Wild Leap Introduces GR8FRUT Double IPA to Summer Lineup
Wild Leap is introducing another “fruit-inspired” beer! GR8FRUT Double IPA (8.2% ABV) is a beer that features “grapefruit-forward” hop varieties such as Talus, Simcoe and Apollo.
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Sierra Nevada Releases Seasonal Oktoberfest Beer
Today Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced the release of its 2021 limited edition fall seasonal, Oktoberfest, the brewery’s ode to beer’s largest party.
Cigar City Brewing Puts the Lime in the Coconut and Shakes up Seltzer
This Fall, hard seltzer fans will see a new take on an instant favorite from Cigar City Brewing. An extension to their original citrus-forward mixed pack, Cigar City Seltzer Limeades will bring a slightly tart, refreshing option to shelves in four distinct flavors including Cherry, Mango, Peach and Coconut, which all complement a distinct limeade base.
Dale Katechis Discusses New Relationship with Veritas Cannabis
Oskar Blues founder Dale Katechis made waves this month when he announced he was joining Veritas Fine Cannabis as an equity stakeholder and team member. The craft beer pioneer told Brewbound the cannabis industry piqued his interest several years ago, but it wasn’t until a friend from childhood who is now an investment banker introduced him to the Veritas team that he was ready to jump.
NielsenIQ: July 4 Off-Premise Beer Sales Predictably ‘Lackluster’; Hard Seltzer Hits 13% Dollar Share
The beer category didn’t see fireworks in off-premise retail sales this July 4, market research firm NielsenIQ reported. “For the biggest beer holiday of the year, the category had lackluster performance in the off-premise channels this year, with dollar sales down -5.1% compared to last year, and up +7% compared to 2019, which was driven in great part by beyond beer segments,” NielsenIQ vice president of beverage alcohol practice Danelle Kosmal wrote.
Jack’s Abby Expands Partnership with Sheehan to Include New York, New Jersey
Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers’ transition into the Sheehan Family Companies network will now include New York and New Jersey, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based craft brewery announced today.
Barrel House Z Releases Two Craft Hard Seltzers: Mojito and Peach Mango Fizz
Locally Crafted. Fresh Ingredients. Fun Flavors. Drinkable ABV. That’s the Barrel House Z approach to craft hard seltzer.
Jiant Debuts Hard Tea
Jiant, a modern alcohol brand known for its refreshing approach to hard kombuchas, announces the launch of its newest innovation: hard tea.
WISEACRE Introduces Two New Year-Round Beers
WISEACRE Brewing Company will launch two new year-round beers this summer: Irusu Rice Lager and Puffel Hazy Double IPA.
Boston Beer Q2 Performance Flummoxes Analysts
Boston Beer Company adjusted its full-year forecast for shipments and depletions growth after a significant slowdown in the hard seltzer segment in the second quarter. The company previously projected full-year growth of 40-50% in shipments (sales to wholesalers) and depletions (sales to retailers), but has trimmed that projection to 25-40%. Its depletions increased 24% during Q2, decelerating by half from Q1’s growth of 48%, according to remarks from founder and chairman Jim Koch in the quarterly earnings release. “To be totally honest, we’re surprised at the sharpness and the suddenness of the change in trajectory,” Koch said during a conference call with investors and analysts.
Nicki Minaj’s MYX Fusion Beverages Launches Single-Serve Chardonnay and Rose
After many years of success with MYX Fusions Moscato and Sangria, MYX Beverage LLC will build on that accomplishment and enter the leading growth category of lower-calorie and low alcohol wines.v
SanTan Spirits Releases SunSplash Vodka Soda Canned Cocktails
SanTan Spirits is stirring up Arizona with a new trio of ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails called SunSplash Vodka Soda.
Big Drop Expands Distribution in the North East
It’s ‘bottoms-up’ for New England’s non-alcoholic beer fans as NA-only brewer – Big Drop Brewing Co – announces its partnership with the independent craft beer distributor, Craft Collective.
Hartwall Original Long Drink Debuts in the US
Hartwall Original® Long Drink, known as the national drink of Finland, is a refreshing mix of Finnish artisan gin and grapefruit that has charmed Finns for over 70 years.