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Legislative Update: Virginia ABC Spells Out 7 New Bev-Alc Laws; Pennsylvania To-Go Cocktails Shelved
Six new alcohol laws will go into effect in Virginia starting July 1 — and a seventh on January 1, 2022. The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) recently explained those laws, from the extension of cocktails to-go sales, to “low-alcohol beverages” sales in ABC stores, with the state of emergency, which was brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to expire on June 30.
Karl Strauss and Rhinegeist Brewery Release a Collaboration IPA
Karl Strauss Brewing Company is celebrating the beginning of summer by debuting the latest in their acclaimed collaboration series.
Fieldwork Brewing Community Fund Committee Donates $40,000 to 11 Non-Profits
Fieldwork Brewing Company announces the establishment of a Community Fund Committee led by Fieldwork staff members from each of the brewery’s seven locations throughout Northern California in an effort to donate funds to noteworthy local non-profit organizations.
Anheuser-Busch Appoints Brendan Whitworth as North America Zone President
Anheuser-Busch InBev has pulled from within its ranks for its next North American Zone and U.S. CEO, naming Brendan Whitworth to the post today.
After 30+ Years, Great Lakes Hits the Refresh Button in Search of Growth
Great Lakes Brewing, the 35-year-old Ohio craft brewery, recently underwent a self-reflection: “How do we continue to attract new consumers, when many of today’s drinkers were in diapers at our brewery’s founding?”
Oregon Fruit Launches Rhubarb Puree
Oregon Fruit Products LLC launched new Rhubarb Puree, a summertime seasonal for the fermentation market.
Fiction Beer And Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Create Cold Brew IPA
Fiction Beer Company and Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii are announcing the release of Talk-Song, a unique beer blending barrel-aged cold brewed coffee with an India Pale Ale instead of the more common pairing with a stout or a porter.
Riverbend Malt House Announces Expansion
Riverbend Malt House announced the successful completion of the first batch of barley malted on its new 10-tonne Germination Kiln Vessel (GKV) unit.
Ennoble Beverages Announces New President & CFO
EnnobleBeverages, a progressive Ready-to-Drink (RTD) business with Franks Red Hot Bloody Mary ®, Tipsy Tomato Bloody Mary® along with TGIFriday’s ® canned cocktails, has added two industry veterans to their growing company.
Hi Sign Brewing Relocating to East Side of Austin, Expanding and Enhancing Taproom Experience
Hi Sign Brewing, an Austin-based independent craft brewery established in 2017, has announced it will be relocating to Austin’s east side from its flagship location on Old Bastrop Highway and has purchased an existing warehouse space at 730 Shady Lane, one block off of E. 7th Street.
Last Call: Denver Beer Co. to Auction ‘Beer for Life’ NFT; Syracuse’s The Blue Tusk To Close After 26 Years
Denver Beer Co. is joining the NFT scene.
Legislative Update: Delivery, To-Go Privileges Expire In New York; New Jersey Tax Equivalency Update, PA, RI, CO Notes
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ended the state’s state of emergency on Thursday, which meant the expiration of delivery and to-go privileges granted to breweries, bars and restaurants during the pandemic. The New Jersey bill (S.B. 3452) that would have brought the state excise tax rate on spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails in line with beer has been pulled from consideration for now, sources confirmed with Brewbound.
Ohio Craft Brewers Elect Alan Szuter As New Board President
The member breweries of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association elected six representatives to the eleven-member board of directors.