Anheuser-Busch Releases New C-Store Player, Neon Burst
Introducing NEON BURST™, a brand new bold, full-flavored 8% ALC./VOL. sparkling hard beverage bursting with an electrifying blend of fruit flavors.
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Round Trip Brewing Co. to Release ‘Mriya’ Kristallweizen to Benefit Ukrainian Refugee Efforts
Round Trip Brewing to release ‘Mriya’ to benefit Ukrainian refugee relief on April 15.
Lake Dillon Beer Fest to Return June 11
The Town of Dillon proudly announces the return of the 10th Annual Lake Dillon Beer Fest on Saturday, June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Hammond Beverage Group to Expand Maryland Operations with Acquisition of Northeast Beverage Corporation
Hammond Beverage Group (HBG) has struck a deal to acquire North East, Maryland-headquartered Northeast Beverage Corporation. Financial terms of the deal, which is expected to close June 24, were not disclosed.
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.
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.