throughout his first wrestling match in 19 years with a streaming audience in the millions watching.
2 Towns Ciderhouse Partners with CSA Distributing in Colorado
2 Towns Ciderhouse announces distribution in the state of Colorado through their partnership with CSA Distributing.
Malteurop Malting Company Opens New Bagging Facility
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 a state-of-the-art bagging facility.
Experts: Austin Cocktails Purchase Doesn’t Signal Open Season on RTD M&A
Another independent canned cocktail maker boarded the “mother ship” last week when Constellation Brands announced the full acquisition of Austin Cocktails. It’s a move that’s in-step with the other global beverage companies picking up fast-growing RTD producers — but observers in the industry caution that the deal may not be the harbinger future RTD acquisitions.
BeerBoard: 95% of On-Premise Accounts Open, Highest Since Tracking Began in May 2020
The open rate of bars and restaurants has hit its highest point since on-premise research firm BeerBoard began tracking the pandemic’s effect on the hospitality industry two years ago. “After two consecutive periods at 94%, the open rate (locations open and pouring beer) ticked up to 95% on the weekend,” the company reported.
Sycamore Brewing Announces the Return of Rainbow Dust India Pale Ale
Sycamore Brewing, the largest Charlotte-born brewery and top three craft brewery in the state of North Carolina, announces the return of its popular Rainbow Dust (7.2% ABV) India Pale Ale.
DuClaw Adds Vanilla White Stout ‘Sweet Baby Swirl!’
To elevate a fan-favorite recipe, DuClaw Brewing Company added ‘Sweet Baby Swirl!’ to its lineup of ‘Sweet Baby Jesus!’ variations.
Report: Willie’s Superbrew Lays Off Majority of Staff, Considers Sale
Boston-headquartered fruited hard seltzer maker Willie’s Superbrew has laid off most of its staff and is considering a sale of the brand, according to Good Beer Hunting.
Tenth and Blake Leader Paul Verdu Exits Molson Coors
Molson Coors’ craft beer division leader, Paul Verdu, has exited the company, president of emerging growth Pete Marino announced in a company email yesterday. Verdu’s last day at Molson Coors was Monday.
Two Roads Releases 8% ABV Double IPA in 19.2 oz Cans
Two Roads Brewing Company announced that they are taking their Road 2 Ruin Double IPA to “new heights” with a new, towering 19.2oz can introduction.
Denver Metro Breweries Release Gluten-free Collaboration Brew for Celiac Awareness Month
Denver Metro breweries have teamed up to brew a gluten-free beer in honor of Celiac Awareness Month, which occurs in May each year.
Reyes to Acquire Columbia Distributing’s Northern California Business
The Reyes Beer Division is adding to its California map with the planned acquisition of Columbia Distributing’s business in Northern California, the companies announced this evening.