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Yakima Chief Hops Launches Frozen Fresh Hops Program

For the first time in brewing history, Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a grower-owned hop supplier, has made fresh hop ales possible for the global craft beer industry with the launch of their cutting edge Frozen Fresh Hops program.

AleSmith Debuts Tropical Marmalade Hazy IPA

AleSmith Brewing Company is brewing to beat the heat with the debut of a new limited-edition, seasonal beer, Tropical Marmalade Hazy IPA.

Bale Breaker Releases Bubba’s Brew IPA

Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley, announced the upcoming release of Bubba’s Brew IPA.

SweetWater to Take Over Red Truck Brewing’s Fort Collins Production Facility

SweetWater to Take Over Red Truck Brewing’s Fort Collins Production Facility

The westward expansion of Atlanta’s SweetWater Brewing Company under Canadian cannabis firm Tilray continues. After adding distribution in Colorado earlier this year, the company will go deeper in the Centennial State with the acquisition of a 32,450 sq. ft. production facility, taproom and restaurant in Fort Collins that previously housed the U.S. operations of Canada’s Red Truck Brewing Company since May 2017, and Fort Collins Brewery before it.

Yerba Mate Hard Seltzer Company Yerbuzz Appoints New VP of Sales

The popularity of Yerbuzz, the world’s first yerba mate hard seltzer, is growing fast and is building a reputable entrepreneurial team to bring their innovative and delicious beverage to the people of Southern California.

Iron Horse Brewery acquires Bad Granny Cider

Iron Horse Brewery (Ellensburg, WA) has finalized an agreement to acquire Bad Granny Cider Company to create an exciting new partnership with the goal to better serve customers.

21st Amendment Brewery Celebrates 21st Birthday

The 21st Amendment Brewery celebrates the right to be original as they host an epic birthday party at their San Leandro brewery on Saturday, August 21, 2021 (1pm – 7pm).

Last Call: Spirits Lead Seltzer/RTD Label Approvals, Says BW166; July 4 Weekend Brings Out 53% of Consumers, CGA Reports

Last Call: Spirits Lead Seltzer/RTD Label Approvals, Says BW166; July 4 Weekend Brings Out 53% of Consumers, CGA Reports

Consulting firm BW166 reported that label approvals for seltzer and seltzer-like products are accelerating, with approvals trending at 334 per month compared to the 228 per month in 2020. More than half (53%) of on-premise visitors went to a bar or restaurant during the July 4 weekend, according to CGA, an on-premise market research firm.