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Brave Noise Collaboration Beer Aims for ‘Safe Spaces and Inclusive Environments’ in the Beer Industry

Brave Noise Collaboration Beer Aims for ‘Safe Spaces and Inclusive Environments’ in the Beer Industry

Craft breweries will have to do more than brew and sell a batch and donate proceeds from it to join the newest cause-driven global collaboration beer project. The organizers behind Brave Noise, a collaborative project “advocating for safe spaces and inclusive environments” in the beer industry, are asking participants to create and publish a code of conduct for employees and patrons, as well as donate the majority of the beer’s sales to an organization that supports the project’s mission.

Shipyard Brewing Company Launches Pumpkinhead Hard Seltzer

Shipyard Brewing Company is giving beer and seltzer fans what they want with a limited-release Pumpkinhead hard seltzer with only 2 grams of sugar and 110 calories, but packed with pumpkin pie flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla

Seattle Cider Company Introduces Honeycrisp Cider to Core Offerings

Fan favorite, preferred, even beloved may seem like ostentatious descriptors to assign to an apple- unless of course you’re referring to the Honeycrisp. Equal parts sweet and tart, light, bright and very juicy, Seattle Cider Honeycrisp is the ode to the treasured Honeycrisp apple we’ve all been waiting for.   

BuzzBallz Launches Chili Mango Flavor

This July, BuzzBallz/Southern Champion, LLC adds a new cocktail to their ready-to-drink line: BuzzBallz Cocktails Chili Mango

San Francisco Bar Owner Group Recommends Vaccination or Negative Test for Indoor Service

San Francisco Bar Owner Group Recommends Vaccination or Negative Test for Indoor Service

San Franciscans will have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result to sit indoors at bars following new guidance from the San Francisco Bar Owner Alliance. “The San Francisco Bar Owner Alliance is extremely concerned by a recent uptick in cases of COIVD-19 among our staff members, especially those who are fully vaccinated,” the organization wrote in a statement.

Dogfish Head Launches Let’s Get Lost American Single Malt Whiskey

Dogfish Head Distilling Co. excitedly announces the launch of its first single malt whiskey,Let’s Get Lost (51% ABV). Making its way to shelves now, Let’s Get Lost is an award-winning American Single Malt Whiskey distilled from a custom blend of malted barley and aged onsite for more than three years in charred oak barrels.

2 Dead Following Shooting at TRU Colors Brewing Executive’s Home

2 Dead Following Shooting at TRU Colors Brewing Executive’s Home

Two people have died and a third was injured in a shooting at the home of George Taylor III, the chief operating officer of TRU Colors, in Wilmington, North Carolina. TRU Colors, which Molson Coors acquired an equity stake in April, was founded by Taylor’s father, George Taylor — a tech entrepreneur and former Untappd chairman — and leaders of the Bloods, Crips and GD (Gangster Disciples) gangs. The company employs active members of rival gangs “to bridge divides and create economic opportunity, all while teaching life skills with professional training,” according to TRU Colors’ website.

River North Brewery to Release A Triple Cinnamon Mr. Sandman Imperial Stout

Cinnamon is a great addition to many things: coffee, tea, any kind of baked goods like cinnamon rolls (obviously), even pizza crust and roasts. What’s another great combination none other than beer with cinnamon?! River North Brewery is releasing an imperial stout brewed with three types of cinnamon this Saturday, July 31st.

Ranch Rider Spirits Co. Announces Direct-to-Consumer Retail Channel

Ranch Rider Spirits Co – Texas’ number one premium spirit-based seltzer, announced today the launch of its direct-to-consumer online retail channel to further streamline product availability for consumers across the nation.