Cider Summit Seattle to Return This September
The annual Cider Summit Seattle, the region’s largest hard cider tasting festival, is back after a pause due to the pandemic!
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Stone Brewing’s Buenavida Hard Seltzer Now Available in Southern California
Stone Brewing Company’s entry into the $4.5 billion hard seltzer segment — Buenavida Hard Seltzer — is now available in Southern California.
SoRSE Technology and Yakima Chief Hops Release Water-Soluble CBD Distillate
SoRSE Technology, the leading water-soluble emulsion provider for infused CPG brands, in partnership with Yakima Chief Hops, the leading 100% grower-owned hop supplier, announced its newest product offering for brewers, Water-Soluble CBD Distillate.
Beachwood Brewing Creates Limited Release “Chalkboard Series”
From day one, Beachwood Brewing’s rotating beer menus were written on small chalkboards, often artfully designed by customers and staff, and hung from behind the bar.
Suzie’s Organic Hard Seltzer Expands Distribution to Massachusetts and Rhode Island
The Official Hard Seltzer of Mother Nature has come to Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Stowe Cider Releases Strawberry Fields
Stowe Cider is excited to welcome back the Hit Single Strawberry Fields, as a 16 ounce can, sold in 4 packs for $16!
California Wild Ales Announces Third-Annual Comic-Con Beer Release & Costume Contest
California Wild Ales, San Diego’s Sour House, and the city’s only all-barrel-aged American sour brewery, announced its third annual Comic-Con beer release commemorating Comic-Con International, the largest annual comic and pop culture festival in the world from July 23-25th.
Reyes Beer Division to Gobble Up Greenco in South Carolina
The Reyes Beer Division has struck a deal to acquire Greenco Beverage in Greenville, South Carolina. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close on September 24.
Goldman Sachs: C-Store Sales Decelerate in Q2; 71% of Retailers Plan to Increase Hard Seltzer’s Shelf and Cooler Space
Beverage alcohol sales at some convenience stores have begun to decelerate as the on-premise channel reopens, Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog reported in her Q2 “Beverage Bytes” survey of c-store retailers. Half of survey respondents reported no impact to alcohol sales during the July 4 holiday weekend. Meanwhile, 33% reported a moderate negative impact, and 17% reported a significant moderate impact.
Firestone Walker Releases Strata Hazy IPA
Firestone Walker’s fascination with up-and-coming new hops continues with Strata Hazy IPA—the latest single-hop release from the brewery’s Propagator Series, available exclusively in the latest “Crafted Thru Hops” IPA mixed pack.
Kevin McGee Relaunches Healdsburg as Sister Brewery to Anderson Valley
Katee McGee suggested her husband Kevin stop his home winemaking attempts and instead try brewing beer in 2007.
SweetWater Launches 420 Imperial IPA
SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC (“SweetWater”) has announced the launch of 420 Imperial IPA – the first line extension off of its flagship 420 brand.
Bell’s Brewery Partners with Meals on Wheels
Bell’s Raise a Wing event is back for 2021.
Danelle Kosmal to Join Beer Institute as Vice President of Research
The Beer Institute (BI) today announced the hire of Danelle Kosmal as vice president of research. Kosmal will join the trade association — which represents the interests of brewers, importers and beer industry suppliers — in late August.